Could someone please tell me if all E36 318is' were fitted with an LSD? Also, is there anything to look out for in particular when buying one?
many thanks.
E36 318is information
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Yeah, a lot less common that the optioned LSD on e30s. Back in the 80s e30s were known for being a bit lively in te wet so an LSD was often recommended. When the e36 came out BMW made a lot of noise about the grip and stability of the z-axel setup so very few would have bothered adding one, particularly to the low powered versions.
As far as I know, the only e36s with an LSD as standard were early 328i sports ( pre asc ) and M3s
As far as I know, the only e36s with an LSD as standard were early 328i sports ( pre asc ) and M3s
cheers,
harry
harry
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kniterider
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iv got a 318is for sale only 51k on the clock to ;) 1500 quid.
LSD's for them are like rocking horse poo, i only know of one with one on. there good cars. common faults are rear springs snapping and the manifold cracking. there nippy enough. a fair bit slower than the e30 but handle really well out of the box best handleing car iv had, was confidence inspiring.
LSD's for them are like rocking horse poo, i only know of one with one on. there good cars. common faults are rear springs snapping and the manifold cracking. there nippy enough. a fair bit slower than the e30 but handle really well out of the box best handleing car iv had, was confidence inspiring.
I can only get another car when I've finished my E30 project so if you've still got it in a few months I'll be interested... Have you driven both cars and can you feel any difference? HOw controllable is the non-LSD on the limit? Also, how much difference does the m-tec suspension make to the ride/handling?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
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kniterider
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iv driven a e30 is with lsd and a e36 withut but not a like for like on the e36.
cant really comment. the e36 doesnt spin up much other than 2nd gear corners if you push it its only rain really i notice it. that and pulling away on slippy surfaces. the only other thing is coming out of a slide it can snap back a bit quick ont he open diff.
again on suspension iv only had the mspec but from what iv been told its alot better. its very firm but the car goes round the corners and its very balanced
cant really comment. the e36 doesnt spin up much other than 2nd gear corners if you push it its only rain really i notice it. that and pulling away on slippy surfaces. the only other thing is coming out of a slide it can snap back a bit quick ont he open diff.
again on suspension iv only had the mspec but from what iv been told its alot better. its very firm but the car goes round the corners and its very balanced
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kniterider
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it will step out yes but its very hard to keep it out at any speed in my experiance. in the wet it comes out on command but is a bit wild but im no where neer any good at drifting, im more of a get the arse out until it comes in again guy rather than hold it so id assume its your level of skill too. also on the e36 iv read the rear subframe can twist if you try to drift alot or something along them lines. its good fun tho!
watch out for leaking diffs on the 4 pots as the seals perish leading to obvious damage if left like this (previous neglecting owners 
), its like a funking plague when your looking for a good replacement diff
), its like a funking plague when your looking for a good replacement diff 
You could try having a word with Gareth on here, he could possibly build you one...
Don't know enough about it personally, I'll be the first to admit, but think he can build you pretty much what you want...
(Gareth is his username on here too.)
Don't know enough about it personally, I'll be the first to admit, but think he can build you pretty much what you want...
(Gareth is his username on here too.)
Currently slumming it in an E46 Touring