Budget M4: F82 Radiator Failure at Gingerman Raceway
An F82 M4 auxiliary radiator fell out at Gingerman Raceway and soaked the brakes with coolant. Here’s what failed, why it happened,…
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Budget M4: Small Jobs, Big Headaches
Time really flies when you're being productive. I've forgotten to sit down and write for you guys. I'll start with a quick…
S55 Crank Hub Explained: Failure, Fixes & Which to Buy
There I was lying on my back looking at this bronze colored crankhub, hoping that it was my eyes playing tricks on…
Prepping The S55: Oil Cooler, Brakes, and a Potential Problem
Judging by the first image, you would think that things aren't going well. You'd be wrong; this is just part of routine…
Nerd Talk: Baselining A Track Car 101
As they say, a failure to prepare is preparing to fail. And yet, a shocking number of our fellow track brethren completely…
Meet the Competition: My Writers Challenge Rivals and Their Builds
You all did a great job. The M4 has changed my perception of BMW so far, but was it the best choice…
Budget M4: Track Build Breakdown & What’s Next
Now that you know the weapon of choice, let's break down the one I actually found. This M4 took a few months…
You Picked the F82 M4. Here’s Why That Might Have Been Genius or a Terrible Idea
I left this up to you to pick a car for me. Which I admit was risky, but I thought it would…
5 Tangible Traits That Should Guide Every Track Car Build (Plus M4 vs Camaro)
I recently had a crazy idea: let's let you all pick my next dual-purpose car using Instagram polls. There were four options:…
Build Journal: E90 GLGT Prep
BMW E90 race car build with Advan RG-D2 wheels and Paragon big brake kit.
Quick Tech Tip: Do You Need an Oil Cooler?
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…
Nerd Talk: Brakes Part 1
Brakes are the most essential system in your race car. The consequences of being unable to stop can take a fun day…