Originally Posted by
az3579
Performance mods = project
Change my mind
no, i feel like the word 'project' necessitates some sort of rehabilitation or restoration.
Originally Posted by
Sockethead
Me too... I call bullshit
hey now!!
Originally Posted by
ZHPizza
3.08 to 3.46 will only make you spin tires harder. Was there no 3.08 bolted diff made or are you bullshitting your way to an acceleration boost under the guise of safety?
there was, it was produced for the same 1 year time period - 2007. the manual got a 3.08 and the auto got a 3.46, but this diff is only for RWD cars - they got a 'large case' diff; the xDrive cars got a 'small case' diff. so considering most cars (at least up here) are xDrive, i had to to kinda take what i could get. to be honest, the car's torque curve is great and a 3.08 would've been fine... i just happened to find a 3.46 that was really low mileage and exactly the year i wanted (going with the bolted diff saves me about $1000). now... this is all supposing that the part # sleuthing i did was correct - when i open the case i'll find out.
Originally Posted by
az3579
This is my theory. LSD's aren't essential, so I think he's disguising his desire to mod the car.
nothing about a 306hp twin-turbo car is essential, LOL. i'm simply trying to get some more grip!
Originally Posted by
ZHPizza
I mean he definitely needs an LSD for getting out of his driveway in the winter, but the 335 comes with an "e-diff" or something that should be ok for that. The helical would be better for launches and getting sideways...
the e-diff isn't exactly super helpful or even smooth in operation, and really only 'works' (i use that term loosely) when DSC fully off.
a real LSD is certainly an asset in the winter. i mean - when DSC lights up in a flashing frenzy and cuts 99% of your power... whether you're trying to traverse an intersection or pull out of your driveway - nothing beats more traction. the LSD i had in the ZHP sedan and the Touring most definitely allowed me to actually get places safer in the winter.
that said... launches and sideways driving would also be a lot SAFER with an LSD.... tell me i'm wrong!!
(you can't!)
hahahahahahaha. this is fun.
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport