325ix DS length? Possible one piece DS options

[totheredline]

Wondering if anyone has done this? I saw a thread over at e30tech and it kinda got me thinking. My plan is to get a 325ix shaft and lengthen it to fit behind my M30 and getrag 265. IF it even needs to be lengthened. ALSO Anyone know how long the rear shaft on a 325ix is? Thanks!

[The Dark Side of Will]

The transfer case is ~18 inches long... so yes, an iX driveshaft will need to be stretched considerably to work in a RWD application without the transfer case.

Why not build a 335iX with your M30? ;-)

[totheredline]

The transfer case is ~18 inches long... so yes, an iX driveshaft will need to be stretched considerably to work in a RWD application without the transfer case.

Why not build a 335iX with your M30? ;-)

Thanks for the info. My first car was actually an e46 325xi wagon. After that car I decided all wheel drive is fkn lammeeeeee!!!!!! Lol. I'll definently have to own a 325ix one day though.

[The Dark Side of Will]

AWD is Fkn awesome. You're fkn laaaaaammmeeee.

[totheredline]

You may be right, but I prefer my bimmers simple and RWD. It's just so much more exciting on the street.

[Nisse Järnet]

I have the stock ix ds somewhere I can measure but like the dark side said it'll be to short.