BMWs with the N52 motor require accessory drive belt replacement around every 80,000 miles. When you're replacing your belt, there are a couple other components that should be replaced at the while...
One doesn’t go racing with the intent to be mediocre. This BMW E46 M3 GTS was specifically built to the fullest extent of the rules to compete in NASA's German Touring Series. Going to the track and driving without inhibition in a controlled environment translates into one of the most enjoyable...
Mechatronic units on BMWs with the 6HP19 are known to have a few different issues that can crop up over time. This kit contains everything you need to service the Mechatronic unit while it's off your 6HP19 transmission. With any of the failure methods of the unit, repair requires complete...
BMW piezo style fuel injectors are a very well-known failure item. Failure can happen as early as 35,000 miles or never happen for the life of the vehicle. These injectors aren't a regular maintenance item and don't need to be replaced until notice signs of failure. This BMW (Index 12) Fuel...
Thanks to a cooperative Mother Nature, the annual United Car Club of Connecticut and UConn Car Club UC3 car show was way bigger than expected. In the shadows of Rentschler Stadium, the turnout for the event was massive. Here's what you missed. Unlike last year, the weather this year ended up...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a professional racing team from the ground up? Whether it be the vision for the program, funding, logistics, or even just what happens after the race, all of these steps are traditionally shielded from the average enthusiast and viewer. The Paddock,...
Are you finding oil drips underneath your car every time you park? By replacing your rear oil lines, you eliminate one of the most common sources of oil leaks on your air-cooled Porsche.Your air-cooled Porsche 911 has a built-in oil cooler bolted to the engine case under the fan shroud. As engine...
Since it's no secret that we at FCP Euro love (and race) Volkswagens, we thought we'd pay homage to the classic Vee Dubs that started it all. After all, without the classic air-cooled VWs becoming popular around the world, the water-cooled Volkswagen GTI TCRs that our race team competes with...
This year, we made one of the most significant advancements in our motorsports career–purchasing two Sadev sequential transmissions for our Volkswagen GTI TCR race cars. Going into the 2018 season, FCP Euro purchased two brand-new Volkswagen GTI TCR race cars from Volkswagen Motorsports. When...
When FCP Euro caught wind of a European Car Show happening at the Petersen Automotive Museum, we knew we couldn't miss out. The show's organizers from the Southern California-based DubNation, California Car Cover, and HRE Wheels are good friends of ours, and we immediately knew that the Euro19...