MFactory v2 Metal Plate LSD for BMW 3 Series E9X 335i

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The MFactory metal plate LSD locks the driven wheels through packs of friction plates, pressed by ramps and preload springs. Unlike a helical unit, it keeps locking when one wheel loses grip, which is why it is made for dedicated circuit, rally and drift cars.

Specifications

Brand MFactory
Code MF-TRS-10E92-1
Type Metal plate limited slip differential
Material SAE 4320 steel, forged, double tempered, sub-zero treated and shot peened
Spider gears Cold forged, ceramic coated: 30% higher surface hardness
Preload Coil springs, around 85 lb as supplied; changed by the number of springs
Plates 20 plates, 10 on each side, Type-SS
Lock 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% or 100%, set by the plate stacking

Which cars it fits

  • BMW 3 Series E9X 335i with manual (2007-2013) or automatic (2005-2007) gearbox

What to check

  • The v2 version uses Active Friction Type-SS plates: noise and vibration in slow turns drop by up to 50%.
  • 1.0 way locks on acceleration only. 1.5 way locks on acceleration and partly under engine braking. 2.0 way locks equally on and off throttle.
  • The 1.0/1.5 version ships set to 1.5 way and the 1.5/2.0 version ships set to 2.0 way, both with plates stacked for 100% lock. Switching ramps requires opening the differential.
  • Preload, ramp angle and lock percentage are adjustable without special tools, with the gearbox removed.
  • The plates wear: MFactory asks for their thickness to be checked at every service, minimum 1.58 mm. Replacement plates and preload springs are sold separately.
  • MFactory recommends: on rear-wheel drive, 1.0 or 1.5 way for road and circuit, 2.0 way for drifting.
  • On the manual 135i and on the 2007-on 335i with manual or DCT gearbox, the factory ring gear is welded to the differential: it has to be machined to accept the LSD, or a new bolted ring and pinion fitted.