The topic of oil is very complex and can go into many different topics such as viscosity, conventional, synthetic, blends, additives…the list goes on. We are going to keep this post simple and only talk about the naming convention of oils and what they mean as many people do not understand the basics. To learn
What is an octane rating? A rating of fuel which measures its resistance to pre-detonate (create engine knock). The higher the octane number the more resistance the fuel is to creating pre-detonation. Or in other terms, the octane rating is a way to control the burn of the fuel for different engine compressions to prevent
Problem: Radio delete with unsightly opening. Application: All BMW E46 models. Solution: OEM BMW radio blanking plate. Cost: $10 – $191 OEM Part Number: 65128229147 (plastic), 65107896770 (carbon) Where to buy: FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com, BMW Dealership
Problem: Radio delete with unsightly opening. Application: All BMW E36, E34, Z3 models. Solution: OEM BMW radio blanking plate. Cost: $12 – $15 OEM Part Number: 65111384855 Where to buy: FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com, BMW Dealership
Most production vehicles have their wheels mounted one of two ways, studs or bolts. The majority of European manufacturers go with bolts while most American manufacturers go with studs. What are the advantages of each and should you convert your BMW to a stud style setup? We will answer these questions and more below. What
What is the purpose of a rear diffuser? The primary purpose of a rear diffuser is to efficiently increase the downforce of a vehicle. This helps increase grip and reduce aerodynamic drag. How does a rear diffuser work? As a vehicle is driven down the road, high-speed air is passing underneath the vehicle at low
Problem: Playing music from a phone through an OEM E39, E53, E83 radio. Application: All BMW E39, E53, E83 models. Solution: AUX port retrofit kit. Cost: $33 – $40 Where to buy: FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com, BMW Dealership
Problem: Playing music from a phone through an OEM E46 radio. Application: All BMW E46 models. Solution: AUX port retrofit kit. Cost: $33 – $40 Where to buy: FCPeuro.com, ECStuning.com, BMW Dealership
The tables below will decode a sample E36 M3 VIN and explain the significance of each character location. The E36 chassis is likely the most cloned M3 chassis in existence. This is due to the fact that the E36 M3 chassis never received a wide body version like the previous and later models. Thus, without
BMW engine codes contain an order of numbers and letters which represent specific technical information. Although at first glance these numbers may seem random, they actually have a meaning. This is very similar to a VIN or Vehicle Identification Number. It is a way more manufacturers to record which version the vehicle has. Understanding the
