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G87 M2 Owner's First Mod Guide: Start Here Before Buying Anything

G87 M2 Owner's First Mod Guide: Start Here Before Buying Anything You just took delivery of a G87 M2. Before you start adding parts, read this. The aftermarket for the G87 is still maturing and the...

BMW M Car Modification Order: What to Upgrade First, Second, and Third

BMW M Car Modification Order: What to Upgrade First, Second, and Third The most common mistake BMW M car owners make: buying power before buying control. Here's the modification sequence that actua...

BMW M2 G87 vs M4 G82: Which Is the Better Track Car to Modify?

BMW M2 G87 vs M4 G82: Which Is the Better Track Car to Modify? Both run S58 derivatives. Both are phenomenal track cars in stock form. The question of which to build on depends more on your priorit...

BMW M3 G80 Stage 1 Build List: Best Bang-for-Buck Upgrades Under $5,000

BMW M3 G80 Stage 1 Build List: Best Bang-for-Buck Upgrades Under $5,000 You have a G80 M3. You have a $5,000 budget. Here's how to spend it. This is the build list that gives you the maximum improv...

Titanium Exhaust vs Stainless Steel: What BMW M Owners Need to Know

Titanium Exhaust vs Stainless Steel: What BMW M Owners Need to Know The choice between titanium and stainless is the first question most BMW M owners face when buying a catback. The short answer: s...

Understanding BMW Chassis Codes: F80, F82, G80, G82, G87 Explained

Understanding BMW Chassis Codes: F80, F82, G80, G82, G87 Explained If you've spent more than five minutes in BMW forums or looking at aftermarket parts, you've seen chassis codes everywhere. F80, G...