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Installing a MINI Cooper Club Racer AEM Cold Air Intake
The previous owner of my Mini Cooper had disconnected the OEM air intake and installed an aftermarket air filter. My last SCCA club race last year was the “Fun One” at Watkins Glen which was held in 90 degree temperatures, my turbo Mini was not happy with the air intake temperatures under the hood and […]
Your EGR System – Don’t Get Caught Out
When it comes to listing off the least glamorous systems underneath your hood, EGR would most likely be at the top of your list. Standing for Exhaust Gas Re-circulation, this system takes some of the exhaust out of the exhaust manifold and re-routes it back up into the intake to be re-digested by the engine. […]
Testing the MINI at the New York Safety Track
Recently we spent the weekend at New York Safety Track testing the Mini Cooper, kicking off the winter dust and getting ready to return to racing. NYST is a 2.1 mile 18 turn track with 450 feet of elevation changes located about 60 miles east of Binghamton NY. 15 of the 18 turns are blind […]
Basic No-Start Guide: Part 3 – Engine Compression
We’ve reached part 3 of 3 in our basic no-start guide. An engine needs three basic things to start, that’s spark, fuel, and compression. Without all three of these, your car simply will not run. Part three addresses compression, the last thing you will check if you have verified the engine has strong spark on […]
KONI FSD is now KONI Special ACTIVE
When the KONI FSD came out, it revolutionized sporty daily driving. KONI is famous for adjustability in their shocks and struts, and the FSD (short for Frequency Select Damping) was able to adjust stiffness and responsiveness based on the vibration frequency of the road. The Frequency Select Damping technology features special internal valving that is […]
Basic No-Start Guide: Part 2 – Fuel Pressure
Alright, so your car is not starting and you’ve verified you have spark by checking out the things outlined in last week’s [Basic No-Start Guide: Part 1 – Spark], and you’re on the right path to getting your machine back up and running. Next up, fuel. Fuel Pressure is the vital second step in the […]
Audi and VW 2.0T Timing Chain Problems Explained
If you own an Audi or VW built from 2008 to 2013, that has a 2.0 turbo engine, the chances are that your car is affected by the timing chain issues. These problems were severe enough to spark a class-action in the 2018 lawsuit that resulted in a settlement a year later.
Going Wheel To Wheel In 34Later, A Turbo Saab 96
It’s been awhile since I’ve done any kind of racing, I believe it was New Hampshire Motor Speedway, in what would be the last race of The Carbeque Saab 900. The rain came down so hard and cold that the windshield fogged to the point of opaque. I had to use a rag on a […]
Low Rolling Resistance – It Means More Than You Think
Low Rolling Resistance It’s road trip season, and many Euro enthusiasts will be hitting the highway this summer to put on big miles. Of course, the main point of contact between your car and the road is the tire, so there are some things to keep in mind when you are shopping for your next […]
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