325is - United Bimmer Community

**max79** · 01-05-2008, 02:46 PM

can any body till me what is the difference between the (e36)

325i and 325is, is there is difference on the power or option ?

**xsperf** · 01-05-2008, 03:17 PM

one is a two door(325is), the other is a four door(325i), i think some of the IS's have an LSD while the I's dont, thats about it

**max79** · 01-05-2008, 03:21 PM

what is LSD?

**ant7188** · 01-05-2008, 04:33 PM

yeah also the 325is wheels are 16'' and it rides lower

**mullethunter3** · 01-05-2008, 05:47 PM

The LSD is a Limited Slip Differential. You do know how that works, right?

The only difference is 2 doors versus four doors. Everything else was ordered as options, like 16" wheels and LSD's.

**max79** · 01-05-2008, 08:31 PM

ok now i know what is LSD but how i can know my differential is LSD?is it comes in defernt shape or its part number is different

**xsperf** · 01-05-2008, 09:02 PM

if you lift it up, i believe the model number starts with S, also, if the car is in the air(both rear wheels) and you turn the car on and engage, if both wheels spin you have an LSD, or, you can do a burnout, and if you have to patches of rubber you have an LSD, if you have one, you have an open differential

**Antiburn** · 01-05-2008, 10:26 PM

If Im wrong please correct me but I believe that IS's
front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rims, sway bars, springs, possible different shocks, front seats, diff, steering wheel, are all different then I

**xsperf** · 01-05-2008, 10:28 PM

bumpers are the same, corner lights and tail lights are different, and of course doors and windows, the rest of the stuff, not sure to be honest

**mullethunter3** · 01-05-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Antiburn

If Im wrong please correct me but I believe that IS's
front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rims, sway bars, springs, possible different shocks, front seats, diff, steering wheel, are all different then I

Wrong. The ONLY differences between the I and the IS versions of the E36 3-series is due to the differences between having 2 or 4 doors. i.e. doors, taillights, some body panels, etc. The only changes in bumpers to the E36 is between the 1993 to 1994 body style. The front bumper changed from a large slat type to a smaller slat type. Also, in 1997-1999 (only 1999 on the M3, btw), the grill became slightly wider. If you don't believe me, just go to a parts website. I don't endorse Pelican Parts, but they're the easiest to search through. If you look at the shocks, there is ONE shock or strut (depending on if you want front or rear) for the 325i/is/iC. In fact, if you go through the online catalog, you'll find that just about everything for the 325 says 325 i/is/iC, excepting, of course, the above mentioned parts. The LSD is an option. I'd get out my original window sticker and quote you the price for one in 1993, but it's cold outside. The sport suspension is a $400 option, available to both i and is models. Heated seats and leather steering wheel is also an option. Again, I'd quote you the prices, but it's cold outside.

So, in conclusion, the only differences between the 325i and the 325is is the lack of the rear doors on the latter. Like I said earlier.