Engine: 2011 BMW M3 S65, Naturally Aspirated
Bearings: VAC/Calico coated factory 702/703 bearings
Rod bolts: BMW OEM
Miles on bearings: 1500
Reason for replacement: Customer building stage-3 motor
Observations: Example of VAC/Calico coated OEM bearings using OEM rod bolts. Bearings show signs of excessive wear, especially for 1500 miles. Nicks shown in bearing surface happened during storage the last few years. Clear signs of excessive wear can be seen.
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