*** Review - Quaife LSD on E92 335i ***

SoYank · 07-23-2009, 12:17 PM

I think that would have to be a very big plus next to that 3K. I'm over 2500 and 2/3 of the way through your wish list. If you can plan it you might be able to get a small discount on the labour with the ARB and LSD together since some common parts have to come off for either. While you're at it playin' around at the back you might as well upgrade the brake hoses in the back if you have any plans for the AP brakes.

T335i · 07-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Great, mine is built in 03/07, guess ill have to go and have a look... What do i have to do/remove to see the diff?
If I have the bolted one, is it do-able to install the new diff myself? or is this not advisable?

thanx

E92Fan · 07-23-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by T335i

Great, mine is built in 03/07, guess ill have to go and have a look... What do i have to do/remove to see the diff?
If I have the bolted one, is it do-able to install the new diff myself? or is this not advisable?

thanx

You'll have to remove quite a bit to see the diff - basically you need to see the prop shaft to crown wheel. So exhaust, heat shields etc etc...

And no, I wouldn't advise you install the diff yourself. You won't have the proper tools to set the bearings etc...

SoYank · 07-23-2009, 01:07 PM

And probably take you ten times the amount of time the experts would take. For comparisons, mine took 2½ hours but they'd already spent time putting the innards in the casing before I arrived. My OEM diff was also a welded unit.

T335i · 07-23-2009, 01:46 PM

ok, thanks, so definately have to go to a shop that can do both the bolted or welded in one go, dont want to have everything taken apart twice.... going to look for a dealer on the mainland here, if not, maybe have to go across the water!
Thanks!

HP Autosport · 07-23-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by T335i

ok, thanks, so definately have to go to a shop that can do both the bolted or welded in one go, dont want to have everything taken apart twice.... going to look for a dealer on the mainland here, if not, maybe have to go across the water!
Thanks!

Or have one that is already built send to you.

T335i · 07-23-2009, 02:36 PM

yes, thats also an option, would that be a diff with gearwheel, or a complete diff including the housing? Ill send birds a mail for a price..

Thanks

SoYank · 07-23-2009, 03:13 PM

It would be a whole differential, inside and out. You would then have it installed at your local garage and send the removed differential back (core exchange).

doughboy · 07-24-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by spirocheter

I phoned Birds and they asked for several digits of my Chassis number despite the car being registered first in December 2007.. presume there are a few exceptions here and there, might be worth checking with them.

Yes. besides welded or unwelded, there are a myriad different diff gear ratios used across the range.(final drive ratio). So they need your VIN number to establish which ratio was fitted to your car so they arrange the correct replacement unit.

Especially 335d's apparently, where BMW kept changing final drives ratios fairly often.

T335i · 07-25-2009, 07:42 AM

Good news!!!

K.B. from Birds just confirmed I do have the bolted diff.... Just ordered one, Installation probarbly in about 2 weeks or so... Ill keep u all updated...

HP Autosport · 07-25-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T335i

yes, thats also an option, would that be a diff with gearwheel, or a complete diff including the housing? Ill send birds a mail for a price..

Thanks

If you are in Holland, it is best to call Kevin for your Quaife needs.

T335i · 08-16-2009, 03:46 PM

My Quaiffe is installed!!
Did the installation myself, was a lot of work, but its rewarding to do it yourself. As others have mentioned as well, you should not do this yourself if you have no experience with this kind of work. I did a lot of work on cars before, and i really enjoyed doing it. I did make quite a few pics during the installation, one of them you see below.
I did not drive a lot yet, but definately feels different/better in corners with some power on the wheels..

645Nm · 08-17-2009, 10:54 AM

T335i
Impressive...!!!

I agree, DIY is tough, fun, learning and very rewarding. Post some more pics.

One day this will be on my car!!!

T335i · 08-18-2009, 02:52 PM

Ok, here some more pics, dont mind the mess please

Have been driving a bit more now. The car gets a LOT more of the power on the road now. Before, even with medium power the orange DSC light made overtime, now rarely see it.. In fast/high power turns the car is more predictable than before, but i did push it into quite a bit of understeer because it just keeps putting power on the road!!! its great, but was a 'special' experience.

SoYank · 08-19-2009, 03:37 PM

Oh, I wish mine had had the bolt-on crown gear.

doughboy · 08-20-2009, 02:53 AM

oh how I hate the weld and wish for some bolts......

whn · 11-29-2009, 11:30 AM

nice

I ordered Quaife LSD for my 335i week ago and Im gonna get it next week! cant wait

SoYank · 11-29-2009, 04:05 PM

That's cool, whn. Hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed mine. I sure miss it right now.

seanblee · 11-30-2009, 03:30 AM

Birds have just confirmed I have the bolted crown wheel on my car. Very tempted to go for it...

fastloop · 12-05-2009, 10:36 AM

Go for it - you won't regret it!

I can't imagine my car without it anymore and it's a must in wet and greasy conditions. Starting off from a set of lights or pulling out from a junction you actually have grip rather than one spinning peg that gets you nowhere.

Also, when I first got it I couldn't believe how much quicker the car felt and it was like I had been driving with the handbrake 2 clicks up all along. This just demostrate how much the ABS system has to fight to keep the rear wheels from spinning. Now I hardly ever see the traction light.

Inzane · 03-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Does anyone have pics of the welded crown, and something showing where you have to machine it to separate the oem pieces?

doughboy · 03-03-2010, 02:16 AM

You might find some by searching, but I'm sure the companies that have spent time/money figuring it out might not want to share it!

07-23-2009, 12:17 PM	#155
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I think that would have to be a very big plus next to that 3K. I'm over 2500 and 2/3 of the way through your wish list. If you can plan it you might be able to get a small discount on the labour with the ARB and LSD together since some common parts have to come off for either. While you're at it playin' around at the back you might as well upgrade the brake hoses in the back if you have any plans for the AP brakes. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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07-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#156
T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	Great, mine is built in 03/07, guess ill have to go and have a look... What do i have to do/remove to see the diff? If I have the bolted one, is it do-able to install the new diff myself? or is this not advisable? thanx
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	And probably take you ten times the amount of time the experts would take. For comparisons, mine took 2½ hours but they'd already spent time putting the innards in the casing before I arrived. My OEM diff was also a welded unit. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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07-23-2009, 01:46 PM	#159
T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	ok, thanks, so definately have to go to a shop that can do both the bolted or welded in one go, dont want to have everything taken apart twice.... going to look for a dealer on the mainland here, if not, maybe have to go across the water! Thanks!
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07-23-2009, 02:36 PM	#161
T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	yes, thats also an option, would that be a diff with gearwheel, or a complete diff including the housing? Ill send birds a mail for a price.. Thanks
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07-23-2009, 03:13 PM	#162
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	It would be a whole differential, inside and out. You would then have it installed at your local garage and send the removed differential back (core exchange). __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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07-25-2009, 07:42 AM	#164
T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	Good news!!! K.B. from Birds just confirmed I do have the bolted diff.... Just ordered one, Installation probarbly in about 2 weeks or so... Ill keep u all updated...
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08-16-2009, 03:46 PM	#166
T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	My Quaiffe is installed!! Did the installation myself, was a lot of work, but its rewarding to do it yourself. As others have mentioned as well, you should not do this yourself if you have no experience with this kind of work. I did a lot of work on cars before, and i really enjoyed doing it. I did make quite a few pics during the installation, one of them you see below. I did not drive a lot yet, but definately feels different/better in corners with some power on the wheels.. Attached Images Last edited by T335i; 08-17-2009 at 06:34 AM.. Reason: typo
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645Nm only in it for the torque - awuleth'umshini wami 50 Rep 425 Posts Drives: sapphire black 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nomad iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i sedan [0.00] 2005 120D [0.00] 2007 335i sedan [0.00]	T335i Impressive...!!! I agree, DIY is tough, fun, learning and very rewarding. Post some more pics. One day this will be on my car!!! __________________
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08-18-2009, 02:52 PM	#168
T335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	Ok, here some more pics, dont mind the mess please Have been driving a bit more now. The car gets a LOT more of the power on the road now. Before, even with medium power the orange DSC light made overtime, now rarely see it.. In fast/high power turns the car is more predictable than before, but i did push it into quite a bit of understeer because it just keeps putting power on the road!!! its great, but was a 'special' experience. Attached Images
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08-19-2009, 03:37 PM	#169
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Oh, I wish mine had had the bolt-on crown gear. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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08-20-2009, 02:53 AM	#170
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11-29-2009, 11:30 AM	#171
whn Captain 88 Rep 783 Posts Drives: Range Rover Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Finland iTrader: (3)	nice I ordered Quaife LSD for my 335i week ago and Im gonna get it next week! cant wait __________________ MY12 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Mods: Coming E92 335i SOLD! Mods: Stage 3+, FULLY LOADED
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11-29-2009, 04:05 PM	#172
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	That's cool, whn. Hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed mine. I sure miss it right now. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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11-30-2009, 03:30 AM	#173
seanblee Captain 47 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 M340i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK iTrader: (2)	Birds have just confirmed I have the bolted crown wheel on my car. Very tempted to go for it...
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12-05-2009, 10:36 AM	#174
fastloop Lieutenant 40 Rep 522 Posts Drives: E92 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Go for it - you won't regret it! I can't imagine my car without it anymore and it's a must in wet and greasy conditions. Starting off from a set of lights or pulling out from a junction you actually have grip rather than one spinning peg that gets you nowhere. Also, when I first got it I couldn't believe how much quicker the car felt and it was like I had been driving with the handbrake 2 clicks up all along. This just demostrate how much the ABS system has to fight to keep the rear wheels from spinning. Now I hardly ever see the traction light.
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03-02-2010, 05:42 PM	#175
Inzane Lieutenant 25 Rep 443 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have pics of the welded crown, and something showing where you have to machine it to separate the oem pieces?
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03-03-2010, 02:16 AM	#176
doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	You might find some by searching, but I'm sure the companies that have spent time/money figuring it out might not want to share it!
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