I finally got around to installing the B&M Short Shifter kit I bought last year. I like this kit because it reduces both the throw and length of the shifter. It is almost 2 inches shorter than the stock one. The install is pretty straight forward, though somewhat time consuming. Instructions. A couple of the …
A common fault with older E30s is that the heater blower often only works on the highest setting. You should be happy that it works at all because it is much easier to repair/replace the resistor that controls the speed, than it is to replace the entire blower. This project isn’t very complicated. Give yourself …
It’s tough finding the right suspension for autocross, track, and daily driving, but I think I have a good mix right now. To recap: Texas Speedwerks springs (stiffer, linear, lower about 20mm); Ireland Engineering Camber Plates (increase front end negative camber); H-Sport rear lower control arms (correct camber in the rear due to lowering); Alta …
This time last week, I was outside in my t-shirt and shorts starting to get ready for the first CCA driver’s school of the year at Summit Point. This year, the first school was to be on the main circuit, usually everyone’s favorite event. In February as the snow was blowing, we were all a …
Part two of the suspension upgrade brought new springs and adjustable camber plates in the front. This proved too much of a challenge for me to attempt at home so I went to Frederick Motorsports. I hadn’t visited Scott since I had my Alfa four years ago. It was a challenge to wrestle the plates …