325ix vs 525ix AWD differences of Front Differentials and Transfer Cases

[e30ixBoost]

a thread about the weak and high points of each models IX drive-train compared to the other

it would be nice to also hear specific details of part failures
the differences between them in designed which cause faults or perfections

a comparison of strengths and weakness would allow easier part identification for the purpose of custom fabrication in solving said issues

i read several users state that the 525ix has a stronger front differential and transfer box , WHY ?

something about shorter splines on the 525ix propeller shaft(front drive shaft) causes it to wear down quicker however and in north america the parts for a 525ix are rare and extremely hard to obtain, would there be a way to reinforce this issues as an example . . etc .. etc :eeek:

[Farbin Kaiber]

I really think you should spend some time searching, or even better, go pick up one of each and open them up to come to some conclusions.

[e30ixBoost]

I really think you should spend some time searching, or even better, go pick up one of each and open them up to come to some conclusions.

it may come to that, however this is more of statistical analysis then anything, having the car it self will of course show you certain things, but having 5 people tell you they have had this issue with it , would show you a totally other one.

[flyboyx]

if you would just read the links i posted for you on your other retarded pie in the sky thread, you wouldn't have to repost this crap and make yourself look like a little boy with no friends. i think there is a justin beiber christmas special on tv right now. be a good little pubescent teenager and go watch that?

i can pretty much guarantee that chris and i are the only people here in the usa that have 525ix parts to play with. this means that any help you are going to get here will come from one of two people. i tried helping you on your other thread and you screwed that all to hell. i can't speak for chris, but i personally have come to the conclusion that you are a fucking idiot.

since you say you can basically get the parts for free and some shop to do your swap for basically free, why don't you get on this? while you are at it, make a thread so you can prove to us how big your little penis is. apparently you already know everything there is to know anyway.

ps: i love pie.

[e30ixBoost]

if you would just read the links i posted for you on your other retarded pie in the sky thread, you wouldn't have to repost this crap and make yourself look like a little boy with no friends. i think there is a justin beiber christmas special on tv right now. be a good little pubescent teenager and go watch that?

i can pretty much guarantee that chris and i are the only people here in the usa that have 525ix parts to play with. this means that any help you are going to get here will come from one of two people. i tried helping you on your other thread and you screwed that all to hell. i can't speak for chris, but i personally have come to the conclusion that you are a fucking idiot.

since you say you can basically get the parts for free and some shop to do your swap for basically free, why don't you get on this? while you are at it, make a thread so you can prove to us how big your little penis is. apparently you already know everything there is to know anyway.

ps: i love pie.

lol its hard to believe that there are only 2 people in the USA with 525ix parts and or cars running please do go on tell me all about your justin beiber christmas special show

i love how you need reassurances :drink: for some reason or another and want proof why dont you about it

[FLG]

OP, your not going to last long around here.

EVERYTHING flyboy said now and in your previous posts is spot on.

If you want 900hp plan on spending about 10-15k to get there, not to mention suspension and chassis work. All in all your looking at a 20-25k venture....and than have absolutely no use for it on the street whatsoever.

You ask for help, but when its not the answer you were looking for you get upset. Stop wasting our time.

[King Mufasa]

not the only ones. Hey flyboyx do you know or can you find out if on the e34 t-case the two pins/wires if its PWM input?

[King Mufasa]

a thread about the weak and high points of each models IX drive-train compared to the other

it would be nice to also hear specific details of part failures
the differences between them in designed which cause faults or perfections

a comparison of strengths and weakness would allow easier part identification for the purpose of custom fabrication in solving said issues

i read several users state that the 525ix has a stronger front differential and transfer box , WHY ?

something about shorter splines on the 525ix propeller shaft(front drive shaft) causes it to wear down quicker however and in north america the parts for a 525ix are rare and extremely hard to obtain, would there be a way to reinforce this issues as an example . . etc .. etc :eeek:

bmw e34ix was not ment for racing nor the e30 look up mitsu and skyline and how their settup is, how everything is controlled and their lsd diffs

[e30ixBoost]

OP, your not going to last long around here.

EVERYTHING flyboy said now and in your previous posts is spot on.

If you want 900hp plan on spending about 10-15k to get there, not to mention suspension and chassis work. All in all your looking at a 20-25k venture....and than have absolutely no use for it on the street whatsoever.

You ask for help, but when its not the answer you were looking for you get upset. Stop wasting our time.

how is telling me i cannot afford it , which u do not know if i can or not... HELP
:blowup:

helping me would be something along the lines of a list pertaining to what issues will arise, or sorting out my questions about the differences between the two

but no .. ur going to spend 25 grand there for you have no street use for it what so ever ... thanks for the HELP

seems to me nobody here knows anything about the differences between them, and that is ok. i appreciate the ways found in posting against what i was asking...

[e30ixBoost]

bmw e34ix was not ment for racing nor the e30 look up mitsu and skyline and how their settup is, how everything is controlled and their lsd diffs

i understand that, after the swap we will address that issue.

[nando]

a thread about the weak and high points of each models IX drive-train compared to the other

it would be nice to also hear specific details of part failures
the differences between them in designed which cause faults or perfections

a comparison of strengths and weakness would allow easier part identification for the purpose of custom fabrication in solving said issues

i read several users state that the 525ix has a stronger front differential and transfer box , WHY ?

something about shorter splines on the 525ix propeller shaft(front drive shaft) causes it to wear down quicker however and in north america the parts for a 525ix are rare and extremely hard to obtain, would there be a way to reinforce this issues as an example . . etc .. etc :eeek:

I do want to help but none of what you just posted makes any sense. the few of us who are trying this are helping each other because we're also helping ourselves. it's not like you can just walk to the local junkyard and pick up 525ix parts, some of us had to take a chance on something that may not work in order to figure it out. you've risked nothing so far that makes any of us want to help you.

you don't want the 525ix transfercase. I already told you that. by using the 525ix parts you're already upgrading the weakest part - the front diff. use the E30 transfercase. it's better, and there are 700hp+ turbo guys in europe running them with no problem.

I don't have any idea what you're talking about regarding the front driveshaft. the E30 and E34 are basically the same. it's a good idea to have the splines lengthened but it's not absolutely neccesary. it has nothing to do with what you've posted though.

you will spend $10,000-15,000 on an S54 swap into an ix on just *parts*. I gaurantee it, I've got a full spreadsheet of everything. so unless your labor is free, or you do it yourself, this is going to cost you about $20,000. Probably more.

I don't know why you think you're going to do a write up, basically taking what I've told you as your own idea, when you really can't know how to do this until you're in there and doing it. it's not possible to write it up. there are so many details and idiosyncracies it just won't work that way. this isn't a "how to change your light bulb" job. the electronics alone are too daunting for most people.

where are you located? europe or the USA?

flyboyx, I think there are actually 2 other people with 525ix parts in the states. both are on r3v, one posted in this thread and the other I can't remember his name but he's in the army and brought a whole parts car over.

but, basically if you're going to do this you'd already be doing it, not talking about it.

it's funny you're telling us we don't know anything when we're the ones who already have the parts, and have tried to see how things fit together, and you're just some kid with pie in the sky dreams asking for a handout. go buy some 525ix parts and start mocking stuff up; teach us something we don't already know. then we can talk.

[e30ixBoost]

but, basically if you're going to do this you'd already be doing it, not talking about it.

never said i was doing anything, nothing at all, well since you are unable to read, why not read again and post with a quote where i wrote that I ... ME PERSONALLY ... was doing this .... either way, keep an eye out on those car magazines, maybe the pretty pictures one day will make sense

you will spend $10,000-15,000 on an S54 swap into an ix on just *parts*. I gaurantee it, I've got a full spreadsheet of everything. so unless your labor is free, or you do it yourself, this is going to cost you about $20,000. Probably more.

i knew you americans were in a bad position with money and all the economy collapsing ... but i never knew how bad it was until i started asking about the procedure in this thread. you people cant even comprehend others accomplishing anything considering a small amount of money.

it's funny you're telling us we don't know anything when we're the ones who already have the parts, and have tried to see how things fit together, and you're just some kid with pie in the sky dreams asking for a handout. go buy some 525ix parts and start mocking stuff up; teach us something we don't already know. then we can talk.

not that i need to go on any more in any of these discussion with you monkies, but we did purchase a 525ix, and we did end up getting the front end of a E46 M after a rear end accident. :hitler:

:weak: done with this entire forum, i got what i came for and needed, unfortunate for you :curse:

[Farbin Kaiber]

I was about to say I didn't think you'd make it to 50 posts here, but you seem to have solved that for yourself.

With what you said about "americans", you either have to be from Europe or Canada. And from your attitude, I'm gonna go with Canada, and specifically, French Canadian.

Good luck with your crusty bread and alienating anyone here that would have helped you if only the horse you rode in on wasn't SOOO high that the people down on the ground could have actually heard what you were trying to say.

OH, and good luck with all this being as you can't even grasp how many camshafts there are in a factory m20 cylinder head.

[nando]

:weak: done with this entire forum, i got what i came for and needed, unfortunate for you :curse:

unfortunate for us? because you've shared so much knowledge? You didn't even know which end was up until I responded.

good luck with your swap. oh yeah, the ECU flash alone is going to cost $1200, minimally. Maybe you can get MarkD to give you a deal.

[flyboyx]

not that i need to go on any more in any of these discussion with you monkies, but we did purchase a 525ix, and we did end up getting the front end of a E46 M after a rear end accident. :hitler:

:weak: done with this entire forum, i got what i came for and needed, unfortunate for you :curse:

what is up with all those smilicons? anyone that uses more than one or two is a 16 year old little boy that masturbates to gay porn all day.

so you are telling us that in the course of about a week you ("we" as you write above) found an e46m3 and a 525ix to harvest parts from and it fits in your 4000.00 plan? you my friend, are full of shit. just a little boy sitting in front of his computer spewing crap for the world to see with no accountability.

when you refer to "we", what do you mean by that exactly? you and your mom? your imaginary friends? your boyfriend justin beiber?

we will have more respect for you if you just come out and admit you are lying your ass off.

from now on, you will be known as "euro stewie30luvr." i picture you as sascha baron cohen's character in the movie "bruno". magazine? yeah, right. the only magazine you will be in will feature you and your boyfriend as a centerfold.