Austin graduated from the University of Colorado Denver in 2021 with a degree in technical writing and remains in the Denver area. Austin brings tons of automotive knowledge and experience to the table. Austin worked as a Technical Product Specialist at BMW for over 5 years and drives a heavily modified E30 325i with a stroker kit, all of which he built from the ground up.
The BMW E46 is a car that benefits a lot from cosmetic modifications. While there isn’t anything wrong with the E46’s styling, in fact, quite the opposite, subtle appearance changes can really make your E46 stand out in the crowd. Wheels are one way to freshen up the look of your E46 and potentially gain…
It is widely known that oil changes are one of the most important service items on a car. The same can be said for an F15 BMW X5. Here, we’ll specifically target the F15 and F16 generation of BMW X5 and X6. However, this guide will still apply to any 2014-2018 BMW with an N55…
The BMW M6 is one of the oldest models in the M-lineup and played an instrumental role in cementing BMW’s motorsport legacy in the early 1980s. Since the M6’s inception in 1983, there have been two other iterations of the sleek, big-body beast. The most recent M6, brandishing the F06, F12, and F13 chassis codes,…
The BMW M20 engine is legendary. Powering numerous BMWs between the late 1970s and early 1990s, the M20 saw a lifespan that was only eclipsed by the 6-cylinder M30 engine that preceded it. BMW developed the M20 as a smaller 6-cylinder engine option for the E30 and E28 chassis. The M20s well-documented reputation as a…
The BMW M20 is yet another engine on the long list of BMW’s legendary inline-6 motors. As BMW’s replacement for the older and larger M30 engine, the M20 was specifically designed with compactness and efficiency in mind. The smaller form was meant to fit into BMW’s more compact vehicles developed in the late 70s and…
The BMW E30 is one of those cars that has an indescribably magical aura surrounding it. By the time that the E30 chassis reached US shores in 1984, it had already been praised around Europe as THE premier German saloon car to have. In the subsequent decades, BMW would continue to produce the 3-Series with…
In the century since BMW’s founding, the company that we know and love has become known for many things. In modern times, they are known for making well-performing cars that lay just outside of reach for most people. They are also known as one of the most distinguished engine manufacturers in the world. The BMW…
The BMW N52 is the inline-6 staple engine that powers quite a few vehicles in BMW’s E9X, E6X, and E8X lineups. It is an engine known for its reliability and efficiency, winning the award for best engine in 2006 and 2007. While a solid commuter engine for BMW’s civilian-oriented cars, the N52 lacks the pep…
The BMW E30 chassis has been viewed as a highly capable platform for decades. Entire racing series’ revolving around the BMW E30 continue to this day, bolstered by aftermarket support. If you’ve never driven an E30, it is hard to explain their overall character. E30s have a special way of translating the road straight into…
The M54 is unquestionably an engine that falls under the umbrella of the best inline-6 engines that BMW has ever produced. In fact, some would say of all time. With that being the case, it was never designed to be a performance engine. In many aspects, it can be said that the M54 was throttled…
Anyone that owns a BMW E30 325i knows that the factory M20B25 2.5L engine leaves a lot to be desired in the horsepower department. While the factory 6-cylinder is certainly enough to get a 2600 lb 325i going under its own weight, you won’t be winning any drag races. Other than adding forced induction to…
Generally speaking, there is a golden trifecta of modifications that can change the characteristics of your car dramatically: power mods, brake mods, and suspension mods. Of the three, suspension modifications are perhaps the most bang for your buck in terms of transforming money into enjoyment. This is true for most performance-oriented vehicles, F30 BMWs included….
