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But that S52 had the S50 intake manifold, OBD-I computer and tune, 3.5" Porsche MAF, Turner Equal-length headers and a custom full, mandrel bent 2.5" exhaust. That put down 235/235 and was a blast in an E30. |
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07-03-2022, 05:19 PM | #401 | |
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The 128i is typically optioned with automatic transmission, idrive, and sunroof.
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07-03-2022, 07:22 PM | #403 | |
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I'm not sure what's noteworthy here. You can own a motor with output like a Camry V6 but still requires more maintenance than one. When people 20 years from now talk about the old days of BMW, no one is going to give a second thought to an N52. Again, a fine engine, but claiming N52 E90 is the pinnacle of BMW or the last good car they made is completely absurd. |
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I think he meant the s65 and s85 rod bearings are the wrong size, stock, and should be swapped with aftermarket.
Time will tell, but I think this is a misguided theory-- and as a result just put new OE rod bearings in my s85. S54 rod bearings can have a hugely variable life span, depending how the car is driven. If you don't go over 7500rpm, they will outlast the engine. If you're on track and bump your rev limiter to, say, 8600rpm (and use it), you'll be replacing them ever 20,000 miles. I do mine as oil analysis asks for them, which ends up being every ~100,000 miles (which, with my usage cycle, includes ~20,000 track miles... but my rev limiter is only 8300 and I try to shift at ~8000 if I'm not in a situation where it'll upset the balance of the car). But, to my point-- I replaced the rod bearings in my M3 wagon's S54 for the first time at over 200,000 miles, and they were not yet end of life. It only saw a couple of track events.
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07-04-2022, 08:10 AM | #407 | |
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Bringing this thread back around, one of my favorite things about the i3 is being able to get in it and romp on it immediately, instead of waiting for it to warm up. The roads are me are spectacular, so it’s frustrating to have a cold car when ICEVing. |
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07-04-2022, 09:05 AM | #408 |
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My brother in law swaps cars a lot. Had a few trucks, then a Genesis G80, then a Camaro SS until he decided he didn't like his gas bill. Traded that for a Model 3, says it's the best decision he has ever made and he LOVES it. 4 days after taking ownership, the seat recliner breaks, and the seat is stuck all the way forward. Just thought it was humorous as I've heard more horror stories with Tesla quality than just about any other manufacturer, including FCA.
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07-04-2022, 10:12 AM | #409 |
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The E9X generation suffers from an excess of BMW trying to get too clever with electronics. Lesser equipped cars don't suffer as much from this. As much as I enjoy my 328i E93, it has far too much gadgetry.
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07-04-2022, 11:28 AM | #410 | |
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Last NA engine, last HPS, last you could get without idrive, last where manual was available across the line, etc. It may be (in NA trim) be the most reliable, but it also SUCKS to work on compared to earlier cars. We got rid of our e91 primarily because I couldn’t stand working on it, and it just made me hate the car. First 3 series where they didn’t feel like they designed it with serviceability in mind. |
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07-04-2022, 12:11 PM | #411 |
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S54 doesn't really have a rod bearing problem like S65 and S85. It did when it was launched before the recall, yes. I've seen S54s over 150k with original rod bearings. Does it wear them a little faster than a garden variety engine? Yes. Should you consider replacing them above 125k or something? Probably, depending on how it was driven.
S65 and S85 are far worse. Pretty much every engine is on borrowed time by 100k, and some never made it to 100k. Followed the threads for years and never seen a bearing pulled from one at high mileage that wasn't in horrific shape. It's not just the rod bearings, but also the main bearings in rare cases. |
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07-04-2022, 12:24 PM | #412 | |
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To say that the E86 was the last good car they made is not something I can get onboard with, and I owned a Z4M. Maybe it was the best car they made in some respects, but last good car? I don't think so. Would I want an F30? Not really, but I have enjoyed the F80, F82, F22, and F87 and think they are good products. Last edited by chris719; 07-04-2022 at 12:31 PM.. |
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Doesn't the E86 use electric power steering? I regret not buying one (Z4M), but it was cheaper to get a 240i at that point. Another F chassis' failure was it's beefy hydro bushings in their control arms, the EPS just amplifies the steering deadness.
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I had to drill and tap my own drain hole in the diff, because who wants to drain fluids. No dip stick makes every oil change worse. Most of the hardware that goes into the motor is one time use, so things like replacing the water pump means new all things. Every project begins with a time consuming disassembly of the large plastic array above the engine. The valve cover is plastic, so if you're not careful it cracks when removed after it gets brittle with heat/time. 800 times more control arms means every suspension project is a PITA. Entire exhaust is one section, so any project where the exhaust needs to come out you have to take out everything from the headers back-- instead of just the piece in the way of your project. Battery replacement needs a computer, and they last half as long for reasons unknown, even though the function of the battery programming is longer battery life. TPMS sensors are only worse than the rotational based TPMS system used in the e46 (and e9X outside of the USA). They make wheels need a ton of weight to balance and require batteries. Plus you have to buy them. Fuel filter is in the gas tank instead of accessible. Rear main seal requires a special removal tool and 3 stage sealant instead of just... replacing it. just things I'm remembering off the top of my head-- sold the car 6 years ago, so I'm sure I'm missing a ton of things than made me want to blow it up. I generally enjoy working on cars, but every time I did a project on that one I came in telling my wife it was time to sell it. Freaking miserable.
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I was talking about the housing, that has to come off for almost every engine project— not the filter itself. Lifetime filters are as desirable as lifetime fluids. Just remembered another— bulbs that have to be accessed through the fender. Dumb. I did the rear main seal because it was leaking. Nice that early cars didn’t have plastic valve covers or tpms sensors. Too bad that situation only lasted two years, and were during the period e90s were disablingly ugly. Last edited by Obioban; 07-05-2022 at 05:28 AM.. |
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