What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[Sockethead]

A rear gear change definitely get you the most bang for your buck short of FI

[ZHPizza]

A rear gear change definitely get you the most bang for your buck short of FI

Poor Man's Supercharger™

[webster]

ordered a set of new velcro pads. the ones i have now don't stick and the mats are constantly migrating up the floorboard which drives me nuts.

[cornercarver]

Great news on the diff change and thanks for the tips.

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Are there any new recommendations for LSD's these days? Seems like it's still impossible to get one for under a grand. That price range just seems crazy for a LSD. I can't stand the one-wheel peel and wish there was a cost-effective option.

So I bought the Hotchkis f&r anti-roll bar kit and adjustable end links from Bimmerworld... Nice stuff, albeit heavy for hollow bars. Bimmerworld was the only retailer with a good price on the Hotchkis kit; $469 plus shipping.

I managed to find an hour on Sunday to get the rear bar installed. Hoping to get the front bar in soon so I can get some good corner carving done before it's time to swap to snow tires.

[Sockethead]

LSD prices have dropped drastically since I bought my car (2008). When I was looking back then, they were around $5k.
They all seem to be running around the same price these days whether is a clutch pack or some variation of worm drive.

ha! I spy gummie bears... that says Bimmerworld without seven reading your post

[slater]

Are there any new recommendations for LSD's these days? Seems like it's still impossible to get one for under a grand. That price range just seems crazy for a LSD. I can't stand the one-wheel peel and wish there was a cost-effective option.

no offense, but $1000 is a bargain for an LSD. MFactory is a sponsor here, and they make a great product. i have a 3.46 helical LSD from them and love it. well worth the investment... and in my opinion, it's worth doing before a lot of other mods.

[cornercarver]

no offense, but $1000 is a bargain for an LSD. MFactory is a sponsor here, and they make a great product. i have a 3.46 helical LSD from them and love it. well worth the investment... and in my opinion, it's worth doing before a lot of other mods.

No offense taken.

FWIW I'm a former Mustang owner. Torsen was a popular LSD with the Mustang crowd, and they can be had for a LOT less than $1k (see below.) I don't understand what makes the BMW units so expensive. Torsen is widely regarded as a track-worthy product on cars putting 400+hp to the wheels, so it's not a cheap product.

For reference: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/To...ial-P1456.aspx

[John in VA]

Re: differentials - Jonathan Thayer here in Virginia has Thayer Motorsports / BimmerDiffs. I don't know anything about his pricing, options or E46 compatibility, but check it out: https://www.thayermotorsports.com/

[Sockethead]

No offense taken.

FWIW I'm a former Mustang owner. Torsen was a popular LSD with the Mustang crowd, and they can be had for a LOT less than $1k (see below.) I don't understand what makes the BMW units so expensive. Torsen is widely regarded as a track-worthy product on cars putting 400+hp to the wheels, so it's not a cheap product.

For reference: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/To...ial-P1456.aspx

I was a Ford guy myself and yes back in my day you could get a Detroit locker... the cream of the crop back then, for a lot less... I too had sticker shock when I was pricing an LSD for my ZHP...thank fully they have come down a lot in price....

[Hermes]

Took the 885 head of my buddy's burned down E34, off to the junkyard!