High mileage 08s report in!

cjrivera · 06-17-2016, 01:29 AM

102,4xx miles - 2008 SG e93.
Running fine.
Had a small transmission fluid gasket leak repaired.
Also has needed oil cooler replaced twice... one due to hitting a raccoon last year and the other due to hitting a dead deer in the road 2 weeks ago.
My next mod will probably be this....

Ruiner23 · 06-17-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vsix

Ruiner23
thanks man, she still looks well kept, so awesome!!!!!!
If you dont mind me asking:
Whould you post an short clip of her running, so we can hear how she sounds?
Oh and what kind of exhaust/muffler/Tip you run on her?

Again, good to know our babies can hold up damn long & well!!!!

Almost 230k miles and still running strong. Recently received a performance tune by Alpine(thanks Alex!) and was playing around with 6spd launch control.

http://vid250.photobucket.com/albums...psga0uszsr.mp4

nholmes · 06-17-2016, 05:01 PM

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Almost 230k miles

Respect.

4corners · 06-25-2016, 04:33 PM

Could be worse. But I'm glad to have it done none the less. Blackstone analysis was always good. No noises. Replaced the motor mounts too.

Compman · 06-26-2016, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

Could be worse. But I'm glad to have it done none the less. Blackstone analysis was always good. No noises. Replaced the motor mounts too.

How many miles?? More details on the car and driving style please ?

Kong Sheng Han · 06-26-2016, 09:37 AM

Has anyone come up with a solution that lets you track rod bearing wear? I would like to add an E90 to my collection in a few years, but I'd be reluctant to if there's no definite way to monitor bearings. In that case I would probably buy an E36 or another E46.

Sephiroth · 06-26-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

Has anyone come up with a solution that lets you track rod bearing wear? I would like to add an E90 to my collection in a few years, but I'd be reluctant to if there's no definite way to monitor bearings. In that case I would probably buy an E36 or another E46.

The short answer is no. There is no way to consistently and reliably tell a bearing failure is imminent. You can do oil analyses to look for signs but this method is not fool proof.

jqsmooth · 06-26-2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruiner23

Almost 230k miles and still running strong. Recently received a performance tune by Alpine(thanks Alex!) and was playing around with 6spd launch control.

http://vid250.photobucket.com/albums...psga0uszsr.mp4

any major issues to date? I'd be ecstatic if I can get mine past 100k without major issues. i'm at 53k now and this thing became my daily driver. i plan on keeping it until kingdom come.

Ruiner23 · 06-26-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jqsmooth

any major issues to date? I'd be ecstatic if I can get mine past 100k without major issues. i'm at 53k now and this thing became my daily driver. i plan on keeping it until kingdom come.

Previous owner replaced the throttle actuators and starter...that was about it

4corners · 06-27-2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Compman

How many miles?? More details on the car and driving style please ?

147800 miles. Driving style. Never been out of first gear.

kb9uwu · 06-27-2016, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

147800 miles. Driving style. Never been out of first gear.

Dude, you should shift into 2nd on the highway!

Richbot · 06-28-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

147800 miles. Driving style. Never been out of first gear.

Double clutch like you should or nah?

gsxrliterbikz · 06-28-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

147800 miles. Driving style. Never been out of first gear.

For real? 147k?

Im almost to 90k. Replaced bearings at 62k and they looked WAY worse than those.

4corners · 06-28-2016, 09:55 PM

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For real? 147k?

Im almost to 90k. Replaced bearings at 62k and they looked WAY worse than those.

They are worn. But yes I've seen worse. It's a relief to have them done. No looming failure in the back of my mind.

waldron80 · 07-08-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

Could be worse. But I'm glad to have it done none the less. Blackstone analysis was always good. No noises. Replaced the motor mounts too.

Soooo.....from looking at this could we say this is considered normal wear?

4corners · 07-09-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by waldron80

Soooo.....from looking at this could we say this is considered normal wear?

What is normal? Doesn't mean ok. Has anyone removed unworn bearings?
I haven't seen any.

ki kang · 07-09-2016, 02:48 PM

2008 e92 m3
92,000 miles
bought it at 75,000 miles,
just did regular oil changed myself.
not a single problem yet, never been to dealer after i bought it.

phrozen06 · 09-04-2016, 11:20 AM

Well the time has come. After 209,000 miles my mechanic has convinced me to replace the rod bearings and rod bolts on my M3 so after looking thru the forums I've decided to go with VAC Motorsport's rod bearing/bolts. It's also time for a new battery so I bought a coding cable from BPM Sport so I can register it. I'm Not paying the dealer to do that. I'm also getting a new clutch kit, and fluid change for my DCT Transmission.

GRUESOM3 · 09-04-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by phrozen06

Well the time has come. After 209,000 miles my mechanic has convinced me to replace the rod bearings and rod bolts on my M3 so after looking thru the forums I've decided to go with VAC Motorsport's rod bearing/bolts. It's also time for a new battery so I bought a coding cable from BPM Sport so I can register it. I'm Not paying the dealer to do that. I'm also getting a new clutch kit, and fluid change for my DCT Transmission.

We look forward to seeing those bearings you pull out of that car

Helmsman · 09-04-2016, 11:34 AM

209k miles...yes this will be interesting Phrozen!

E92NJM3 · 09-04-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kawstik

2008 - 64,000 miles - 2nd owner. Bought the car with 42,000 on it 3 years ago.

Daily driver and track car. Have (and will) only run Castrol 10w60, and change it every 5k miles.

Blackstone report is near perfect. Only issue was throttle actuators 4k miles ago, covered by extended warranty.

How is 22,000 miles in 3 years daily driven lol? I have 98,000 with rod bearings done about 3000 miles ago as well as throttle actuators. Plan on picking up a Harrop supercharger here very soon. Bearings still had life

Cbozz · 09-04-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by E92NJM3

How is 22,000 miles in 3 years daily driven lol? I have 98,000 with rod bearings done about 3000 miles ago as well as throttle actuators. Plan on picking up a Harrop supercharger here very soon. Bearings still had life

nice, I'm at 74k and started looking around for ESS 625 - 650 and then thinking about changing bearings too. Right now doing Blackstone every time I change oil

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cjrivera Private 22 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3 & 2012 X5M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	102,4xx miles - 2008 SG e93. Running fine. Had a small transmission fluid gasket leak repaired. Also has needed oil cooler replaced twice... one due to hitting a raccoon last year and the other due to hitting a dead deer in the road 2 weeks ago. My next mod will probably be this....
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4corners Major 391 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Kelowna, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 [0.00] 2005 BMW 325Ci [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Bearings at 147800 miles Could be worse. But I'm glad to have it done none the less. Blackstone analysis was always good. No noises. Replaced the motor mounts too.
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Kong Sheng Han Banned 303 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: Something something racecar Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 [0.00]	Has anyone come up with a solution that lets you track rod bearing wear? I would like to add an E90 to my collection in a few years, but I'd be reluctant to if there's no definite way to monitor bearings. In that case I would probably buy an E36 or another E46.
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ki kang New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: fremont iTrader: (0)	2008 e92 m3 92,000 miles bought it at 75,000 miles, just did regular oil changed myself. not a single problem yet, never been to dealer after i bought it.
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09-04-2016, 11:20 AM	#986
phrozen06 Lieutenant Colonel 229 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: 328it, RIP M3, E46 Sold Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas iTrader: (2)	Well the time has come. After 209,000 miles my mechanic has convinced me to replace the rod bearings and rod bolts on my M3 so after looking thru the forums I've decided to go with VAC Motorsport's rod bearing/bolts. It's also time for a new battery so I bought a coding cable from BPM Sport so I can register it. I'm Not paying the dealer to do that. I'm also getting a new clutch kit, and fluid change for my DCT Transmission. __________________
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Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	209k miles...yes this will be interesting Phrozen!
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