The repair estimate was $1,760

"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko) 01/15/2014 at 09:38 • Filed to: None

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So I'm just getting the wheel bearing replaced for $560. I'll do the shocks and springs my self when the weather gets decent. I think I'm going to need a drink. So whoever guessed the price, you're a real bastard, Charlie Brown.

EL_ULY > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 09:45

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that's cool man. The shocks take like 2 seconds to do each side. The wheel bearings (if not ultra rusty and have a press accessible) is not too bad either. I did them at home along with the CV boots around this time last year, yay Harbor Freight press and air hammer :]

Drsweetdik > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 09:48

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Dayum!

EL_ULY > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 09:48

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Did they have the special rear toe eccentric socket and the weights for the alignment at that tire place?

KB Garage > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 09:56

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > EL_ULY 01/15/2014 at 09:57

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Yeah, they're BMW specialists.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 10:05

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That's BMW for ya. I can get a wheel bearing for $47.

Bad Idea Hat > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 10:29

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This is a good time to bring up the idea I had, which would be awesome except it's probably not.

DIY garages. Rent a bay, get to use a lift, rent tools, etc. I've done some investigation, and apparently assholes are the reason these aren't much of a thing anymore.

Still, I'd love to have one around sometimes.

DragginHard > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 10:59

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ah, I was sooo close.

Good luck buddy

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Bad Idea Hat 01/15/2014 at 11:01

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I've been wishing for something like that for a while now. It would be nice.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/15/2014 at 11:03

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It's not the parts, it's the labor.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 11:04

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Really? you can buy the equipment to pack the bearing yourself for pretty cheap.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/15/2014 at 11:12

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I did the fronts on my pinto. The problem is the weather is shitty, and I need it done now. I HATE HATE HATE taking the car to other people to work on, but when you need it done, and you need it now, you're gonna pay. Thus is life.

Meatcoma > Bad Idea Hat 01/15/2014 at 11:20

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Nah I thought of that like 2 years ago.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 11:23

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Still though, $560 for a bearing is steep . And I assume that if the car is old enough to need a new bearing, it's no longer under warranty. Is that correct?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/15/2014 at 11:51

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1996 BMW laughs at warranties and rapes my bank account.

rabidpenguin > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 12:40

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Did you try BMAparts.com? They are usually pretty cheap for older bimmers. Doing your own work really brings down the cost.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > rabidpenguin 01/15/2014 at 12:43

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The problem is the weather is shitty, and I need it done now. I HATE HATE HATE taking the car to other people to work on, but when you need it done, and you need it now, you're gonna pay. Thus is life.

rabidpenguin > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 12:49

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Yeah, you are in a pickle then. Don't have a buddy with a garage?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > rabidpenguin 01/15/2014 at 12:52

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Nope, and my garage has my project car in it

rabidpenguin > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 01/15/2014 at 12:57

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I am in the same boat, what are you working on? E30? E21?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > rabidpenguin 01/15/2014 at 12:59

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E36