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for sure bearings... if you aren't lowering the car just do OEM front splitters and MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT BETALINK THEM!!!! you will have to repaint bumper if you glue them which is what the dealer does. |
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09-21-2018, 01:31 AM | #24 |
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Thanks for the tip Jeff, yeah I wasn't planning on using Betalink. I often change my mind on the look I'm going for and I like having the option to remove without damage if necessary.
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Guys in here are on their 4th e9x and I still haven't pulled the trigger on my 1st. Sigh.
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@ RAETD M- Wow bro. Talk about a winding road. Sounds fun though. As for me I'm just being patient. I've actually lurked on this board since 07 so it's been a while. And now being divorced and trying to put my kid through college, I have to wait a little longer. No worries though, it'll be worth it. Awesome story.
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09-30-2018, 12:08 AM | #31 |
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Took some pics today after all the small cosmetic mods.
How she currently sits as of 9/29 M-Performance Front CF Splitters M-Performance Rear CF Spoiler M-Performance Iconel Exhaust BMW Performance Front Black Grilles H&R 12mm Spacers Last edited by DanMpower; 11-07-2018 at 07:27 PM.. |
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10-24-2018, 06:34 PM | #33 |
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That's quite an ass shot! Nice! I've got a Z4 3.0si and an E92 M3 in mine. Both AW. 😂
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10-24-2018, 07:08 PM | #34 | |
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I have an appointment for early next month to get my rod bearings done at MRF by Malek. |
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Mine is at about 97k miles -- how many on yours? |
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10-26-2018, 12:46 PM | #38 |
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HaHa You don't need rod bearings done on an 2011 e9x M3 at 60k miles.
It is only an issue after 120k miles for 2008-2010ish cars. Get new motor mounts too. They fail at 80k-100k miles. Only $100 each (OE). BMW S65 used soft lead/copper bearings for 2008-2010. BMW switched to harder tin/aluminum for 2011-2013. Get BE Bearings. AutoTalent and BE are the same company in Gardena, CA. If you install the BMW WPC Bearings you didn't really fix the problem. Blackstone Oil Test. Switch the oil to Liquid Moly 10w60 with Mann/Mahle filters . BMW and Castrol Oil sucks. You will burn 1L oil every 5-7k. If you use Liquid Moly or Motul, the oil burning will stop due to the great additives. Also add LM Cera Tec oil additive. Change the interval to 5-7.5k miles. You can do an oil change for ~$120 vs. $250-400 at the BMW dealership. Buy some oil plug. If the threads strip, the oil pan is aluminum and extensive to replace. You can do the same for your F80 S55. LM 5W40 BMW LongLife-01 oil, instead of BMW 5W30 junk. CORTECO-MICRONAIR is the Cabin Air Filter OE for $45. OE Mahle Air Filter instead of BMW is $35-40. Different P/N for different years. The S65 throttle actuators will fail around 80k miles. Since there are 2 TVAs, always replace both. BMW used to charge $1100/1400 each with $1000+ labor. Now they are $600 each. Get a pair of TVAs on sale on Black Friday this year or next. LSD oil is $150 for 1.5L (3 bottles), so that is a Black Friday Sale purchase as well. If you do the TVAs then do the Spark Plugs and Valve Cover Gaskets (leaky) all together. NGK plugs are $9 vs the BMW NGK plugs at $30. Gap the NGKs. Interval is 37k miles, which doesn't make sense. Platinum plugs last 75k miles. You will probably need a new battery after 7-8 years. I think BMW does not carry the original battery. Get the latest BMW P/N. Look at Afe air filters and intakes. CF intakes are nice. Eventuri as well. Since you own two M3s get Carly SW and an OBDII Wireless Plug to code/diagnose your cars and clear codes. Carly went to a yearly subscription, so get the old app. Check out Alpine Alex in LA and BPM. DCT GTS Tune is a must. Wrap the front of your cars with clear bra. Ceramic Coat the rest. LA highways are brutal on paint. Check on the latest recalls. Airbag, Blower Wiring, and Battery Cable. If you do all your own work, familiarize yourself with FCPEuro. Lifetime Warranty on everything including fluids. Nothing in Life is Free, except at FCPEuro. Enjoy. Great carz. Last edited by nyc_dude; 10-26-2018 at 01:34 PM.. |
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OP - very nice car. Loved reading your story and can totally relate about, in my case LRP E92, being "the one that got away!"
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