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  • Joining a Car Club Was the Best Decision I’ve Made

    Joining a Car Club Was the Best Decision I’ve Made

    3 years ago, I decided to join the BMWCCA on a whim. I thought it would be fun to go on some drives or attend some specialized car shows. Little did I know that it would become a big part of my life. I attended a board meeting not really knowing what that even meant.

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  • Why You Need a Project Car?

    Why You Need a Project Car?

    They are expensive. They are painful. They are annoying. But nothing worth doing is rarely easy. The Project Car is a rite of passage for any self-proclaimed car enthusiast. Most dive into this world for the actual car part, but there are hidden benefits to project cars that many overlook.  The most important part of

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  • How to Make the Monaco Grand Prix Not Suck

    How to Make the Monaco Grand Prix Not Suck

    The Monaco Grand Prix is arguably the most historic race in Formula 1. It has been run every year since 1929 aside from in 2020. It’s the track most people think of when you talk about race cars in general. I can’t imagine Formula 1 without the Monaco Grand Prix. The problem is that I

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  • Formula 1 Needs More Teams

    Formula 1 Needs More Teams

    Formula 1 has never been without its issues, but this season has an issue glaring more than ever. Teams. Formula 1 has built a barrier to entry that is larger than it has ever been. As the years pass, teams at the back of the grid barely scrape by and eventually drop out of the

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  • GTI Series Part 2: Easy Power

    GTI Series Part 2: Easy Power

    One of the first things I did with my GTI added more power. The MK7 platform, specifically the 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 engine, is one of the more upgradable engines. It won’t make 2JZ power in stock form, but you can crank out some killer numbers with some simple modifications. I added a few items

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  • GTI Series Part 1: Why you should buy a MK7 GTI

    GTI Series Part 1: Why you should buy a MK7 GTI

    When it comes to deciding what is the best enthusiast car for the money, the answer is always GTI. The Mk7 GTI specifically that is. Back in 2016, I was fortunate enough to be able to cash in on a post-dieselgate priced GTI at the dealer. At the time, I was just happy to get

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