The BMW X1 made it's debut in 2009 following the success of BMW X3 and X5 models. However, it was not available in the United States until model year 2013. X1 models are common in Europe for their small size. Despite its X1 badge it's actually not the smallest BMW SAV - that title goes to the X2 model. Anyways, the X1 has plenty to offer as a subcompact SUV. In this guide, we … [Read more...] about BMW X1 Buyer’s Guide – X1 Performance, Reliability, Driving, & More
BMW N54 Spark Plugs Guide
Discussing spark plugs for the BMW N54 engine can be a lengthy topic. While spark plugs are a pretty simple part they're extremely important, and there's a lot that goes into the right setup. How often should you change spark plugs? What are colder plugs and when are they needed? What are the best spark plugs and gaps? None of these question have perfect answers, but there are … [Read more...] about BMW N54 Spark Plugs Guide
BMW X3 vs X5: Performance, Reliability, Driving
BMW X sports activity vehicles (SAV) are available in many sizes and engine options now. Models start with the X1, X2, and run all the way up to the largest model - the BMW X7. However, the BMW X3 and X5 are two of the original X models dating back to the early 2000's. They're both also a good middle ground when it comes to SAV/SUV sizes. These factors and many others make the … [Read more...] about BMW X3 vs X5: Performance, Reliability, Driving
BMW S58 Bolt-On Engine Upgrades
The S58 3.0 inline-6 has already proven to be the most capable production turbo engine from BMW. It's still a relatively new engine in the G80 M3 and G82 M4. Flash tunes aren't even available yet, so this post may be a bit premature. However, we're too excited about the future of the BMW S58 engine with basic bolt-on upgrades. As new info is available in the future we will … [Read more...] about BMW S58 Bolt-On Engine Upgrades
Ultimate BMW N54 Port Injection Guide
Prior to this article we wrote a guide about N54 fueling limits and upgrades. However, we didn't dive fully into port injection (PI) since there's a lot that goes into these setups. Those familiar with the N54 platform likely have some idea about port injection. It's the ultimate fueling solution for those looking to make 500+whp on heavy E85 mixes. In this guide, we discuss … [Read more...] about Ultimate BMW N54 Port Injection Guide