Got My Vin Decoded

[Skyjordan7]

My car is a 89 525i/5 And i didnt Know I Have LSD.
it has Option (209) Limited slip differential 25%
Yes Ive searched But I cant find out What Ratio I have...

[mtg729]

My car is a 89 525i/5 And i didnt Know I Have LSD.
it has Option (209) Limited slip differential 25%
Yes Ive searched But I cant find out What Ratio I have...

Read the FAQ.

[dansgt]

dont need a vin decoded to find out that, just do a burn out (maybe not with a m20);)

[Skyjordan7]

dont need a vin decoded to find out that, just do a burn out (maybe not with a m20);)
M20 Peels out Prettty Nice

Thankss So i have 3.73
Same As 91 M5????

[kipwinger]

If I remember correctly the M5 3.73 is a large case and yours is a medium.

[dansgt]

M20 Peels out Prettty Nice

well there you go. its cuz of the manual trans. if both wheels spin you've got lsd, if not you dont. thats the fun way to find out:cool

[E34N]

you can always just crawl under you car and read it off the case.

[Christoffer]

I have done the burnout test several times. ALWAYS both wheels spin. I have a 4.27 open diff.

[kipwinger]

Maybe someone can clarify this for me.

Diffs with clutch packs get the "S" designation but, do the viscous diffs get the same "S" on the tag or something else?

[dansgt]

you can always just crawl under you car and read it off the case.
it says it on there? imma have to look lol

[kipwinger]

it says it on there? imma have to look lol

Aluminum tag that will have your ratio on it and an "S" before if it's a limited slip.

[dansgt]

good to know, imma have to look tonight.

[bam240sx]

viscous normally stands for VLSD, what came stock on my 240

[sweet e36 pimp]

any diff stamped with the "s" in yellow paint is an lsd. take a look at the tag for your ratio. mine is a 3.64 lsd.

[Binjammin]

Maybe someone can clarify this for me.

Diffs with clutch packs get the "S" designation but, do the viscous diffs get the same "S" on the tag or something else?

E34s never came with a viscous diff.

[strad]

Darn. I just looked at the build sheet on mine. No LSD :(

[konarider98]

E34s never came with a viscous diff.

Only e30s. i like the viscous in my buddy's 325e.

Everyone of my BMW's had an LSD except the e39 540i/6 too much moneys for the m5 diff and supporting components. I have installed half of them myself as they didn't come optioned with the car.

S3.64 535i/5
S3.91 535i/5
S4.10 325i/5
S3.15 540i/6

2.81 540i/6

[bam240sx]

Darn. I just looked at the build sheet on mine. No LSD :(


dont believe it, here is my vin decode...

VIN long WBAHD5323RGB36869

Type code HD53

Type 525I (USA)

Dev. series E34 ()

Line 5

Body type LIM

Steering LL

Door count 4

Engine M50

Cubical capacity 2.50

Power 141

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour OXFORDGRUEN METALLIC (324)

Upholstery PERGAMENT HOLZ-LEDER (0453)

Prod. date 1994-04-06


Order options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL+TRACTION

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

458 SEAT ADJUSTMENT, ELECTRIC. F DRIVER/PASS

472 CENTER ARMREST FRT DRIVER/PASS

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

553 ON-BOARD COMPUTER IV W REMOTE CONTROL

640 CAR TELEPHONE PREPARATION

686 DIVERSITY-FUNCTION AERIAL

694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

900 APPR. VEH.IMMOBILIZAT. ACC. TO AZT/TUEV

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE






and i did a peel out (still waiting to do the tranny) in the gravel, dirt just to make sure, and both, i repeat BOTH wheels spun as there were two upturned spots from both rear wheels. not sure if an owner put in an LSD but i'd like to find out what it is when i get time to get it on the lift

[BavarianFanatic]

Guys, doing a burnout isn't a valid test for LSD or no LSD. If you're going dead straight it's plausible you'll spin both wheels. Try it while turning and it'll be a different story.

[bam240sx]

ya i just realized it im a dumass sorry

the only real test on the ground is doing a donut, but a legit test is to jack it up and spin the wheel, if the other wheel spins the opposite way you have lsd. something tells me i dont so what would be an opportune one, 3.73?