One of the biggest weaknesses of the E30 3-series is its steering. Needing 4 full turns lock-to-lock, and a far too leisurely 36.5mm per turn (the amount of wheel movement per 360 degrees of steering input), the car can be incredibly cumbersome on a track. I’ve taken the car to the sadly-departed Subic International Raceway, […]
Life As A Car Guy, Episode 4: Farewell to my BBS RS 16″ Wheels
The BBS RS wheel is perhaps one of the most iconic designs ever made. The three piece mesh wheel is at home just about everywhere – late model Euros, old school JDMs, on a race track, or on the show car circuit. The recent popularity of “stanced” vehicles have made the wheels even more desirable. […]
Life As A Car Guy, Episode 5: The M3 Needs Some TLC, Starting With the Engine
When someone says the words “tuning,” what’s the first thing that pops into your head? High flow intakes? Free flow exhausts? Fat wheels and tires? Forced induction? Once thing that tends to be forgotten is basic maintenance. The importance of proper maintenance CANNOT be overstated. So before we even toy around with the M3, the […]
Life As A Car Guy, Episode 3: The Unloved M3
The US-spec E36 M3 is probably the least admired of the M cars. Some say that it’s not a real M car, primarily due to its engine. The S50B30US is basically a mildly tuned M50 motor out of a 325i. M purists also point out that this engine did not rev very high, or have […]
Life As A Car Guy, Episode 2: The E30 Strikes Back
Okay, so technically The Empire Strikes Back is Episode V… but this isn’t about Star Wars. A little over a month ago, my little E30 made a comeback. It participated in the 1st leg of the DTM Ph Cup, which is a club racing-level event dedicated to the cars that competed from 1984 to 1989 […]
Life As A Car Guy, Episode 1: The Cars and Me (But Mostly The Cars)
Let’s get one thing straight before we begin – I’m not a car expert. I’m not an engineer, nor am I a professional race car driver. I’m a fan, just like you (and since you’re reading AutoIndustriya, I think it’s safe to assume you’re a car fan). This little corner of cyberspace will be dedicated […]
DTM BMW M6 Project Car
The Hunt for Horses – Part 1 DTM, or Design Technik Motorsports is the performance arm of local motor shop Autotechnika. Headed by tuner Tommy Teng, DTM specializes in modifying European makes, mostly those hailing from Deutschland. Armed with up-to-date automotive technology and a pool of tuning capabilities thanks to its extensive partners here and […]
The Devil in White
Two doors. Two turbos. One awesome ride. This could very well be the devil in white. (more…)