The BMW F30 is the sixth iteration of the notorious BMW 3-Series. Released in 2011, the F30 chassis replaced the E90 3-Series which was unquestionably due for a refresh. With the introduction of the BMW F30 came a number of firsts for the 3-Series chassis and BMW as a whole. The F30 range was the…
The BMW F30 is the sixth generation 3-Series and one that is starting to see a massive amount of aftermarket support now that it has been around for over a decade at this point. Compared to the E90 3-Series that preceded it, the F30 had a noticeably better fit and finish. Not only did their…
In our opinion, the F80 M3 and F82 M4 are among the best looking BMW’s of all time. However, if you’re researching lowering springs, you likely agree the M3 & M4 have too much wheel gap. A set of lowering springs is a great mod to drop the M3/M4 ride height and close the large…
With Mercedes AMG Petronas having dominated Formula 1 for the past 7 years, excluding 2022 of course, the question has to be brought up, where is their competition? While the Red Bull F1 team has been able to challenge Mercedes’ reign, there is a big German name that is missing from the F1 roster. With…
To date, BMW has released the 3-Series over seven generations. As the most recognizable and celebrated model of the entire BMW lineup, the 3-Series epitomizes the fun daily driver. To the die-hard BMW enthusiasts out there, a battle rages on in regard to the 3-Series. Which generation is the best? While some BMW enthusiasts claim…
Among many other things, BMW is famous for their straight-6 engines. A lot of BMW’s straight-6 expertise comes from extensive experience, with the first BMW inline-6 being released in 1917. Since then, BMW has revised and perfected their 6-cylinder formula to a point where they truly hold the crown. The BMW M52 engine was a…
Who doesn’t love a good E90? Especially nowadays when you can pick one up for a tenth of what they cost ten years ago, they have become one of the go-to, budget-friendly 3-Series. Throughout the E9X model range, BMW introduced some of their most popular models of the 2000s and 2010s. The E9X 335i, E9X…
Engine fault codes are also known as a diagnostic trouble code – or DTC for short. These codes help point you in the direction of any potential issues with the engine. If you own a car for the long-run then chances are you’ll run into at least a few fault codes along the way. BMW…
Every BMW enthusiast at one point has heard the argument, “BMWs are just an expensive way to lose even more money.” BMW has developed a stereotype among the misinformed or uninterested crowd as being unreliable and overrated. But, those in the know understand that that isn’t really the case. Sure, BMW has released some…temperamental engines…
The BMW X5 and X6 occupy an important place in the BMW lineup. Both sit at the forefront of the BMW larger-than-sedan segment and defend their position within the space in different ways. The X5 is unquestionably civilian. The BMW X5 has been around for over 20 years in four distinct generations. Over that period,…
The BMW E36 is an awesome car that allows for a lot of fun builds. It’s a popular pick for a budget-friendly track car as we examined in our E36 track guide. The M50 and M52 engines also allow plenty of potential with the right upgrades. Whether you’re looking for a modest 400hp or insane…
When you think of engines that BMW is known for, a number of straight-6s will likely come to mind first. With that being said, BMW has a rich history with engines of all shapes and sizes. While BMW has since shifted towards a lower-displacement turbocharged formula, beefy German V8s have a strong presence in BMW’s…
