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      12-07-2018, 11:51 PM   #1
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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.
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      12-08-2018, 12:05 AM   #2
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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.
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Drop it off at AutoTalent for the bearing work. Then have fun.
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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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      12-08-2018, 04:49 AM   #4
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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.
Well that was an opportunity for an epic road trip turned unfortunate!
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      12-08-2018, 04:57 AM   #5
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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!
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      12-08-2018, 11:08 AM   #6
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Did I miss the pics of your car???

I also live in Santa Monica, send me a PM!
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Also make an appointment to get your rod bearings done at MRF in OC
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Did I miss the pics of your car???

I also live in Santa Monica, send me a PM!
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 😢
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      12-08-2018, 11:13 AM   #9
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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.
Well that was an opportunity for an epic road trip turned unfortunate!
It still was epic the weather SF thru big sur was an 11/10 😵
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      12-08-2018, 11:14 AM   #10
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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)?
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      12-08-2018, 11:17 AM   #11
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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)?
Malek told me not to drive it 😑 plus you know... this WHOLE forum 😁55k miles, likely not driven very hard or tracked but idk
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      12-08-2018, 11:19 AM   #12
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Did I miss the pics of your car???

I also live in Santa Monica, send me a PM!
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 😢
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      12-08-2018, 11:24 AM   #13
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Malek told me not to drive it 😑 plus you know... this WHOLE forum 😁55k miles, likely not driven very hard or tracked but idk
I had my first E92 RB replaced at around 80k miles and the RB were quite fine.
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.
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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.
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      12-09-2018, 05:18 PM   #16
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      12-09-2018, 08:57 PM   #18
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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.
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      12-09-2018, 09:33 PM   #19
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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.
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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.
I was literally getting passed by 18wheelers. Not normally like me. Just was scared, i loved the car too much already . Enjoying it a little more now.
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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.
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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.
Awesome ride and welcome to the group!
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