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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