The best upgrade for any non M series E60
04-24-2009, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jdcinc21' post='857719' date='Apr 24 2009, 03:00 PM
Thats a really nice mod, but I dont think I would attempt this one.
Im not that mechanical inclined.
Im not that mechanical inclined.
04-24-2009, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 305bimmer' post='857752' date='Apr 24 2009, 03:45 PM
Has anyone experienced any humming with this mod? I noticed in your write-up that you didn't mention use of a feeler gage to measure the lash after the install, which is critical. If you have any uneven wear, the gears will hum and there is no way to get rid of it besides replacing it.
But if you are brave enough, make sure you tighten all the bolts that hold the ring in a sequential manner at a few lbs. of torque at a time so the gear sits flush. I have not replaced the rear end gears on an E60, but I have on other cars and this is crucial to avoiding humming, and worse, metal shavings from uneven wear.
But if you are brave enough, make sure you tighten all the bolts that hold the ring in a sequential manner at a few lbs. of torque at a time so the gear sits flush. I have not replaced the rear end gears on an E60, but I have on other cars and this is crucial to avoiding humming, and worse, metal shavings from uneven wear.
04-24-2009, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='857970' date='Apr 24 2009, 05:27 PM
Yep
Hey Alex what's up? All is well I hope...
Hey Alex what's up? All is well I hope...
Thank you, Very tempting.....
04-24-2009, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='857970' date='Apr 25 2009, 01:27 AM
Yep
Hey Alex what's up? All is well I hope...
Hey Alex what's up? All is well I hope...
Yes, all goes well Matt, thanks!
See you in private!
04-25-2009, 06:55 AM
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Alex and Matt, Have you heard about this: OS GIKEN http://www.osgiken.net/products/superlock.html ?
One question your LSD is made for M5 or is it customized for 545i? cause I can't find ones for 545i... only for 135i/335i/535i, M3 and M5 but none for 545i and 550i....
One question your LSD is made for M5 or is it customized for 545i? cause I can't find ones for 545i... only for 135i/335i/535i, M3 and M5 but none for 545i and 550i....
04-25-2009, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='858476' date='Apr 25 2009, 04:55 PM
Alex and Matt, Have you heard about this: OS GIKEN http://www.osgiken.net/products/superlock.html ?
One question your LSD is made for M5 or is it customized for 545i? cause I can't find ones for 545i... only for 135i/335i/535i, M3 and M5 but none for 545i and 550i....
One question your LSD is made for M5 or is it customized for 545i? cause I can't find ones for 545i... only for 135i/335i/535i, M3 and M5 but none for 545i and 550i....
M5 is 100% but there is a little lag (100 ms), the Quaife shouldn't have any lag but is 75%.
04-25-2009, 08:22 AM
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Quaife is 0-80% and M5 is 0-75% AFAIK, and since the quaife isnt a LSD, it have no lag. And send a mail to birdsauto, they caon tell if they have a diff for your car:-)
04-25-2009, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wickster' post='857863' date='Apr 24 2009, 05:27 PM
So is it only the M5 that has a LSD or do the M sports (like mine) have it also 
And some 335's are now being made with the diff cover WELDED on so you can't upgrade the rear end. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO What is BMW thinking !!!!
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