Testing the CSF BMW S58 G8X Intake Manifold
The BMW S58 engine is pretty impressive, directly based on BMW’s sturdy diesel engines, it is capable of producing over 1000 hp with just bolt-on mods. One of the bolt-on…
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Refreshing a BMW E46 M3 for Street Performance with KW V2 Suspension
The MotoIQ garage often does a lot of high-end work with pretty much state of the art components but sometimes we also do work for customers that want high-quality stuff…
ST Suspension’s 3-Way Adjustable XTA Plus 3 Coilovers for the E92 BMW M3
ST Suspension has released an exciting new product that we think will set the suspension market on edge, the affordable 3-way adjustable coilover! Previously having 3-way damping adjustment was something…
McLeod Mag Force Twin Disc for the E46 – The Clutch of All Trades?
It’s easy to overdo a clutch. We’ve probably all been there – your clutch is slipping, maybe you did a few too many launches, or maybe you’re pegging your boost…
Putting CSF’s E46 M3 Oil Cooler Kit to the Test With Data!
It’s certainly no secret that the BMW S54 engine in the E46 M3 is special. For its time, it achieved a very high specific power output (105-110HP/L depending on model)…
Project E90 M3: Head to Head with 2016 Mustang GT
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…
Project E90 M3: Part 5 – K&N Filter
We gave our M3 a quick and easy bump in power by swapping out the factory air filter for the industry-leading High Performance K&N air filter. We have seen some…
Project E90 M3: Part 4 – Wheels and Tires
Choosing a tire is one of the most important decisions that anyone will make for their car. Since our M3 is a daily driver in Florida, wet-weather performance is very…
Project E90 M3: Part 3 – LED Angel Eyes
Our E90 M3 is starting to look a bit dated now that its twin turbo successor is on the streets. We turned to our friends at European Auto Source to…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 5 – Updating the Headlights With HID Euro Ellipsoids
The US-spec E36 M3 not only falls short in the powertrain department to its 321hp European counterpart, but also in terms of its headlight output, looks, and quality. We replace…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 4 – Updating the Interior with Ultrasuede Accents
We spruce up the interior of our beloved 15 year old M3 by having our friends at Coby Wheel wrap the worn and faded steering wheel, arm rest, shift boot,…
Project E36 M3 (Silver): Part 3 – Uncorking the M3 with the help of a Borla Cat-Back Sport Exhaust
We were fortunate enough to produce significant naturally aspirated power gains during the testing of our S52 vs. M50 Manifold and the Turner Motorsport Stage 2 & 3 packages for…
Project E90 M3: Part 1 – ESS Tuning’s E-Flash ECU & Performance DCT Software
Unfortunately, when a motor is as well-engineered from the factory as the S65 in our E90 M3, it leaves little for the aftermarket to improve upon without spending big bucks…
Tested: S52 vs. M50 Manifold and the TMS Stage 2 & 3 Packages for the BMW E36 M3
M3’s have always been fantastic handling cars but let’s face it; the US-spec E36 M3 is the only generation M3 that did not receive the same engine as its European…