On this day before Thanksgiving I thought I would share some photos of the new M8 under development at BMW. It has been far too long since BMW has played in the supercar arena, but with the M8 we should see some incredible technology. There is a lot of speculation on where the power output […]
Alex’s Autohaus is pleased to present the Racingline range of parts developed by Volkswagen Racing UK and distributed exclusively through APR’s global dealer network. Upgrade your factory front suspension with the VWR Adjustable Drop Links. These were developed for the race cars to allow us to lower the ride heights yet keep the preload on the […]
APR’s Patented EMCS Program Switching is now available for the TT RS platform expanding upon the market’s best solution for TT RS performance upgrades. APR EMCS adds additional features to the APR ECU Upgrade allowing customers to cycle through programs and features from the driver seat, all without any additional hardware. With this upgrade, it’s […]
What is TPMS? TPMS is an acronym for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. It is a system within your car to warn you about under or over inflated tires. It has been around for several years, but it was only mandated by the government for cars produced after 2007. So, if your car is newer than […]
It is happening again. The changing of seasons and the anticipation of cooler weather and snow. Now is a good time to get your car checked out before the weather turns. Some of the things you should be looking at: 1. Check your tires. Tires that are worn out are hazard to you and your […]
There have been some questions about the differences between the VW/Audi 2.0 liter FSI and TSI engines. I will try and highlight the differences between them to help you understand the evolution of the TSI powerplant from the FSI. I won’t be covering every difference, but I will try to go over the most significant […]
Purchasing a new car can be a scary thing. For a lot of people it is the second largest purchase they will make outside of their home. With that in mind it is always a good idea to do your research before you put down your hard earned money. Below are some tips that will […]
We are finally getting parts in for the BMW e28 turbo project. Unfortunately due to the vintage of this 5-series parts have been slow coming. Air-to-water intercooler, manifold and other hardware should be in later this week. Pistons are still out for several more weeks. We will try and be patient. It’s tough to see the […]
Is your BMW, Mini or Audi running rough and down on power even though there is no check engine light and you have taken care of all your recommended maintenance? If so, you may need a walnut shell blasting decarbon service. First off the “Why” your car is having issues. Modern engines often use a […]
Did you know that Alex’s Autohaus tunes more than just VW’s and Audi’s? It’s true we can tune Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari and even the new Fiat 500 Abarth! We can improve the power in your Fiat by nearly 40 horsepower and 60 lbs of torque. Or how about increasing the power of your Bentley […]