by DJ | Oct 13, 2026 | BMW service, BMW Tuning
The S55 in the F80 M3 and F82 M4 holds its crank hub in place with clamping force, not a key. Stock, that’s fine. Add a tune, bigger turbos or an E85 map, though, and the S55 crank hub becomes the part that decides whether the engine keeps its valve timing....
by DJ | Sep 4, 2026 | BMW Tuning
ECU Unlocking for Supported G-Chassis BMWs Modern BMWs offer incredible performance straight from the factory. However, for enthusiasts looking to unlock more of their car’s potential, tuning newer G-chassis BMWs presents an additional challenge: the ECU itself....
by DJ | Jun 26, 2026 | BMW Tuning
M4 CS Turbo, Intake and Exhaust Upgrades The BMW M4 CS is already one of the most impressive performance cars BMW has ever produced. However, at Solo Motorsports, we recently took this platform even further with a complete M4 CS Stage 2 build featuring big turbos, an...
by DJ | Apr 29, 2026 | BMW Tuning
The 2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition is a special version of the G87 M2 with a specific factory specification. The complete name matters: this is a BMW design edition, not a description of an aftermarket turbo upgrade. What Makes the Turbo Design Edition Different?...
by Carlton | Feb 20, 2026 | BMW Tuning, ECU Tuning, SMSTuned
For the last few years, BMW has made unlocking and tuning their new ECUs a hassle. Living without your car for weeks so the tuner can remove the ECU and ship it to a European country we all forget exists until the Olympics hits our TVs. And if you decide to try and...
by Carlton | Jan 8, 2026 | Audi Tuning, BMW Tuning, Exotic & European Service, Lamborghini Tuning, Mercedes Tuning, Mini Tuning, Performance, Porsche Tuning, SMSTuned, Volkswagen Tuning
Driving a reliable modified European car every day in Atlanta, GA can be very enjoyable. BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, and other European vehicles are built with strong engineering and advanced technology. When upgraded correctly, they can handle Atlanta traffic,...