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.
There’s typically one thing standing between most car enthusiasts and racing on a track: cost. While racing can be an expensive hobby, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there are some BMW chassis that can make a perfect budget track build. At the top of that list is the E36. At this point, E36s…
The BMW S52 is an engine that has historically caught a lot of flack. The main reason is that there is an arguably superior version of it out there. The S52 is the straight-6 DOHC M-variant engine found in US and Canadian-spec E36 M3s and Z3Ms. While the S52 lacks some of the tech found…
The BMW M Division is known for creating some of the best-performance sedans in history. That isn’t even debatable. It all started with the E28 M5, released over 35 years ago, which set the benchmark for four-door, high horsepower, track-capable saloon cars well into the future. While the original E30 M3 didn’t quite satisfy the…
The BMW M340i is the crowned jewel of the non-M G20 3-Series lineup and there is no question that it deserves the title. Bordering on the edge of a family-friendly sedan and full track monster, the M340i exemplifies why so many people swear by BMW. 382 horsepower and enough room in the trunk for three…
N55 spark plugs can be a nuanced topic as far as variety is concerned. While spark plugs are pretty straightforward parts as far as their actual purpose is concerned, choosing the right N55 spark plugs for your application can require a lot of research. This is especially true if your N55-powered BMW is heavily modified. …
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 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 a…
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…
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