Slonik Vanos Hub Covers replacement

[Ajolives]

The Slonik solution looks like a sure bet. Everything matches up, fitment is perfect and I had two points engaged on one of my spare paperweights and it was already rock solid. I was going to try a full test fit but I didn't want to chance breaking or bending the piece while taking it back off. Not saying it would, but I push my luck enough as is, lol.

Once again, all the locators and contact points are maintained from OEM as far as I can tell.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Ajolives

The Slonik solution looks like a sure bet. Everything matches up, fitment is perfect and I had two points engaged on one of my spare paperweights and it was already rock solid. I was going to try a full test fit but I didn't want to chance breaking or bending the piece while taking it back off. Not saying it would, but I push my luck enough as is, lol.

Once again, all the locators and contact points are maintained from OEM as far as I can tell.

Thanks mate, that certainly looks the business, beautiful. The tab seem really snug in its hole, should hopefulle prevent rotating.
Still waiting for mine, irritating customs take all time after Slonik shipped out in a blink, ah well.

[Move Over]

General update for my group buy guys - the first 8 sets are en route to me, leaving Russia yesterday. The second 8 should be en route by Friday. I will send out a formal email once I have received both tracking numbers.

[Helmsman]

On a side note, wasn't aware that the S55 seem to have similar plastic covers, BUT with a bolted washer in metal outside which assumingly keep things in place better.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1561598

[Ajolives]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Thanks mate, that certainly looks the business, beautiful. The tab seem really snug in its hole, should hopefulle prevent rotating.
Still waiting for mine, irritating customs take all time after Slonik shipped out in a blink, ah well.

Yeah they're not going anywhere. Super solid fit. I was actually surprised to see mine came already, hopefully yours aren't too far away!

[Ajolives]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

On a side note, wasn't aware that the S55 seem to have similar plastic covers, BUT with a bolted washer in metal outside which assumingly keep things in place better.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1561598

Wow, looks like they silently learned their lesson, lol. And holy fak that hub bearing job looks intense

Edit: Crank hub.

[Audioslave686]

Originally Posted by Ajolives

Wow, looks like they silently learned their lesson, lol. And holy fak that hub bearing job looks intense

Yup. And some people still complaining about rod bearings… lol

[Ajolives]

Originally Posted by Audioslave686

Yup. And some people still complaining about rod bearings… lol

Yeah it doesn't look half bad now, lol

[Helmsman]

Received both Slonik's and couple of OEM (Mr Vanos) today. Like you guys I'm totally happy and convinced just from the look and feel. Looks milled from one piece, so sturdy and good looking.

Out with the flimsy plastic - in with the metal!



Can't help myself posting yet another picture:

[Mpow-wow]

Got mine yesterday, be awhile until install. Awesome machined piece. Got boxes 📦 f maintenance stuff to do this winter. 👍🏻

[Redd]

Mine arrived in 16 days from Russia. Definitely very nice looking and feels robust. I have no doubt it will last a long time.

[Ant Man]

Does the S85 have the same crap plastic covers or is it different from the V8?

[Audioslave686]

Originally Posted by Ant Man

Does the S85 have the same crap plastic covers or is it different from the V8?

S85 VANOS system is different. i don't think it has any plastic parts.
at least i did not see any plastic covers at the pictures

[Fezza]

Originally Posted by Ant Man

Does the S85 have the same crap plastic covers or is it different from the V8?

No plastic covers in S85 or S55, just our special S65 is plastic edition.

[GORDON.M3]

Originally Posted by Fezza

No plastic covers in S85 or S55, just our special S65 is plastic edition.

It's to save engine weight at the time. the S65 was remarkable as it weighed less than the previous generation S54 and increased displacement and horsepower.
the plastic covers are actually okay, but because these engines run so damn hot and service intervals from the factory were not to spec with this motorsport engine everything took a toll on the overall reliability of this car.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by Fezza

No plastic covers in S85 or S55, just our special S65 is plastic edition.

So can the S85 covers be used on the S65?

[Fezza]

Originally Posted by GORDON.M3

It's to save engine weight at the time. the S65 was remarkable as it weighed less than the previous generation S54 and increased displacement and horsepower.
the plastic covers are actually okay, but because these engines run so damn hot and service intervals from the factory were not to spec with this motorsport engine everything took a toll on the overall reliability of this car.

Used plastic to save engine weight? No plastic should be used inside an engine, like ever irrespective of the type of engine.

[Audioslave686]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

So can the S85 covers be used on the S65?

here is the picture of S85 VANOS system.
it has zero similarities with S65

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by Audioslave686

here is the picture of S85 VANOS system.
it has zero similarities with S65

[IMG]https://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-c...-2-exhaust.jpg[/IMG]

Thank you for the information and photo. So much for the S65 being an eight cylinder version of the ten cylinder S85.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Fezza

No plastic covers in S85 or S55, just our special S65 is plastic edition.

Yes plastic in S55, BUT enforced with a steel washer outside: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1561598

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by GORDON.M3

It's to save engine weight at the time. the S65 was remarkable as it weighed less than the previous generation S54 and increased displacement and horsepower.
the plastic covers are actually okay, but because these engines run so damn hot and service intervals from the factory were not to spec with this motorsport engine everything took a toll on the overall reliability of this car.

Comparing OEM with Slonik in my hands both are feather light so I wouldn't say the plastic is to save weight. Probably more about a design decision that eventually turned out less optimal.

BTW chatted with a dealer who confirmed they've seen similar solution to the Slonik - and fwiw think its good - but obviously not allowed by BMW to use them.

[tlrid3r]

Has any one been able to get the slonik cover out side of the GB that was done a few weeks ago.