06-07-2017, 09:39 AM | #1 |
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Can m135 awd be used on track?
Hi guys i'm n00b here.
Here is the problem. I'm looking for used m135/m235, but i live in Russia and AWD is a MUST here (during winter we participate in many snow/ice championships). But i want to use the car on track (pretty rarely, 4-5 15min sessions per month) during summer. And the question is: can bmw m135/m235 xdrive be used on track? How predictable is its behavior when tracking? Its awd has no LSDs (my STI 2005 has got three of them), so i have worries. So is it sutable for track? I understand that rwd bimmer will give me more pure experience but can't afford to have STI for winter and RWD bimmer for summer. Thank you. And one more question. Can I equip awd m135 with an optional LSD which BMW offers for RWD m135? |
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http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1154042 RWD LSD for AWD rear axle - I believe the rear diffs are the same RWD v AWD so yes you could fit LSD to AWD car. Again a quick search on 2 addicts forum might be useful to you.... http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1108402
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If anything, the car is almost too predictable for track driving. Some people would say a bit boring to drive. Fast and effecient, and very forgiving. But then again, so are most Subarus.
The BMW LSD is very expensive. There are cheaper aftermarket options, like Quaife. |
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As Ove says, xdrive may be quite benign yet don't surprised if it be pedalled around a track at a higher rate than a scooby....... If I was modding xdrive - I'd be looking at larger 245 or 255 tyres F&R to up the grip levels as xdrive is sensitive to variances in rolling radii, esp if using staggered tyres F&R.
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