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213 postsBMW Integral Active Steering explained: how rear-wheel steering works
BMW Integral Active Steering turns the rear wheels to make large cars more agile and stable. How rear-wheel steering works, its benefits, how it differs from Active Steering and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW Head-Up Display explained: how it works and how to set it up
The BMW Head-Up Display shows key information in your line of sight. How it works, what it shows, the M view with shift lights, how to set it up and what to know about sunglasses and windscreens.
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BMW dual-mass flywheel and clutch: symptoms, causes and replacement
Many manual BMWs use a dual-mass flywheel to reduce vibrations. What it does, the symptoms of a worn flywheel and clutch, the causes of wear and what to know about replacement.
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BMW wheel bearing noise: symptoms, causes and replacement
A worn BMW wheel bearing usually starts with a humming noise that rises with speed. The symptoms, how to tell it from tyre noise, the causes and what to know about replacement.
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Worn BMW engine mounts: symptoms, causes and replacement
Worn BMW engine mounts cause vibration at idle, clunks when pulling away and a less precise feel. The symptoms, gearbox mounts, active mounts on M cars, causes and replacement.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW XM explained: the first M hybrid and standalone M model since the M1
The BMW XM is the first standalone M model since the M1 and the first M car with plug-in hybrid power. Its V8 hybrid system, power, electric driving, design and who it is for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW M1 history: the story of BMW's mid-engined supercar
The BMW M1 supercar was the first car developed entirely by BMW Motorsport. How the E26 was born, the Lamborghini link, the M88 engine, the Procar series and its legacy.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW X5 M and X6 M history: how BMW M built its first SUVs
The BMW X5 M and X6 M were the first SUVs from BMW M. Every generation from the E70 and E71 to the F95 and F96, the engines, power and how the X3 M and X4 M followed.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW and the Nürburgring: why M cars are developed on the Nordschleife
The Nürburgring Nordschleife is where BMW M cars are proven. Why BMW develops its cars on the Green Hell, its success in the 24-hour race and what the Ring means for M car owners.
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