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  • KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRolls
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    #3399

    Eurowerks ¡¡

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    • Ryan...R
      Ryan...R
      Ryan...
      wrote on last edited by
      #3400

      The eff is this, and more importantly, does it actually work:

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/400383206757?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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      • R
        R
        REKIII
        wrote on last edited by
        #3401

        Ha.  Do they work?  Well....what is your definition of working? 

        There are 4 high strength springs in between the 2 metal plates.  You slide it in the diff then remove the little plates on the ends that are holding it together.  This allows the large metal plates to press against the faces of the gears, this pressure stops a bit of the slipping when the torque causes the other wheel to spin in an open diff.

        Does it work?  Technically.  How well they actually work is up to the user.  In my opinion they don't work very well, the amount of force on the face of the gear will not be enough to keep the diff locked, or even limit the slip to any noticeable degree, the key word, 'noticeable' it does technically do what it says, just not in a noticeable way.  What they do do well is keep the diff tight and less chance of sudden explosion.  They are far from an LSD though.

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        • JeffJ
          JeffJ
          Jeff
          wrote on last edited by
          #3402

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          Earl?

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          1976 530i e12
          1990 325ix e30
          1992 325i e36
          1995 740il e38
          2001 330xi e46
          ^More to come :)

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          • Ryan...R
            Ryan...R
            Ryan...
            wrote on last edited by
            #3403

            REKIII said:

            Ha.  Do they work?  Well....what is your definition of working? 

            There are 4 high strength springs in between the 2 metal plates.  You slide it in the diff then remove the little plates on the ends that are holding it together.  This allows the large metal plates to press against the faces of the gears, this pressure stops a bit of the slipping when the torque causes the other wheel to spin in an open diff.

            Does it work?  Technically.  How well they actually work is up to the user.  In my opinion they don't work very well, the amount of force on the face of the gear will not be enough to keep the diff locked, or even limit the slip to any noticeable degree, the key word, 'noticeable' it does technically do what it says, just not in a noticeable way.  What they do do well is keep the diff tight and less chance of sudden explosion.  They are far from an LSD though.

            Makes sense, I didn't understand how these things were supposed to work in the first place.. Guess I'll have to get an LSD the ol' fashioned way; spending cash money.

            2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

            2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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            • HipMFH
              HipMFH
              HipMF
              wrote on last edited by
              #3404

              I've heard of similar things being done with a carefully machine block between the spider gears, but never seen one with springs in it.

              Wouldn't expect it to work well or last long. Metal against metal doesn't make a great friction surface, and you'll end up with shavings floating around in the lube...

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
                wrote on last edited by
                #3405

                It was weird seeing a large group of WIBimmers people at the show yesterday.

                That is all.

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                • EarlE
                  EarlE
                  Earl
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #3406

                  In a good way or a bad way?

                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #3407

                    Most definitely a bad way

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                    • Ryan...R
                      Ryan...R
                      Ryan...
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #3408

                      Anyone wanna come help me pull a motor/trans out of a wrecked 325is next week? Located in Darlington WI, I'll provide drinks/lunch, gas money, and it should be on a 2 post lift with the front pulled off.

                      2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                      2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #3409

                        Find Mark Kirksey or Mike Ramsey on facespace. Might be able to help if they aren't working. Both live nearby.

                        Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                        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
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #3410

                          Ryan... said:

                          Anyone wanna come help me pull a motor/trans out of a wrecked 325is next week? Located in Darlington WI, I'll provide drinks/lunch, gas money, and it should be on a 2 post lift with the front pulled off. 

                          I'm around Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

                          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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                          • Ryan...R
                            Ryan...R
                            Ryan...
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #3411

                            YoungCR said:

                            Ryan... said:

                            Anyone wanna come help me pull a motor/trans out of a wrecked 325is next week? Located in Darlington WI, I'll provide drinks/lunch, gas money, and it should be on a 2 post lift with the front pulled off. 

                            I'm around Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

                            Sweeeet..

                            I'm trying to figure out exactly how to tell what kind of cams it has without completely removing everything. If it doesn't actually have the M camshafts I'd probably pass..

                            Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk

                            2021 Gladiator Willys -- 6 speed manual, 33" Falken AT, 3/4" level

                            2021 Low Rider S -- Stage 2, 117hp/128ft lbs

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #3412

                              If you can get something in there to measure lift you can tell. I think 9mm lift for m50/52 cams and 10.2mm for s50/52. Obd2 cams are thicker in the shaft of the casting for less vibration but the same profile. The obd2 ones need the obd2 trays and lifters as well for clearance of the thicker camshaft.

                              Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                              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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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #3413

                                The difference between the round area and the max diameter area is the lift. You should be able to check it with a caliper.

                                Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                                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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                                • Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313B
                                  Bassboy3313
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                                  #3414

                                  Dat camber tho!

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                                  Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

                                  CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                                  • jc43089J
                                    jc43089J
                                    jc43089
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #3415

                                    I made a deposit for work to get started on my barn/shop.  It is 32x42', you can't see in this picture but one side of the roof is way beyond repair the arch is sagged the wrong way on the majority of the North side, left in the picture.  

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                                    When finished it will have a 12'6" ceiling downstairs and a good sized upstairs.  It will look like the Amish barns which are plentiful around here.  An Amish crew is doing the work.  Pretty excited for a real shop.  The structure will be done and sealed up before winter.

                                    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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                                    • R
                                      R
                                      REKIII
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #3416

                                      ^Very cool!  Where at?  Going to put a driveway to it?

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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #3417

                                        It is 100' from my house, in the middle of nowhere northern Iowa, If anyone is traveling up I35 let me know and stop by.  We live pretty close to the Diamond Joe casino by the Iowa/Minnesota border.  (I used to live in Southwest WI)  Probably no driveway, the house has a 2 car attached garage so that will be for the daily drivers.  There is somewhat of an old gravel driveway under the grass leading to the overhead door so the yard is pretty firm.

                                        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
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #3418

                                          jc43089 said:

                                          It is 100' from my house, in the middle of nowhere northern Iowa, If anyone is traveling up I35 let me know and stop by.  We live pretty close to the Diamond Joe casino by the Iowa/Minnesota border.  (I used to live in Southwest WI)  Probably no driveway, the house has a 2 car attached garage so that will be for the daily drivers.  There is somewhat of an old gravel driveway under the grass leading to the overhead door so the yard is pretty firm.

                                          Got room for me to park the semi? Haha but really an old barn is gonna make a awesome man cave! My grandparents have a friend that converted the hay loft on his hobby farm into a full size bar with pool tables and slots and even a coin operated mini marry-go-round.

                                          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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