[MiAmiBoosT305]

has anyone tried drifting in a 335i if so please post pics/videos

[Joop!]

Well it's not me: but it looks very nice:

In better quality: Video does come from the Videogallery on this forum (Download for members: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=58)

[Robin_NL]

Yes I have, but it needs to be wet and I need a limited slip diff. Waiting on some snow as well.

Just like the 330 it goes rather well but not like my ex E46 M3 with its super lsd.

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Yes I have, but it needs to be wet and I need a limited slip diff. Waiting on some snow as well.
Just like the 330 it goes rather well but not like my ex E46 M3 with its super lsd.

Now I'm confused. Doesn't an LSD improve traction on corner exit? How does more traction help you drift?

[Joop!]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Now I'm confused. Doesn't an LSD improve traction on corner exit? How does more traction help you drift?

Power is put from the driveshaft.. the output shaft of the engine and transmission to a differential. the differential sends power to the two wheels. You have two types.

Locked differentials and Open differentials.

A locked differential spins both wheels at the same time period. The problem is when taking a corner the inside wheel travels a shorter distance then the outside wheel, thus it has to spin at a different speed.. slower. If both wheels are trying to turn at the same time then you cant take the corner very well. One wheel wheel keep trying to hop to make up the difference.. Sometimes full drag racers have this setup because its a very good way to put power down.. but a horrible way to turn.

And you have what most passanger cars have an open differential That sends power to one wheel at a time, via gears. This way whatever wheel needs to move faster to corner it recieves the power and can move faster. the other wheel just spins freely like a none drive wheel.. Now this changes depending on corner, its constantly adjusting.. Just the way the gears are setup in the differential. Porblem is if one wheel suddenly has no traction and begins to spin. All the power will go to it.. because its the easiest path. So if you hit ice, or spin your tires, or do a burn out. One wheel will brake traction and will spin, the other will sit there. or be draged in the case of drifting.

Enter the Limited Slip differential. Literally a differential thats allows a limited amount of slip.. By using several different techniques the LSD gives you the best of bothworlds with really no doubt side. You have enough play to corner.. but if one wheel begins to spin then equal mounts of power is sent to both wheels. either causing them to grip, or both to spin.. either way you will come out of the corner faster.. or you will drift smoother..

Open differential makes it hard to hold a drift for very long. It also makes it less predictable as one tire is dragging... and you cant really predict which tire in all cases.

[Chesmu]

how not to do it:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=wtf

[MacAttack]

Gatebil Taxi Ved is pretty good.

http://www.gatebilmedia.no/gatebiltv...2006_25316.wmv

[Robin_NL]

thanx jbrummelen for that very good explanation of the working of a limited slip differential.

[Vinobien]

Very good explanation - thnx

[GS833]

I think as soon as there's an LSD available for the E92 it will be my first mod

[Javier]

i've tried drifting in my 328i and its really hard on dry pavement, even with dsc and dtc off. car has way too much grip and not enough HP. i would have to go really fast into the turn to get it to drift, not gonna try it anymore, i would like my tires to last at least 20k miles

[stressdoc]

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Yes I have, but it needs to be wet and I need a limited slip diff. Waiting on some snow as well.

Just like the 330 it goes rather well but not like my ex E46 M3 with its super lsd.

+1


LSD & Xede

[kujo]

bimmerdiffs.com

There IS an LSD for our car.
It's just not cheap !!!!

I was quote $4200 for gear rebuild with LSD.

kj

[C4talyst]

Is drifting really a sport? Seems ricey to me.

[herbz]

drifting is a sport, but is extremely difficult to properly execute, and only professional drivers really know how.

it's not as simple as pulling the e-brake up and slamming the steering wheel in one direction. that's rice.

i reccomend you watch this movie

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...&q=drift+bible

don't listen to the ricers who spew BS on this site, watch the movie and learn.

[C4talyst]

Just because it's difficult doesn't classify it as a sport for me.

[Chesmu]

check out this thread on the topic:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=drifting

[Joop!]

If want to learn how to drift: watch the video of Tiff Needell in this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35825

Drifting is possible in all cars: FWD/AWD/RWD, it's ofcourse the easiest in a powerfull RWD-car