Quite frankly, I’d like to say “I’ll take on of each, please,” but that would be a lame cop-out. The debate between the M3 and the 2.3-16v is basically the story of how the 1980’s era Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM for us normal folk) turned into the legendary series it has become. But before I […]
Life As A Car Guy, Episode 6: Steering In The Right Direction
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 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 […]