2011 550i differential???

CC_hvac · 01-13-2021, 04:19 AM

Hello awesome bimmer people,,,,,, Does my car have a limited slip differential? or what type of diff does it have???. its a 2011 550i f10 and has the sport Package and Sport automatic Transmission.

reihensechser · 01-13-2021, 11:38 AM

nope, there are no lsd in f10 except the m5

CC_hvac · 01-13-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by reihensechser

nope, there are no lsd in f10 except the m5

not even an electronically locking one??...thats kinda of disappointing

CC_hvac · 01-14-2021, 06:32 AM

whats the best upgrade to the diff then?

Procommuter · 01-14-2021, 07:20 AM

The option I went with is Quaife limited slip from Birds garage in the UK, Another option is wavetrac.

CC_hvac · 01-15-2021, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Procommuter

The option I went with is Quaife limited slip from Birds garage in the UK, Another option is wavetrac.

Is it a simple swap for the 5 series and is it worth it?

Procommuter · 01-15-2021, 10:48 AM

Yes, I think its worth it. Its a little spendy ($2500) plus shipping, It takes some effort to install, But it will definitely help get the power to the ground. The wave trac is available here in the states, but where I live no retailer has set one up before. It requires machine work, because ring gear is welded to carrier. So I contacted Birds and they have them ready to Ship. No need for core, because of shipping cost. They just charge a small fee for case. Looked into M5 electric LSD, but would have to change axles,plus have gear change done. Hope this helps.

CC_hvac · 01-15-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Procommuter

Yes, I think its worth it. Its a little spendy ($2500) plus shipping, It takes some effort to install, But it will definitely help get the power to the ground. The wave trac is available here in the states, but where I live no retailer has set one up before. It requires machine work, because ring gear is welded to carrier. So I contacted Birds and they have them ready to Ship. No need for core, because of shipping cost. They just charge a small fee for case. Looked into M5 electric LSD, but would have to change axles,plus have gear change done. Hope this helps.

Thank you very much for the info.. I will look into it

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Procommuter New Member 17 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535D Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NOR-CAL iTrader: (0)	Yes, I think its worth it. Its a little spendy ($2500) plus shipping, It takes some effort to install, But it will definitely help get the power to the ground. The wave trac is available here in the states, but where I live no retailer has set one up before. It requires machine work, because ring gear is welded to carrier. So I contacted Birds and they have them ready to Ship. No need for core, because of shipping cost. They just charge a small fee for case. Looked into M5 electric LSD, but would have to change axles,plus have gear change done. Hope this helps.
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