325i close box

[dying_romance]

hi i want to buy a 325i around a 89,90 do they come with close boxs n lsd's? if not will they go strate on n how much will they cost?

also n e 1 know what the mpg on the 325 is?

[Ant]

Close ratio box is STD on sport models as is the LSD.

Optional on all other models though , my SE was factory built with LSD and close box so you could get lucky

MPg wise.... 25-30 mpg is easily achieved with mixed driving, cane it 24/7 though and you'll be a regular @ the pumps

[dying_romance]

but if i went to look at a 325 how could i tell if its got the box or lsd on it?

[Ant]

LSD is easy check, car on level ground, jack up one wheel with the car in neutral, handbrake off and try to turn the wheel by hand.

if it turns fine then no LSD. if it seems solid/locked then LSD is in the house Wohoo !!

as for the G/box,normal box has a gaping hole in the gearing between 2nd and 3rd, no visual check will tell you what you wanna know , its an internal change dude.

best bet, view during "office" hours and call your local dealer/bmw HQ and give them the chassis number, they can give you info on what was fitted from new.

doesn't mean its still there though

[dying_romance]

cool, thanx 4 the info m8