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  • e-92-bmw-racecar
    May 27, 2022

    8 BMW E9X Weight Reduction Ideas

    The fifth generation of BMW’s legendary 3 Series arrived as a 2005 model year replacement for the popular E46. This new platform had four main body styles, a four-door sedan (the E90), a five “door” station wagon (the E91), a two-door coupe (the E92), and a two-door hardtop convertible (the E93), and collectively these body styles make up what is known to BMW enthusiasts as the E9X platform. The E9x was available with both automatic and manual transmissions, and multiple engine choices were available, including four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and a V8 which was a first for the M3 model. The E9x was in production until 2011 and is still a popular choice for drivers and racers today.
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  • Bad Transmission & Engine Mount Symptoms
    August 16, 2021

    Bad Transmission & Engine Mount Symptoms

    Engine mounts play a significant role in your car’s handling, performance, and comfort, yet they are an often overlooked item until they fail completely. Factory BMW engine mounts utilize rubber and metal components, and some are even liquid-filled in some applications. These materials are used to minimize engine vibration and provide the most comfortable ride possible. Here are five signs to look for and some of the best reasons why you should replace your engine mounts.
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  • E30 Bushing Comparison - Stock vs. Condor
    September 6, 2018

    E30 Bushing Comparison - Stock vs. Condor

    The idea was to take a mostly stock e30 to the track, run the fastest lap possible, bring it back to the pits, change out all the rubber bushings and mounts for the Condor parts and go back out to see how much of a difference they made. Doing this the right way was no easy feat. We wanted to do the entire comparison test on the same day to get the most accurate comparison possible. We borrowed a 1989 325i sedan which was mostly stock...
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  • Product Review
    July 12, 2018

    Product Review

    Drifter Micah Diaz comes by to check out the shop and talks with us about some of the products we manufacture and the benefits of using them on your track car.
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  • The truth about Spec E30 Camber plates.
    April 25, 2018

    The truth about Spec E30 Camber plates.

    I have never driven on the new coil-overs before this weekend, and I have to say I absolutely love them. The car feels much more precise at the limit. The weight transition is smooth and predictable. The tires feel like they're working even harder than before. My car still feels very neutral at the limit, and when the back end steps out, you can bring it back easily and controllably (probably due to less weight transition). In turn, 17 at Sebring where I used to feel the front left shock bottoming out with the old suspension, now there's no more bottoming out...
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