Francis On All BMW Model Differences, Common Problems & How to Maintain Them

In todays episode we sit with @Francis_von_louie who breaks down the key differences between all BMW models, from classic icons to modern performance machines. We dive deep into common BMW problems, reliability concerns, and essential maintenance tips to keep your car running smoothly. Francis Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francis_von_louie 00:00 Intro 03:46 Update On Francs AWD E36 05:57 Are 76mm Turbos Too Big For Street Cars? 08:08 Racing Against G80's In a Manual Car 10:13 How To Properly Shift Gears 14:23 The Apfelbeck Engine 17:08 The BMW M12 Engine 17:45 The BMW E21 24:19 The BMW E30 29:07 E30 Market Value 30:50 Building an BMW E30 36:13 Making Power With BMW E30 38:01 The BMW E30 Suspension Limitations 39:13 The BMW E28 41:39 The BMW E23 43:16 The BMW E31 44:10 The 8 Series BMW Electronics 44:42 The BMW M70 Engine 47:29 The BMW E32 Differential 48:03 The Quality Of Steel Use For Differentials 52:36 The BMW E34 54:31 The BMW E34 Electrical Issues 56:20 The BMW V8 and V12 Reliability 58:39 The BMW E36 01:00:16 The BMW S50B30 01:01:50 BMW VANOS 01:04:17 BMW S54 AEM 01:05:40 Removing Variable Valve Timing Drivability 01:07:13 BMW E36 Engines 01:10:10 Controlling Torque With S52 Engine On The Dyno 01:11:46 How To Control Torque On The Dyno 01:13:01 Choosing The Right Waste gate Spring 01:18:59 Tuner Misconceptions 01:20:04 BMW E38 01:23:08 E39 BMW Mechanical Issues 01:23:58 Does Warming Up Your Car Make Sense? 01:28:12 The E46 BMW 01:29:43 Horsepower Freaks Turbo Kit 01:33:46 The E46 Subframe 01:35:34 Building a BMW E46 01:36:30 The E39 BMW 01:37:59 E36 and E46 Suspension Geometry 01:38:44 The E36 Was The Best Handling Car In The 90s 01:41:34 MK4 Supra Handling 01:44:05 Why You Should Always Keep Learning 01:46:56 Building an E46 M3 01:47:39 The E66 BMW The Worst Car Of All Time 01:50:16 The BMW E60 01:50:56 The SMG Transmission 01:52:47 Horsepower Per Cylinder 01:54:53 The Best Engine Design 01:57:22 Choosing The Right Connecting Rods 01:58:57 Building a BMW V10 M5 01:59:25 The BMW N54 01:59:57 The E90 BMW 02:03:36 The BMW N55 02:04:59 The BMW F10 02:06:20 The BMW S63 02:08:15 The BMW M5 02:10:00 The BMW F80 FOLLOW STREET ALPHA PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/streetalphapodcast TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@streetalphapodcast SPONSORS: MINTY DETAILING: https://www.instagram.com/mintydetailing/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/street-alpha/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy