Mike Henderson 
A manual swap can transform how a BMW feels, but it’s not always the smartest move. The right answer depends on your goals, budget, parts access, and tolerance for project downtime. This guide helps you decide with clear trade-offs and a practical plan. A manual swap sits in that tempting space between “dream build” and … Read more
Heat turns small BMW issues into roadside problems fast. A short, focused check can prevent overheating, limp mode, and the kind of weekend that ends on a tow truck. This guide walks through what to inspect, what to watch for, and how to plan repairs sensibly. Summer driving exposes weak points that winter can hide. … Read more
Summer is finally here. The weather is warming up, the salt is off the roads, and it’s time to bring the toys out of the garage. But before you head out for that long weekend drive, we need to talk about the Achilles’ heel of almost every BMW engine: the cooling system. If you are … Read more
Let’s be honest. There is nothing quite like the feeling of a tight, precise BMW manual gearbox. It connects you to the road in a way that a slushbox automatic simply can’t. But finding a clean manual E30 or E28 these days is getting harder and harder. Most of the clean shells out there are … Read more
It never gets easier. Even after years in this business, seeing an M-badge car roll onto the dismantling lift stings a little. Just this week, we had to process two legends: a 1998 E36 M3 and a newer 2002 E46 M3. To the uninitiated, it looks like a crime. Why would anyone crush such incredible … Read more