What's the best LSD diff for 325iC in the city?

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  • mikeedler
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2004
    • 6707

    #31
    Originally posted by dk
    in an m20 vert? not if you want to get on the freeway, ever.
    what a load of crap. 316-320's had that dif here in Europe, and there isn't even a speedlimit here. Your talking about a difference of about 500RPM at 70mph anyway. with a 4,27 you can hit a good 200kmh (120mph)before you hit the revlimiter.

    I have a 3,91- only because the no speedlimit here.
    and if you are getting worse mileage in town with such a small change in the diff- you are driving incorrectly- upshift then.

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    • decay
      R3V Elite
      • Oct 2003
      • 5637

      #32
      load of crap that i advise against something you yourself chose not to do. okay.
      past:
      1989 325is (learner shitbox)
      1986 325e (turbo dorito)
      1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
      1985 323i baur
      current:
      1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)

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      • Cabriolet
        R3V OG
        • Apr 2010
        • 9620

        #33
        in my mtech2 vert i've had 4.1 and 3.73 the 3.73 is better but something like 3.91 ish would be best. but if you only have 2 options. the 3.73 is best.
        Much wow
        I hate 4 doors

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        • Wh33lhop
          R3V OG
          • Feb 2009
          • 11705

          #34
          Lots of conflicting opinions in this thread (what else is new?). It all depeds on your preferences and expectations. The stock 3.73 is pretty much the best all around gear for the car if you plan on highway driving to any degree. 4.10 if you want to sacrifice highway revs and shifting for a bit more oomph (which you might, since you're in a heavier vert).

          Personally I run the equivalent of a 4.27 with my M50 which buzzes along at 4 grand on the highway. But I also don't mind shifting. It did get annoying for midnight runs to Safeway though.
          Last edited by Wh33lhop; 02-22-2013, 03:39 PM.
          paint sucks

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