BMW EfficientDynamics : The new 3 cylinder Turbo Electric Diesel
BMW has just unveiled its new Three Cylinder Turbo Electric Hybrid that produces 163 horsepower from the internal combustion and another 193 horsepower from twin electric motors. This sucker claims 0-62 mph in 4.8 and electronically limited to 155. Other than the stupid looking fins that stretch way too far behind and below the rear of the car, it looks awesome! It won’t be long and electric hybrids will be the norm all around. We’ve...
BMW/Porsche repairs with great photo’s to help you.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/tech_main.htm These guys do a great job of informing you about all the little gotchas that your Haynes manual doesn’t.
Ever wonder what your camshaft gear looks at all day
I thought this was a cool looking shot. My 325i just before I realized that I forgot to put the head bolt washers on. Of course they are single use bolts; the treads stretch when tightened to the correct torque.
Wiring an electric dune buggy
I took advantage of the beautiful weather today, rolled up the garage door and began working on my electric dune buggy, “Evox” for the first time in months. I’ve been having some trouble with the wiring harness that connects the controller to the rest of the components in the car. Finally the company that makes the controller started making a wiring harness to go with it. I’ve received my harness and begun the...
