Since the last season of Built by Mike ended, ol’ Mike Day has been chugging along on the next phase of the Overland X5 build that’s been redubbed as the “Ultra X5.” This new setup takes the limits of the E53 and pushes them WAY above what simple bolt-on upgrades could reach. If you’ve paid [...]
If you’ve been keeping up with our ongoing Racewagen series on YouTube, you’ve probably seen our most recent episode. In the last installment, the E46 hit the road for Gingerman Raceway up in South Haven, Michigan. This season, Ellen has given up the reigns for Chris Chatfield and Jay Summers, who have taken over as [...]
Somehow, it’s already July, meaning we’re halfway through 2023. It seems like we were all enduring lockdowns and disruptions to every part of our lives just yesterday, but that’s all passed. We’re now living with mostly a fading memory of those days and are happy to show off what we’ve accomplished since then. Yes, 2023 [...]
If you didn’t know, the ECS Tuning and Turner Motorsport performance upgrades are all designed right here in-house by our Research and Development team. From hatch-pop kits to titanium exhaust systems, everything starts as an idea. During the pandemic, we showed you an in-depth look at the lifecycle of our in-house development. Now, we’d like [...]
Buying a used car can be a bit of a nail-biting experience for anyone. For enthusiasts, though, it’s usually an exciting adventure, especially if it’s something you plan to build. Knowing that most of the things the average “normie” driver would worry about are likely going in the trash pile makes the process much more [...]
Now that we’re solidly into peak car season, most of us prefer to spend our time either driving our cars or showing them off at events. With all that use and driving, though, comes the inevitable need to keep it clean. Afterall, a clean car is a happy car! When my cars are spotless, I [...]
While Memorial Day isn’t about grilling, drinking, and catching up on car projects, it is a time that allows us to enjoy those things while we remember those who have sacrificed themselves fighting for our freedom. This weekend, millions of Americans will likely be in their backyards, garages, and local parking lots doing likely one [...]
After a nice little break last week, I’m back! Now that law finals are over and my third semester has begun, I’ve had a bit of time to get back into a shop and do some good ol’ fashioned wrenching again. This brings me to this week’s topic: rear-wheel drive conversions! Settle in for a [...]
Well, with Riverside 8 kicking off show season in Chattanooga two weeks ago and Dubs at the Lake happening on the 19-21st, we’re officially into the best time of year. If you’re like me, you’ve already planned out what you want to attend. If you’re even more like me, you’re still in the process of [...]
BMWs are some of the most versatile platforms across the range of generations that are available at nearly every price point. While some of the more desirable older generations are climbing in value, E46 and E90 generation cars have become relatively affordable, especially when you consider their potential for performance. In a recent article, we [...]