After our home race at Lime Rock Park, the FCP Euro Motorsports Team heads to Road America for round 7 of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. Round 6 saw drivers Michael Hurczyn and Nate Vincent, as well as the entire FCP Euro Motorsports Team take on the competition at Lime Rock Park. Fresh...

 A properly functioning wheel bearing is critical to any car, not just the E90 generation of BMW’s 3-series. The wheel bearing handles the rotational force of each wheel. Whenever a vehicle is modified, whether it be a lowered suspension or more power, there will be an effect on the wheel...

  Mercedes-Benz uses the same style of brake caliper as every other manufacturer on their non-performance models. The sliding caliper is cheap to produce, easy to service, and performs well in everyday driving situations. You will use your front brakes more than the rears in every case; the...

  Practicality has been at odds with fun since the dawn of humanity. We'd all drive hypercars if we could, but the kids have soccer practice after school, so a Porsche 918 Spyder isn't going to cut it. Coupes are sleek and look great but present an extra hassle with small children; definitely not...

 Every BMW is built to be competent on some twisty roads. It shouldn’t be a surprise that the M-badged cars receive the best suspension components in terms of handling precision, BMW engineers. The E90 generation M3 was an immediate success, lauded for its sharp handling characteristics and...

 Properly performing brakes are a necessity on any vehicle. Without them, you’re a liability to yourself and everyone around you. Mercedes-Benz’s W205 may be relatively new, containing a host of safety technology, but none of that tech matters without good brakes. Whether you’ve just acquired it...

BMWs and overheating aren’t an uncommon pair. Coolant leaks often get overlooked, and cooling systems occasionally get blocked from the inside. No matter what caused it, overheating is detrimental to your engine’s health. Finding a leaking radiator, while potentially scary, isn’t a major issue....

  Porsche's first foray into completely water-cooled engines for their 911 went strictly O.K. Their experience with their water-cooled front-engined models allowed them to work out most of the cooling system kinks before the 996 and 986 hit showroom floors, though their engines suffered in other...

 BMW’s E90-generation of sport sedan is one of the most easily accessible performance sedans on the used markets. Their relative simplicity and great handling characteristics make them a great choice for the new enthusiast. However, the BMW E90 well over ten years old, and not every owner is...

  In their pursuit of lightness and steering response, BMW chose to ditch the traditional steel steering knuckle for one made of cast aluminum on the BMW E90. The cast aluminum piece works as intended and is significantly lighter than the steel piece, but trades off its durability for...