The inline-six engine has been a staple in BMWs since its introduction, and few have commanded more respect and admiration than the S54B32 found in the E46 M3, among others. The high-strung,...
It’s impossible to look at the sports car’s evolution over the last 60 years without including the Porsche 911. Despite its recent popularity with wannabe trendy schmucks with money to burn, the early air-cooled 911’s beginnings were anything but that. Pushed along by the drive to win on...
The ’90s were a radical time for automakers and car enthusiasts. New technology and advancements in assembly materials made going faster, easier, and safer than ever before. Automakers began experimenting with these new technologies and creating prototypes, test beds, and even complete driving...
If you're anything like me, you might have the problem of acquiring cars while never really letting any go. It's nearly impossible to drive them all, all of the time, so inevitably, a couple of them might end up sitting for long periods of time. The five tips below are some of the easiest things...
Your tires are the most important safety feature on your car. Think about it, your tires are the only thing connecting your car with the ground. Even if your car has all of the latest safety features, they are still at the will of your tires. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Since Mercedes-Benz brought us the W202 in 1993, the C-Class has been synonymous with usable and dependable European luxury at a reasonable price point. The smallest four-door in the lineup until recently, the C-Class has served not only as a useful point of market penetration for Mercedes but...
In 2001, my closest friend, Nick, and I took over FCP Euro, a humble brick-and-mortar auto parts store that Nick’s parents established in 1986. It wasn’t long before we transitioned FCP Euro online, and thanks to your incredible support and a driven team, it’s been an incredible ride ever...
Blown head gasket. To the uninitiated, it sounds like just another car repair term – an innocent phrase that might be mentioned alongside things like low tire pressure and warped rotors. The reality is that it’s a major car repair, one that can result in catastrophic engine damage if the early...
BMW’s high-performance nature means that every one of their engines is built with strict tolerances. In the more mechanical days, engine builders carefully measured their clearances to get them right and knew the correct tolerances via a book. Nowadays, BMW publishes engine clearances and...
Considering the Porsche 997 is mostly a reworked 996, its suspension changes are more revision than revolution. The same basic architecture remained, but new technologies and lessons learned translated to updates for every piece. Now, as a used model, the reworked 911 remains an analog time...
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