Wavetrac LSD questions

blackbim14 · 01-15-2011, 10:38 PM

I was wondering if anyone from the group buy a few months ago had it installed and if so what are their impressions. I also was a little confused about the pricing options as you can purchase just the differential vs the "complete final drive unit" that includes a core charge. If anyone could explain the difference that would be great.

blackbim14 · 01-16-2011, 12:17 AM

so whats the difference between the LSD that is for sale seperately from the complete final drive unit?

sodara · 01-18-2011, 09:42 AM

For some owners, all they need to buy are the parts to "bolt" in to their unit. For others, a complete core must be replaced since their original unit has a welded ring-gear.

deek · 01-18-2011, 07:40 PM

how do we know what we have without taking stuff apart?

pixelblue · 01-18-2011, 08:44 PM

if you have a manual you have a welded ring. you should buy a complete set with a core return

blackbim14 · 01-19-2011, 03:57 AM

that would be me

nobody here has had the wavetrac installed yet for reviews?

mineo77 · 01-19-2011, 09:03 AM

Mine Wavetrac is on order and gets here soon, so i will let you know.

To hijack the thread a bit...what are people paying on average or being quoted for install?

pixelblue · 01-19-2011, 10:42 AM

I was quoted 3 hours

mineo77 · 01-19-2011, 10:43 AM

thanks

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Originally Posted by pixelblue

I was quoted 3 hours

dmailloux · 01-23-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mineo77

Mine Wavetrac is on order and gets here soon, so i will let you know.

I think you meant 'My' not 'Mine'

mineo77 · 01-23-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by beyondriddick

I think you meant 'My' not 'Mine'

indeed! hahaha

desty · 01-24-2011, 02:00 PM

so for my manual it would cost 1300$ + 700$ ?? = 2000$ + Installation?

HP Autosport · 01-31-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by desty

so for my manual it would cost 1300$ + 700$ ?? = 2000$ + Installation?

The complete unit is $1995 each plus installation labor at your local shop. Of course there is the addition of freight to where you are.

TheJerseyDon · 01-31-2011, 07:21 PM

What about us dct guys? anyone done this yet?

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Originally Posted by pixelblue

if you have a manual you have a welded ring. you should buy a complete set with a core return

HP Autosport · 01-31-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJerseyDon

What about us dct guys? anyone done this yet?

Yes, it was done in August of 2010. Quaife has the only application for the DCT other than some custom one off LSD's.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=quaife

Here is more info on the DCT Quaife FD:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=quaife

mineo77 · 01-31-2011, 08:25 PM

crazy not to do this mod! its $$$ for us weld'd gear folks but as soon as they are available and not on back order i am buying!!

TheJerseyDon · 01-31-2011, 08:48 PM

Over 5k with install is a major downer for me...

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Yes, it was done in August of 2010. Quaife has the only application for the DCT other than some custom one off LSD's.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=quaife

Here is more info on the DCT Quaife FD:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=quaife

HP Autosport · 02-01-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

It's the BMW welded ring gear tax.

It's cheaper for BMW to weld than bolt the ring gear to the differencial.

aisthetes · 02-02-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJerseyDon

Over 5k with install is a major downer for me...

How do you figure?

$2K parts plus 3 hours labor?

onefastman · 02-02-2011, 09:27 AM

His is dct

HP Autosport · 10-16-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJerseyDon

Over 5k with install is a major downer for me...

We have sold enough Quaife complete final drive for DCT 135's that there should be some used units coming off of cars. Try a search for a used unit if a new one is too much for you.

Quaife is very robust and can last 15+ years with proper gear oil changes.

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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	if you have a manual you have a welded ring. you should buy a complete set with a core return __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	I was quoted 3 hours __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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desty Private 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 135i 08 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	so for my manual it would cost 1300$ + 700$ ?? = 2000$ + Installation?
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