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03-16-2012, 02:11 AM | #1 |
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LSD or wheels and tires??
Can't decide If I should get new wheels and tires or a lsd :/ the wheels would be apex's arc-8 with 255 front and 275 rear with michelin pilot super sports rubber or a quaife lsd, I know I can get either for around the same price installed but can't decide. Can anyone who's had either of these 2 mods chime in and tell what was more bang for the buck or most worth it in the end? Thanks!
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03-16-2012, 02:12 AM | #3 |
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Btw Im Cobb stage 2+ and traction is a bit of a problem for me now
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03-16-2012, 04:19 AM | #6 |
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You already have wheels and tires. You don't have a LSD. The choice is simple
By the way, I did the LSD first, and lightweight wheels/tires after (Sportline CS.16 semi-forged and Nitto 555R/Continental DWS). I felt a significant improvement in acceleration after I added the wheels and tires, over my stock rims with run-flat tires (the weight difference was like 6-10lbs per wheel). If you are looking for acceleration only (more perceived power) I would advise to switch the Michelin PSS tires to Continental DW. Why ? Because the PSS are heavier (though not by much) and much more expensive. Wheels and tires deliver more bang for the buck in perceived power increase. Last edited by tscdennab; 03-16-2012 at 04:33 AM.. |
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03-16-2012, 06:59 AM | #9 |
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I think you're missing an important consideration, you will eventually need to replace your tires, so wait 'til then and get your new wheels.
If your tires are good for a while, and you have the 18's, get the LSD. Best mod I did (other than replacing the 335 with my M3 I keed, I keed).
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Here's how I personally approach modding the BMW 335i.
#0 [manual trans. only] - CDV modification #1: TIRES - it's the only part of the car that actually touches the ground (hopefully ). Using the RFT tires BMW sends is like using tap water in a $5,000 espresso machine #2: LSD+M3 subframe bushings - the 335i can't even put down its stock power effectively. The open differential is a bit of a joke when it comes to performance. The stock 335i does not in my opinion qualify as a sports car until it has an LSD. Do the M3 subframe bushings at the same time; the rear end still squirms around with the standard rubber bushings #3: Adjustable rear toe arms - the final step to effectively getting power to the ground. I like the Rogue toe arms. They will prevent any changes in toe under heavy acceleration #4: SS brake lines - improve brake pedal firmness and consistency. Also do fluid if you track/autocross I could go on but those are my 5 'essential' performance mods.
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03-16-2012, 09:04 AM | #14 |
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03-16-2012, 10:08 AM | #16 |
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Plus, it would be a stretch to fit 275 on the stock rims.
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03-16-2012, 10:24 AM | #17 |
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Wheels and tires IMO. With a decent det of tires you shouldn't have too much problems with traction. Running Cobb stage 2+ on my 135i I have good traction(in anything but 1st gear) on 225 Hankook V12s. The wheels also change the way you feel about the car, I find it much more enjoyable driving the car after swapping to VMRs. I'm sure it's more psychological than factual, but it is what it is.
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03-16-2012, 10:38 AM | #18 |
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I'd have to disagree with that satement. I put a set of Continental ExtremeContact DW tires on my car and they made the world of difference. No more traction issues at all. I am FBO with meth. I'd agree that the PSS are better performance, but I wouldn't say they kill the DWs. My DWs have plenty of grip.
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03-16-2012, 11:16 AM | #20 |
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Sorry but I think that performance-wise, you couldn't have found a worse combination. The VMRs are some of the heaviest wheels out there (I had a set...noticeable worse performance).
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03-16-2012, 11:48 AM | #22 |
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On the topic for LSD, what are people paying for one installed with a welded diff? I probably shoud get one.
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