Super rare Drexler LSD with 4.1 gears like new for E85/E46

Babw

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Sadly my Z4 has sold to a forum member before it even made it to the market. I now have a couple of very rare items to be sold to enthusiasts.

Firstly is a fully built differential with Drexler BMW Motorsport LSD and 4.1 final drive gears. This is probably the ultimate LSD, Drexler makes LSD's for F1/WTCC and road cars such as the M3 GTS. Their reliability and efficacy are proven.

This diff was built and run in for 320km as per Drexler instructions and the running in oil removed so it is for all intents and purposes new. Currently it has no oil as per pictures so it can be inspected.

It's been set up for road and track use with a 1.5 way diff so lock up on acceleration and part deceleration so far more effective than a torsen unit which loses lock over bumpy terrain or if you lift a wheel on track. The flanges are a direct fit for an E46/E85 3.0i, I can't comment for the 2.5i or 2.2i.

It also contains the BMW Motorsport 4.1 final drive for more torque to the road with the only downside a lower top speed. The standard 3.07 ratio is geared for over 200 mph and I wouldn't like to see a Z4 at that speed! The 4.1 will still allow over 150 but the in gear times will be significantly better, this would provide an incredible improvement in acceleration.

It also comes with a rear cover ready for an external diff cooler if needed, if however you're using it for road then all you have to do is swap your standard 3.0i finned cover over.

The prices for the different components are as follows -

Drexler - £2500
BMW 4.1 - £800
Casing - £400+
Rear cover - £300
Labour to put the above together - £600+ at JC racing + bearings, oil etc

To buy this diff from BMW motorsport would be £3500+

I'm looking for £2000 including delivery OVNO.

This would be perfect for anyone building a unique/high power/track Z4 as I was.

I'm in no hurry to sell and won't be giving it away. To put it into perspective, a generic unit like an Mfactory is £800 + fitting £600+ and you still have all your old gears casing etc at £1500.

All this needs is oil and swapping over with your standard unit.

I also have a set of genuine Volk TE37 in bronze with Michelin Pilot Super Sport in a very rare BMW fitment which are 500 miles old for rims and tyres which will be posted up as soon as they're off the car.

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Babw said:
I also have a set of genuine Volk TE37 in bronze with Michelin Pilot Super Sport in a very rare BMW fitment which are 500 miles old for rims and tyres which will be posted up as soon as they're off the car.
I'll keep an eye this thread for details, I love these wheels :popcorn:
 
Worcester_spoon said:
Wow, want. Checking the piggy bank tomorrow.

This is something raiding the piggy bank is worth.

BMWZ4MC said:
Babw said:
I also have a set of genuine Volk TE37 in bronze with Michelin Pilot Super Sport in a very rare BMW fitment which are 500 miles old for rims and tyres which will be posted up as soon as they're off the car.
I'll keep an eye this thread for details, I love these wheels :popcorn:

They're beautiful, I saw them while in Japan and had them sent over. 18 x 8.5" front and 9.5" rear staggered setup with the blue anodized valve caps etc

They look fantastic on a Z4 particularly the Z4M.

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Ohhhhh, those wheels are niiiiiiiiice :thumbsup:

In the pic of the interlagos coupé they look more dished at the rear than the Sepang - is that because the Sepang has a square setup ?
 
I'm not sure, I've only seen them in photographs... Hopefully Babw will post pictures of his car soon.
 
Bing said:
Ohhhhh, those wheels are niiiiiiiiice :thumbsup:

In the pic of the interlagos coupé they look more dished at the rear than the Sepang - is that because the Sepang has a square setup ?

Not exactly. I will post pictures asap but my car looks more like the Sepang car. The excessive dish only shown when you run 10" + wide wheels, I'm running 265 Super Sports on the 9.5" rears which are more functional and doesn't stretch the tyres plus look great. Rays are about performance with their signature look which isn't the dished German appeal.
 
prepared for wheel specs :-) if the offsets are good id be interested! These are available in a ///M fitment in terms of offset but I'm aware these wouldnt work on your non ///M so looking forward to the full specs! Not often these type of goodies come up!
 
So I gave Drexler in Germany a call today to get a 2015 price for this diff setup.

Their quote was, wait for it....7500 Euros!

£2000 may appear a lot but this is a relative bargain.
 
GuidoK said:
No it isn't, it's a fine example of the current euro exchange rate :lol:

I'm selling a rare and valuable item for £2000 which has a list price of £5000+. You don't have to be an actuary or have a subscription to the financial times to work out that's a bargain.

I would appreciate if you could refrain from making disparaging comments in my for sale thread.

Best regards.
 
And I thought the brits with their sense of humour would get the joke....

....was I wrong! :tumbleweed:

anyway glws
 
GuidoK said:
And I thought the brits with their sense of humour would get the joke....

....was I wrong! :tumbleweed:

anyway glws
Lol! I got it :thumbsup:

This is a beautiful piece of engineering - glwts
 
BMWZ4MC said:
Starting to sound like you should auction the wheels!
...if only there was some kind of online auction site, where you could post pictures of your items and let the highest bidder win..... :rofl:
 
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