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Build thread/running log of my E28? Guess I can do eet.

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  • Brian.B
    Brian.B
    Brian.
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    #164

    Rowleym said:

    If you do get a discount, order 2 extra e30 fenders haha.

    You don't need brand new E30 fenders, you could find a pair of used fenders in good shape no problem

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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
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      Brian said:

      You don't need brand new E30 fenders, you could find a pair of used fenders in good shape no problem

      Yeah, go to Gibsons. Last time I was there, there was at least 5 e30's.

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      • R
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        Rowleym
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        Earl said:

        Yeah, go to Gibsons. Last time I was there, there was at least 5 e30's.

        Deal.

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        • Brian.B
          Brian.B
          Brian.
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          Basically. I wouldn't be ordering BRAND NEW OEM fenders for my car, if they were everywhere. That's the complete opposite with E30's. Abundance of them

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          • StewCrewS
            StewCrewS
            StewCrew
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            #168

            Earl said:

            Yeah, go to Gibsons. Last time I was there, there was at least 5 e30's.

            Where is this "Gibsons" you speak of? Im could also go for some parts

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
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              #169

              StewCrew said:

              Where is this "Gibsons" you speak of? Im could also go for some parts

              Neenah

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              • Brian.B
                Brian.B
                Brian.
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                #170

                Neenah/Appleton area. 3 hour drive for you mang.

                ALSO, found out what the problem was on the E28 finally. WHEEL BEARING :(

                $100 in parts. And of course, a super special tool ($400 tool) is needed to do the replacement... Awesome. Fuck me right.

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                • StewCrewS
                  StewCrewS
                  StewCrew
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                  #171

                  Earl said:

                  Neenah

                  Brian said:

                  Neenah/Appleton area. 3 hour drive for you mang.

                  Worth it.

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
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                    Brian said:

                    Neenah/Appleton area. 3 hour drive for you mang.

                    ALSO, found out what the problem was on the E28 finally. WHEEL BEARING :(

                    $100 in parts. And of course, a super special tool ($400 tool) is needed to do the replacement... Awesome. Fuck me right.

                    $100 in parts? Do you know what Rock Auto is? Special tool? You mean a bearing press?

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                    • B
                      B
                      B C
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                      If its a front bearing buy it pre-pressed into the hub, rent a 3-jaw puller to remove it and use the axle nut to drive it back on.

                      If its a rear, then Auto Zone has Timken bearings for ~$54 each for BMWs. I spent about $9 worth of nuts, washers, and threaded rod to make my own tool to press the new bearing in.

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                        Rowleym
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                        #174

                        Snap Understeer said:

                        If its a front bearing buy it pre-pressed into the hub, rent a 3-jaw puller to remove it and use the axle nut to drive it back on.

                        If its a rear, then Auto Zone has Timken bearings for ~$54 each for BMWs. I spent about $9 worth of nuts, washers, and threaded rod to make my own tool to press the new bearing in.

                        I need you to write a book for me sir.

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                        • Brian.B
                          Brian.B
                          Brian.
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                          Rear bearing. An Earl, it's alot easier with the special tool. We'll see. I gotta talk to J-design, see if I can snag a spot in his shop this weekend, and snag a few hours at his work..

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                          • Brian.B
                            Brian.B
                            Brian.
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                            Also Earl, rock auto's prices are the same/little more for alot of stuff... sadly.

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
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                              #177

                              Brian said:

                              Also Earl, rock auto's prices are the same/little more for alot of stuff... sadly.

                              I've never encountered that issue. Everything I have ever needed was about half or less than what it costs anywhere else.

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                                Rowleym
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                                Earl said:

                                I've never encountered that issue. Everything I have ever needed was about half or less than what it costs anywhere else.

                                Me too. That place is the shit.

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
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                                  #179

                                  Rock Auto must dislike e28's:P lol

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                                  • Brian.B
                                    Brian.B
                                    Brian.
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                                    Maybe, because E28's are rarer then E30's.. Possibility yeah.

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                                    • Bassboy3313B
                                      Bassboy3313B
                                      Bassboy3313
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                                      Most of my e21 parts are less than other places offer them. I'm sure they are just as rare, no? :P

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                                      • Brian.B
                                        Brian.B
                                        Brian.
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                                        Who the hell knows. Either way, their prices aren't a big difference.

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                                        • Brian.B
                                          Brian.B
                                          Brian.
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                                          Holy shit, found basically the best how to on this wheel bearing, with no special tools. EPIC.

                                          (removal)

                                          (Installation)

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