The transfer case in BMW 4x4 vehicle is what gives the vehicle its namesake capability. The transfer case is responsible for dividing the drive from the engine and sending it to all four wheels,...
It's well known that the BMW N20 and N26 engine have timing chain problems. So much so, that BMW has acknowledged this and issued a recall. Along with this, there's an extended warranty for the issue. If you car is already out of warranty, that leaves you with the options of bringing it to a...
The rear trailing arms on the BMW E90/E80 are made from stamped steel. These arms are fine for daily driving but can deflect under hard driving, causing dynamic changes in toe. Aluminum trailing arms, available from companies like Revshift, are made from more durable materials and are solid...
A steering system is only as good as the condition of its parts, and every part of that system needs to articulate freely but in a controlled manner. When bushings and joints wear out, tolerances weaken, and the steering feel becomes diluted. For cars designed with high performance driving in...
Turbocharging a car usually means that it becomes less reliable, but Kameron Baker’s 1989 BMW 325i E30 demonstrates that time and tuning can break that stereotype. “I got the E30 in 2007 as my first car,” explains Kameron Baker about his 1989 BMW 325i, “it was $800 and had about 90k miles on it...
The technology is simpler than you might think. And that's what makes Bilstein shock absorbers so great. The only job of a shock absorber is to dampen the up and down motion of the vehicle they're attached to. The goal is ride comfortAnd even though the task itself is simple, the technology...
The front suspension of your BMW E90 has components that typically wear at, more or less, the same rate. Instead of replacing just one component, we made a front suspension refresh kit to help you replace everything that you should all at once while in there. When it comes to the BMW E90 and BMW...
The stock suspension on the BMW F30 chassis has been enjoyed on the street by many of its owners. However, those in search of more style have found the ride height to be higher than what they’d like, and have found coilover suspension is the best solution to this problem. They allow you to set...
Since writing this article back in 2018 my Volvo V70R has been fully built and I can say with absolute certainty I made the right decision. The car is just incredible. In terms of modifications, we shimmed the block to ensure no cylinder wall cracks would occur. Along with that, we added more...
Performing a brake fluid flush on your BMW E30 is one of the easier jobs you can do to restore performance back to a critical system of the car.The condition of our vehicle’s brake fluid directly affects how the brake pedal feels. Any air in the brake lines will make the pedal go soft and reduce...