HELP: M3 diff

Pyrat 2 · 12-20-2014, 09:41 AM

Scanning through this thread this looks like the ever expanding project. Why not just get an aftermarket LSD made for the 1 instead of trying to adapt an m3 unit to fit?

ilikebmxbikes · 12-20-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DurimOne54

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

It can all be done in a day. The 135i brembos are inferior to the stock m3 brakes. Everything is an upgrade.

When you consider an LSD typically costs around $2200 for a pumpkin after core, m3 suspension (front and rear) is usually in the $2k range, sway bars are ~$400 and m3 subframe bushings are ~ $900 after labor - the upgrades I suggest really do come in as a bargain if your car does not have the above items and you get the m3 parts off of a salvage.

i purchased my Mfactory LSD w/ 3.08 final drive for $1,400 shipped... And yes, that the entire pumpkin.

That is awesome their units are that cheap. Quaife and Wavetrac 6MT who's pricing I am referred to have been out for years.

M factory is new to our platform and if they are pricing that cheap and deliver a product that holds up as well as the other brands that is awesome.

LSD is an important modification for boosted 1ers and often one that is left out due to the price.

ilikebmxbikes · 12-20-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

Scanning through this thread this looks like the ever expanding project. Why not just get an aftermarket LSD made for the 1 instead of trying to adapt an m3 unit to fit?

Swapping to an m3 LSD has benefits outside of simply the LSD if doing the full package. You get the LSD, beefier m3 axels, sway bars, all control arms, subframe bushings or easy opportunity to go solid and m3 brakes which for me allowed me to step my stoptechs up from 355/340 to 380/355. Everything is relative to people's goals and intended use with their cars. Stage 2+ w/ a drop in LSD pumpkin on my 135i subframe was an awesome package - when going s65 it was a no brained to go all m3 parts.

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