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    DIff bush upgrade ?

    What's the best rubber diff bush to use in a standard e30 MC diff cover and not get NVH transferred into the body but have a little bit more stiffness and better longevity in an upgrade power level?

    OE p/n seems to be 33171135242

    I've seen this mentioned apparently from Z3, is it an actual upgrade?

    33172228425

    89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

    new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505


    #2
    Originally posted by digger View Post
    What's the best rubber diff bush to use in a standard e30 MC diff cover and not get NVH transferred into the body but have a little bit more stiffness and better longevity in an upgrade power level?

    OE p/n seems to be 33171135242

    I've seen this mentioned apparently from Z3, is it an actual upgrade?

    33172228425
    The Z3 one is an upgrade and when you see them side by side with the original it is quite a bit stiffer. Its also way more expensive. There are poly ones that are not rough. Garagistic offers some different options.

    BMW CENTERED POLY/DELRIN DIFFERENTIAL BUSHING- 33171135242 Overview E30 bushings tend to be overlooked and do not age gracefully. Your old E30 diff bushing has seen a lot of wear and tear and time has taken a toll on your differential bushings. The importance of bushings on your E30 is not to be understated; make sure
    Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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      #3
      I've been using vibra Technics on street cars.


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        #4
        Originally posted by moatilliatta View Post
        Are they actually OEM in feel in terms of NVH? or is that just what the marketing material says?
        89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

        new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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          #5
          Originally posted by Staszek View Post

          The Z3 one is an upgrade and when you see them side by side with the original it is quite a bit stiffer. Its also way more expensive. There are poly ones that are not rough. Garagistic offers some different options.

          https://www.garagistic.com/collectio...0-e36-318ti-z3
          Ahh, yes $220 vs $80
          89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

          new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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            #6
            Is a diff bushing upgrade only for increased power or does it also affect handling?

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              #7
              I got a 2 pc powerflex street poly bushing that comes with large washers for like $45 or so. Easy installation since it's 2 pc and relatively cheap.
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                #8
                Originally posted by digger View Post

                Are they actually OEM in feel in terms of NVH? or is that just what the marketing material says?
                I think its the closest you can get without going poly. I wouldn't get anything garagistic.:(

                Id say its louder, if you're diff is loud you may notice it more. Check the ebay link, they are cheaper.

                But not as loud as poly, If concerned, id stick an OEM one in, I think sub frame bushings may transmit more sound.

                Keep it rubber! https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...rack-e30-pair/

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by moatilliatta View Post

                  I think its the closest you can get without going poly. I wouldn't get anything garagistic.:(

                  Id say its louder, if you're diff is loud you may notice it more. Check the ebay link, they are cheaper.

                  But not as loud as poly, If concerned, id stick an OEM one in, I think sub frame bushings may transmit more sound.

                  Keep it rubber! https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...rack-e30-pair/
                  its a "rebuilt" diff so should be fairly quiet but the reason i got this was the old was was a whiny *******ch.....i think OE Z3 may be the happy medium
                  89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

                  new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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                    #10
                    I have poly diff bushings and notice basically no increase in NVH
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                      #11
                      stock Z3M.

                      poly in my experience end up distorting too much and offers little benefit over stock if it's soft enough to not be annoying.
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                        #12
                        i think this is the order of stiffness of the bushes

                        Solid E30: 33171134802

                        Z3M: 33172228425
                        Stock E30: 33171135242

                        the solid E30 seems stiffer than Z3M but it aint any cheaper
                        89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

                        new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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                          #13
                          Solid E30 is IX?

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by moatilliatta View Post
                            Solid E30 is IX?
                            Seems to be that way
                            89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

                            new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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                              #15
                              yeah, I can confirm my stock rear bushing was solid. Also supposedly it's offset for the ix ride height.
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