My N54 Rod Bearings Are TRASHED!

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List of 135i Modifications:
Interior Parts:
OEM ZHP Shift Knob - tinyurl.com/2ucmrp2t
OEM Alcantara Shift Boot - tinyurl.com/3f2f7mje
Center Console Cover - Rear - Black - E82. (Arm Rest Delete) - tinyurl.com/523wa9df
Genuine BMW Console Insert, Rear - 51167135455 - E82,E82 1M Coupe (Arm Rest Delete) tinyurl.com/2k4kz55n
Custom Steering Wheel by AzaAutowheel - Code “THICWHIP” for $50 Off! tinyurl.com/ym684hrd
Recaro Pole Positions (Alcantara / Leather) All Black - tinyurl.com/48uny6xt
Recaro Sliders: tinyurl.com/233xxfr7
Macht Shnell Floor Mounts: tinyurl.com/2uuy4vjp
VAC Seat Belt Adapters: tinyurl.com/bdhyetay
Bimmertech Alpha One Speaker & Amp Upgrade - tinyurl.com/2nav4jfx
Coby Wheel 1M Alcantara Cluster Bezel - tinyurl.com/2dd9vvp3
Headliner Blackout Kit - amzn.to/3tA6zkV
Induktiv Wireless Phone Charger (5% Off Code "THIC") - tinyurl.com/4ya2dwvt
Exterior Parts:
Apex VS5RS Motorsport Gold & Satin Black (I have two sets) - tinyurl.com/fxa6w7dv
Suvneer Carbon Fiber Front Lip & sideskirts - tinyurl.com/4ktmhdtw
51-16-8-051-913 Genuine BMW M Mirror Assembly - Left - E82/88 - tinyurl.com/55n64f49
51-16-8-051-914 Genuine BMW ///M Side Mirror - Right - E82/88 - tinyurl.com/mr4ywr8z
51-16-8-046-507 Genuine BMW Mirror Glass - Left - E82/88, E9X M3 tinyurl.com/5n993b9y
51-16-8-046-508 Genuine BMW Mirror Glass - Right - tinyurl.com/y9wz333p
BMW 135 Headlight Repair Kit (OEM BMW) - tinyurl.com/cysrvwc8
Hood Latches - amzn.to/3Enb5pl
Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood - tinyurl.com/2p95bf8r
OEM Black Kidney Grills - tinyurl.com/yeytze3f
Performance Parts:
17117602241KT - Auxiliary Radiator Upgrade Kit - tinyurl.com/msvry8rw
46206 - Supersprint Stainless Race Muffler - tinyurl.com/2379brvv
BMS Catch Can - bit.ly/3tTlMd3
ECS Billet Oil Filter Cap - tinyurl.com/mrxfnfn5
Doc Race Intake Manifold - tinyurl.com/mrjcy3ut
Motiv Reflex - tinyurl.com/yc2uewfk
MOSSELMAN BMW N54 UPGRADE TURBOCHARGER SET, MSL50-65 - tinyurl.com/yk574t6w
DKM Twin Disc Clutch. - tinyurl.com/3pr4fkaa
Mosselman Oil Thermostat - tinyurl.com/yk574t6w
Precision Raceworks Coil Pack. -tinyurl.com/mu44uy4p
Mosselman Oil Cooler - tinyurl.com/33trn6fk
CSF Front Mount Intercooler - tinyurl.com/4s34pxrt
CSF Performance Radiator - tinyurl.com/4s34pxrt
Turner Motorsports Coolant Relocation Kit. -tinyurl.com/vmxtbxwn
VRSF Relocated High Flow Inlet Kit - tinyurl.com/3dbxhukw
BMS Cowl Filters - bit.ly/3rj8mpG
Tial Q 50mm BOV - tinyurl.com/r8f9ac
Bremmen Aluminum Valve Cover - shorturl.at/DJPV5
Nexsys N54 B58 Coil Adapter Kit (Does not include coil packs). -shorturl.at/dpAJZ
B58 Ignition Coil Packs (x6) - shorturl.at/ruGNY
MLT Oil Filler Cap - shorturl.at/fuD19
Doc Race N54 Top Mount Precision Turbo Kit (Precision 6266 Turbo). - tinyurl.com/jc8d2dta
Suspension Parrts:
Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers (E9X M / 1M) - tinyurl.com/3sj93x5c
51618051973KT - OEM 1M Strut Bar Kit. - tinyurl.com/yck2p9xp
Braking Parts:
F8X Front Right Caliper - tinyurl.com/5c6htuc2
F8X Front Left Caliper. - tinyurl.com/2vm7zmr7
F8X Rear Right Caliper - tinyurl.com/mrx4485n
F8X Rear Left Caliper. - tinyurl.com/5n8yuknv
F8x Front Left Brake Dust Shield - tinyurl.com/yc256php
F8x Front Right Brake Dust Shield - tinyurl.com/2nta8rf7
F8x Rotors, Pads, Wear Sensors Kit. -tinyurl.com/4eaj23u6
F8x Front Right Steering Carrier - tinyurl.com/m7kpm9x3
F8x Front Left Steering Carrier - tinyurl.com/durssnpc
F8x Abs Sensors - tinyurl.com/4h2by3df
Turner Stainless Steel Brake Lines - tinyurl.com/2r33dw5s

[@ThicWhips]

Progress with the N54, new parts coming in this week! Will be updating as things progress. LINK TO 1M CONVERSION PARTS: tinyurl.com/3uphrbr3 BMW MODIFICATIONS FROM ALL OF MY BUILDS: www.thicwhips.com All of my Wheel & Tire Setups: tinyurl.com/yyftysns

[@divaddragon5]

At the of the day I still in love with my 2009 335i. And the idea of this new built is interesting

[@307postonjames]

Congrats bro!!!! I’m not only proud of you but inspired at the same time. It’s one thing to have a vehicle that you show/work on the simpler things. It’s an entirely different thing to do that and let the viewers know you’ve never done this, then do it yourself on video for alll the haters to critique, criticize, etc. You are no longer entertaining a community but educating and indirectly building a knowledge based vessel for others to follow and use you to accomplish their same goals. I think your way forward for Patreon will be a gold mine if you do what’s in your mind to do and not let outsiders influence you on the way forward. I wish nothing but blessings and success with everything you set out to accomplish. James

[@ThicWhips]

THIS comment bro, thank you for paying attention and understanding, means the world to me. 🤝

[@GlitchBomb]

Love seeing this channel keeps getting busy for 3 years straight, the contents feels like the ocean can be chill or deep. Keep hustling Jon. Salute!

[@rayburns1168]

Really enjoy seeing these types of videos.

[@2052lt]

Glad you building a N54, and even better a 1 series !! Bought an Alpine white on red interior 3 years ago, still loving it. After twins, you have to go single turbo with those CES Kit available ! 👍👍

[@ThicWhips]

I will definitely do single at some point, I sort of want to experience all of the "stages" for myself so I can also help others. But single is the goal. And THEN maybe S65 :)

[@2052lt]

@@ThicWhips Yeah i see the route. This way you'll have the whole N54 experience 👍👍

[@metalgearbas4]

Words can't describe how hyped I am for a 1series build! It was my first car and loved it to death, can't wait to see someone with skill and experience tackle this!

[@ThicWhips]

I’m hyped too!

[@proactive_studio]

You’ve had me looking at so many 1M conversion builds since your announcement 😂 never considered it, now I NEED one for myself!

[@ThicWhips]

Yes you do!

[@jaxxsper]

Videos like these are practically free therapy

[@starvidzz]

Notifications bell on for this build 🔥

[@ThicWhips]

Legend!

[@squeezodadon3269]

this builds fire ima stay tuned

[@ThicWhips]

Hell yeah

[@getprankedtv8954]

This build gonna be 🔥

[@ThicWhips]

you know it

[@ericklewis289]

I'm curious to see how this holds up without checking to make sure all measurements were done.

[@reid6302]

What are the wheels on that M3 outside by the 1 series?

[@Jason198353]

Nice job

[@ThicWhips]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bmwmike3534]

My 1st bmw was a 135i back in 2008. N54 is decent but tons of issues with carbon coking on the valves, too much heat under the hood causing seals and gaskets to fail, the water pupmps a weak spot and fails. Make sure you get a large core intercooler and meth caue heats a killer too

[@ThicWhips]

Definitely! Speaking of Which I need to walnut blast this

[@v8_sami]

A hood vent on the exhaust side helps a bunch with cooling too. Also all the plastic cooling parts are killers and fails early too.

[@thejungatron6792]

That car will be gorgeous when orange ;-)

[@nathangonzales2641]

how many miles was on them?

[@billyringo2able]

How many miles on it?

[@eddiecardona25]

What bearings did you use ?

[@ThicWhips]

VAC

[@ZeroEffortF82]

People really hate on the n54. Had 2 of them in my past. Both FBO. OEM+ builds, it holds up nicely with proper maintenance. However, single turbo builds stay away, it just get obnoxious and it becomes unreliable.

[@Jakejacobsonn]

Oof that’s just the start go ahead and save your self the headaches with twins and get the single

[@m3izzy779]

N54 or S54?

[@twinscrolled]

Weird, I thought the N54's "forged" internals made it indestructible.

[@JustAirizz]

Yeah this is the first video I’ve seen about Rod Bearings, and I’ve owned my 09 335i now 4 years.

[@twinscrolled]

@@JustAirizz I was being sarcastic, N54 rod bearing failure is not uncommon.

[@JustAirizz]

@@twinscrolled hahaha highly noted hence the quote marks… but still an interesting preventative maintenance

[@elieberro5731]

ls3?

[@B58_Nick]

Just blew my turbos today, while I was trying to pull over because I couldn’t where I was, I’m worried I did excessive wear to my bearings, engine isnt knocking but I’m scared lol, just sent my oil off to black stone to Get tested so I can go from there on what to expect, love your videos so much man and I always wish you the best , one of the best bmw content creators 🫶🏻❤️🔥

[@ThicWhips]

Hope everything works out bro, you’ll come back stronger 🙏🏽

[@flacko_ccc]

BMW dreamland

[@191banks8]

I would really appreciate if you were to be able to check the video out on my page thinking I should get my rods done actually have extended warranty but for breakdown cost I still may have to cover so just want to be almost sure.

[@191banks8]

If not able to see the video is there way I could send video and yess I did get shavings in oil and also came and crank codes with no start now it runs with tapping/knocking.

[@bigpapi88]

when are we getting more 340 videos??

[@divaddragon5]

I am with, You tube is full of videos of N54, the GTS is not for the mortals and B58 is the new kid in the block.

[@ThicWhips]

I sold the 340 when I bought the GTS

[@ThicWhips]

KZbin is full of B58 videos as well, I did B58 videos for a year on my supra and another 6 months on my 340.

[@bigpapi88]

@@ThicWhips i guess i missed that in a video

[@ThicWhips]

@@bigpapi88 I didn’t really make a specific video, it was mostly in the GTS reveal video

[@benclement7569]

Starting to think S65/85 get a bad rap, I think every bmw engine needs rod bearings replaced 🤣

[@ThicWhips]

most do lol

[@PartiBuoy]

I would never pull the subframe that’s harder than pulling the engine and it’s from under. But anyways have fun never getting your N54 to work properly. I have a 335is and I want take my hammer to the whole car or any bmw at this point.

[@ThicWhips]

You are clearly projecting because an N54 hurt you. And if you despise it so much, why are you watching youtube videos about it? lol

[@PartiBuoy]

You’re putting way to much effort into a car that will leave you stranded out of nowhere. You’ve seen the facts yourself number 6 isn’t getting oil. I wouldn’t trust that engine if it was Non turbo. It’s pos.

[@cdeeznuts3995]

Go post more plane vids geek

[@ThicWhips]

PROJECTING.