As they say, a failure to prepare is preparing to fail. And yet, a shocking number of our fellow track brethren completely ignore that. So today we're going over how to properly baseline your track car, because before you start growing as a driver or firing the parts cannon, you need to know where you're … Continue reading Nerd Talk: Baselining A Track Car 101
You all did a great job. The M4 has changed my perception of BMW so far, but was it the best choice for our writers' challenge and showdown at the Ultimate Track Car Challenge? In this article, I will delve into my fellow writers and competitors and assess where their cars stand right now, before … Continue reading Meet the Competition: My Writers Challenge Rivals and Their Builds
Now that you know the weapon of choice, let's break down the one I actually found. This M4 took a few months to track down, which explains the gap after the Instagram poll. I was hunting for the cleanest M4 I could find under my rigid $30k cap. In this article, I'm doing a deep … Continue reading Budget M4: Track Build Breakdown & What’s Next
I left this up to you to pick a car for me. Which I admit was risky, but I thought it would be a fun experiment for the community. I mean, all car dudes love spending other people's money with unsolicited comments, so when someone specifically asks for it, everyone gets excited. Realistically, I thought … Continue reading You Picked the F82 M4. Here’s Why That Might Have Been Genius or a Terrible Idea
I recently had a crazy idea: let's let you all pick my next dual-purpose car using Instagram polls. There were four options: Lexus ISF, Cadillac ATS-V, Camaro SS 1LE, and a F82 BMW M4. Well, the first round of votes is in, and the ISF and ATS V are out. That leaves the F82 vs … Continue reading 5 Tangible Traits That Should Guide Every Track Car Build (Plus M4 vs Camaro)
BMW E90 race car build with Advan RG-D2 wheels and Paragon big brake kit.
You might think you always need an oil cooler for your track car, but that's not the case. Let's explore when it's essential and when it adds unnecessary complexity. Before making any modifications, it's crucial to test your setup. Resources like time and money are finite. Oil cooler kits can cost between $300 and $1500 … Continue reading Quick Tech Tip: Do You Need an Oil Cooler?
Brakes are the most essential system in your race car. The consequences of being unable to stop can take a fun day at the track and turn it expensive or even deadly in the blink of an eye. In this article, I will explore the basics of how disc brakes work. I’ll use my time … Continue reading Nerd Talk: Brakes Part 1
Let's highlight things before things get a little "interesting." I picked this S2000 up in 2012. It had 127k miles and some signs that it wasn't up to par in maintenance, but it was $8,000 bucks, so it's best to take small losses and do the maintenance myself. It is a Honda, after all. Side … Continue reading Up To Speed On The Our S2000
If you didn't know, we have many project cars. I can think of ten off the top of my head. With life being hectic and us being lazy with media, we have been doing you all an injustice. Starting today, I'll do my best to write about some of your projects, starting with our Gridlife … Continue reading Build Journal E90: Intro/Weight Reduction
