I am just getting familiar with all the stats on 2.8 Z's and it seems like a 3.23 diff was standard but are more LSD or open? Is there a good website with lots of details on the different models, down to weights, brake diams, diff ratios, etc?
Thanks in advance!
Phil
1999 318ti Sport, Open Air roof, Dinan CAI and software- FOR SALE!
I think i've read that LSD's only came on M models...correct me if I'm wrong.
1997 Z3 2.8L Montreal Blue/Beige Ext. Leather.Hybrid Legatia L6 - Arc Audio 4150 XXK,Hybrid Legatia L1 Pro - Arc Audio KS300.4Image Dynamics ID8 - Arc Audio KS300.4Eclipse CD7100
standard in all 6cyl models
it wasn't an option and although some brochures mentioned it, LSD wasn't actually put into the schedule until late August 1997...leaving most '97's without...became standard on '98 2.8's...when confronted, dealers stated same song and dance which Z8's got when they discovered it missing from their rides as well: "electronic traction control is same thing"...so if anyone's '97 truly has LSD...very lucky indeed!...my '97 2.8 fully optioned, bought new,with a build date, of July, Z3#070XX..has an open diff(1428258/E8021J;3.15)...Z3 Cheers! dk
Thanks for the info, yes the manual diff ratio is what I was missing. I'll look for a '98 +
1999 318ti Sport, Open Air roof, Dinan CAI and software- FOR SALE!
wasnt there different models of LSD?
My '99 2.8 coupe has an open diff
I don't mean to argue with you, but I'm looking at the factory equipment list that came with my car and it lists both All Season Traction AND Limited-slip differential separately as standard equipment on my car. The build date on my car is 04/97. Are you saying that's not true?
1997 Z3 2.8L Montreal Blue/Beige Ext. Leather.Hybrid Legatia L6 - Arc Audio 4150 XXK,Hybrid Legatia L1 Pro - Arc Audio KS300.4Image Dynamics ID8 - Arc Audio KS300.4Eclipse CD7100
so then traction control and LSD were available together? Interestingly the 318ti's were only offered with LSDs for one year until ASC+T was added though they work fine together.
1999 318ti Sport, Open Air roof, Dinan CAI and software- FOR SALE!
I don't know what mine had stock, the previous owner replaced it with an M3 diff. Oh how do I find out exactly what the ratio is on my diff?
Drink wine! BMW CCA #373875 - 2007 M Coupe (project) - 2000 Z3 Coupe - 2015 Impreza wagon
Which I removed and installed a 3.73 LSD from a E30.
And yes the 3.15 passed the spin test!
Regards
Alx
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