Bootmod3 Tuning Platform (F8X M2C/M3/M4)

Product Focus: PTF Bootmod3

Bootmod3 opens the world of tuning, at your fingertips. Here's answers to some of the frequently asked questions that we get. What is Bootmod3?Bootmod3 is an incredibly powerful tuning tool for FXX and GXX platform BMWs, including the A90 Supra (which uses a BMW platform). All you have to do is plug into your vehicle, open Bootmod3 on your...

Video: Engine Guide – BMW S54

https://youtu.be/TgBLjGJeTZk To kick off our YouTube channel, we put together this video going through the technicalities of the BMW S54 engine, as found in the E46 M3, late Z3 M and Z4 M. Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth videos coming soon!

Workshop Journal: Sam's F87 M2 Intercooler Upgrade

Workshop Journal: Sam’s F87 M2 Intercooler Upgrade

Sam Ratcliffe is one of our oldest customers, having assisted a great deal with parts development and testing with his E46 M3 track car. However, that car was sold a couple of years ago and to replace it, Sam purchased an F87 M2.Though not destined to be a highly modified track car like the E46 M3 before it, Sam has...

Workshop Journal: Mark's Turbo E36 Touring

Workshop Journal: Mark’s Turbo E36 Touring

Mark is no stranger to the drifting scene, with a couple of E36s that he uses - this is one of them. The E36 Touring never came with an M50, but this one has been swapped with a non-Vanos version and turbo'd for good measure. However, previous bad experiences with other specialists left Mark frustrated and with a car that...

Workshop Journal: Marty’s E46 M3

Marty's E46 M3, 'Bumblebee', was a very well known machine a few years back. However, having had it parked up for some time, Marty decided to send it down to us for re-commissioning along with some maintenance and modification.The engine and drivetrain were to be the main points of focus. Having been supercharged (ESS-525) for some time, the big end...

Workshop Journal: Phil Morrison's S85 V10 Refresh

Workshop Journal: Phil Morrison’s S85 V10 Refresh

Phil Morrison, owner of Driftworks, made himself very well known in the BMW scene almost a decade ago by fitting an S85 V10 from an E60 M5 into his E46 M3. It shortly became, and remains, one of the best known M3 builds on the planet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ5w5YvrSKs However it was sold some time ago, eventually being discovered in Germany by...

Workshop Journal: Oli's E46 M3 Engine Overhaul

Workshop Journal: Oli’s E46 M3 Engine Overhaul

As a regular on the UK tracks and Time Attack championship, Oli Danker's M3 gets used hard. With 86,000 miles on the clock, the last 14,000 of those being in its current format as a track/race car, Oli wisely decided to get it down to us for 'the big three' - big end bearings, head gasket and Vanos. The engine...

Workshop Journal: Chris' E46 M3 Engine Overhaul

Workshop Journal: Chris’ E46 M3 Engine Refresh

'The Big Three' on E46 M3 engines, especially at the 100,000 mile mark, are the head gasket, Vanos and big end bearings. With Chris' M3 on 99k miles, he wisely chose to get it booked in with us to have the lot overhauled. This is a particular trio that we're very well versed with. The big end bearings were certainly...