The BMW E36 M3 was where it all started, and it’s so good at besting every other classic 90s car that I’ve grown to hate it. Almost.
I hate the E36 M3
Deleting Shadowline Trim on the G8X M3
I head back to Tyspeed to install NW Carbon Haus carbon fiber rockers and rear diffuser to delete the shadowline trim on my G80 M3.
How to install fender trim on a BMW G8X M3 and M4
Here’s how to replace the BMW G8X fender trim with new carbon fiber units. Install takes about an hour in total.
Fixing the G80 M3’s nose
How do I “fix” the G80 M3’s nose? By adding some carbon fiber, a little Shadowline, a bit of TySpeed, and a lot of M3 CS inspiration.
BMW Wagons are gone, get over it
Welcome (back) to the mailbag. This week, we talk about BMW wagons. They are gone. Will they come back? Send me your questions and I may just answer one. Question Mike, you got me with your April Fools joke on Instagram (sorry! – Mike). It made me sad that cars like the M3 wagon are…
Should you build a supercharged E92 M3 (and ruin it)?
Should you build a supercharged E92 M3, and possibly ruin the amazing naturally aspirated S65 V-8? I drive one to find out.
Installing CSL DRLs on the G80 M3
I head back to TySpeed to install some sinister-looking CSL DRLs from the M4 on my M3. Also – how’s the M Performance suspension?
What’s the best suspension for the G80 M3?
I head to TySpeed to install the M Performance HAS kit, giving my G80 M3 suspension enhanced handling capability, and lowered looks.
The BMW M3 CS makes you realize what you lost
Do you remember your first real relationship? You know, the one that lasts a few years. You’ve only ever known this one person, and you’re so naive as to what’s out there. Then one day, it’s over. Eventually, you venture out on new dates. Things are weird. You start to wonder if you’ve made a…
The BMW G8X M3 and M4 encyclopedia
I have a ton of experience with the BMW G8X M3 and M4, so I’ve compiled all the links and stories I’ve produced on the car so far.
Friday Mailbag: Solving BMW brake noise
The last mailbag of 2022 has to do with the most common question I get asked – BMW brake noise. What causes it? Can we fix it? Thank you for sending all of your questions in this year, there were so many good ones! Keep ’em coming in 2023. Question Hey Mike, do the brakes…
Friday mailbag: More carbon fiber, and an electric M3
Friday enters with a quite G80 update from me, and a question on the possibility of an electric M3. Shocking. The Armaspeed G80 M3 carbon fiber slam panel So impressed was I with Armaspeed’s carbon fiber intake, that I decided a little more dress up was in order under the hood. Enter the company’s slam…