DIY> Change the timing chain (M62 TU engine)
May 17, 2009 – 10:07 pm | No Comment

Here is the fully documented process as to how to change the timing chain on a M62 TU engine (x5 4.4i, e39 540i, e38 740i, probably apply to the e39 M5 -S62 engine- too, although …

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MW Design E92 M3 kit (Darth Maul Project)
June 28, 2009 – 3:30 pm | No Comment

Here is a beautiful kit produced by MW Design in Canada.

The kit, still in Stage 1, comprises the following so far.

Amuse Ericsson Front Bumper with custom Orange highlights + Carbon Fiber Overlay
Amuse Ericsson Trunk + Carbon Fiber Overlay
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser with custom Orange highlights
Carbon Fiber Side Vents with custom Orange highlights
Carbon Fiber Side Mirrors

Modulare M6 20×9 F 20×10.5 R Wheels – Matte Black Centers/Gloss Black Lips + Custom Matte Black Center Caps with Orange Accents
Falken FK452 245/30/20 F 285/25/20 R Tires

Sportiest cars of 2009 – 6 awards for BMW
June 23, 2009 – 7:42 pm | No Comment
Sportiest cars of 2009 – 6 awards for BMW

BMW did extremely well again this year by winning 6 awards for the sportiest cars in their budget categories. The German readers of Sport Auto voted recently to select the sportiest cars. BMW …

Need for Speed M3 GT2
June 18, 2009 – 7:53 pm | No Comment
Need for Speed M3 GT2

Wanna drive a GT2 in your confortable sofa at home. Hey anything is possible these days.
This game will be out on the 22.09.09 in the US and 17.09.09 in europe. For the time being, you …

Video > Nurburgring live cam
June 18, 2009 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
Video > Nurburgring live cam

Press F5 to refresh the picture. The picture is refreshed every 5 seconds live from the Nurburgring. Enjoy.

NWS > BMW – Engines of the year
June 17, 2009 – 9:18 pm | No Comment
NWS > BMW – Engines of the year

Once again BMW has made the spotlights with some of their engines winning the Best Engine Awards.
BMW has proved to be a great favourite of the judges over the years and 2009 is no exception, …

NWS > E46 Sub Frame Class Action Settlement
June 17, 2009 – 9:00 pm | No Comment
NWS > E46 Sub Frame Class Action Settlement

If You Have Ever Owned Or Leased A 1999-2006 Model Year BMW 3 Series Vehicle, You May Be Entitled To Class Action Settlement Benefits.
A well known issue that has happend to a significant number of …

FUN > X5 custom plate
June 15, 2009 – 7:49 pm | No Comment
FUN > X5 custom plate

Here is a genuine British registration plate (X5 FAG) taken by 02mh, member of a local Irish BMW forum, in Ireland recently. Funny or not it was definitely worth a post

NWS > First ever chromed E93 M3?
June 14, 2009 – 12:28 pm | No Comment
NWS > First ever chromed E93 M3?

Oh man. They made it and it appears this Russian car shop (DereiterRacing) did a top notch job. See for yourself

Prototype BMW 5 series F10 pulled over by german police
June 14, 2009 – 12:03 pm | No Comment

Some motorway cops got suspicious when they saw the heavy camouflage of the car passing by.  So they decided to stop the car and some guy managed to snap some pictures

LIB > M5 colors (e39)
May 31, 2009 – 11:10 pm | No Comment
LIB > M5 colors (e39)

Official BMW colors. This excludes BMW Individual colors.
HTH

LIB > Spark Plug Faces: Recognise and rectify your automotive problem (All)
May 31, 2009 – 11:05 pm | No Comment
LIB > Spark Plug Faces: Recognise and rectify your automotive problem (All)

Here is an interresting document that might help you identifying your engine problem by having a look at the spark plug condition.
HTH
Download document (Pdf – Size: 340Kb)

LIB> First ever produced 3 series in the US (e36)
May 18, 2009 – 7:35 pm | No Comment
LIB> First ever produced 3 series in the US (e36)

Here is the first ever produced 3 series in the US. It was a 318i and it came out on September 8 1994 in the South Carolina BMW factory. The production of 3 series has …

BMW Production/Assembly plants/factories (WW)
May 3, 2009 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
BMW Production/Assembly plants/factories (WW)

Here is a document produced by BMW listing all BMW plants and factories worldwide (Cars and Motorbikes)
If you are questioning BMW producing cars in some countries, you will be happy to know that CKD stands …