Busted axle

krown · 04-04-2013, 12:05 PM

Well.. I've had my baby for a about a month and now she's in the shop for a few weeks. The other night I used launch control (not the first time) and launched successfully (or so I thought). After a few seconds, there was a huge grinding noise from the rear, and the engine started revving like it was in N, but the car wasn't moving. Luckily I was only a few minutes from my home and had to limp home in 1st gear under 20kmh watching my rpms. Above 3000 or so it would start rattling heavily and the car would stop moving (like I wasn't in gear). I had to get it towed to a dealership the next day. I just fond out I busted a CV joint and the rear axle came loose. 10 days for parts to come in from Germany.

I guess there was so march torque from LC that it put so much stress on the joint that it broke.

emmfive · 04-04-2013, 12:09 PM

Yikes. How many times have you launched?

krown · 04-04-2013, 12:17 PM

Only my 3rd time in 30 days. My vehicle was bought as a demo so maybe the previous driver (BMW exec) screwed up it up somehow. Oh well, it's a lease and under warranty. I'm driving a 528 loaner now. Completely different vehicle

chudak18 · 04-04-2013, 12:23 PM

Lol 528 definitely not an M car. Hope they get you back into your car soon.... Depression may be a side effect. If you find yourself thinking of suicide stop driving the 528 immediately and call your dealer for an update, as these thoughts may lead to death or serious injury.

Used2be · 04-04-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by krown

I guess there was so march torque from LC that it put so much stress on the joint that it broke.

Sorry for your hassle, but it will be interesting to see how the drivetrain holds up when/if people get serious about 1/4 mile times with big sticky slicks. As nice as the stock rubber is for road use, they don't offer nearly the launch capability of slicks.

M3takesNYC · 04-05-2013, 01:44 AM

LC is so violent even on my m3 which has oodles less torque than the m5 that it makes me cringe to use it. I used it once and never again. I get as much of a grin flooring it through 2nd gear and it is way less stress on the rear end and chassis. I think avoiding dead stop LC launches is a good idea

JOHNBMWM5 · 04-05-2013, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by M3takesNYC

LC is so violent even on my m3 which has oodles less torque than the m5 that it makes me cringe to use it. I used it once and never again. I get as much of a grin flooring it through 2nd gear and it is way less stress on the rear end and chassis. I think avoiding dead stop LC launches is a good idea

Agreed, whats the point?, who cares if you get 0.5 of a second down the road

POINTLESS in road use.

py0413 · 04-05-2013, 03:26 AM

I hope they get it fixed asap for you. I will be going back for some minor warranty repair next week too. (The plastic piece around the A/C vents in the back cracked)

Bimmer6 · 04-05-2013, 05:35 AM

Whats scary it's not suppose to break! Hate to see this happen on a car out of warranty which would cost a bazillion dollars to repair.

avlnch · 04-07-2013, 07:09 PM

That really should not of happened. Doesn't matter how many times you use LC.

However, one thing I refuse to do is purchase a demo car. I don't even like it if any new car I order comes in with more than 5-10 miles on it. Normally when I first get into any new BMW they always have under 3 miles. My E60 had just 1 mile and that made me very happy.

I just like to break in my car the right way and trust no one. How could I when its hard enough for me to resist during break-in.

krown · 04-23-2013, 02:20 PM

Update: part still hasn't arrived. They *think* it's still in customs. I'm not very happy right now and have called BMWFS to see if I can get a month's lease payment credited as I'm driving a service loaner now.

/vent

NlckyBlack · 04-23-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

That really should not of happened. Doesn't matter how many times you use LC.

However, one thing I refuse to do is purchase a demo car. I don't even like it if any new car I order comes in with more than 5-10 miles on it. Normally when I first get into any new BMW they always have under 3 miles. My E60 had just 1 mile and that made me very happy.

I just like to break in my car the right way and trust no one. How could I when its hard enough for me to resist during break-in.

It's called a warranty

Northern X5M · 04-23-2013, 07:57 PM

I fart in the demos.

Poleposition · 04-23-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by krown

Update: part still hasn't arrived. They *think* it's still in customs. I'm not very happy right now and have called BMWFS to see if I can get a month's lease payment credited as I'm driving a service loaner now.

/vent

Your dealer can facilitate this for you. Just ask. It's been done plenty. They did it for me on my X6 and it was unsolicited. A good relationship with your dealer is priceless.

avlnch · 04-23-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NlckyBlack

It's called a warranty

If you don't care about breaking in the car, then sure whats the difference.

If you care about break-in, different story.

bradone1 · 04-26-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern X5M

I fart in the demos.

Heh

stealth.pilot · 04-26-2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avlnch

That really should not of happened. Doesn't matter how many times you use LC.

However, one thing I refuse to do is purchase a demo car. I don't even like it if any new car I order comes in with more than 5-10 miles on it. Normally when I first get into any new BMW they always have under 3 miles. My E60 had just 1 mile and that made me very happy.

I just like to break in my car the right way and trust no one. How could I when its hard enough for me to resist during break-in.

Exec cars are even more risky. For instance the cars they use at the M Performance School are sold as "Exec Cars".

JOHNBMWM5 · 04-26-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern X5M

I fart in the demos.

I thrash the nuts off demos

DrewM5 · 04-26-2013, 09:58 AM

One of my favorite Seinfeld scenes. Around 1:35: "yeah, you better give me the insurance because I am going to beat the hell out of this car".

My father - cheapo that he is - was looking at buying a "pre-owned" car that had been in a rental fleet. That is, until I showed him this clip.

JOHNBMWM5 · 12-05-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern X5M

I fart in the demos.

I thrash the arse off them, no mercy.

skrambles297 · 12-05-2013, 12:01 PM

Demos have a tough life from the get-go. Some of the ones I've been out in have been thrashed from ice cold (by the dealer, of course, rather than by me). I wouldn't buy one, but some are much more laid back (if the price is right).

a90 · 12-06-2013, 02:15 PM

Last week I hit a roadbump pretty hard, busted 2 left wheels and had also a grinding noise from behind. I now have an order for 2 new wheels, although they are drivable now they are bumpy.

The grinding noise left however. When I hit the bump there was a grinding noise, then I stoppend and checked the car,it sounded like I was dragging something or some part came lose and grinds the road but there was nothing to see. When I drove on the grinding noise was gone and it has not showed up since.

Should I be worried that I still have some half busted axles ?

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krown Private First Class 29 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2017 Alpina B6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Busted axle Well.. I've had my baby for a about a month and now she's in the shop for a few weeks. The other night I used launch control (not the first time) and launched successfully (or so I thought). After a few seconds, there was a huge grinding noise from the rear, and the engine started revving like it was in N, but the car wasn't moving. Luckily I was only a few minutes from my home and had to limp home in 1st gear under 20kmh watching my rpms. Above 3000 or so it would start rattling heavily and the car would stop moving (like I wasn't in gear). I had to get it towed to a dealership the next day. I just fond out I busted a CV joint and the rear axle came loose. 10 days for parts to come in from Germany. I guess there was so march torque from LC that it put so much stress on the joint that it broke.
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emmfive Lieutenant 74 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2001 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Yikes. How many times have you launched?
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krown Private First Class 29 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2017 Alpina B6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Only my 3rd time in 30 days. My vehicle was bought as a demo so maybe the previous driver (BMW exec) screwed up it up somehow. Oh well, it's a lease and under warranty. I'm driving a 528 loaner now. Completely different vehicle
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chudak18 Captain 68 Rep 991 Posts Drives: E92 335, W463 G55 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vineland, NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 Porsche/Caynne S [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	Lol 528 definitely not an M car. Hope they get you back into your car soon.... Depression may be a side effect. If you find yourself thinking of suicide stop driving the 528 immediately and call your dealer for an update, as these thoughts may lead to death or serious injury.
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M3takesNYC Banned 19 Rep 426 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	LC is so violent even on my m3 which has oodles less torque than the m5 that it makes me cringe to use it. I used it once and never again. I get as much of a grin flooring it through 2nd gear and it is way less stress on the rear end and chassis. I think avoiding dead stop LC launches is a good idea
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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	I hope they get it fixed asap for you. I will be going back for some minor warranty repair next week too. (The plastic piece around the A/C vents in the back cracked) __________________ Must stop eating..............
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Bimmer6 Colonel 632 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: 458SPY, GT3RS on the way Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Whats scary it's not suppose to break! Hate to see this happen on a car out of warranty which would cost a bazillion dollars to repair.
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	That really should not of happened. Doesn't matter how many times you use LC. However, one thing I refuse to do is purchase a demo car. I don't even like it if any new car I order comes in with more than 5-10 miles on it. Normally when I first get into any new BMW they always have under 3 miles. My E60 had just 1 mile and that made me very happy. I just like to break in my car the right way and trust no one. How could I when its hard enough for me to resist during break-in. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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krown Private First Class 29 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2017 Alpina B6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Update: part still hasn't arrived. They think it's still in customs. I'm not very happy right now and have called BMWFS to see if I can get a month's lease payment credited as I'm driving a service loaner now. /vent
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DrewM5 Captain 53 Rep 739 Posts Drives: SG E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	One of my favorite Seinfeld scenes. Around 1:35: "yeah, you better give me the insurance because I am going to beat the hell out of this car". My father - cheapo that he is - was looking at buying a "pre-owned" car that had been in a rental fleet. That is, until I showed him this clip. __________________ 2014 M5 Competition\|Space Grey\|Black Merino Full Leather\|Anthracite Trim\|Executive package\|LED Lighting Package\|Drivers's Assit Package\|B&O Sound System\|Bel STiR Plus 9500ci\|IND Side Markers and Side Vents\|Exhaustmeister\|HRE P101 Satin Charcoal/Michelin PSS (Summer)\|601/Pirelli Sottozero Serie II (Winter)\|Coded by V12
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skrambles297 Private First Class 1 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M5 (Black Sapphire) F10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Demos have a tough life from the get-go. Some of the ones I've been out in have been thrashed from ice cold (by the dealer, of course, rather than by me). I wouldn't buy one, but some are much more laid back (if the price is right). __________________ ______________________ Current Cars: M5 (F10) / Porsche 911 Turbo (997) / X5 40d Msport Previous Cars: M5 (E60) / M3 (E46) / TVR Cerbera
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a90 Private First Class 66 Rep 110 Posts Drives: F10 M5, E88 125, E70 X5, R1150 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Vennep iTrader: (0)	Last week I hit a roadbump pretty hard, busted 2 left wheels and had also a grinding noise from behind. I now have an order for 2 new wheels, although they are drivable now they are bumpy. The grinding noise left however. When I hit the bump there was a grinding noise, then I stoppend and checked the car,it sounded like I was dragging something or some part came lose and grinds the road but there was nothing to see. When I drove on the grinding noise was gone and it has not showed up since. Should I be worried that I still have some half busted axles ? __________________ BMW E88 125 - 2008 BMW F10 M5 - 2016 BMW E70 X5 3.0d - 2007 BMW R1150r Rockster - 2003 Mercedes LP2223 - 1970 (http://www.lp2223.com) Last edited by a90; 12-06-2013 at 02:23 PM..
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