A grounding kit basically does just that, it improves the grounding on your vehicles electronic system. There are some benefits to be had, and in these days of ECU’s and ICE (In-Car-Electronics) it makes sense that improving on the grounds will help optimize these systems. Here’s a simple how-to on installing a kit from one [...]

I’m not a rocket scientist, an engineer nor a physics major. But i am rather particular and usually notice minute changes in certain behaviours… whether we’re talking about cars, animals, environments or people in general. Here’s my take on it.

There’s always that allure of retrofitting the Akebono brakes from the G37 Sport onto prior year sedans. And the first question that comes to the mind of many is, “Will it fit over my Sport rims?”

Here are some tips to finding your color code:

For the DIY and Gear heads amongst us, here are downloadable archives of the Factory Service Manuals for various years of the G Sedan and Coupe.

If you’ve ever wondered what the part numbers were for the G37 Sport Big Brake Kit (Akebono’s) so you could get hold of them yourselves, wonder no more!

Applying the rear valence overlay is a rather simple process, although i have to admit that the first time around i rushed it - as such i was left with a lot of creases and a good number of bubbles. Patience is the key here.

Yes, the Nurburgring for those who are so inclined.
“Round the fast Hatzenbach curve, you shouldn’t ride too far out to the left – just to be on the safe side. Because of the bumpy surface, a lot cars will tend to displace or even jump.” - Jörg Müller
BMW Driver Training and Sport Auto posted a [...]

Low-profile racing ramps and jacks are rather pricey for the weekend warrior, and as far as jack’s go even low-profile versions have a hard time reaching the front jack points on a 2nd generation G sedan.
So, off to Homedepot i went. About $15 and 20 minutes later, this is what i came up with.

When tightening your lug nuts after removing the wheel, be sure to fall within the general guidelines for torque and the number of turns on the lug nuts. The turns should be well within the minimum range below if you’re on a stock set-up. It is a good guide to have, however, if you will [...]