For as long as we’ve had the pleasure of watching Mike Day build some of the more spectacular creations that the modern Euro car scene has ever seen, we’ve never once been surprised when Mike’s builds perform even better than they look. Sure, Mike’s creations look extremely capable, but there’s something about the fit and [...]
Well, folks, sweater weather is quickly becoming full jacket weather. That means there are only a few weeks left of workable outdoor temperatures. The parts of the globe that see snow can likely expect that horrid white stuff to cover the ground in less than a month, which makes now the last chance to finish [...]
If you’ve kept up with Built By Mike this season, you’ve watched our mad scientist Mike Day take his (relatively) tame winter beater X5 from a mild overlander to a wild Ultra4 behemoth. Now, as we approach the conclusion of this stage of the build, we have a HUGE announcement: Mike, some of our ECS [...]
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost motivation as a car enthusiast? Whether you can’t find the time and let your interest slip away, are disillusioned with the expense, are frustrated when you can’t solve a problem, or any number of ways you can lose your interest, I can tell you, it happens to all [...]
There comes a point in every enthusiast’s life where they just want more from their hobby. Being involved deeply in the community and contributing to the conversation rather than simply observing it becomes an important goal for many of us. For me, that was through my role here at ECS, where I’ve had the [...]
Remember a few weeks ago when we wrote about planning ahead for projects? Well, if you took that advice to heart, then this weekend is probably on your list of opportunities to grab what you need at steep discounts. Yes, besides being my 31st birthday, Labor Day is also one of our bigger opportunities to [...]
Well folks, after wearing a hoodie more days than not this week, we’re definitely here at the tail end of our season as we approach September. Last week, we wrote about some of the steps you can take to get ahead of next season and make the most out of what remains of the [...]
The older I’ve grown, the more I’ve realized how much planning it takes to enjoy more than just work and sleep. I’m not talking about a work/life balance, either. I’m talking about how many decisions and how much commitment maintaining a successful personal life requires. If you don’t spend that hour or two on lawncare [...]
Part of what makes loving cars so enjoyable is the variety of ways to be excited about them. New cars, old cars, upgrades, repairs, driving, racing, car shows, cruises, and even just a few beers in the garage staring at something you should be working on all comprise portions of the pie chart that is [...]
As the summer starts to close, some of the best automotive events ring in the end of the season right before those beautiful fall colors come back. This year, we’re going to MPACT 2023, the BMW enthusiast festival, and hope to see you all there with us! This week, we’re looking at some of the [...]