This was my second E9X M3, this time a 4 door. It was mostly there for daily driver duties, however, it’s such a good car I ended up doing quite a few track days in it, and taking it to the Nurburgring twice. Mechanically it’s a very basic recipe of HSD MonoPro coilovers, Work Meister S1 wheels, a primary decat and some decent brake ...

Do I have Macpherson or Double Wishbone struts?When looking at car suspension there is a huge amount of information to sift through but one of the most common things people get confused about can lead you into a complete spiral and this is simply the type of suspension your car has. There are 2 main types of suspension used in production cars, ...

Initial damper setupSo you have got your new shiny coilovers for your car. The spring preload is set on them as per the instructions and they’re all installed on your car. You like the height but how do you set the damping on them? Firstly the best thing to do is check the instructions. Certain coilover brands do state there is a run-in ...

What is spring preload?This is simply the amount the spring is compressed in the suspension when there is no weight on the suspension. OE suspension tends to use a lot of preload and this is down to the use of progressive springs and the amount of droop that standard cars run but when compared to some aftermarket items this is greatly reduced. ...

Lowering your car is just one of the many ways you can make your ride stand out and look much better when compared to a stock setup - It's like giving your car a stylish, stance makeover. Now, why do people do it? Well, there are a few reasons. First off, it just looks cool. A lowered car has that sporty, aggressive vibe that some people dig. ...

Which coilovers are best for me?There tends to be some confusion about the types of coilovers and which version is 'best' for different purposes. Having the wrong type of coilover for your needs can drastically affect the car and sometimes even ruin the useability day to day if you get the wrong parts. Before you begin reading, it may be also ...

So you want a new steering wheel to freshen up your interior but with so many options to choose from it can be overwhelming - size is one thing and dish another but the hardest choice by far is which steering wheel grip is right for me. This comes down to finding the right material but also the thickness depending on whether you need a thin or ...

Getting the correct wheel fitment This can be a huge minefield especially when you want to get millimetre perfect to your arch. One way of tuning this relationship between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch is to alter the alignment of the wheels. Reducing the camber value of a wheel will pull the top edge in towards the car body, typically ...

You've finally found a style of wheel you like the look of but you should always double-check what wheels you already have fitted before you order new ones. It is incredibly simple to do this and will help you get the perfect wheel fitment every time.   You will need the following: 1x Alloy wheel (you'll need to know the diameter, width, ...

When you're trying to work out what new wheels will fit your car knowing how to measure the offset on your current wheels makes the job that much easier. Normally the offset is stamped on a wheel to help you but sometimes this is not the case. It is also certainly worth double-checking the offset even if this is marked on the wheels as some wheels ...