Differential mods for 545i / 550i
06-08-2006, 08:53 AM
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
This hasn't been brought up, but doesn't the M5 have a limited slip differential with a final drive ratio of 3.62? And, look at the price = $1925. I'm sure Garry from BMW Newport or the new guy at Crevier can order the part. If this is the case, I'll drop both Dinan and Koala and get this.
06-08-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='294216' date='Jun 7 2006, 10:04 PM
It's gonna be the best $2K spend so far on my precious. I'm going to make the call to Koala tomorrow and give them my business then call the guy in San Diego to set up a schedule for the install.
Hollywood,
I'm gonna tear you up!
That is until you get yours done. :'(
Hollywood,
I'm gonna tear you up!
That is until you get yours done. :'(
06-08-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='294525' date='Jun 8 2006, 11:53 AM
This hasn't been brought up, but doesn't the M5 have a limited slip differential with a final drive ratio of 3.62? And, look at the price = $1925. I'm sure Garry from BMW Newport or the new guy at Crevier can order the part. If this is the case, I'll drop both Dinan and Koala and get this.
LSD would be better, especially on a road course, but what's available still would provide excellent benefits no matter what kind of track--and benefits of the best possible kind--unequivocally measureable and unequivocally felt.
06-08-2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='294203' date='Jun 7 2006, 09:41 PM
Whoa 
Well done Z. Jiio and I were seriously considering this mod sometime soon. He'll probably pick it up before I do. When it's all said and done, you should cruise down to LA and have a field day with my car bring the g-meter!
Well done Z. Jiio and I were seriously considering this mod sometime soon. He'll probably pick it up before I do. When it's all said and done, you should cruise down to LA and have a field day with my car bring the g-meter!
06-08-2006, 12:40 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I've been looking everywhere but can't find any concrete evidence that the M5 does have a limited slip. There's been mention of it having one but that was from press releases prior to the offical release of the M5. Other than that, nada, zip, zilch, zero.
I'll still look into the M5 differential though b/c it is OEM after all. So, my warranty will still be valid right?
I'll still look into the M5 differential though b/c it is OEM after all. So, my warranty will still be valid right?
06-08-2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='294639' date='Jun 8 2006, 03:40 PM
I've been looking everywhere but can't find any concrete evidence that the M5 does have a limited slip. There's been mention of it having one but that was from press releases prior to the offical release of the M5. Other than that, nada, zip, zilch, zero.
I'll still look into the M5 differential though b/c it is OEM after all. So, my warranty will still be valid right?
I'll still look into the M5 differential though b/c it is OEM after all. So, my warranty will still be valid right?
06-08-2006, 01:09 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by Znod' post='294653' date='Jun 8 2006, 01:59 PM
I think the same warranty issues would exist since the part is not offered on the car originally. Check out my early post on warranty issues.
06-08-2006, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='294661' date='Jun 8 2006, 04:09 PM
I'll take my chances with the OEM M5 differential.
06-08-2006, 01:17 PM
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I know the M5 has LSD...in fact all M cars have (at least all current models...)
Later edit: I can bet my house that the car has a limited slip.
C'mon guys use your brain and feels rather than the eyes....feel how our E60 handle with dsc off on hard cornering. Push the throttle more and you get the rear-inner tire smoking...push it even further and you get a drift...but not as close as the ones made by the m5.
Later edit: I can bet my house that the car has a limited slip.
C'mon guys use your brain and feels rather than the eyes....feel how our E60 handle with dsc off on hard cornering. Push the throttle more and you get the rear-inner tire smoking...push it even further and you get a drift...but not as close as the ones made by the m5.
06-08-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='294666' date='Jun 8 2006, 04:17 PM
I know the M5 has LSD...in fact all M cars have (at least all current models...)
Later edit: I can bet my house that the car has a limited slip.
C'mon guys use your brain and feels rather than the eyes....feel how our E60 handle with dsc off on hard cornering. Push the throttle more and you get the rear-inner tire smoking...push it even further and you get a drift...but not as close as the ones made by the m5.
Later edit: I can bet my house that the car has a limited slip.
C'mon guys use your brain and feels rather than the eyes....feel how our E60 handle with dsc off on hard cornering. Push the throttle more and you get the rear-inner tire smoking...push it even further and you get a drift...but not as close as the ones made by the m5.