In todays episode we sit with @Francis_von_louie who breaks down the key differences between all BMW models, from classic icons to modern performance machines. We dive deep into common BMW problems, reliability concerns, and essential maintenance tips to keep your car running smoothly.
Francis Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francis_von_louie
00:00 Intro
03:46 Update On Francs AWD E36
05:57 Are 76mm Turbos Too Big For Street Cars?
08:08 Racing Against G80's In a Manual Car
10:13 How To Properly Shift Gears
14:23 The Apfelbeck Engine
17:08 The BMW M12 Engine
17:45 The BMW E21
24:19 The BMW E30
29:07 E30 Market Value
30:50 Building an BMW E30
36:13 Making Power With BMW E30
38:01 The BMW E30 Suspension Limitations
39:13 The BMW E28
41:39 The BMW E23
43:16 The BMW E31
44:10 The 8 Series BMW Electronics
44:42 The BMW M70 Engine
47:29 The BMW E32 Differential
48:03 The Quality Of Steel Use For Differentials
52:36 The BMW E34
54:31 The BMW E34 Electrical Issues
56:20 The BMW V8 and V12 Reliability
58:39 The BMW E36
01:00:16 The BMW S50B30
01:01:50 BMW VANOS
01:04:17 BMW S54 AEM
01:05:40 Removing Variable Valve Timing Drivability
01:07:13 BMW E36 Engines
01:10:10 Controlling Torque With S52 Engine On The Dyno
01:11:46 How To Control Torque On The Dyno
01:13:01 Choosing The Right Waste gate Spring
01:18:59 Tuner Misconceptions
01:20:04 BMW E38
01:23:08 E39 BMW Mechanical Issues
01:23:58 Does Warming Up Your Car Make Sense?
01:28:12 The E46 BMW
01:29:43 Horsepower Freaks Turbo Kit
01:33:46 The E46 Subframe
01:35:34 Building a BMW E46
01:36:30 The E39 BMW
01:37:59 E36 and E46 Suspension Geometry
01:38:44 The E36 Was The Best Handling Car In The 90s
01:41:34 MK4 Supra Handling
01:44:05 Why You Should Always Keep Learning
01:46:56 Building an E46 M3
01:47:39 The E66 BMW The Worst Car Of All Time
01:50:16 The BMW E60
01:50:56 The SMG Transmission
01:52:47 Horsepower Per Cylinder
01:54:53 The Best Engine Design
01:57:22 Choosing The Right Connecting Rods
01:58:57 Building a BMW V10 M5
01:59:25 The BMW N54
01:59:57 The E90 BMW
02:03:36 The BMW N55
02:04:59 The BMW F10
02:06:20 The BMW S63
02:08:15 The BMW M5
02:10:00 The BMW F80
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