1996 318ti Msport Individual to 328ti - Atlantis Blue,

[RA500]

I used the ZF gearbox out of the 2.8, along with the front half of the 328i prop, it bolted straight up with no messing. I believe you can use the M3 'box too if you use the front half of the prop too. I presume you had the Getrag and now the ZF?

Have you tried changing the oil? Are you still on the small case diff and small shafts?

I've got some E34 BBS with track tyres on but not tried them yet. I'll kill what tyres I have on the 18's before I go and get some 17's and see if I get any improvement, I haven't had any understeer yet on the 18's, there is decent rubber on the front already and some hand me downs from SWMBO's C63 ready to fit to the rear which will be done in the next week or so.

The only outing planned is to the 'ring the end of September, I may do a drift or track day or two when we are back, probably at Oulton as it is only 30 mins away and a decent track. Hopefully more next year...

[Fab32]

RA500 said:

I used the ZF gearbox out of the 2.8, along with the front half of the 328i prop, it bolted straight up with no messing. I believe you can use the M3 'box too if you use the front half of the prop too. I presume you had the Getrag and now the ZF?

Have you tried changing the oil? Are you still on the small case diff and small shafts?

I've got some E34 BBS with track tyres on but not tried them yet. I'll kill what tyres I have on the 18's before I go and get some 17's and see if I get any improvement, I haven't had any understeer yet on the 18's, there is decent rubber on the front already and some hand me downs from SWMBO's C63 ready to fit to the rear which will be done in the next week or so.

The only outing planned is to the 'ring the end of September, I may do a drift or track day or two when we are back, probably at Oulton as it is only 30 mins away and a decent track. Hopefully more next year...

No the Z3 box is a Getrag, so from gearbox back; prop, diff and shafts are all unchanged!

[RA500]

I'd say get the 6 speed if you can stretch to it, if not, the ZF will do the job. 100% get a LSD, either 2.93 or 3.07. I bet it picks up well as it is but must monster fuel on a run! go for the E30 325i/M3 drive shafts, there is a bit of faffing about with the ABS sensor so remove it until the shafts are out and set the clearance when it goes back in.




I've got a bit further, rear discs and pads are on, they are getting better but think the rest of the callipers need replacing very soon! and... Oil & filter change.. Air filter ordered as I've realised I don't even have one!