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Old 12-19-2008, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dl5series' post='721535' date='Nov 14 2008, 06:47 PM
Hello. I'm new to the forum and have just bought my first BMW; a silver/grey metallic 05 530i. I've gone from Porsche to BMW, and I'm happy so far. What is the best mod you've done to your car so far? The mod you can't live without... I'm a little hesitant at doing anything because the car is so finicky, I don't want a bunch of error messages or computer/software problems. I've heard the sprint booster is a decent addition. Thanks in advance, this is a great site!
without a doubt, the M-Sport steering wheel. your hands are on it the entire time you're in the car!
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KW Variant 3 coilovers with a full set of powerflex poly bushes on my E46............the best mod I ever did on any car ever

Seriously considering the same for my E60 now.
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Old 12-19-2008, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by aznunknownx' post='748461' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:52 PM
btw can someone explain to me what the Quaife Limited Slip Differential is and how they improve your car? (any hp/torque gains)

sorry for the noobish question
"The Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Helical LSD Differential enables a car to accelerate more rapidly and corner faster. How?

Simply by getting the power to the ground.

With an normal open differential, fitted as standard on most cars, much precious power is wasted through wheel spin under acceleration. This happens because the open differential shifts power to the wheel with less grip - along the path of least resistance.

The Quaife differential, however, does just the opposite. It senses which wheel has the better grip, and automatically biases the power to that wheel. It does this smoothly and constantly, and without ever completely removing power from the other wheel.

In cornering, while accelerating out of a turn, the unit biases greater power to the outside wheel, reducing inside-wheel spin. This allows the driver to begin accelerating earlier, exiting the corner at a higher speed.

The Quaife differential also controls loss of traction when the drive wheels are on slippery surfaces such as ice and snow or mud, providing the appropriate biased traction needed to overcome these adverse conditions. Power is transferred automatically without the use of normal friction pads or plates seen in other limited-slip designs.

The Quaife ATB Helical LSD differential's unique design offers maximum traction, improves handling and steering, and puts the power where it is needed most. A definite advantage, whether on the track or on the street.

The Quaife differential is extremely strong and durable, and since it is gear-operated, it has no plates or clutches that can wear out and need costly and regular replacement. There is no maintenance required to the unit, so you can fit and forget.

The Quaife differential is great for street driving or racing. Racers don't have to put up with locking mechanisms or spools that tear the steering wheel out of their hands when cornering. Because it behaves like an open differential during ordinary driving, street drivers will have trouble telling it's there until pushing the cars towards its limits.

The Quaife differential is proven in everything from SCCA Rallying to drag racing and Formula 1. It provides autocrossers with such an advantage, it has become "required" equipment for a winning effort.

Expand your vehicle's limits with the Quaife ATB Helical LSD Differential!"
Old 12-19-2008, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='748477' date='Dec 19 2008, 12:33 AM
Best mod for me....sold my maxima, and bought a 550
What year maxima? My last 2 cars were maximas.
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='748780' date='Dec 19 2008, 11:18 AM
What year maxima? My last 2 cars were maximas.
My first one was a '77 Datsun 810 (pre-Maxima) that was a hammy down from my parents back in '87 when I was 16. Only kept it for a couple of years. The second one was a '95, which I bought new.....good car, only thing non "routine maintenance" item that had to be replaced on it was the starter.....and it had just under 180k miles on it when I sold it a few months a ago...pretty good, I think. What years were yours?
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Originally Posted by NobleForums' post='748463' date='Dec 19 2008, 01:07 AM
Best was easily the headers. Definitely power you can feel.

Second was probably probably the trunk organization placard.

Where did you get the trunk organization placard. I saw these on this forum a long time ago and never picked one up.
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