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      06-22-2015, 04:26 AM   #23
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By memory my M3 driveline was $4-5k from the uk including p&h and shipping.

The M3 diff is superior to a n54/n55 diff with a diff centre, and it has beefier half shafts, upgraded subframe bushes and if you're lucky all the M3 aluminium suspension components and m3 hubs and brakes
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      06-22-2015, 06:18 AM   #24
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Mfactory also sell brand new final drive sets for 135/335 which includes a new bolt-up ring gear and pinion. Buying a new gearset seems to be cheaper than the cost of machining your welded gear.

Unfortunately they only fit US spec 6MT cars for the 135i - they say the EU and AU cars have a different driveshaft flange. They claim it should work for the 6MT if we change the driveshaft flange to a 335i flange, but I can't get anyone knowledgeable locally to confirm that. If I could, it could halve the price of an LSD for a 6MT.

It may be different for the DCT - i'd suggest contacting them.
Correct, I know this because I'm the one told them after they sent me the splined style pinion...i was pretty happy about that

Our cars have the flange for guibo, no way i would change to the spline style...would be a downgrade as theres been a fair few reports of the splined style failing in modded cars
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      06-22-2015, 05:37 PM   #25
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This seems like good value for a lot less headache!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-E88-1...item463b60882f
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      06-22-2015, 08:01 PM   #26
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That's a 3.46 for an auto.
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      06-22-2015, 09:26 PM   #27
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That's a 3.46 for an auto.
Yup - doesn't suit the DCT....or else I would have bought it already!
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      06-27-2015, 11:21 PM   #28
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Correct, I know this because I'm the one told them after they sent me the splined style pinion...i was pretty happy about that

Our cars have the flange for guibo, no way i would change to the spline style...would be a downgrade as theres been a fair few reports of the splined style failing in modded cars
So the pinion gear is different and the front flanges are not interchangeable?

I have a 6mt 135 and looking for diff solution at the moment.
also have a early auto 335 diff/shafts/driveshaft out of a wreck for the better ratio.

have noticed the difference in front flange, was hoping these were interchangable.
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      06-29-2015, 05:23 AM   #29
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So the pinion gear is different and the front flanges are not interchangeable?

I have a 6mt 135 and looking for diff solution at the moment.
also have a early auto 335 diff/shafts/driveshaft out of a wreck for the better ratio.

have noticed the difference in front flange, was hoping these were interchangable.
Not interchangeable with your current drive shaft no. Even since you have the replacement drive shaft I doubt the length would be the same. With a hoist you could check the lengths, might be lucky...but like I said I would consider it a downgrade.

Here's a few pics (shit quality) but you can see the difference in pinions.
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      07-01-2015, 04:33 AM   #30
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Not interchangeable with your current drive shaft no. Even since you have the replacement drive shaft I doubt the length would be the same. With a hoist you could check the lengths, might be lucky...but like I said I would consider it a downgrade.

Here's a few pics (shit quality) but you can see the difference in pinions.
anyone ever broken the 335 style one? Or have both been pretty solid?
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      07-04-2015, 03:30 AM   #31
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So for anyone interested - the best pricing I have found is $4k from an Australian workshop to modify my pumpkin and install a wavetrac/quaife LSD. That's with new bearings and seals (not sure about oil). I would have to pay for postage to the workshop, but return postage is included. Roughly 10day turnaround (plus postage times).

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      07-05-2015, 12:30 AM   #32
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anyone ever broken the 335 style one? Or have both been pretty solid?
I beleive BuraQ has broken 3 now...
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      07-16-2015, 03:59 AM   #33
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BuraQ can you confirm? What part did you break?

I want to put the 335 diff i have in my car for better ratio and bolted style.
but has the weaker front snout.
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      07-16-2015, 04:39 AM   #34
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BuraQ had done literally hundreds of passes at the drag strip FYI
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      07-16-2015, 11:45 PM   #35
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For those who had expressed interest, we now have our new 2.56, 2.81 and 3.08 Ring & Pinions ready.

These are a fully bolted design and come with ring gear bolts to bolt to the LSD.

You are NOT limited to only the MFactory LSD; these will work with any aftermarket LSD.

We also have our Shim Kits available (finally! Sorry for the delay) now for both small and large cores. The kits consist of custom c-clips and shims that we designed and will cut the install time by upto 50% when installing and setting up the LSD.
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      07-17-2015, 12:02 AM   #36
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BuraQ can you confirm? What part did you break?

I want to put the 335 diff i have in my car for better ratio and bolted style.
but has the weaker front snout.
The bearing joint of the drive shaft that connects to the differential







Having LSD wont save your from this happening, you need to upgrade the driveshaft and and upgrade the suspension.

DSS (Drive Shaft Shop) can make a drive shaft.
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      07-17-2015, 12:08 AM   #37
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Do you think an upgraded/stronger joint would solve the issue? Or not worthwhile pursuing?
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      10-20-2015, 05:12 PM   #38
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A question for MFactory:
My understanding from this thread is that US spec 135i shares the 335i Crown Wheel and Pinion and that AU (Australian) and EU (European) 135i's have a different spec Crown Wheel and Pinion installed when shipped new. My understanding is also that the MFactory Crown Wheel and Pinion set is manufactured to suit the US spec 135i (i.e. the same as the 335i) only and that if this was installed on an EU or AU spec 135i that the secondary section of the drive shaft would need to be altered to suit the different pinion length / connection.
If the above are all correct can MFactory please confirm if they are willing / planning to manufacture a (3.08 at least) Crown Wheel and Pinion set to suit EU and AU 135i's?
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      10-21-2015, 10:10 AM   #39
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If the demand was there, we would, however, at the present moment, it is more cost effective to have your oem ring gear machined off.
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      10-25-2018, 11:05 PM   #40
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any updates to this thread?

so far I can only find Difflab in QLD. Looking at an OSG Pumpkin for $4.3k which is pretty spicy
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      10-27-2018, 11:17 PM   #41
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Is it the same as n55 m135i/m2 diff?
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