RacingDiffs BMW - LSD conversion set
RacingDiffs BMW - LSD conversion set, RacingDiffs part no. RD5002, RD5003, RD5004, RD5005, RD5006, RD5007, RD5008, RD5009, RD5010, RD5011. The set is installed between the spider gears of the factory open differential and converts it into a progressive limited slip differential, so it drives like an open diff at low load and locks under power.
Installation Notes
- Inspect the inner surface of the small spider gears before installation.
- If the surface is worn, it should be machined for proper operation and durability.
- BMW models produced after 2008 often have a welded ring gear .
Fitment
BMW 168 mm Differential (Small Case)
Popular applications
- BMW E30 316i, 318i, 318is
- BMW E36 316i, 318i, 318is
- BMW Z3 1.8i, 1.9i
BMW 168K Differential – BMW E46 up to 320d, Z4 E85 2.2i
Popular applications
- BMW E46 316i, 318i, 320i.
- BMW X3 E83 2.5i M54
- BMW Z4 E85 2.2i M54
BMW 188 mm Differential – BMW E30, E36, E34, E32, Z3 with 6 cylinder engines
Popular applications
- BMW E30 320i, 323i, 325i
- BMW E36 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i
- BMW E34 520i, 525i, 530i/535i M30,
- BMW E32 730i/735i M30
- BMW Z3 2.5i, 2.8i. 3.0i
BMW 188K Differential – E46, E39, E38 6 cylinder,
Popular applications
- BMW E46 320d, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i
- BMW E39 520d, 520i, 523i, 525i, 525d, 528i, 530i
- BMW E38 (pre LCI) 725tds, 728i
BMW 188L Differential – BMW E8X, E9X pre LCI, Z4 E85
(up to September 2007)
Popular applications
- BMW E81/E82/E87/E88 120d, 123d, 125i, 128i, 130i, 135i (Automatic)
- BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 320d, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i (Automatic)
- BMW E60 525i, 530i
- BMW Z4 E85 2.5i, 3.0i
BMW 188LW Differential – BMW F20, E9X LCI, F30
(after September 2007)
Popular applications
- BMW E81/E82/E87/E88 120d, 123d, 125i, 128i, 130i, 135i (Automatic)
- BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 320d, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i (Automatic)
- BMW E60 525i, 530i
- BMW Z4 E85 2.5i, 3.0i
- BMW F20/F21 125i, M135iX
- BMW F22/F23 220d, 228i, M235iX
- BMW F30/F31/F34/F35 320d, 328i, 330i, 335i (Automatic), 335iX, 340iX
- BMW F32/F33/F36 420d, 420i, 428i, 428iX, 430i, 435iX, 440iX
BMW 210 mm Differential – E34, E32, E38, E31, V8 & V12
Popular applications
- BMW E34 535i, 540i
- BMW E32 735i, 740i, 750i
- BMW E38 (pre LCI) 740i
- BMW E31 840i, 850i
BMW 215K Differential – BMW E46 330d, E39 530d
Popular applications
- BMW E46 330d
- BMW E39 530d, 540i
- BMW E60 (pre LCI) 530d, 535d, 540i, 545i, 550i
- BMW E63 645i, 650i
- BMW E38 (pre LCI) 730d, 740i, 750i
- BMW E65 730d, 735i, 740i, 745i, 750i
- BMW X5 E53 3.0i, 3.0d, 4.4i, 4.8is
BMW 215L Differential – E8X & E9X N54 & N55
(Up to September 2007)
Popular applications
- BMW E82/E88 135i N54 & N55 manual
- BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 325d (manual), 330d, 335d, 335i (Manual)
BMW 215LW Differential – F20, F30, F32
(after September 2007)
Popular applications
- BMW E82/E88 135i N54 & N55 manual
- BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 325d (manual), 330d, 335d, 335i (Manual)
- BMW F20/F21 M135i N55
- BMW F22/F23 M235i N55
- F30/F31 330d, 335d, 335i
- F32/F33/F36 425d (Manual), 430d, 435i, 440i B58
Versions
| Differential type | Part number |
|---|---|
| 168 mm | RD5002 |
| 188 mm | RD5003 |
| 210 mm | RD5004 |
| 168 K | RD5005 |
| 188 K | RD5006 |
| 215 K | RD5007 |
| 188 L | RD5008 |
| 215 L | RD5009 |
| 188 LW | RD5010 |
| 215 LW | RD5011 |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | RacingDiffs |
| Part number | RD5002, RD5003, RD5004, RD5005, RD5006, RD5007, RD5008, RD5009, RD5010, RD5011 |
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
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RacingDiffs BMW - LSD conversion set
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