The season of spirited driving is upon us. Here's how to get ready. When swapping out winter tires, it's a good opportunity to give your car a thorough inspection on all wear points–suspension,...
Why would one love something as mundane as engine oil and additives? Well, when the product lives up to the hype, what's not to love? Having been in this industry for a number of years means a few things—mainly that I've sat through endless presentations from manufacturers, trying to decipher...
A step-by-step tutorial to bring any automotive headlight back to new condition, no tools required. Ever cruise down the road and notice a car with plastic headlamps that are completely hazed up? Even worse, have you owned a vehicle that, over the years, has become less and less luminant at...
Even though it's part of your car's nervous system, swapping plugs and coils on your GTI is super simple. Here's how to do it. Click here to shop the parts used in this video. Tools needed to complete this repair: Tool 1 - 3/8 Ratchet. Tool 2 - 3/8 6" Extension (preferebly one with a locking...
Let us guess—You love your car, but it just doesn't feel the same as it did years ago. We're here to help, and the problem could lie in the very many suspension components on your vehicle. Here's what they are, and how to figure out which are the culprits. Let’s start with the basics. What...
Who doesn't like free stuff? Right now, while supplies last, buy $100 of Meyle product and get a free fender cover. The only thing better than protecting your fender from greasy pants and scratches, is doing it for free. Meyle is one of the most well-known providers of high-quality replacement...
Does your E30's front end feel sketchy over bumps? Here's how to fix it. Bad shocks often create an uncomfortable ride that becomes sketchy on uneven or bumpy road surfaces. Shocks help dampen the springs, and a worn shock absorber means the time your tire spends in contact with the road is...
All you need is basic hand tools to fix the bouncy rear end of your E30. If your E30's rear end feels bouncy and unplanted there is a good chance your rear shocks are toast. You can verify this by attempting a bounce test to see if the shock can control the oscillation of the spring....
60 seconds is all you need to swap out your E30's old hood shock. We all love the BMW E30's clam shell hood, but what we don't love is when that clam shell hood falls on someone's head as they work in the engine bay. The culprit is an old gas strut, and like all old gas struts, they get worn...
false All the answers are right here. Power steering fluid is a fluid driven by a pump that supplies fluid under pressure to our steering rack. This allows us to turn the steering wheel which turns the front wheels effortlessly. Those that have driven an older car with no power steering will...
Get help answering any questions you have
Contact Us