Automotive

I enjoy building and driving vehicles. Here are photos of work on cars and trucks, as well as driving them on track and off road.

I focus on suspension, brake, and electrical systems; preferring to leave powerplants as stock as possible. Many projects planned at the moment.

BMW E36 racing at Laguna Seca, Side Shot at Turn 8A.
It had rained earlier at Laguna Seca Raceway Park in Monterey — this is Turn 8A.
BMW M52B28 engine bottom end, looking up with the oil pan removed.
The bottom end of a BMW M52B28 engine with the oil pan removed — planned maintenance.
BMW E36 hopping a berm at Thunderhill, one wheel in air.
What are berms for? Hopping! I always encourage more liberal use of the track.
Oil pump nut safety wired to the chain drive sprocket on a BMW M52B28.
The oil pump nuts like to run away with your money on these engines. This one is staying put.
Nose of a BMW E36 with almost everything removed.
Many jobs become much easier when there is nothing in the way.
BMW E36 parked in the rain.
I still think the BMW E36 is one of the better looking cars in recent history.
Honda four cylinder engine with valve cover gasket removed showing cams and adjusters.
A Honda D15B8 engine, apart for valve adjustment. I do not recommend this engine.
White 1981 Toyota Pickup offroading.
Wheeling in Sequoia National Park — quite a lot steeper than it looks.