Please help a newbie!....e92 m3 lsd fit 335i?

m thriller · 10-24-2011, 01:28 PM

Hi guys,

I'm quite new on here having recently bought a 335i auto coupe and this forum so far has been absouletly spot on and many hours of reading have been learning alot.
I come from a modifiying background an have modded all my past cars which include a 600hp+ hks supra 6 speed single turbo, R33 gtr, 200 sx (x2), evo's etc etc but have more recently (past 6 years) been a hardcore bmw fanatic and left the japs behind.
Have had 2 e46 m3's over the past 5 yrs which have been great cars and a pleasure to own.

Love the 335i but hate the fact it has no lsd and its really winding me up!

I have access to 2x e92 m3 lsd's (cheapish) and have seen threads were a few folk have managed to fit these onto the 335i.
I am looking for some info regarding mods needed to fit i.e..if the driveshaft/prop needs to be cut and shut etc but have managed to find nothing so far.

Please guys, if u can help with any info please do and will be much appreciated.

tscdennab · 10-24-2011, 01:49 PM

From what I read, you need to cut the driveshaft, the rest will fit.

m thriller · 10-24-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

From what I read, you need to cut the driveshaft, the rest will fit.

Thanks for the reply mate.

So basically would need original 335i propshaft and also a e92 m3 one and get a fabrication place to join them together?

So the original 335i driveshafts will fit the e92 m3 diff without any mods?

Anyon know how it affects the gearing on a auto?

Sorry for all the questions but this is probably the best place to ask as i know there are some very knowledgble folk on here.

MKE_M3 · 10-24-2011, 06:37 PM

its probably quite a bit cheaper to get a WaveTrac or Quaife LSD than deal with a custom fab, but a few members have managed to use an M3 diff. SEARCH!

enrita · 10-25-2011, 01:02 AM

there is a thread about it. Search for it.

m thriller · 10-25-2011, 04:05 AM

Thanks for the response guys..............found the thread!

Seems like all i would need would be the diff, both drive/sideshafts which fit straight into the 335i hubs and the front half of the m3 propshaft which will fit the 335i one but will need shortenening slightly and re-balancing.

I have a diff for very cheap, so if i can find the rear driveshafts and propshaft cheapish will go ahead and have a go lol!

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m thriller Private First Class 11 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 335i coupe f1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: solihull iTrader: (0)	Please help a newbie!....e92 m3 lsd fit 335i? Hi guys, I'm quite new on here having recently bought a 335i auto coupe and this forum so far has been absouletly spot on and many hours of reading have been learning alot. I come from a modifiying background an have modded all my past cars which include a 600hp+ hks supra 6 speed single turbo, R33 gtr, 200 sx (x2), evo's etc etc but have more recently (past 6 years) been a hardcore bmw fanatic and left the japs behind. Have had 2 e46 m3's over the past 5 yrs which have been great cars and a pleasure to own. Love the 335i but hate the fact it has no lsd and its really winding me up! I have access to 2x e92 m3 lsd's (cheapish) and have seen threads were a few folk have managed to fit these onto the 335i. I am looking for some info regarding mods needed to fit i.e..if the driveshaft/prop needs to be cut and shut etc but have managed to find nothing so far. Please guys, if u can help with any info please do and will be much appreciated.
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tscdennab Banned 151 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [6.24]	From what I read, you need to cut the driveshaft, the rest will fit.
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MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	its probably quite a bit cheaper to get a WaveTrac or Quaife LSD than deal with a custom fab, but a few members have managed to use an M3 diff. SEARCH! __________________
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	there is a thread about it. Search for it. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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m thriller Private First Class 11 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 335i coupe f1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: solihull iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the response guys..............found the thread! Seems like all i would need would be the diff, both drive/sideshafts which fit straight into the 335i hubs and the front half of the m3 propshaft which will fit the 335i one but will need shortenening slightly and re-balancing. I have a diff for very cheap, so if i can find the rear driveshafts and propshaft cheapish will go ahead and have a go lol!
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