 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  09-24-2010, 03:19 AM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 41 |  How can I tell if my ti has an LSD or open diff?
I have a 96' ti. Probably the base package. How can I tell if it has an LSD or what type of diff? Actually, I don't even know what the difference is. I've been reading a lot about it but its a difficult concept for me to take in.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Also the last 7 of my VIN are AS95300 if it makes a difference.
Sorry again for the probably stupid question. |  |  | | 09-24-2010, 03:24 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
you could jack both back wheels up and spin them, if they spin in the same direction you've got LSD, if they spin opposite you don't | | | | | 09-24-2010, 08:00 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MD Posts: 126 |
Also on the diff case there is a serial number. I believe if there is "S" in it, it's an LSD. There's also a metal tag on of the bolts that I think designates this as well. If you have a base model it's most likely an open diff. __________________
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i called up my local BMW dealer and had them run my vin, i also have a 96 base model but it does have an LSD, 3.23 ratio i believe __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
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Quote: Originally Posted by ti-billy  i called up my local BMW dealer and had them run my vin, i also have a 96 base model but it does have an LSD, 3.23 ratio i believe | 3.45 if you have a manual transmission, 4.44 if you have an automatic  | | | | | 09-25-2010, 12:37 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Biolite Also on the diff case there is a serial number. I believe if there is "S" in it, it's an LSD. There's also a metal tag on of the bolts that I think designates this as well. If you have a base model it's most likely an open diff. | true, I kinda forgot about that, mainly because every car in New England is so rusty you can't even see that stuff  | | | | |
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