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...
The biggest weekend of FCP Euro's motorsports career is finally here—we're live, at Circuit of the Americas, for the first round of the 2018 season. Come along for the ride. Last week, we introduced our new motorsports documentary series, The Paddock. If you missed the first episode, click here...
One of the most common questions I get asked by my fellow employees and car enthusiasts is how they can get into track days and racing. There really isn't a secret formula, but there are really great grassroots ways to get involved. The most common progression is to find a local autocross club,...
In one week, we'll be on track at Circuit of the Americas. Just two years ago, the guy on the left was racing his own E30, running the operation from his driveway. How'd it all happen? Welcome to The Paddock, our motorsports documentary series. First, be sure to subscribe, because that's for...
Alternate title: Here's what $90,000 of conveyor belts looks like. The FCP Euro Distribution Center team recently -vamped our entire outbound layout—installing another "Little David" autoformer (the crazy robot that automatically makes the boxes), custom 80/20 aluminum pack stations, and over...
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...