Billy Johnson posted on Monday, February 20, 2017 7:27 AM
by Billy Johnson
Packing more than 50whp over stock, our Project E90 M3 took to the track at Palm Beach International Raceway (ROAD COURSE) to see how it stacks up against a 2016 Ford Mustang GT. Both cars have similar power, weight, and are equipped with similarly sized Continental ExtremeContact DW tires. How will our modified 8 year old sport sedan benchmark compare to a modern “pony car” that’s transitioned away from its roots to become a corner carver? Read on to find out.
Moto IQ posted on Sunday, February 12, 2017 6:28 PM
by Mark Hutchison
When you think of a high-performance E46 3 Series BMW, you may automatically think of the ever popular M3. It’s true that the E46 M3 produces great power with its fabled S54 inline six. It also looks amazing with its distinct fender vents and aggressive front fascia. While this 2001 325ci BMW may not be an M3, it will decimate all other cars with an affordable and reliable power plant from an American classic – the GM LS series engine.
Mike Bonanni posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:04 AM
by Mike Bonnani
The Yost Autosport BMW M4 endurance race car gets some power and cooling upgrades from GIntani and CSF Racing! Plus, we feed the beast with a massive custom Fuel Safe fuel cell and Aeromotive fuel system components. And more!
Pablo Mazlumian posted on Monday, November 28, 2016 11:07 AM
by Pablo Mazlumian
Until now, Project M3's benefitted from increased power, braking, and handling performance, as well as nice improvements to the interior and exterior aesthetics. But keeping things cool under the hood is something we haven't touched on yet, and we do so today with an all aluminum radiator from Koyorad!
Mike Bonanni posted on Sunday, November 06, 2016 4:16 PM
by Mike Bonanni
A proper race car is nothing without control and control comes in the form of a number of components that help one another work to their maximum efficiency. Tires of course are a huge part of control but just putting sticky tires on an otherwise stock car wont do you as much good as you think. You need a proper suspension setup to match.
Mike Kojima posted on Wednesday, November 02, 2016 12:32 AM
by Mike Kojima
A few years ago we got to test a sample of KW Suspensions' electronically adjustable DDC coilovers while visiting them at their German global headquarters. We sampled a 3 series BMW coupe on twisty German back roads and on the Autobahn and came away favorably impressed. We were able to easily, and quickly, adjust the suspension from comfortable to firm to match our current driving modd and/or road conditions.
Mike Bonanni posted on Monday, October 31, 2016 10:45 AM
by Mike Bonanni
photos by Garrett Wade & Eddie Long
Many of us out there, new or otherwise to our beloved car culture, don’t realize the difference between a track car and a race car and it has nothing to do with lap time. What makes a proper race car is not horsepower or giant tires it’s all about optimization of a given platform the only limitations being budget and a rule book. A proper race car has thousands of man hours into it on things that you’ll never see unless pointed out. A proper race car is re-built and re-imagined from the ground up.
Pablo Mazlumian posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 8:45 AM
by Pablo Mazlumian
Take a look at this crazy E30 BMW, and learn the story of how it went from a street-driven rust bucket of a 325i to the time attack and hill climb racer it is today. And it was all built by one guy with second-hand parts!
Pablo Mazlumian posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 12:45 PM
by Pablo Mazlumian
We test a new exhaust system and drop some weight in the process. We've got dyno graphs and videos in this one. Plus, we check out dad's new 8-Series BMW and drastically change its looks with a simple wheel upgrade. Check it out.
Pablo Mazlumian posted on Sunday, October 09, 2016 1:29 PM
by Pablo Mazlumian
We not only install one of the best short shift kits money can buy, but also test a lightweight clutch and flywheel--on the dyno! How often do we see publications spending the time doing that? Does it make a difference? We answer that here, plus we check out a supercharged E46 M3 racer that rolled into Modified by KC's shop that day!