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Originally Posted by mdputnam
I don't believe the Electro-mechanical limited slip differential is the M Performance Limited Slip Differential for the M235i for the following three reasons:
First line of evidence, Google "BMW electro mechanical LSD" and you'll find references by BMW that use this terminology to describe their standard open differential that use the brakes for the LS function.
Second line of evidence, the document you link to (Reference PQ05105060) was released on 01-05-16. The port install M Performance Limited Slip Differential option was discontinued at midnight on Sunday 2-28-2016. Yes, I was up at midnight on a Sunday playing with the "Build Your Own" function when to my surprise it disappeared after reloading the web page at 12:30.
Third line of evidence, when I ordered my car on Monday 2-29-2016 the SA was unable to enter the order code for the port install M Performance Limited Slip Differential. After checking with the dealership's manager and the dealership manager talking to the regional manager; the word was the Port Install M Performance Limited Slip Differential Option was discontinued. And, that the M Performance Limited Slip Differential is now only offered as a dealer installed option.
And my fourth line of evidence, (yes I know I said only three) but... my brand new M Performance Limited Slip Differential arrived Wednesday and is sitting on my workbench in the garage, waiting for the arrival of the car next month. There is nary an "electro" connection on the thing.  |
Hey sorry I know absolutely nothing about rear ends or differentials (yet) and you seem pretty knowledgeable. I am doing a self assign projected (for my OCD) where I do a comparison of my car to the Nissan GT-R, and put the performance attributes in context to the massive price difference.
Anyways, I own a 2016 M235i Xdrive 8A. How can I tell if my car has the true mechanical limited lip differential? or if it has the electronically simulated effect you guys are describing?
Bonus points if you know if what the R35 GTR uses so I can add it to my table here lol
Thanks for your time