How do BMW technicians keep up with expense of all the years, models and constantly changing technology? Answer: With the help of a Peake Research R5/FCX3-U, a two piece tool kit which fits a 20 year span of BMWs!The R5/FCX3-U is a two piece, NON-OBDII code scanner, which will read and reset BMW factory “dealer” engine codes and reset BMW’s […]
Now that we’ve spent some time explaining where engine performance comes from, and how to get more out of your MINI Cooper S or Cooper, we need to inject a note of reality. No matter how much potential speed and performance an owner builds into a car, fast is as fast does. At the end of the race, it is going to be the better driver who wins, nine times […]
When you apply the brakes, you feel a pulsation through the brake pedal and even the steering wheel. You wonder how the brakes and steering are interconnected and what is causing the pulsation. How can it be prevented, and how can it be corrected? And most important, is it a safety issue?The cause of pulsation and vibration are warped brake rotors. When brak […]
REME and Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows will be hosting the first annual MINI Thunder on February 14-15, 2010. All Minis, MINIs and friends are invited to join REME for a fun Valentine Day - President's Day weekend on the track.The Party will start on Sunday, Feb. 14th at the Colusa Resort Casino for a car show with prizes, eating and gaming. Monda […]