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gepetto
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Post Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:44 pm

is there a chance there is a 6 speed box thatl fit a 323i? i currently have a dogleg box and its crap for dualer etc, great for picking up speed tho!!
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Post Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:48 pm

Not worth it!
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Post Sun Jan 29, 2006 5:51 pm

What don't you like about the dogleg box? I've always fancied one in my car.
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Post Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:19 pm

How much if u sell the dogleg box? Did the car come with an LSD too?

6 speed is a no go, ratios just won't make it work, plus other issues!

standard 325i manual box or a sport box are your 2 options
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Post Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:26 pm

would i benifit from a 2.5 box? i have the standard box also and was gonna change back. dont get me wrong, the box is great....up to 100. once on the dueler i feel like i need another gear, was thinking of getting a 6 speed and changing a few gears, which is possible...isnt it?? thanks for the info guys
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Post Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:34 pm

gepetto wrote:would i benifit from a 2.5 box? i have the standard box also and was gonna change back. dont get me wrong, the box is great....up to 100. once on the dueler i feel like i need another gear, was thinking of getting a 6 speed and changing a few gears, which is possible...isnt it?? thanks for the info guys
change the diff if you feel the need to have another gear!
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Post Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:45 pm

seriously? i have a 2.5 im breaking, u think if i put that dif in itd be better to drive?? sorry for being stupid. cheers steve
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Post Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:48 pm

hell yer, I had a 323 was good to go but was screaming at 130mph



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Post Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:02 pm

:wink: of course!! hehe. ill give it a shot. cheers for that
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Post Fri Feb 03, 2006 7:03 pm

O/T but gepetto u got PM