MERCEDES ABC Fluid / Filter – Service? So many of the car manufacturers these days are specifying “lifetime” fluids. An example is the Mercedes ABC (Automatic Body Control) suspension system, which uses normal hydraulic fluid, like power steering fluid. What is the normal service interval for changing the ABC fluid? There is NONE…it is lifetime. […]
BMW M4 GT4 May 24, 2017 Motorsport customers can now order the new BMW M4 GT4, the latest model in the BMW Motorsport product range. The technologically advanced car has completed over 20,000 kilometres of tests, multiple hours in the wind tunnel, extensive application runs for fine-tuning purposes, and successful test outings under race conditions. […]
New Porsche 991.2 GT3 500 hp from a naturally aspirated four-liter flat-six available with PDK or six-speed manual Porsche North America – Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche motorsport technology continues to be incorporated into street-legal sports cars. The new 911 GT3 was developed in Weissach,and will be manufactured on the same production line as all other 911 […]
BMW F82 M4 CS The new BMW M4 CS closes the gap between the BMW M4 Competition Package model and the uncompromising BMW M4 GTS. The new BMW M4 CS, a special-edition model from BMW M GmbH, will be produced in limited numbers from 2017 – 2019. The M4 CS also sees BMW M GmbH […]
MINI Cooper Automatic Transmission Issue For years, we have seen many MINI Coopers in the R53 / R52 line, and some models of the R56 line (up to 2011), with the AISIN automatic transmission (NOT the CVT transmission…those are still without a great solution), have all sorts of issues, usually starting at about 70-80k miles. […]
February 18, 2017 – 9:35 am
New Tire – Continental ExtremeContact Sport At the moment, the most popular street tire for performance driving we believe is the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. It’s the tire of choice for all enthusiasts who want the best possible performance from their cars. And for good reason, as the Michelin Pilot Super Sport is a superb […]
February 14, 2017 – 11:04 am
BMW Recalls 2011 – 2012 Models – CV Joint Failure February 14, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V067000 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 8,752 Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 […]
January 4, 2017 – 8:26 am
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls – Yet Another 918 Recall (NOTE – BRracing has found that many 991 GT3, GT3 RS’s use the same bolts in the seats due to the use of the 918 Spyder CF seats…if you have those seats, inquire with your dealer on whether this may also apply to your car). * […]
January 2, 2017 – 6:22 pm
BMW Fuel Injector – Extended Length Warranty, Expense Reimbursement SI B01 02 15 This bulletin is notice of a “limited warranty extension.” This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. Vehicles With the N54 engine are affected: E60 (535i Sedan and 535i xDrive Sedan) Model Year 2010 produced 1/21/2009 to 12/17/2009 E61 […]
October 29, 2016 – 8:46 am
BMW is recalling 154,472 vehicles registered in the U.S. and Canada for a fuel pump problem that could cause stalling, according to a filing with U.S. safety regulators and BMW. BMW told regulators that no injuries have been reported. Since 2014, the German-based company has conducted safety recall campaigns in China, Japan and South Korea […]
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