|
|
12-07-2018, 11:51 PM | #1 |
Enlisted Member
11
Rep 33
Posts |
Just moved to Santa Monica from Boston, sold my suv and picked up this sweet e90. Pinch me I'm dreaming.
Drove the whole way from SF to LA without going over 2k rpm bc everyone scared me into thinking my bearings could blow. |
12-08-2018, 12:05 AM | #2 |
Second Lieutenant
246
Rep 270
Posts
Drives: Red
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Reno / SFBA
|
Congrats, enjoy! I did the same thing driving from Houston to Reno, was afraid to drive it too hard and parked it until the bearings came in.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 02:12 AM | #3 |
Major General
888
Rep 9,031
Posts |
Drop it off at AutoTalent for the bearing work. Then have fun.
.
__________________
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."
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 04:57 AM | #5 |
Major General
4377
Rep 7,053
Posts |
Assuming not a joke the RB panic is getting out of line.
First, welcome and congrats to the car! Driven E90 ZCP daily since 5 years, still thrill every single day jumping in my car. Not even a lamp bulb have broken on me this far! Regular maintenance sure, nothing forced though. Hurts me to see you feel forced to keep under 2k RPM due to scared for RB failure. 2k isn't even a healthy RPM level for this engine soon as you put any load on but different story. Things is while most shells are coming out with some level - some bad - of wear, engine failure due to RBs are very rare. Tons of (worn) shells has come out by now, they can clearly handle a fair bit of wear before spinning. I.e. if you don't have some specific reason to expect crasy abuse etc, drive happy and plan your RB replacement in time. Had mine done at 37k. They came out with a tad wear but nothing alarming at all. Still nice to have them done sure. Again, congrats to that amazing wagon! |
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 11:12 AM | #8 |
Enlisted Member
11
Rep 33
Posts |
I'm using the app , I tried to upload pics twice but it didn't work either time I guess I will from computer ASAP. Also I scheduled bearing replacement with MRF the soonest they could do it, which is almost a month from now 😢
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 11:13 AM | #9 | |
Enlisted Member
11
Rep 33
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 11:14 AM | #10 |
Lieutenant
194
Rep 421
Posts |
How can you drive that beast at 2ktpm ???
Didn' you fall asleep on the road ? Why are you so scared about your RB ? What is your E90 mileage (did not see it in your post)? |
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 11:17 AM | #11 |
Enlisted Member
11
Rep 33
Posts |
Malek told me not to drive it 😑 plus you know... this WHOLE forum 😁55k miles, likely not driven very hard or tracked but idk
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 11:19 AM | #12 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
4067
Rep 1,598
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 11:24 AM | #13 | |
Lieutenant
194
Rep 421
Posts |
Quote:
I don't really think you should be that scared with your mileage, unless the car hasn't been well maintained and has been hard driven. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2018, 01:07 PM | #14 |
Major
352
Rep 1,005
Posts
Drives: GMC Sierra
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: California
|
Congratulations and pics or it didn't happen
__________________
We grow food to feed the animals so we can eat the animals
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-09-2018, 05:01 PM | #15 |
Major General
5243
Rep 5,874
Posts |
lol congrats but you probably just did more damage (if any) to the bearings by driving at such low RPMs. Grab it by the scruff and throw it down the road at 8400.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-09-2018, 08:57 PM | #18 |
Captain
553
Rep 822
Posts |
Congrats on the car it's sweet. Welcome to the e90 club! Probably damaged them more driving under 2k lol, Open her up. These engines want to sing.
__________________
Previous - '11 E90 M3 6MT Stripper Full Cloth
Current- GT3RS,MR e90 and SG E92 Comp |
Appreciate
0
|
12-09-2018, 09:33 PM | #19 |
Lieutenant
753
Rep 498
Posts
Drives: 2010 E92 M3
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Southern California
|
2k RPMs?!?! That's like, what, 60 mph in 7th gear? Glad you and Ms. Daisy arrived safely.
I bought my car with 75k miles on it two months ago. I'm planning to do RBs before 80k. I'm careful with the car, I'm not beating on it, but I'm enjoying it. I'm particularly cautious with it until it's fully warmed up (don't drive until cold start is done cycling, then under 3k until the car is warm). That'll be something I'll continue after RBs are done, but it's a good habit the RBs forced on me.
__________________
2010 E92 M3 // IG: @commuter_blue
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-09-2018, 09:45 PM | #20 | |
Enlisted Member
11
Rep 33
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
cjm41752.50 |
12-09-2018, 10:34 PM | #21 |
Second Lieutenant
285
Rep 256
Posts |
Welcome Sibling😀.. Enjoy the the car.Forget that 2k rpm crap..I recently wrote to 5 different BMW dealer shop foreman and all 5 said they hadn't seen any rod bearings issues at there shop. Warm up the car and you should be good.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-09-2018, 10:42 PM | #22 |
New Member
9
Rep 14
Posts |
Awesome ride and welcome to the group!
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|