walker 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Hey all, I posted this in "Wanted to Buy" section but didn't have much luck with responses. These are a few things I want for my beema, I'm just looking for a bit of advice from those of you with experience. 1. Heat shield for pod filter. Does anyone know where I could get one? Or is there a better thing I should be using for my air intake? I did find this Heat Shield for Pod Filter with 3" Inlet - Would it do the trick do you think? 2. LSD for '97 320i. So far the only thing I've been able to find is a LSD centre for $600. Which apparently costs $250 for a mechanic to install. If you add freight onto that, its going to start looking around the 1k mark as far as I can see. Is there a cheaper way to go? Otherwise does anyone have an open diff I can buy? If so I will just lock one and keep the other one spare for WOF's etc. Oh and if it matters, the car is auto. 3. Angel Eyes. *SORTED* (Unless someone knows of some secondhand ones going around?) 4. 17" 5x120 secondhand wheels. Just something to replace the stock ones. Again trademe is not a lot of help, the few I could find for my stud pattern were new. Since I'm a student, I don't really have a huge amount of money to spend on the car so I was hoping for a bit of advice. Sorry about the newbie questions, this is my first BMW. I intend to replace it with a 325 or 328 in about 12 months time, so I'm just looking for minor mods that I can have a bit of fun with. All advice is welcome! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 A good complete LSD for an E36 is going to cost you in the region of +1K. If you are going to remove the non-lsd centre and fit a lsd centre, you will need to get a proper specialist to do it. It needs all sort of special set-ups, which, if done by your average mechanic, will result in a short-lived lsd.. However, you have an auto 320.. If you had a manual 325 I would understand the need for an LSD, stretching the imagination for a manual 320, but an auto? I personally think it is a waste of effort and money. Why the want for an LSD?? Save it for your planned 325/328 imo.. my 2c worth for what it is worth.. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah just weld your diff in the mean time if you want to do skids Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADBMA 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Yeah just weld your diff in the mean time if you want to do skids Skids? its a 320 Auto! is that possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 1. Heat shield for pod filter. Does anyone know where I could get one? Or is there a better thing I should be using for my air intake? I did find this Heat Shield for Pod Filter with 3" Inlet - Would it do the trick do you think? well it's gotta be better than this one lol. click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Hey all, I posted this in "Wanted to Buy" section but didn't have much luck with responses. 4. 17" 5x120 secondhand wheels. Just something to replace the stock ones. Again trademe is not a lot of help, the few I could find for my stud pattern were new. All advice is welcome! Cheers This size wheels are common as! [E36's have the same stud pattern and offset as a Commodore] there are heaps of commodes driving 'round South Auckland with only 2 mags on [somebody must know where the other 2 are] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lidistick 70 Report post Posted February 2, 2007 Save your money and buy a 328i BUt if you want a poddie, there is a Carbon fibre simota intake for $175 from Autopassion Chch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walker 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Cheers guys. Saving for a 325 or 328 isn't an issue. Thats already sorted. I have the 320 for a year and I am just looking to have a little bit of fun. How does a locker perform for everyday use though? Is it predictable at all? I have had some experience with LSD's and really like that predictability. Cheers lidistick - I will be damn sure to check out Autopassion in Christchurch. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lidistick 70 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 I'd buy things that I can port over to the new car if that's the case. Wheels and intake shouldn't be a problem. Don't know about the diff tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 3, 2007 Basicly,unless you have a spare set of axles,a spare diff head etc,don't lock the diff unless its a track/skid/paddock car. Owned a few cars with lockers and all my mates cars ATM are all locked and you think it's cool for a while but then you realise that you've stripped an axle and can't go up a hill cos your wheel is skidding the whole time.Best mod you can have for a non-street car is a locker IMO but don't do it on a AUTO E36,won't have the balls and will be doing underpowered skids anyways! My 2cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammasterjames 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2007 well it's gotta be better than this one lol. click They be Trippin' ....looks so fast!! hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
