[Pray for Mojo]

Originally Posted by Killramos

Definitely, which are you white or red? I saw the 2 reds when I took delivery. Yours might have been parked right behind me

There is also a Black floating around that I have seen. Damn calgary...

I feel much more exclusive Cruising around the Okanogan!

Mine's silver, I think I have the only one in that color with terra for the moment.

Drove mine to Shuswap lake on the weekend, got plenty of looks from people.

[255zr]

Hey Killarmos, how the LSD performing in that white stuff in Calgary??? I seem to recll you took it home initially in the snow as well with the PSS.

[Umster]

Originally Posted by Killramos

As of yet nothing to crazy on the street I think that will change when the weather deteriorates.

I will admit the first time I tried to chuck it into a corner with a bit of throttle it slid easily and beautifully. Very controlled. That was sport+ as well!

I have also noticed that it helps transitions for loose/gravel to asphalt ie when turning onto a highway with enough power to merge I to traffic. Usually traction control would cut a lot with one wheel in the dirt.

Basically it's a good LSD. The install was quick and professional and it also hasn't affect fuel economy negatively, not that it should have by you never know.

Also very satisfying to leave little 11's instead of the sad 1 tire fire that this car comes with stock. Great addition to the car. I'm going to have to get it onto the track soon to make further conclusions. I think it will also make a dramatic difference in inclement conditions. Which is 80% of the year in Canada.

Just ordered an M235i 6MT. I would love to have the M performance LSD installed by the dealer before I take delivery. I do a couple of track days a year, but like yourself, I feel it would be a valuable asset in the winter.

Unfortunately, I received 2 quotes from 2 dealerships - including the one I am getting the car from - and they were both in the neighbourhood of $7,000.00!! I couldn't believe it. After seeing this thread and the U.S. pricing I couldn't understand it! The installation cost "only" appears to be about $600.00 of the total.

I am trying to find other options to obtain the part myself and have it installed by my dealership here in the Toronto area. Killramos, may I ask what the name of the dealership you dealt with? I wonder if I could buy it from them and have it shipped?

Also, how did you find it over the winter?

[Killramos]

That is ridiculous. Make sure you confirm you are asking for the right part from them.

I dealt with Calgary BMW. Well known for being extremely expensive and having no real competition in the city for sales, parts, or service. I also think i had the first one in city if not close to the first one in Canada due to my incessant badgering about availability.

Have you considered getting a quote from across the border? Make a day trip to Niagara falls and get it done in buffalo?

It was also only ~700 to install the part which is still a ripoff since it is a simple bolt in pumpkin replacement. Make sure they aren't really hurting you there.

I'm not sure what your options are for getting it installed outside the dealer wrt keeping your drivetrain warranty.

It was great over winter. Helped me get out of a few ice ruts on more than one occasion. Just turned on DSC and the car pulled right out. It was also incredible for hooning in parking lots. The car is a dream to drift so balanced.

The car was great in the winter tbh. Even with probably less than ideal tires. I went with OEM for the RFT and a good deal on light alloys. I will just get normal tires next time around with a more aggressive cold weather tread i think.

[Pray for Mojo]

$7k for a fucking differential, I would have been insulted.

[Umster]

Originally Posted by Killramos

That is ridiculous. Make sure you confirm you are asking for the right part from them.

I dealt with Calgary BMW. Well known for being extremely expensive and having no real competition in the city for sales, parts, or service. I also think i had the first one in city if not close to the first one in Canada due to my incessant badgering about availability.

Have you considered getting a quote from across the border? Make a day trip to Niagara falls and get it done in buffalo?

It was also only ~700 to install the part which is still a ripoff since it is a simple bolt in pumpkin replacement. Make sure they aren't really hurting you there.

I'm not sure what your options are for getting it installed outside the dealer wrt keeping your drivetrain warranty.

It was great over winter. Helped me get out of a few ice ruts on more than one occasion. Just turned on DSC and the car pulled right out. It was also incredible for hooning in parking lots. The car is a dream to drift so balanced.

The car was great in the winter tbh. Even with probably less than ideal tires. I went with OEM for the RFT and a good deal on light alloys. I will just get normal tires next time around with a more aggressive cold weather tread i think.

I have thought about having it done in the U.S. A friend of mine whose cousin works at a BMW dealership wasn't sure that the warranty on the installed LSD would be honoured by Canadian dealerships if installed in the U.S.

I wasn't going to have installed by anyone other than a BMW dealership, but thought that the price you paid for the part was a lot cheaper than I could get here, so I thought about buying it outside of Ontario and have my dealership here in the GTA install it (about $600.00 for installation).

Having said that I think my best bet would be to have it installed in the U.S. Should be covered by North American warranty...I hope.

Thanks for sharing about the benefits during the winter. I'm convinced more than ever that having the LSD is the right decision for me (didn't go with any of the packages, so will justify the cost of the LSD for me).

[Soren535]

Originally Posted by Killramos

That is ridiculous. Make sure you confirm you are asking for the right part from them.

I dealt with Calgary BMW. Well known for being extremely expensive and having no real competition in the city for sales, parts, or service. I also think i had the first one in city if not close to the first one in Canada due to my incessant badgering about availability.

Have you considered getting a quote from across the border? Make a day trip to Niagara falls and get it done in buffalo?

It was also only ~700 to install the part which is still a ripoff since it is a simple bolt in pumpkin replacement. Make sure they aren't really hurting you there.

I'm not sure what your options are for getting it installed outside the dealer wrt keeping your drivetrain warranty.

It was great over winter. Helped me get out of a few ice ruts on more than one occasion. Just turned on DSC and the car pulled right out. It was also incredible for hooning in parking lots. The car is a dream to drift so balanced.

The car was great in the winter tbh. Even with probably less than ideal tires. I went with OEM for the RFT and a good deal on light alloys. I will just get normal tires next time around with a more aggressive cold weather tread i think.

Just got a quote back from BMW Gallery for the LSD... $6140

Kilramos, did you deal with anyone specifically at CBMW? I don't understand how the prices can vary so wildly. I would prefer to keep my vehicle purchase through Gallery but may have to take a trip down south if it's going to save me nearly $2000.

I'm getting the feeling not many owners in Calgary have requested this part. I was initially told it was for the auto transmission only. I had to supply the release article and part# before they would acknowledge it didn't matter what transmission was ordered.

Cheers.

[Killramos]

Originally Posted by Soren535

Just got a quote back from BMW Gallery for the LSD... $6140

Kilramos, did you deal with anyone specifically at CBMW? I don't understand how the prices can vary so wildly. I would prefer to keep my vehicle purchase through Gallery but may have to take a trip down south if it's going to save me nearly $2000.

I'm getting the feeling not many owners in Calgary have requested this part. I was initially told it was for the auto transmission only. I had to supply the release article and part# before they would acknowledge it didn't matter what transmission was ordered.

Cheers.

I dealt with Colin Grant who i believe has left the dealership ( based on linkedin). He was their Dinan / M perf specialist. He didn't give me any special deal so the price of the part must have doubled or something.

I have a feeling we might be taking it up the rear over the drop in the dollar, i bought mine July 2014.

I don't know anyone else in Calgary with the part.

As a note Calgary BMW and Gallery are well known to be the same dealer with the same owner and the same inventory. Driving down to glenmore will likely not save you any money, they aren't really competing with each other...

[Soren535]

Originally Posted by Killramos

I dealt with Colin Grant who i believe has left the dealership ( based on linkedin). He was their Dinan / M perf specialist. He didn't give me any special deal so the price of the part must have doubled or something.

I have a feeling we might be taking it up the rear over the drop in the dollar, i bought mine July 2014.

I don't know anyone else in Calgary with the part.

As a note Calgary BMW and Gallery are well known to be the same dealer with the same owner and the same inventory. Driving down to glenmore will likely not save you any money, they aren't really competing with each other...

Ah maybe you're right on the price increase, I'm waiting on a quote from CBMW to confirm though.

The Dilwari Group is quite good at ensuring they will be the only ones to take my money. Calgary is getting closer to a population that could support a 3rd dealership, I wonder who will run it?
I think they are planning to open an Infiniti dealership soon as well, the beast just keeps growing.

But back to the LSD, maybe I'll have to consider a custom diff from diffsonline like LiquidPaper did. Unless... Kilramos would you be kind enough to sell me yours?

[2+3=5]

Originally Posted by Umster

Just ordered an M235i 6MT. I would love to have the M performance LSD installed by the dealer before I take delivery. I do a couple of track days a year, but like yourself, I feel it would be a valuable asset in the winter.

Unfortunately, I received 2 quotes from 2 dealerships - including the one I am getting the car from - and they were both in the neighbourhood of $7,000.00!! I couldn't believe it. After seeing this thread and the U.S. pricing I couldn't understand it! The installation cost "only" appears to be about $600.00 of the total.

I am trying to find other options to obtain the part myself and have it installed by my dealership here in the Toronto area. Killramos, may I ask what the name of the dealership you dealt with? I wonder if I could buy it from them and have it shipped?

Also, how did you find it over the winter?

Hi umster did the sa quote you 4 hours for installation?

[MrBimmerM235i]

If you get the LSD "port Install" before delivery to your dealership, They still charge the installation on top of the $2,895.00?

[Soren535]

Originally Posted by MrBimmerM235i

If you get the LSD "port Install" before delivery to your dealership, They still charge the installation on top of the $2,895.00?

This will be my first new BMW so I'm not positive, but I don't believe Canada has a port location for MP parts installation before the dealership. Everything would be installed at the dealership where the vehicle was purchased.

US dealers still have the LSD at $2895? That's about $3650 CDN. If that is indeed the current price I don't see how it can climb to $6140 here. I might have to look into buying one from a US dealer and have it shipped up, even with shipping/customs and labor I'm sure I could keep it under $4500. Or... road trip?

[Killramos]

Originally Posted by Soren535

This will be my first new BMW so I'm not positive, but I don't believe Canada has a port location for MP parts installation before the dealership. Everything would be installed at the dealership where the vehicle was purchased.

US dealers still have the LSD at $2895? That's about $3650 CDN. If that is indeed the current price I don't see how it can climb to $6140 here. I might have to look into buying one from a US dealer and have it shipped up, even with shipping/customs and labor I'm sure I could keep it under $4500. Or... road trip?

Its even cheaper than that through GetBMWParts.com, they are a sponsor on here. You could likely have it shipped to a depot on the montana border, pick it up, pay your taxes on the way back. If it saves you a few grand i would say its worth the drive.

[dee0007]

Originally Posted by Killramos

Hey guys, just got a call from my performance parts manager at my dealer and the M LSD is now available and in stock. 2-3 weeks delivery.

I'm scheduled for a August 6th install.

For reference the price I got was 4,225 all in plus tax (including labor, part came in at ~3600). All Canadian dollars obviously.

Silly question;

How do I know if the m235i has an lsd or not ?

[Killramos]

Originally Posted by dee0007

Silly question;

How do I know if the m235i has an lsd or not ?

Simple answer, it probably doesn't. They do not come installed from factory so you have to get it done your self.

Otherwise you can stick your head under the rear axle and read the part number on the differential. Or you could turn all the nannies off, do a burnout, and see how many lines your car leaves ( 2 patches = LSD, 1 patch 1 tire fire no LSD).

[Umster]

Originally Posted by 2+3=5

Hi umster did the sa quote you 4 hours for installation?

Sorry - been away for awhile. The quote of $600.00 for installation was given to me by the sales guy - he didn't specify the time required. I'm definitely considering the U.S. option.