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Lack of limited slip differential (LSD) in the 335i
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04-26-2006, 01:20 AM | #1 |
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Lack of limited slip differential (LSD) in the 335i
Just wondering what others think of the lack of a limited slip diff in the 335i.
Especially with 300 hp and 300 lb-ft, how are the rear wheels (which are exactly the same sizes/widths as 330i's SP) supposed to have traction with just only an open diff modulated by brakes (DSC/DTC). I can't imagine trying to turn off DSC/DTC on this monster! With max torque starting at a low 1300 rpm, that would be downright dangerous! Even the IS350 has the option of LSD with the sports package. Why, oh, why did BMW not include even the option of an LSD? I know, I know, some of you will say BMW saves the LSD for the M variants, but at least give us an option for the Ultimate Driving Machine!
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04-26-2006, 01:37 AM | #2 |
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Totally agree with you.
www.drexler-motorsport.com has some lim slip diffs for E87s and E90s so in the future maybe for a E92 too. |
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04-26-2006, 06:43 AM | #4 |
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BMW hasn't offered an LSD in the non-M models since the E36. And, at one time, it was actually standard on the 3 series coupe (E30 325is). That the 335i won't have one is practically expected.
Doesn't matter that much. You can buy an aftermarket unit and choose your own rear end ratio in the process. Lexus does not offer an LSD in the 2nd generation IS - at least, if they do, I've seen absolutely no mention of it in their brochure, website, or press releases. |
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04-26-2006, 07:19 AM | #5 |
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I don't know anything about LSD. BUt my 330 e90 is wonderful to drive. How would a LSD improve my ride? Anyone care to chime in on this? If it was an option, I probably would bypass it due to the fact that I am happy with my current car option. I don't think I have driven a car with LSD.
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04-26-2006, 07:32 AM | #6 |
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Limited slips are great. They even out traction between the rear wheels, making power slides and life in the fast lane in general much more fun. Plus any low traction (snow, wet) conditions are easier to handle. The potential downside is the increased traction can put more stress on the drivetrain. So if there are any weak links -- transmission, mounts, etc. -- then problems are more likely. IMO, the 335si should come with DSG and an LSD. And without saying, the M-pack. That would be an effective S4 killer. If you don't want a V8 M3, that would be the ticket.
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04-26-2006, 09:06 AM | #7 |
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I think visor nailed it when he said that BMW saves their LSDs for the M series. Otherwise, the 335i with an LSD and a little tuning would be too close to the new M3 for comfort. This is just like what Porsche has done with the Cayman. They don't want it to be able to outperform the 911, so they did not give it an LSD either. But, supposedly the Cayman has no problems in the handling department, so the 335i may be fine without one.
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04-26-2006, 10:48 AM | #9 | |
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An LSD can make a rwd car tend to UNDERSTEER more when turning in the bend(2 rearwheels pushing the car into understeer first) , but you can floor it or lift off to get out of that situation depending on which state the car is in and how many HP the car has |
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04-26-2006, 11:00 AM | #10 | |
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With an open differential, much of the power will be wasted on the inside drive wheel (which will spin without abandon) - increasing understeer and reducing acceleration. This isn't so much a problem in a fairly weak car like a 325i (I've seldom found a pronounced need for an limited slip in my 323i aside from some tighter hairpins), but with 300 hp and 300 ft-lbs of readily available torque, the 335i is really going to suffer for it. Based on the numbers I've seen, a 335i with an LSD and a bit of minor suspension work has the potential to be an E46 M3 killer - but BMW isn't going to give it to us that easily. Nevertheless, anybody who actually takes the time to track their 335i will probably invest in the needed goodies at some point, so M3 drivers had better watch out. The only real upside to not having an LSD (besides a reduction in the mechanical complexity of the drivetrain) is the fact that open diff equipped cars are more stable and easier to drive than LSD equipped cars - but, as we all know, stability (whether referring to cars, boats or airplanes) usually means an equally staid level of agility. |
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Are there two conflicting views there?
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04-26-2006, 11:53 AM | #12 | |
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04-26-2006, 11:56 AM | #13 |
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Are you agreeing or disagreeing, I can't tell I was agreeing with you, I think!
I'd like to try an E46 M3 but for now I will have to stick to my LSD-equipped MX-5. |
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04-26-2006, 11:59 AM | #14 | |
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Even a F50 has understeer http://www.kicken.com/funnyfiles2/ww...rari.crash.mpg |
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04-26-2006, 12:00 PM | #15 |
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that's what I thought
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04-26-2006, 12:29 PM | #17 |
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I know you guys want these cars to be race cars, but they are not. I mean I have had real race cars with posi and such and it takes some skill to drive them. The back wheels are spinning like mad with over 500 hp and a locker in the a$$. We are talking about BMW's that are luxury cars aren't we? Not a seat with a gauge cluster, a 500+ ci motor and a tubbed rear end to hold all the tire.
LSD. LOL I had one on my Jeep for off roading. They do work pretty well. This car I built had quite a bit of HP and some really skinny tires. Talk about breaking the tires loose. From a rolling start it went pretty good though. http://www.corvetteforum.net/classics/curtis/ |
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