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[jpnh]

This is definately at the top of the list of upgrades for me.

Estimates on cost of installation?

Generally speaking it looks like about 2-3 hrs of work

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Originally Posted by jpnh

This is definately at the top of the list of upgrades for me.

Estimates on cost of installation?

Generally speaking it looks like about 2-3 hrs of work

3 hours at the most for the complete final drive install. Call your local shop to get a quote to confirm.

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[Beartato]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

3 hours at the most for the complete final drive install. Call your local shop to get a quote to confirm.

Local shop quoted me 3.5 hours for install.

Just ordered one of these from you guys, I'm so excited.

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Originally Posted by Beartato

Local shop quoted me 3.5 hours for install.

Just ordered one of these from you guys, I'm so excited.

That is not too bad. Make sure they have the proper gear oil.

Shipping today or tomorrow! Thank you!

[Beartato]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

That is not too bad. Make sure they have the proper gear oil.

Shipping today or tomorrow! Thank you!

It's just standard BMW differential oil right? The Wavetrac website says it will work fine with the recommended oil for the car.

http://www.wavetrac.net/technical.htm

What gear oil should I use? [-]


Your new Wavetrac® differential is incredibly durable and will withstand the harshest environments...as long as suitable oil is used. Many customers ask what oil we recommend for use with the Wavetrac® differential. We feel the best answer is:

Use the "factory fill."

In other words, use the gear oil spec that your car manufacturer recommends for your car. The Wavetrac® is compatible with virtually all factory-installed gear oils used today. If you are racing your vehicle, and wish to upgrade the gear oil to improve performance or durability in racing conditions, choose the oil carefully: be aware that some gear oils have additives that are not recommended for use with your Wavetrac®.

Some have friction modifiers designed for limited slip differentials. These modifiers generally increase slipperiness and are intended to reduce clutch disc chatter in conventional clutch-type LSDs. Some gear oils such as Red Line Oil's Shockproof® type have microscopic solid particles in immersion in order to "cushion" transmission components, acting as an extreme pressure agent. The Wavetrac® and all helical gear differentials in general, operate using friction. The friction generated between its internal gears and its housing are what allow this type of differential to function.

Gear oil additives that drastically reduce friction will actually reduce the performance of gear differentials. The internals of the diff get too slick to generate adequate friction - reducing the differential's effectiveness - reducing its ability to drive both wheels.

In conclusion, when using a Wavetrac®:
•Use factory spec oils for your car
•Use Motul Synthetic high performance oils if you wish to upgrade the oil. Please consult Autotech Driveline for recommendations.
•Avoid gear oils with limited slip additives.
•Do NOT use RedLine, Shockproof® or similar gear oils.

Performance Gear Oils we recommend:

Requirement Oil
75W90 Motul Gear 300 (100118 1l)
75W140 Motul Gear Competition (101161 1l)
Motul Gear Oil is available from Wavetrac dealers



Please note that you will void the Wavetrac® Limited Lifetime Warranty if incorrect gear oil is used.

Just checking. Looking forward to receiving it.

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Originally Posted by Beartato

It's just standard BMW differential oil right? The Wavetrac website says it will work fine with the recommended oil for the car.

http://www.wavetrac.net/technical.htm



Just checking. Looking forward to receiving it.

Yes, follow their recommendations. OEM oil is synthetic.

[jpnh]

Forgive the question but for a 2 series whats the difference between this unit and a factory new unit I can purchase from a dealer for roundabout the same price?

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Originally Posted by jpnh

Forgive the question but for a 2 series whats the difference between this unit and a factory new unit I can purchase from a dealer for roundabout the same price?

So I guess my question is going to be ignored?