AC Schnitzer Announces Limited Slip Differential for BMW 1-Series, 3-Series and MINI

[petrolhead]

AC Schnitzer is a company that specialises in tuning BMW Group cars. This time instead of offering a fully-tuned car, AC Schnitzer is announcing the availability of an after-market limited slip differential (LSD) for BMW 1 and 3 Series as well as MINI cars.

The LSD basically works to ensure the rear-wheel-driven vehicles have as much traction as possible in order not to slip out of control. If it detects that one side of the driving axle is about to slip it sends up to 75 percent of extra power to the opposite wheel.

MINI is front-wheel-driven so its LSD improves steering behavior to make it more direct. It also helps to reduce understeer which is common with FWD cars.

[Amarant]

Interesting

that's one thing the 335i needs when it's modded

glad to know other big companies are following Hartge's steps

[SewerSideUp]

That is very interresting indeed !
LSD's have only been stopped for non ///M cars for about 15 years !

But, I wounder how much the $$$$ will be !??

[SSense]

It might be an extra option, pay if you'd want it for the non M cars :dunno:

[Wazif]

this will make the 335i a very competitive car in the track!

[ahmad.alkhalil]

NICE!!! this 1 series is really starting to grow on me... I think I would like one :)

[jeanloup]

i like the mini with this kit