FISAACS
Member
Damn sexy car bro, keep being a worthy custodian of it .
-
Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
Daily Build Project: 2003 E46 325ci
- Thread starter Jive_E46
- Start date
Jive_E46
Active member
March 2024 Updates
1. Racing Diffs LSD Conversion
Installed by Autospec Transmission. Pricey labour but will sleep soundly at night knowing the best hands were on the job.
- Type 188k gear type
- Motul LSD Gear Competition Oil (75W140)
- 2.93 differential
- Refurbished diff including disassembly and seal replacements.
Car handles much better and it’s so much easier to throw!
2. Replaced broken volume knob on radio
Was struggling to decrease/ increase volume and only looking at getting a double DIN at a later stage so getting the OEM part was a quick fix.
To be done soon:
- Engine mounts
- Steering rack boot
- Brake callipers
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
1. Racing Diffs LSD Conversion
Installed by Autospec Transmission. Pricey labour but will sleep soundly at night knowing the best hands were on the job.
- Type 188k gear type
- Motul LSD Gear Competition Oil (75W140)
- 2.93 differential
- Refurbished diff including disassembly and seal replacements.
Car handles much better and it’s so much easier to throw!
2. Replaced broken volume knob on radio
Was struggling to decrease/ increase volume and only looking at getting a double DIN at a later stage so getting the OEM part was a quick fix.
To be done soon:
- Engine mounts
- Steering rack boot
- Brake callipers
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Bernard///M3
BMW Car Club Member
I think it’s time to strip and Rollcage and come have some Lekka fun😜
Jive_E46
Active member
There have been so many conflicting reviews on these Racing Diffs LSD units, would love to hear your feedback as you pile on the mileage/abuse
Completely understand where the conflicting views come from- this is not a true LSD but rather a compromise to lock up the rear wheels. Also it seems that even if it is installed and is a micrometer off then it will result in catastrophic damage to the diff.
So far, I have been enjoying the last rains before Winter! It does seem to have a millisecond of lag once the car turns in but it does lock up every single time so that’s great!
I also thought the 2.93 diff would be abit too long but still enjoy the familiarity of the OEM spec gear ratios with the added benefit of a locked up rear diff.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Benji
Well-known member
I am considering installing a E36 LSD unit in my diff - requires machining and there have been some stories of the diff whining afterwards - not ideal for a daily and would probably cost in the region of 10k, so I am a bit hesitant...
Keep us updated on the Racing diff please
Benji
Well-known member
That looks like good fun, defs locking up nicely. Roughly what mileage have you done on the diff so far?Zwartkops Skidpan with LSD conversion
May 2024
Got some getting used to but I can report that there is no more one tire fire
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
