E46 BMW 330d/330cd 1/1.5 way mechanical LSD available ? - Drifting forum

Ian.G · 05-05-2008, 12:31

Dear providers of all things slideworthy and nice...

Do any of you boys know if a 1/1.5way mechanical LSD is available for the E46 330d/330cd ?

I am just costing up a new daily drive 400+lb/ft torques smokey derv monster that needs some of the ultimate driving machine that bmw chose to leave out putting back in.

Thank you please.

mascot · 05-05-2008, 12:51

i would also be very intrested in this

looked everywhere for something and there aint that much info realy and dont wont to weld it as its a daily drive

and mr g if you havnt already bought one just do it lol tourqey car chip it and you keep up with pretty much most stuff on day to day driving with decent mpg for it to

Ian.G · 05-05-2008, 13:30

Its a weird situation - I'm seriously trying to talk myself out of an E46 M3 - my sensible cap and slippers are telling me the 3 litre derv burner is a more sensible proposition for every day (and potentially lots of driving about for work). Its a weird one:

M3 - approx 32-35mpg with frugal motorway driving (yeah like that would happen), already has a proper diff, wonderful engine, handling etc.

330cd - approx 40-51 mpg - they return a quality 40(ish) mpg at 140mph (good for ring runs into germany), good derv engine (especially when chipped), suits my new old git image LOL.

The M3 (02/03 car) costs less to buy than the 330 derv coupe (05/06 - came out late in the E46 range life) - but more to run - choices choices. I suspect finding a 'good' m3 would be harder than the oil burner and is likey to be worth less when I get bored of it or the miles have racked up.

big fat nick · 05-05-2008, 14:11

also, if anyone knows of an aftermarket diff for a 540, then i'd stop having to look for other cars!

**Paz** · 05-05-2008, 15:42

Diesel costs WAY too much, im not even sure the increase in economy would be warrented by the extra expence of actually buying the diesel.

M3.

**Paz** · 05-05-2008, 16:04

Look.

Ian.G · 05-05-2008, 16:59

stop sir - I am weak minded

Jim · 05-05-2008, 18:50

Go for the m3, I too had to make the choice last month, I chose wisely

CorollaRWD · 05-05-2008, 20:31

M3 as well, diesel is way too expensive and 330D are big money, get lower mileage and better car with the M3. If you buy a 330D you would want the M package one anyone, I would only get a 330D if you needed an estate.
M3 CS or M3 CSL

**Paz** · 05-05-2008, 20:50

The jury has spoken. It comes with a diff too, so youre saving instantly.

In Laguna Seca Blue!

20vWill · 05-05-2008, 21:22

No! Go derv. E38 740d is the ultimate (German, not here).

Paz/Al... what are you talking about?!?! Diesel is cheap!

And no no no to E46 M3... get an E36 and a house in Middlesborough instead. Much better values.

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Ian.G 86 ColdTurkey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Derby UK - Land of road legal race cars Posts: 1,891	E46 BMW 330d/330cd 1/1.5 way mechanical LSD available ? Dear providers of all things slideworthy and nice... Do any of you boys know if a 1/1.5way mechanical LSD is available for the E46 330d/330cd ? I am just costing up a new daily drive 400+lb/ft torques smokey derv monster that needs some of the ultimate driving machine that bmw chose to leave out putting back in. Thank you please.

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05-05-2008, 12:51	#2 (permalink)
mascot tail slider Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 117	i would also be very intrested in this looked everywhere for something and there aint that much info realy and dont wont to weld it as its a daily drive and mr g if you havnt already bought one just do it lol tourqey car chip it and you keep up with pretty much most stuff on day to day driving with decent mpg for it to

05-05-2008, 13:30	#3 (permalink)
Ian.G 86 ColdTurkey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Derby UK - Land of road legal race cars Posts: 1,891	Its a weird situation - I'm seriously trying to talk myself out of an E46 M3 - my sensible cap and slippers are telling me the 3 litre derv burner is a more sensible proposition for every day (and potentially lots of driving about for work). Its a weird one: M3 - approx 32-35mpg with frugal motorway driving (yeah like that would happen), already has a proper diff, wonderful engine, handling etc. 330cd - approx 40-51 mpg - they return a quality 40(ish) mpg at 140mph (good for ring runs into germany), good derv engine (especially when chipped), suits my new old git image LOL. The M3 (02/03 car) costs less to buy than the 330 derv coupe (05/06 - came out late in the E46 range life) - but more to run - choices choices. I suspect finding a 'good' m3 would be harder than the oil burner and is likey to be worth less when I get bored of it or the miles have racked up.

05-05-2008, 14:11	#4 (permalink)
big fat nick touge runner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leeds, west yorks - winter, Whistler, british columbia - summer Posts: 226	also, if anyone knows of an aftermarket diff for a 540, then i'd stop having to look for other cars!

05-05-2008, 15:42	#5 (permalink)
Paz -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 5,465	Diesel costs WAY too much, im not even sure the increase in economy would be warrented by the extra expence of actually buying the diesel. M3.

05-05-2008, 16:04	#6 (permalink)
Paz -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 5,465	Look.

05-05-2008, 16:59	#7 (permalink)
Ian.G 86 ColdTurkey Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Derby UK - Land of road legal race cars Posts: 1,891	stop sir - I am weak minded

05-05-2008, 18:50	#8 (permalink)
Jim spl dori master Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Kent Posts: 268	Go for the m3, I too had to make the choice last month, I chose wisely

05-05-2008, 20:31	#9 (permalink)
CorollaRWD -RUTHLESS- Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,631	M3 as well, diesel is way too expensive and 330D are big money, get lower mileage and better car with the M3. If you buy a 330D you would want the M package one anyone, I would only get a 330D if you needed an estate. M3 CS or M3 CSL

05-05-2008, 20:50	#10 (permalink)
Paz -NIGHTSPIRIT FAMILY- Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 5,465	The jury has spoken. It comes with a diff too, so youre saving instantly. In Laguna Seca Blue!

05-05-2008, 21:22	#11 (permalink)
20vWill I need an iL now... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Doon Sooth Posts: 3,358	No! Go derv. E38 740d is the ultimate (German, not here). Paz/Al... what are you talking about?!?! Diesel is cheap! And no no no to E46 M3... get an E36 and a house in Middlesborough instead. Much better values.