What about Limited Slip Differentials?

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by ducati

Not entirely true.

The 335 does indeed have electronic traction control, which will brake one wheel to move torque to the other side of the axle.

The thing that's different about the 135 is the programming, which is supposed to "imitate" a LSD. What kind of LSD, we don't know. How this will be accomplished, we don't know other than it will still use DTC to accomplish the task. ....

I don't disagree....
I was referring to the LSD side of the equation only.

[ducati]

Originally Posted by kurichan

The old "Mister Two" was given to snap spins... Ever get hairy?

Sure, if large angles of yaw are the kind of thing you DON'T like to do in the morning :biggrin:

In all seriousness, no, it didn't. I owned an AW11 MR2, 1986, which was of the first generation. The 2nd generation, the heavier, more powerful GT-style MR2, was the model known to snap oversteer during lift-throttle maneuvers.

I bought the MR2 when I was 16 years old, and when I was still paying for the car needed a new set of tires. My father offered to buy me a set. A few months later, at about 3000 miles on the tires, I told my dad I was having trouble in the rain. This was, of course, because the cords were showing. My father, thinking that it was completely implausible that tires would wear out so quickly unless something was seriously wrong with the car, took it back to the tire shop and asked for an alignment.

Whaddya know, it checked out just fine.

I was on the hook for the next set... :thumbup:

I drifted that thing like mad at every opportunity. At the time, the dark days of pre-internet and global economy, I had no idea what drifting was so I called it "swinging [the tail]." I would win lunch (beer??) money by taking bets from my passenger about how close I could get the tail to a parked car. He'd call "5 feet!" and I'd nearly kiss it. 5 bux in the pocket...

I really, REALLY enjoyed that car. Never spun it once, when I wasn't meaning to. Drove the proverbial sh|t out of that thing and it was quite reliable, and phenomenally economical (~30mpg, IIRC). I've often thought about grabbing a pristine example from California, and driving it for the rest of my life after a full resto. Fun car.

Honestly, I am REALLY hoping Toyota builds the rumored AE86/Trueno; 2200 lbs, 120hp, ~$12,000, RWD. I'd be first in line.

[Brownergy]

Coming from an 2 S2000's I know the wonders an LSD can do. I bet this will become an option sooner or later for the 135i.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by Brownergy

Coming from an 2 S2000's I know the wonders an LSD can do. I bet this will become an option sooner or later for the 135i.

Not if BMW holds true to form.
M only.

[BMWeber]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Not if BMW holds true to form.
M only.

agreed BMW hasn't put a LSD in anything but Ms since 95 so I doubt they'll change suite. I believe As long as there are no major complications this new E-diff will become more of a standard.

[grant]

Originally Posted by Brownergy

Coming from an 2 S2000's I know the wonders an LSD can do. I bet this will become an option sooner or later for the 135i.

Yes, in the aftermarket

[jasper]

I just read somewhere that LSD will have a 60/40 split, 60% to the left wheel and 40% to the right.

[atr_hugo]

Originally Posted by Jasper

I just read somewhere that LSD will have a 60/40 split, 60% to the left wheel and 40% to the right.

What happens when you go around a left-hand corner? Enquiring minds want to know . . . :iono:

[Propagator]

Originally Posted by Jasper

I just read somewhere that LSD will have a 60/40 split, 60% to the left wheel and 40% to the right.

[atr_hugo]

spinzero - it'd be the other way for NASCAR - 'jasper' set us up with the "parallel universe NASCAR" (the right had turn one that is ; -).

[ducati]

Originally Posted by Jasper

I just read somewhere that LSD will have a 60/40 split, 60% to the left wheel and 40% to the right.

That's rich.

[jasper]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

What happens when you go around a left-hand corner? Enquiring minds want to know . . . :iono:

Car goes up

[mikeo]

Originally Posted by Jasper

I just read somewhere that LSD will have a 60/40 split, 60% to the left wheel and 40% to the right.

Do yo have a link to that info?

[BForbes]

I'm not buying an aftermarket LSD. I'll save that $2,000 to put towards my M1.

[atr_hugo]

Jasper - either you're having some fun with us mixing together the notion of the 60/40 split rear seat with a Limited Slip Differential or we got to figure out the correct dosage for you meds. ; -)

[mateo]

The very first mod on this car for me will be a Quaife. I have one now, and its just unreal how it makes the car.

[Propagator]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

spinzero - it'd be the other way for NASCAR - 'jasper' set us up with the "parallel universe NASCAR" (the right had turn one that is ; -).

No, no, you don't understand. NASCAR drivers are just THAT good. :biggrin:

http://www.theonion.com/content/vide...eveals_winning

[shawshank772]

Originally Posted by Jasper

Car goes up

I have no Idea why this is funny but its hillarious!!!

[BMWeber]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Jasper - either you're having some fun with us mixing together the notion of the 60/40 split rear seat with a Limited Slip Differential or we got to figure out the correct dosage for you meds. ; -)

[ppDoc]

Originally Posted by mateo

The very first mod on this car for me will be a Quaife. I have one now, and its just unreal how it makes the car.

care to post impressions on how unreal it is?

[UJackM]

I believe it is a standard equipment?

[mts261]

Originally Posted by UJackM

I believe it is a standard equipment?

Again?

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1960

"BMW will eventually offer a factory-replacement limited-slip differential under their performance products program recently announced. There are no plans to fit a limited-slip differential as a factory-fitted option."