Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a professional racing team from the ground up? Whether it be the vision for the program, funding, logistics, or even just what happens after the race,...
Time attack is a motorsport for vehicle development. Rather than battling wheel-to-wheel, this Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 races the clock and pursues life on a knife's-edge. If one was to go racing, why drive in time attack or time trials as it’s known by SCCA and NASA competition? “We live by the...
A day ahead of the official debut at the LA Auto Show, MINI pulled the veil off of their fastest model ever—the 2020 John Cooper Works GP. Since earlier this summer, the 2020 MINI JCW GP has been out testing in the wild (including timed laps around The Ring) sporting some unique track-themed...
Modified Volvo builds are a rare breed, but this 940 Turbo Wagon goes even further with its lifted suspension and 30-inch off-road tires.When it comes to unique and modified cars in the US, you can’t get more distinctive than a Volvo. It’s a brand known for safety here in the States, and isn't...
The coolant expansion tank on your car, although an incredibly simple component, plays a major role in the function of your cooling system. On the Porsche 996 911, these expansion tanks are known to be a weak point of the cooling system and should be replaced at the first signs of failure. If...
It’s great to catch a build as it’s happening and admire its direction. With this BMW E30 318i sedan, we can’t help but admire its garage-built roots. At first, Dustin Heffington didn’t want us to feature his E30 sedan because it wasn’t ready yet in his eyes, but we just had to present this...
Here at FCP Euro, we get asked questions every day about common automotive systems and maintenance. The questions are typically straightforward, and range from simple to complex. But sometimes, we get some really specific questions, like: "Is a supercharger or turbocharger better for making big...
The 2020 BMW X3 M Competition isn't exactly news at this point; it was unveiled earlier this year. It was ripped around Monticello Motor Club by all of the usual suspects for the initial round of reviews. However, Car and Driver just published their "Instrumented Test" of the X3 M Competition,...
From beat to hell to looking swell, this BMW E30 built by CAtuned made an incredible transformation, and just in time to debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. We’re very serious when we say this E30 was a complete transformation. Igor Polishchuk, who is the founder of famed BMW shop CAtuned, had a...
Your ignition coils are what provides voltage to your spark plugs to trigger combustion within your engine. When your ignition coils fail, the symptoms can range from minor annoyances to major headaches. Instead of being stranded on the way home from work or during a road trip, you can use our...