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Most modern BMWs are notorious for cooling system issues, often leaving owners stranded or causing irreversible engine damage if they fail. The coolant expansion tank is at the heart of these issues�a crucial component that holds hot engine coolant under high pressure. Unfortunately, BMW manufactured the factory F8X expansion tanks out of plastic. After years of exposure to high temperatures and chemical-laden antifreeze, the plastic degrades, eventually weakening enough to rupture. With this failure in mind, Turner's team of BMW enthusiasts set out to develop the ultimate solution for F8X M2, M3, and M4 owners: a robust expansion tank that is built to last! Constructed from durable 5052 TIG-welded aluminum, this tank withstands high temperatures and pressures without deteriorating over time. Unlike the OEM molded plastic tank, this alternative is not prone to cracking, leaking, or weakening. With the Turner Motorsport Aluminum Expansion Tank Kit, you'll never experience expansion tank failure again!

M2/M3/M4s make big power right off the assembly line, & are frequently driven hard. Massive horsepower cars are not unusual. All of this wouldn't present a problem - except - BMW built provisions for dual rear differential bushings, however only utilized one! Early cars are especially failure-prone, with differential bushings being fluid filled & even street-driven cars are known to fail in as little as 30,000 miles. We capitalize on this second bushing location, prolonging bushing life & providing crisper driveline response.

Two-Piece rotors were designed specifically for high-performance applications and are significantly more resistant to the effects of heat and friction, lessening the negative effects typically seen with standard rotors. The separation of the friction disk and the rotor hat allows for the rotor ring to expand and helps prevent heat from traveling into other sensitive braking components that could be damaged from prolonged exposure to harsh conditions.

Our engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries, developing innovative R&D solutions to problems often overlooked by the factory. From addressing minor annoyances to engineering fixes that can prevent catastrophic failures, our team dives deep to create effective upgrades. Many of these solutions involve replacing less durable plastic components with robust metal alternatives, ensuring lasting performance and peace of mind.

Pricing While Supplies Last!! Get your BMW a new set of wheels this spring!

The 2021 Audi C8 RS6 Avant is the ultimate expression of supercar performance wrapped in everyday usability. Beneath its wide bodied, aggressive design sits a twin turbo 4.0L V8 producing 674awhp, paired with Audis legendary quattro AWD system for relentless grip in any condition. From highway pulls to back-road precision, the RS6 Avant delivers blistering acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and the unmistakable presence of one of Audis most iconic performance vehicles. This spring, one lucky enthusiast will have the chance to take home this RS6 Avant through our sweepstakes elevated even further with support from some of the most trusted names in the industry. APR is supplying the performance software tune to unlock the RS6s true potential, while AWE enhances the experience with a signature exhaust note worthy of the cars performance pedigree. Neuspeed wheels sharpen the stance and handling, and we finish off the build with our ECS high performance cold air intake and Street Shield skid plate, ensuring both form and function are fully addressed.

Esoteric means "for the select few", and that select few are made up of passionate car enthusiasts who want something better than the status quo. Esoteric was founded on the belief that car owners deserved something that delivered excellent results, as well as a premium experience. You are that car owner we envisioned. Every Esoteric detailing product was prioritized for its top-of-the-line chemistry, simplicity in form and function, and sensory experience delivered by premium scents, bottles, sprayers, and soft-touch labels. We love cars, and we wanted that love to come through with each and every product we put our name on. You can rest assured that when you use Esoteric detailing products, you are using chemistry that has been tried and tested by actual detailers who are detailing cars day in and day out. Stop settling for the lowest bidder. Graduate to the Esoteric experience to find out what a true, premium, American-made car care brand can deliver for you.

BMW's S55 uses a unique water-to-air charge air cooler. While this cooler is located inside the intake manifold, it relies on a front-mounted heat exchanger for heat dissipation. Many enthusiasts have found that this heat exchanger is a limiting factor when it comes to extracting more horsepower and torque from the twin-turbocharged-platform. Its single-row, 27mm core is quick to heat soak, resulting in sky-high-IATs and subsequently sending the DME into limp-home-mode. To solve this issue, Turner Motorsport has-designed an all-aluminum, performance-oriented heat exchanger suitable for street-focused, high-horsepower builds, track-oriented vehicles, and everything in between. To improve upon the factory design, Turner engineers started by addressing the weak, failure-prone plastic end tanks. Constructed from durable 5052 aluminum and TIG-welded for added strength, these end tanks are guaranteed to outlast the factory design. Additionally, the end tanks feature CNC-machined billet aluminum hose connectors, flanges, and brackets. This ensures seamless integration with the factory hoses�and mounting provisions, providing a trouble-free fit and effortless installation.

If you're pushing your S55-equipped BMW to the limit, keeping it cool is crucial. While most enthusiasts focus on upgrading the radiator and water-to-air intercooler systems, the engine oil cooler is an overlooked yet critical component. New for the F8X-generation M2, M3, and M4 is a low-slung, horizontally mounted oil cooler that leverages aerodynamics to create a low-pressure zone, increasing the overall efficiency of the oil cooler. While this design offers sustainable oil cooling for street-driven vehicles, the undersized core quickly reaches its limit on modified or track-driven cars. Additionally, its exposed position leaves it especially vulnerable to damage from road debris, meaning a small scrape can necessitate full replacement. If you're already replacing your oil cooler, why not upgrade? Turner's team of engineers set out to improve upon the factory design by engineering a larger core that restores lost efficiency and offers measurable improvements in thermal performance. By increasing the core thickness by 7% over the factory unit, this upgraded design improves airflow efficiency through the cooler, helping maintain lower and more consistent engine oil temperatures. What's more, its robust bar-and-plate core design, sheet metal end tanks, and 5052 aluminum composition, this cooler is built to take abuse. Whether you're replacing a tired OEM unit or upgrading for peace of mind, the Turner Motorsport High Performance Oil Cooler is a must-have reliability upgrade for your F8X BMW.

As 2025 comes to a close, we're taking a moment to look back at the releases that made this year unforgettable. From standout launches to customer favorites, these products defined innovation, creativity, and performance for us-and for our community. Join us as we revisit our favorite releases of 2025 and celebrate the highlights that helped shape the year. Thank you for being part of the journey-we cant wait to show you what comes next year.

Our ALZOR wheel and tire packages bring together our most popular wheel styles paired with high-quality tires, all mounted and balanced for you right out of the box. Its the easiest way to upgrade your vehicles look and performance without the hassle, giving you a ready-to-install setup that saves time and gets you back on the road quicker. If you dont see a style paired with tires you want please reach out and we will make you a kit!

This BMW G87 M2 with a manual transmission is a car built for true enthusiasts, channeling the raw spirit and balanced driving dynamics that made the E46 M3 so iconic. Like its predecessor, the G87 M2 embraces a compact, rear-wheel-drive layout with perfectly judged proportions, offering an agile chassis that thrives on twisty roads and track days alike.

Don't let a dead battery or flat tire leave you stranded. The 4-In-1 Jump Pack & Tire Inflator is the ultimate emergency companion, engineered for convenience, power, and versatility. Compact yet powerful, this all-in-one unit features a lithium-ion jump starter, digital air compressor, high-lumen LED flashlight, and power bank'everything you need to stay safe and get back on the road quickly.

The Apex ML-10RT forged wheels are designed for high-performance vehicles, offering a blend of lightweight construction and exceptional strength. Engineered using advanced forging technology, these wheels provide superior durability and improved handling. Their sleek, multi-spoke design not only enhances aesthetics but also ensures optimal brake clearance. Ideal for track enthusiasts and street drivers alike, the Apex ML-10RT wheels deliver both style and performance.

Turners Single-Mass Lightweight Flywheel Conversion addresses the shortcomings of the factory BMW S55 dual-mass flywheel with a purpose-built, lightweight, single-mass design that prioritizes performance. Weighing in at only 18.5 lbs., this design significantly reduces rotational mass, allowing your S55 to achieve its true motorsport potential!

From the minds that engineered them to the machines they personally drive, these are our top product picks, straight from our enthusiast engineers! As die-hard automotive lovers themselves, our team pours their passion and expertise into every design. If it's not good enough for our own vehicles, you won't find it here. Get a glimpse into the parts we trust and install on our personal rides � we truly are enthusiasts built!

When the 8V RS3 came out, it quickly became one of the best performing "hot compact sedans" on the market! Naturally we had to get an 8Y RS3 into the shop for R&D and oh boy did we! Our engineering team went to work fast and made sure that everything we developed was that perfect OEM+ look and feel. We reviewed an 8Y RS3 earlier this year with our full catalog of ECS Upgrades and fell in LOVE! We fell so much in love with it and decided to purchase one, bolt on $20,000+ worth of top performance mods in the aftermarket industry and you guess it! LAUNCH A SWEEPSTAKES where YOU could take this beauty home! Plus we are giving the winner $10,000 additional to help with those pesky taxes! We partnered with top names in the performance and maintenance aftermarket industry to bring you the best 8Y RS3 as decked out as possible! Check out all the performance products from APR, BILSTEIN, AWE, Integrated Engineering and APEX Wheels below. Also dont forget we topped off all fluids with LIQUI MOLY and swapped out filters with HENGST Filters our preferred filtration supplier!

The Pipercross catalogue of products has over 1000 vehicle applications. Their goal is to help you Find Your Filter; Whether it's a replacement drop in panel filter, universal cone/competition filter, performance intake system or one of their BRAND-NEW carbon fiber AirMax systems. Pipercross products are engineered to deliver optimal airflow without compromising filtration, enhancing your vehicle's performance, fuel efficiency, and longevity. Pipercross Heritage - "Of all the thousands of components of a car, we are obsessed with just one" Stacey Trewin, Chairman Founded in 1983, Pipercross has been at the forefront of British engineering, producing high-performance air filters that are trusted by enthusiasts and professionals alike. Their heritage is steeped in tradition, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Proudly made in Northampton, UK, each of their products is designed, tested and manufactured under one roof using industry leading methods. Pipercross Future - Pipercross Airmax intakes are the pinnacle of intake systems, meticulously designed carbon fiber induction systems that are tailored to your specific vehicle, providing a bespoke solution for maximizing power, efficiency and induction sound.

We couldn't be happier to work with our good friend Zach Jobe and his E46 M3 CSL Clone project. Not only do we love seeing the E46 M3 still getting the love and attention from enthusiasts 20 years after its production end, we are also in love with Zach's custom touches that make his dream a reality. We helped refresh every corner of his E46 M3, see the build list here and check out the videos on YouTube!

This exhaust allows you to turn up the volume and let the S55 roar a hearty exhaust tone. Let's be honest, what's the point of owning an S55 if you're not going to upgrade the exhaust? Turner's signature muffler design allows you to transfer the exhaust valve from your factory system directly onto your new Turner system. The Turner exhaust signature muffler design allows for two flow paths that change both tone and volume. With the vehicle in eco or comfort mode, the valves remain closed, with the closed valves the exhaust system allows the gasses to flow through the muffler toning down the volume and giving a more refined exhaust note. While in driving modes sport or sport+ the valve opens and the flow path changes to a "straight flow path" essentially turning into a straight-piped exhaust for the least amount of restriction and the most amount of twin-turbo S55 sound!

Our ECS Tuning replacement harness connectors include all of the necessary pins and wire seals for a complete harness repair. Whether you have broken harness connector or a you need a complete wiring repair, ECS has you covered with the correct parts you need at a price that is affordable compared to OEM. Each connector includes an additional terminal just in case one becomes lost or damaged during your install process. Please reference original part number from existing connector to confirm fitment, prior to ordering

Are you spending some quality time with your car this season? Equip yourself for all projects with Schwaben Tools! We offer an extensive line of standard & European specialty tools for your collection, as well as high quality items to help keep your car cleaner while getting work done and improve the DIY experience for both you and your tools.

Choose between our plain geo-spec coated, slotted zinc coated, or cross drilled and slotted zinc coated rotor designs! Our V5 plain rotor design is perfect for daily drivers looking for a reliable and affordable brake rotor option, and features a durable GeoSpec; silver-colored coating, which offers superior corrosion protection versus a painted or zinc coated rotor. This coating also eliminates the light oiling many manufactures utilize to avoid flash rust while rotors are stored or in transit: this means there's no cleaning or scuffing required to install ECS V5 plain rotors, making brake services quicker than that with uncoated rotors. Our V5 slotted rotor design provides excellent heat dissipation thanks to reduced pad out-gassing, meaning reduced brake fade. Slotting also reduces glazing, meaning consistently increased overall stopping power. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Our V5 cross drilled and slotted rotor design offers even greater heat dissipation and improved wet-weather performance as compared with a slotted rotor, making it an ideal choice for high-performance driving enthusiasts. Our 5th generation slotted brake rotor also features a sleek black zinc coating for a clean, contemporary look as well as superior corrosion protection versus an uncoated or black oxide coated rotor. Pick the perfect set of pads, ranging from OEM replacement style to higher performance pad options. If you are looking for a specific brand or compound to get that extra edge on the track, contact our sales team today to discuss alternative pad options! All service kits include a care package that contains our stainless steel rotor set screws and two packages of brake grease so your installation goes smoothly!

ECS loves helping you make your car all it can be; that's why we've put all the top of the line performance parts for your F87 M2C together in one place. This list, compiled by our own BMW gurus, is everything you need to outfit your car with all those goodies you've wanted for your build. Let's make race season even more fun with all the best performance parts for your F87 M2C!

We couldn't be happier to work with Donut Media on James' E30 325 swap project. Not only do we love seeing the E46 M3 engine stuffed into an E30, but we are also in love with James' custom touches that make his dream a reality. We helped refresh every corner of his E30, see our build list for details and check out the video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yniDUsUljk4

Who doesn't like insurance against engine failure? N52/N54/N55/S55 BMW owners commonly experience a shredded serpentine belt, which can get sucked in through the crank seal on the front of the engine. Oil and coolant leaks are often the culprit, causing the serpentine belt to slip past the crank pulley, getting sucked in behind the harmonic balancer, moving its way past the crank seal, and ultimately ending up in the oil pan. Once belt fragments are in the pan, tiny pieces can block the oil pickup, get caught in the timing chain, or end up in your valve cover. Any and all of these scenarios cause expensive damage at best and engine failure at worst. Our engineers designed a cost-effective and reliable crank seal protection plate for N52/N54/N55/S55 BMW engines that protects the front crank seal from a shredded serpentine belt getting sucked into the engine. We recommend these as inexpensive insurance for all N52, N54, N55 and S55 owners.

It's time to take the guesswork out of car repairs, our powerful scan tools help create a map to the issue at hand. Schwaben by Foxwell has an assortment of brand specific tools that all have the ability to read both brand specific trouble codes and general OBD for all other OBDII vehicles. The next step up is our tablet, this isn't only for shops at this price, it's perfect for the multi-brand owner or side mechanic. Our scan tools give you the power to know what's going on before guessing blindly or going to the shop. Stay Informed

Precisely balanced turbochargers are a key critical factor to become a TTE upgrade unit as longevity and performance are paramount. Good balance improves acoustics also. Subsequent care is taken with all TTE turbochargers to achieving high balance standards. Firstly parts are balanced at slow speeds up to 2800RPM in multiple planes using a single parts machine, then components are assembled, and then the CHRA are dynamically balanced, but this time depending on the application at up to 250,000 RPM in multiple planes using an in house VSR machine to acquire the ultimate equilibrium, to a standard far higher than OEM. Each turbocharger is supplied with a serial numbered balance test result document. Note: Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.

We have selected a handful of specialty tools from Schwaben & other tool brands to run at the deepest discounts all year to help get your project up and running!