Rod bearings and motor mounts being done soon...

SYT_Shadow · 03-16-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dbyrd

I didn't know you did this in the DFW area. I'm having mine done next week. Please PM your shop info, and your job rate if you can share. I'm trying to put your face/car with your signature. I know we've spoken before.

I was also considering replacing the thrust bearings with Bimmerworld's. Likely going with Motul 300v 15w-50.

The thrust bearings are really nice. Have had them in both cars for a while and they work great, don't make any noise and haven't required any maintenance!

aus · 03-16-2018, 03:49 PM

I just had Vibratechnic engine mounts and it feels pretty similar to stock.
Just another option.
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deansbimmer · 03-16-2018, 03:52 PM

+1 on BW bushings and the Vibratechnic mounts. They're both excellent.

Iyzmi · 03-19-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by deansbimmer

+1 on BW bushings and the Vibratechnic mounts. They're both excellent.

What is the advantage of Vibratechnic mounts over OEM?

pbonsalb · 03-19-2018, 08:07 AM

Slightly stiffer, possibly more durable, but vibratechnics is no longer selling the inside rubber so they aren’t really rebuildable.

rdoctor · 03-23-2018, 09:41 PM

I wanted to follow on this thread that I started a week or so ago and show some pictures. While speaking to the mechanic earlier today when I picked up the car he said the moment he pulled out the first rod bearing shell he knew it had been a really good idea to change out the bearings. As you can see...they were pretty bad. I'm glad I went ahead and had this done! Replaced with BE Bearings and BE ARP bolts.

The motor mounts were not terrible but they were about 1/2" shorter and softer than the new ones.

2009 e92M3, 52,321 miles 7,500 mile oil change intervals with 10w60, proper warm up routine during my ownership (I'm not the first owner).

03-16-2018, 03:49 PM	#24
aus Major General 1029 Rep 9,093 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I just had Vibratechnic engine mounts and it feels pretty similar to stock. Just another option. . __________________ 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."
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deansbimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 4324 Rep 3,023 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (17) Garage List 1988 E30 M3 [0.00] 2006 E46 M3 [0.00] 2024 X7 M60i [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	+1 on BW bushings and the Vibratechnic mounts. They're both excellent.
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03-19-2018, 08:07 AM	#27
pbonsalb Lieutenant General 7679 Rep 13,758 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	Slightly stiffer, possibly more durable, but vibratechnics is no longer selling the inside rubber so they aren’t really rebuildable.
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03-23-2018, 09:41 PM	#28
rdoctor Lieutenant 177 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	I wanted to follow on this thread that I started a week or so ago and show some pictures. While speaking to the mechanic earlier today when I picked up the car he said the moment he pulled out the first rod bearing shell he knew it had been a really good idea to change out the bearings. As you can see...they were pretty bad. I'm glad I went ahead and had this done! Replaced with BE Bearings and BE ARP bolts. The motor mounts were not terrible but they were about 1/2" shorter and softer than the new ones. 2009 e92M3, 52,321 miles 7,500 mile oil change intervals with 10w60, proper warm up routine during my ownership (I'm not the first owner). __________________ 2004 e46 M3 Slicktop, 6MT, SGM on Cinnamon SOLD: e92 M3 6MT, Jet Black/Black Dinan: Software Tune \| CF Intake \| Exhaust \| Pulley Kit \| Stage 1 Suspension \| Pedals /// BBS e88 18x9.5 et19; 18x10.5 et19 on PS4 265/285 /// Lux Angel Eyes
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