There I was lying on my back looking at this bronze colored crankhub, hoping that it was my eyes playing tricks on me. As the fluid from the uncovered pickup tube dripped onto my hoodie, I looked at my phone, which said that if I don't change this component, my car will explode and I'll … Continue reading S55 Crank Hub Explained: Failure, Fixes & Which to Buy
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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 maintenance for an S55. The oil pan gasket on these engines is legendary for leaking just like its predecessors. One thing that's specific to the S55 cars is puncturing the oil coolers, so … Continue reading Prepping The S55: Oil Cooler, Brakes, and a Potential Problem
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 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
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 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
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 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
Build Journal: E90 GLGT Prep
BMW E90 race car build with Advan RG-D2 wheels and Paragon big brake kit.
Up To Speed On The Our S2000
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
Build Journal E90: Intro/Weight Reduction
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
Time Attack News Killer Video Coverage of 2022 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
While they might be controversial in the Sundae Cup world, Time Attack News put together a hell of a recap video from the 2022 Global Time Attack Finale. Check it out and see for yourself! https://youtu.be/IPRz4tt1YBc?si=lLfZ6R5Nt2935jBo
Hypercritical Podcast Recap of GTA Finale at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
For those who haven't listened, head on over to your favorite podcast app to listen to the latest episode of Hypercritical where we cover the GTA Finale in all it's glory. Also, you may notice new cover art and a sweet Fuelab decal. Fuelab is officially sponsoring the podcast moving forward and we couldn't be … Continue reading Hypercritical Podcast Recap of GTA Finale at Buttonwillow Raceway Park
