FCP Euro's DIY Blog

04/05/20
6 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

4 Of The Best European Cars To Buy On A $25,000 Budget

Many think of brands like Porsche and BMW as dreams only achievable post-retirement. But what if they weren't? What if you didn't need a lifetime's worth of savings to own your own Euro ride; only ...

Culture

04/01/20
8 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Overland But Not Over Budget - Land Rover Discovery SD

The Land Rover Discovery 1 SD is a highly capable off-road vehicle as it comes from the factory—buying a used one and equipping it for overland adventures doesn't necessarily need to break one's ...

Porsche

03/26/20
11 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Engineered For Every Day - Porsche 993 911 Carrera 2

When wheel design engineer, Peter Tran, bought his 1995 Porsche 993 911 Carrera 2, he had an obvious goal in mind—to build a 911 he could drive on the street every single day, rain or shine. ...

Culture

03/25/20
3 Min Read
By: Kyle Bento

How FCP Euro Is Handling COVID-19

Like many others in our community, FCP Euro is currently navigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a company, our priorities are to support the health and safety of our employees, our ...

Audi

03/19/20
7 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Building The Car And The Driver - 6-Speed Manual B9 Audi A4

The turbocharged B9 Audi A4 is a joy to drive with a 6-speed manual transmission, but Moss Auto Sports made it even better by adding parts from 034 Motorsport....

BMW

03/17/20
9 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Six-Speed S65 With A Slicktop - BMW E90 M3

The only M3 to be produced with a V8 engine becomes even more fun with a 6-speed manual transmission, no sunroof, and BBS E88 Race Pocket wheels....

Mercedes

03/12/20
6 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

The Benz That Porsche Built - W124 Mercedes-Benz 500E

There was a time when the engineers at Porsche were commissioned to build a W124 Mercedes-Benz. This factory widebodied, V8 powered 500E was the result....

Volvo

03/05/20
3 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Breaking Through Stereotypes - Built And Boosted Volvo S70 T5M

When it comes to enthusiast-owned automobiles, Volvo is a brand that frequently goes overlooked. The P80 chassis in particular is most often associated with well-dressed university professors and ...