BE Bearings | Year-End 2016 Group Buy for S65/S85 rod bearings

AutoTalent · 11-20-2016, 11:24 AM

-- Better Bearings for your BMW

Announcing BE Bearings Group Buy

Background:

BMW M5 (2005-2010), BMW M3 (2008-2013) can suffer early bearing failure due to inadequate rod bearing clearance.
Insufficient clearance means insufficient oil flow, excessive bearing surface heat, and premature wear.
These symptoms can lead to early bearing failure and a very expensive engine rebuild.
Problem can be addressed during engine rebuild, but it's expensive.
Some people switched to thinner oils -- as a stopgap measure.
Other stopgap measures include anti-friction teflon coated factory bearings, WPC anti-friction treated factory bearings, and custom bearings with same clearance as stock.
WPC treated bearings slightly increase clearance, but are a stopgap.
Newer factory bearings (2010.5 and later) are made from tin-aluminum, not lead-copper. Tin-aluminum bearings are 4-times harder on the surface than lead-copper bearings. This extra hardness shows signs of doing more damage to motors as there seems to be more bearing failures with 2010.5 and later vehicles. Tin-aluminum bearings also don't show the same signs of premature wear in Blackstone oil analysis due to lack of lead and copper.
We are the guys who came up with the WPC treated bearings and we realized a better solution was needed.

The Better Solution:

Designed to address and fix the rod bearing clearance issue.
Designed for use with factory 10W60 weight oils.
Increases oil flow.
Improves lubrication for "Start-Stop" vehicles over factory bearings.
Designed in consultation with leading industry experts from NASCAR, Indy Car, and former BMW M-Division engine designer.
Designed and manufactured by Clevite, factory BMW bearing supplier.
Traditional lead-copper bearing design; less wear on crankshaft journals, traceable with Blackstone oil analysis.
Each bearing is measured and size-binned. Allows for custom bearing selection when necessary.

Group Buy Details

Price: S65: $530.10 (10% discount)
Price: S85: $660.60 (10% discount)
Free Shipping within USA, $30 credit for international shipping.
Ends December 31, 2016

How to redeem:

Visit the BE Bearings store: http://www.bebearings.com/store
Make your choice, add to your shopping cart.
Enter promo code: BBJ10 at check out for 10% discount plus free shipping in the USA.
Enter promo code: BBJINTL at check out for 10% discount plus $30 shipping credit outside of the USA.

See also:

Main Web site: http://bebearings.com
Store: http://bebearings.com/store
BE Bearings Wiki: http://wiki-diy.com
- S65/S85 Engine specifications
- Bearing specifications
- Rod bolt specifications, torques, bore distoration details
- And more...
Sales & Marketing: Ernie @ bebearings.com
Technical & Production: Bert @ bebearings.com

aus · 11-23-2016, 12:48 AM

Do you have a price on the ARP bolts that were made specifically for our engines?
.

cplagz · 11-23-2016, 01:43 AM

Code isn't valid for Aussies

? Shipping calculator seem's crazy high too ($150USD)

undecided · 11-23-2016, 01:46 PM

This
SP1527HK+001-S85

or this?
SP1527HK-STD-S85

Which is the one with the better clearance?

Thx

p.s. This is for 2008 M5. Also, the free shipping is not coming up with the code.

oolas3 · 11-23-2016, 02:24 PM

Does the 10% off apply to the ARP bolts as well or just the bearings?

Green-Eggs · 11-27-2016, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Do you have a price on the ARP bolts that were made specifically for our engines?
.

$295 for V8
$369 for V10

Green-Eggs · 11-27-2016, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cplagz

Code isn't valid for Aussies

? Shipping calculator seem's crazy high too ($150USD)

Use "BBJINTL" for international orders. You get 10% off, plus $30 applied towards shipping.

We use DHL to ship internationally. We use a service at the web site to calculate shipping rates. I know when I've checked, the service always seems reasonably accurate. I just checked a shipping to AU, and the DHL web site quoted $102. I'll check the service settings to see if I can make an adjustment for accuracy.

To get an exact price quote for shipping, PM me your address, and I'll look it up on DHL web site and use that in case the service isn't correct.

Green-Eggs · 11-27-2016, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by undecided

This
SP1527HK+001-S85

or this?
SP1527HK-STD-S85

Which is the one with the better clearance?

Thx

p.s. This is for 2008 M5. Also, the free shipping is not coming up with the code.

+001 is for reground cranks; STD is for non-reground cranks. STD is what you want unless you've had a damaged crank and had it reground. If you're unsure, check with your builder and/or service shop.

I'm not seeing a problem with the discount calculator. V10 bearings are $734. Let's say shipping is $20.32. You should see a discount of 93.72 ($73.40 + $20.32). I just tried this, and it worked fine for me.

Green-Eggs · 11-27-2016, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3m3mr

Does the 10% off apply to the ARP bolts as well or just the bearings?

Yes, ARP bolts are included in the discount.

undecided · 11-27-2016, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green-Eggs

+001 is for reground cranks; STD is for non-reground cranks. STD is what you want unless you've had a damaged crank and had it reground. If you're unsure, check with your builder and/or service shop.

I'm not seeing a problem with the discount calculator. V10 bearings are $734. Let's say shipping is $20.32. You should see a discount of 93.72 ($73.40 + $20.32). I just tried this, and it worked fine for me.

I see that you are correct about the s&h.

Green-Eggs · 11-30-2016, 11:18 PM

Thanks to everybody for your orders. The group buy lasts until December 31st. The new BBJINTL code for international orders is doing well. Keep it up, and thanks.

nitrojunky · 01-05-2017, 09:31 AM

ordered me a set. i appreciate the transparent analysis this company has presented regarding this issue. look forward to installing them. will be posting up pics of my ~91k mile bearings when they come out, along with their blackstone report result history.

M3@Apex · 01-11-2017, 04:35 PM

I had ordered a set on new years eve using the BBJINTL code (I'm in Canada). Any idea when they'll be shipped out? I haven't gotten a notification just yet.

Green-Eggs · 01-16-2017, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3@Apex

I had ordered a set on new years eve using the BBJINTL code (I'm in Canada). Any idea when they'll be shipped out? I haven't gotten a notification just yet.

The rod bolts are backordered. Please shoot Ernie an email and he can let you know when they're available. I think it's very soon, but I'm not 100% sure.

BigRussia · 01-26-2017, 08:54 AM

Is it too late to get on this group buy and get the discount?

iBoosted · 01-26-2017, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRussia

Is it too late to get on this group buy and get the discount?

I'll second this...

jagman · 02-07-2017, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRussia

Is it too late to get on this group buy and get the discount?

I'll third it!

buddalun · 02-08-2017, 04:47 PM

4th.

pooyab · 02-09-2017, 08:21 PM

5th. Need to do the swap soon. Prefer to go with BE.

AutoTalent · 02-09-2017, 08:23 PM

Hi guys, if anyone is interested in the bearings please PM or email me at Golan@AutoTalent.com

There is currently a one week lead time on bearings and 3 week lead time on ARP bolts.

thompsac25 · 02-10-2017, 10:03 AM

I'm also interested

k3silk · 02-15-2017, 11:35 AM

Price: S65: APR Bolts and Bearings shipped to 20855

11-23-2016, 12:48 AM	#2
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Do you have a price on the ARP bolts that were made specifically for our engines? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires." Last edited by aus; 11-23-2016 at 10:55 PM..
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11-23-2016, 01:43 AM	#3
cplagz First Lieutenant 90 Rep 389 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 AlpineWeiss 3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Perth,WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 1986 BMW 325 [0.00]	Code isn't valid for Aussies ? Shipping calculator seem's crazy high too ($150USD)
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11-23-2016, 01:46 PM	#4
undecided Captain 83 Rep 985 Posts Drives: 08 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi SOLD!!!! ... [0.00] 2008 M5 [0.00]	Which bearings do we order? Standard or the + This SP1527HK+001-S85 or this? SP1527HK-STD-S85 Which is the one with the better clearance? Thx p.s. This is for 2008 M5. Also, the free shipping is not coming up with the code. Last edited by undecided; 11-23-2016 at 01:58 PM..
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11-23-2016, 02:24 PM	#5
oolas3 Captain 388 Rep 876 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Does the 10% off apply to the ARP bolts as well or just the bearings?
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11-30-2016, 11:18 PM	#11
Green-Eggs BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1439 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Thanks to everybody for your orders. The group buy lasts until December 31st. The new BBJINTL code for international orders is doing well. Keep it up, and thanks.
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01-05-2017, 09:31 AM	#12
nitrojunky Private 15 Rep 75 Posts Drives: C6Z, 335i, e90M Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	ordered me a set. i appreciate the transparent analysis this company has presented regarding this issue. look forward to installing them. will be posting up pics of my ~91k mile bearings when they come out, along with their blackstone report result history.
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01-11-2017, 04:35 PM	#13
M3@Apex First Lieutenant 43 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (3)	I had ordered a set on new years eve using the BBJINTL code (I'm in Canada). Any idea when they'll be shipped out? I haven't gotten a notification just yet. __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan 6MT \|\| Project Technik
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01-26-2017, 08:54 AM	#15
BigRussia Captain 152 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SFL iTrader: (5)	Is it too late to get on this group buy and get the discount? __________________ 2004E46M36MTCBCinn 'Clubsport'
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02-08-2017, 04:47 PM	#18
buddalun Lieutenant Colonel 679 Rep 1,934 Posts Drives: 911 x 2, Tesla M3P & MYP Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	4th.
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02-09-2017, 08:21 PM	#19
pooyab Major 330 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 2020 BMW M5C Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	5th. Need to do the swap soon. Prefer to go with BE.
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02-09-2017, 08:23 PM	#20
AutoTalent Lieutenant General 2308 Rep 12,654 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6mt \| e60 M5 6mt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (11)	Hi guys, if anyone is interested in the bearings please PM or email me at Golan@AutoTalent.com There is currently a one week lead time on bearings and 3 week lead time on ARP bolts.
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02-10-2017, 10:03 AM	#21
thompsac25 Stance to make her dance 705 Rep 1,995 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (33)	I'm also interested __________________ *INSTAGRAM: thompsac_m3* YouTube: ACCELERATED MOTION 2022 G80 M3 6MT, FEMTO, BM3, KW, AWE, MAD, lots of carbon
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02-15-2017, 11:35 AM	#22
k3silk Banned 147 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 11 M3 & 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: M.D iTrader: (6)	Price: S65: APR Bolts and Bearings shipped to 20855
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