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      12-05-2017, 05:38 PM   #23
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I am contemplating driving to California to get Malek to do my bearings. He uses the extra clearance VAC bearings with a special bolt as well.
Let’s do a road trip! lmao I wish I could drive down but I’m gonna be so busy for the next few months
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Let’s do a road trip! lmao I wish I could drive down but I’m gonna be so busy for the next few months
Why not just do it locally? Shops like Racing Greed is perfectly capable of doing the job. Not arguing that guys in California like Malek or a few others have done it more often.

Having said that, I have considered doing it at one point, make a road trip to Cali and replace the RB while there. After factoring in gas, food, accommodation...etc, the cost for RB job adds up rather quick.

Here is a crazy idea though. If you get enough interest, it might be cheaper to just fly the guy up here and do the work. I know there are plenty of shops in town that rent out their hoist and space. Let's say you get four people each pitch in around $1500. $6000 total, minus $500 or so for flight, the guy will still make $5500 in a weekend. Of course the only issue with this idea is there isn't a whole lot you can do if he screws up, ie. the motor blows shortly after the guy is back in Cali.

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Why not just do it locally? Shops like Racing Greed is perfectly capable of doing the job. Not arguing that guys in California like Malek or a few others have done it more often.

Having said that, I have considered doing it at one point, make a road trip to Cali and replace the RB while there. After factoring in gas, food, accommodation...etc, the cost for RB job adds up rather quick.

Here is a crazy idea though. If you get enough interest, it might be cheaper to just fly the guy up here and do the work. I know there are plenty of shops in town that rent out their hoist and space. Let's say you get four people each pitch in around $1500. $6000 total, minus $500 or so for flight, the guy will still make $5500 in a weekend. Of course the only issue with this idea is there isn't a whole lot you can do if he screws up, ie. the motor blows shortly after the guy is back in Cali.
That actually sounds like a good idea, cause there's me thats getting my bearings done, my friend who lives down the street, and whoever is in this thread
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One down side I’m not using local shop to do the job is warranty. What would you do if something goes wrong shortly after?
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One down side I’m not using local shop to do the job is warranty. What would you do if something goes wrong shortly after?
I'll look into it, I'll actually go visit RG in person and talk there.

If anyone wants to tag along with their E9X M3 shoot me a PM, would be a cool convoy and having a few M3s pullup
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I'll look into it, I'll actually go visit RG in person and talk there.

If anyone wants to tag along with their E9X M3 shoot me a PM, would be a cool convoy and having a few M3s pullup
I know most of the guys there. Tommy is the owner and he is very knowledgeable. But ask for Lowell, he is one of the tech there who have done the job before.
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I know most of the guys there. Tommy is the owner and he is very knowledgeable. But ask for Lowell, he is one of the tech there who have done the job before.
I'll keep that in mind
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I recently got my rod bearings swapped out for Be bearings at Racing Greed.
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I recently got my rod bearings swapped out for Be bearings at Racing Greed.
What was the condition of the old bearings?
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I'll look into it, I'll actually go visit RG in person and talk there.

If anyone wants to tag along with their E9X M3 shoot me a PM, would be a cool convoy and having a few M3s pullup
I'm in Victoria so too far away to tag along but interested to hear what they say. Keep us posted.
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I'm in Victoria so too far away to tag along but interested to hear what they say. Keep us posted.
I'll go on Monday, gotta go to YVR first in the morning anyways
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For everyone’s information: I spoke to the guys are RG today, quoted 13 hour job at $100/hr plus parts and tax.

I also ordered BE Bearings and rod bolts from AutoTalent, they’re on back ordered and it is about 4 weeks out. Also ordered all the other oem parts that is needed for job at Brian Jessel.
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For everyone’s information: I spoke to the guys are RG today, quoted 13 hour job at $100/hr plus parts and tax.

I also ordered BE Bearings and rod bolts from AutoTalent, they’re on back ordered and it is about 4 weeks out. Also ordered all the other oem parts that is needed for job at Brian Jessel.
My contact left Brian Jessel, I got free oil from him
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For everyone’s information: I spoke to the guys are RG today, quoted 13 hour job at $100/hr plus parts and tax.

I also ordered BE Bearings and rod bolts from AutoTalent, they’re on back ordered and it is about 4 weeks out. Also ordered all the other oem parts that is needed for job at Brian Jessel.
The price seems fair enough. What parts are required from BMW?

I’m approaching 50,000 kms and have an extended warranty until August 2019 so not sure about when I would get this service performed on my car.
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The price seems fair enough. What parts are required from BMW?

I’m approaching 50,000 kms and have an extended warranty until August 2019 so not sure about when I would get this service performed on my car.
RG is fair, the final cost will be adjusted based on the actual time they spent on the job. I dealt with them many times in the past with my other car and never have any issues. The 13 hours is just a quote but based on their previous experiences.

In addition to the bearings and rod bolts, you'll need new oem oil pan gasket, oil line o-rings, a few misc. seals, new oil and oil filter kit (drain bolt washers and seal). Not sure what the total is as I got my in-law at Brian Jessel to place the order for me. I can PM you the final price when I get it but online price came out to just under $100us before shipping without the oil.

If your extended warranty is with BMW and you have a good relationship with your dealer then perhaps you could wait??? All depends how much you believe there is a rod bearing issue. If your extended warranty is with a 3rd party then it depends on their coverage in the fine print and may affect your decision??

In my case, the BMW warranty has ended and I only have 3rd party extended warranty. However that coverage is not cut and dry, for starter I have to pay a deductible and I can get my money back at the end of the warranty period if I don't make any claims. So I weighted out my options and decided to change mine since I do plan on keeping the car long term.
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RG is fair, the final cost will be adjusted based on the actual time they spent on the job. I dealt with them many times in the past with my other car and never have any issues. The 13 hours is just a quote but based on their previous experiences.

In addition to the bearings and rod bolts, you'll need new oem oil pan gasket, oil line o-rings, a few misc. seals, new oil and oil filter kit (drain bolt washers and seal). Not sure what the total is as I got my in-law at Brian Jessel to place the order for me. I can PM you the final price when I get it but online price came out to just under $100us before shipping without the oil.

If your extended warranty is with BMW and you have a good relationship with your dealer then perhaps you could wait??? All depends how much you believe there is a rod bearing issue. If your extended warranty is with a 3rd party then it depends on their coverage in the fine print and may affect your decision??

In my case, the BMW warranty has ended and I only have 3rd party extended warranty. However that coverage is not cut and dry, for starter I have to pay a deductible and I can get my money back at the end of the warranty period if I don't make any claims. So I weighted out my options and decided to change mine since I do plan on keeping the car long term.

RG says they get their parts from Turner, so if you cant get them from BMW they can get it for you.
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When you guys get your bearings done post up some pictures of the old ones on this thread. I’m going to get mine done while the car is still under warranty but will probably be spring time 2019.
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I just went to Racing Greed and they ordered my kit from TurnerMotorsport. Should be getting in sometime in the next 2 weeks.

$1380 after tax and duties for the kit
Just need to buy oil myself now and wait for the parts to arrive
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I just went to Racing Greed and they ordered my kit from TurnerMotorsport. Should be getting in sometime in the next 2 weeks.

$1380 after tax and duties for the kit
Just need to buy oil myself now and wait for the parts to arrive
Nice, what made you decide on the WPC bearing over other one like BE and VAC?
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Nice, what made you decide on the WPC bearing over other one like BE and VAC?
I asked the dude at the desk what other customers got

Tho I was gonna go with VAC but then shipping from all over the place got complicated
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What was the condition of the old bearings?
Not the best photo. I would say they're not the best looking but yeah more wear than usual.
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Those don’t look too bad. How many km’s?
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