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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
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    #26

    Get the lowz, then decide the wheel fitment. I say low offset 8" wide and 215/40 all around.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
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      #27

      michael1972 said:

      ClassE what year and model is your car?

      1989 325is

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        michael1972
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        #28

        I have another question. Witch e30's if any come with a LSD? Otherwise what am I looking at cost wise to put one in?

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        • YoungCRY
          YoungCRY
          YoungCR
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          #29

          Optiona on all models. You can snag a diff up for $250 or less. E28 diff's will sawp in to if you change the cover and side flanges.

          Chris Young
          BMWCCA #458972
          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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            michael1972
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            #30

            CYoung said:

            Optiona on all models. You can snag a diff up for $250 or less. E28 diff's will sawp in to if you change the cover and side flanges.

            Would I just reuse the cover and side flanges from the exsisting diff thats on the car?

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            • B
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              B C
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              #31

              michael1972 said:

              Optiona on all models. You can snag a diff up for $250 or less. E28 diff's will sawp in to if you change the cover and side flanges.

              Would I just reuse the cover and side flanges from the exsisting diff thats on the car?

              Yes

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                michael1972
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                #32

                Well thats awesome. A LSD for my e92 is about 900-1000 bucks

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
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                  #33

                  The 3 different limited slip diffs i have had ranged from $50-175. My current $50 diff is awesome

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                    michael1972
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                    #34

                    Whats would be the best rear end gearing?

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                      Boris3
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                      #35

                      $50?? I need your supplier.

                      Best gearing depends on your planned usage, street , highway, track, autocross

                      3.73 is the stock diff and a good fit for the non boosted m20 in the MT 325i/is. 4.10 is stock for the 318is

                      More detail here on choices:

                      http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1863

                      1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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                      • B
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                        3.73 really is spot on and the easiest ratio to find. I did a 3.73 for a year after i did my manual swap and it fit the car real well. I was craving more acceleration and I ran a 4.10 for a few years and the extra short 1st gear drove me nuts. Passing rarely required downshifting though. I now have a 2.93 (because of the snail) and the long 1st gear is a lot nicer for driving around town. Ideally i would have a 3.25 diff but i wasnt able to find one locally.

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
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                          #37

                          I have a diff out of an e28 that is LSD and 3.something, need to clean up the tag more but I will let ya know.

                          ...

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                            michael1972
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                            #38

                            GunMetalGrey said:

                            I have a diff out of an e28 that is LSD and 3.something, need to clean up the tag more but I will let ya know.

                            So you might have one available if I need it once I get a car? I have to wait for tax return cash before I can pick up a car. I would like to have all my details worked out for the most part in advanced.

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                            • andyhundleyA
                              andyhundleyA
                              andyhundley
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                              #39

                              I am running koni yellows with vogtland springs and my e30 rides great. Racelands tend to blow shocks pretty quick from what I heard from friends that have them. Plus the general ride isn't very great.

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                                michael1972
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                                andyhundley said:

                                I am running koni yellows with vogtland springs and my e30 rides great. Racelands tend to blow shocks pretty quick from what I heard from friends that have them. Plus the general ride isn't very great.

                                How low is your car on that setup? Could you post some pics?

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                                  michael1972
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                                  #41

                                  Lowered it yesterday on KYB struts and h&r race springs. E90 spring hats up front. I'm pretty happy with the results.

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                                    michael1972
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                                    #42

                                    Before pics

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                                    • B
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                                      #43

                                      Looks good! Now eliminate the trunk tar for 50 lbs of weight reduction

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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
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                                        That looks awesome! Great height imo.

                                        Sent from my potato phone

                                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                        • YoungCRY
                                          YoungCRY
                                          YoungCR
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                                          #45

                                          Very nice!

                                          Chris Young
                                          BMWCCA #458972
                                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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