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A metal automotive limited slip differential with a black housing and several circular holes, placed on a white background.
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Wavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 LSD, BMW E30/E36: 325i M3; E24: 633i 635i; E28: 533i 535i (188) r= 3.15+

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The Wavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 LSD is a helical limited slip differential for the BMW 188 axle, final drive ratio 3.15 and higher: E30 and E36 325i and M3; E24 633i and 635i; E28 533i and 535i.

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Fitting availableFitted in store at Gearhead Diffs, Sydenham
12 months or 20,000 kmOn parts we supply and fit
Fitment
SuitsWavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 LSD, BMW E30/E36: 325i M3; E24: 633i 635i; E28: 533i 535i (188) r= 3.15+MakeBMWModelM2/M3/M4/M5BrandWavetracSKU30.309.150WK

Not sure it suits your vehicle? Send us your rego and we will confirm before you order.

Warranty and delivery

All work and parts supplied by Gearhead Diffs are covered for 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first, provided the vehicle is serviced to schedule, filled with the correct spec Red Line oil and not misused.

Shipped NZ wide by courier. Overnight to most South Island addresses, one to two days to the North Island, rural delivery can add a day. Freight is calculated at checkout, or free when it travels in the box with an exchange diff.

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Description

The Wavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 LSD is a helical limited slip differential for the BMW 188 axle, final drive ratio 3.15 and higher: E30 and E36 325i and M3; E24 633i and 635i; E28 533i and 535i.
Wavetrac part number: 30.309.150WK

Wavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 fitment

Fits: BMW 188 axle, final drive ratio 3.15 and higher: E30 and E36 325i and M3; E24 633i and 635i; E28 533i and 535i.

About the Wavetrac differential

Wavetrac designed this differential from a clean sheet, so it brings current gear technology to the market. Internally, the gear tooth forms give more strength and better oil film retention than competitive designs. The gear package is also smaller, which reduces overall mass yet makes it more durable. In addition, Wavetrac put as much material as possible at the side gear and axle interface, because this area matters most when power levels get high.

The Wavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 unit uses patented technology that mitigates wheelspin when an unloaded wheel condition arises. In fact, it is the only torque-biasing differential on the market that does this. During zero axle load conditions, the Wavetrac cam device acts to create internal load. As a result, it maintains drive on the gripping wheel instead of acting like an open diff and going nowhere.

Wavetrac crafts each differential from the highest quality materials available. The internal gears use high-strength 9310 alloy steel, and the diff bodies come from case-hardened steel billet. To complete the package, every Wavetrac differential uses high-strength fasteners from ARP, the world leader in fasteners. Finally, all Wavetrac differentials include a transferable limited lifetime warranty.

Special order item

The Wavetrac BMW E30 E36 188 LSD is a special order item, so please enquire for pricing and lead time. We can check the fitment against your VIN or rego number, and we can also fit the unit for you in our Christchurch workshop. Lead times vary by unit, so we quote each order fresh and confirm the delivery date with you before we order. Please note that special order parts may not be returnable.

Reviews

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Example reviews These three are examples to show the layout. Real reviews from verified buyers replace them as they come in.
★★★★★ Good part, freight took an extra day
Hemi R · Gisborne · Example review

Rural delivery so it was two days not one. The part itself is mint and the oil was in the box which I did not expect.

★★★★★ Exactly as described
Sarah M · Dunedin · Example review

Price was the price, no surprises. Return pickup was already booked which made life easy.

★★★★★ We fit these for customers every month
Workshop customer · Christchurch · Example review

Order before 2pm, on the bench next morning. Preload sorted so we do not see them back. Saves us a hoist for a week every time.

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