This M-inspired 1995 BMW E34 540i of Jason Grace is proof that you don’t always need to start with an M, you just start with the best BMW you can find. When it comes to the bigger 5-series, the M5...
If the ABS/DSC lights just illuminated on the instrument cluster of your BMW, it can be panic-inducing. After all, there's what, roughly seven warning lights that all illuminate simultaneously on the instrument cluster, more warnings on the iDrive, and an alert sound (as if the lights didn't get...
The BMW E34's trailing arms (a.k.a. rear control arms) are basically the meeting points for the rear wheels and all critical suspension components. The trailing arm uses a series of bushings to connect it to the vehicle’s subframe. When a bushing wears out, it can cause the car’s handling to...
Window regulators on the BMW E36 leave much to be desired. But then again most BMW window regulators leave much to be desired when it comes to their reliability. In this DIY, I'll walk you through my method of installing these window regulators as well as a few tips to ensure that the regulators...
This might come as a surprise to some, but there was a time that BMW and McLaren USA collaborated to campaign a lightweight, 600-plus horsepower E21 320i Turbo, taking the challenge to the competitors in IMSA's Group 5 class. Formula 1 racing embodies the pinnacle of automotive technology,...
It's well established that BMW M3s are some of the best handling cars on the planet. So, if you’re going to race in NASA’s ST4, you can’t beat an E36 M3 with a S54 engine swap.Tom Tang is no stranger to taking great handling cars and adding more power to them. Just before building this car, he...
Polyurethane front control arm bushings (in this specific case, Revshift bushings) are much easier to install than their OE counterpart; however, a small modification is required on offset polyurethane FCABs since they can physically spin in the bushing retainer. It's an easy DIY, is satisfying...
Hartge may not have the brand recognition that Alpina has in the US, but sophisticated euro fans respect the pieces of German Kraftfahrzeuge they create. You won’t be faulted if you aren’t familiar with Hartge and their version of the BMW E30, known as the H26, like Cody Mullenaux’s. The...
Devin De La Cruz is no stranger to BMW F30s. Ever since the first BMW 335i hit our shores in 2007, Devin has been behind the wheel of one. It was a matter of familiarity when he purchased this originally black Bimmer in March 2015. Like any enthusiast, a plan of a subtle build with a few nods to...
This BMW E39 M5 oozes performance done the right way. The first step for Martin Gonzales, VP of MotoIQ, was to get this 2003 BMW M5 and begin modding to turn it up from a ten to an eleven. First, a disclaimer. My journalist beginnings started at MotoIQ, where I worked with Martin back in 2011....
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