1M Help

[671rover]

Originally Posted by nachob

Gentlemen, I know what you are trying to say about our cars having an LSD (Limited Slip Differential). The folks I met at ///M. Garching corrected me and told me our cars have a Full lock rear diff, not a limited slip which is significant to them . Calling it an LSD is shortchanging M cars! This unit is big part of what makes it a real M over M cosmetic models.

I don't know but If it's a full lock differential, one of the rear tires would be chirping when you make a turn on dry pavement.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by 671rover

I don't know but If it's a full lock differential, one of the rear tires would be chirping when you make a turn on dry pavement.

I think this one shows three BMWs one with no diff, one with Limited 25% diff and variable full diff. It's in German so I might be wrong but it shows the difference 3/4 of the way through.

These other ones might help explain it:

[nachob]

Originally Posted by 671rover

I don't know but If it's a full lock differential, one of the rear tires would be chirping when you make a turn on dry pavement.

It locks under power when one wheel spins. I can vary torque 100% whereas Limited Differentials can only transfer a percentage. Very different animal when it comes to performance.

[speedyjoe]

Does 1M car has wider chassis than 135? correct me if I am wrong.

[tkbr0wn]

Originally Posted by speedyjoe

Does 1M car has wider chassis than 135? correct me if I am wrong.

You didn't make a statement so how could you be wrong?

[nachob]

Originally Posted by speedyjoe

Does 1M car has wider chassis than 135? correct me if I am wrong.

The chassis is the same but it has a eider track and fenders. It is more than just a body kit. You can fit wider tires on 1M stock. 135 is a an awesome machine. No apologies needed BUT 1m is significantly different. You can also get blue 135....point 135. : )

[Papethova]

Originally Posted by tkbr0wn

You didn't make a statement so how could you be wrong?

[HERR FSTIR]

I believe it also has a different floor pan than the 135. Would love to see an official list from BMW of all the exact changes made to the 1 series in developing the car.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by HERR FSTIR

Would love to see an official list from BMW of all the exact changes made to the 1 series in developing the car.

For a brief comparison of 1M vs. 135i by BMW:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=21
(source: Rikx1M: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...74&postcount=7)