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Stock rubber flex discs allow for a slight amount of give, especially under heavy acceleration and, depending on the amount of force applied, could potentially tear or split. This slight flex/give can prevent instantaneous transfer of force to the wheels, making accelerations unpredictable, or even lead to your vehicle being stuck on the side of the track. To combat this, IRP's Performance Flex Disc was developed. Made of CNC machined aluminum, this flex disc won't actually flex, and the polyurethane bushings will only provide a enough give to dampen some vibrations and prevent damaging the transmission. This is perfect for high torque applications such a drag cars and dedicated track cars that want immediate response and long term reliability.
96mm Diameter
Fits the following BMWs:
2008+ E82 BMW 128i
5/1986-1991 E30 BMW 325e 325es M3 - Manual Transmission
1987-1991 E30 BMW 325ix - Between Transmission & Transfer Case
1996-1998 E36 BMW 328i 328is 328ic - Manual Transmission only
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci - Automatic & SMG Transmissions only
1999-2005 E46 BMW 328i 328ci 330i 330ci - Manual, Auto, and SMG
2006+ E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
2006+ E91 BMW 328i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
2007+ E92 BMW 328i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
2007+ E93 BMW 328 - Manual or Automatic Transmission
1982-1983 E28 BMW 528e - Manual Transmission
5/1986-1988 E28 BMW 528e - Manual Transmission
1982-1988 E28 BMW 533i 535i 535is M5 - Manual Transmission
1991-1995 E34 BMW 525i - Automatic Transmission
1989-6/1992 E34 BMW 525i - Manual Transmission
1993-1995 E34 BMW 530i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
1989-1993 E34 BMW 535i - Manual Transmission
2001-2003 E39 BMW 525i - Automatic Transmission
1997-2003 E39 BMW 528i 530i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
1980-1989 E24 BMW 633csi 635csi M6 - Manual Transmission
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i - for Rear Driveshaft
2000-2003 E53 BMW X5 4.4i X5 4.6is - for Rear Driveshaft
2007-2013 E70 BMW X5 3.0si X5 4.8i X5 xDrive30i X5 xDrive48i - for Rear Driveshaft
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i - Automatic Transmission
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
2003-2008 Z4 BMW Z4 2.5i - Automatic or SMG Transmission
2003-2008 Z4 BMW Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si
If there was a Top 5 list of things to do on the E46 M3, a shorter gears would be in the top two... The gearing used to be overlooked when planning modifications but the 3.91 and 4.10 gears are now one of our biggest selling upgrades for the E46 M3! With a rear end gear upgrade you get the effects of adding horsepower but without adding any more stress to the engine or drivetrain. The R&P acts as a torque multiplier, getting you into the power band sooner in each gear. It's one of the best areas to get return from your modification spending. The shorter (numerically higher) rear end gears will give you better acceleration in all gears at any speed with few downsides. Want to make your car faster off the line or out of corners? Or avoid a downshift to pass on the highway? This is what you need. This 4.10 is the latest version from BMW Motorsport - shot peened and hardend for increased strength. The R&P can be installed on its own but for cars that have more than 60,000 miles it would be a better idea to rebuild the whole diff. The factory viscous limited slip units have a typical lifespan of 50-70,000 miles. We offer diff rebuilding with 4.10 or other gear options and you get a fully-rebuilt and serviced limited slip unit at the same time. Click here for our diff rebuild options.
4.10 Gearing Example: 2004 M3, 6-speed manual, 275/35-19" rear tires
Gear RatioGearSpeedRPM
40 MPH in 4th
3.62 4th 40mph 2,250rpm
4.10 4th 40mph 2,550rpm
70 MPH Cruise
3.62 6th 70mph 2,650rpm
4.10 6th 70mph 3,000rpm
5th Gear Speed at Redline
3.62 5th 175mph 8,000rpm
4.10 5th 154mph 8,000rpm
Why 5th? Because 6th does not have the mechanical advantage to get past wind resistance at these speeds - it is more of a cruise/overdrive gear. Using 5th for comparison purposes is much more relevant than having to take into account wind direction, resistance, grade, elevation, tire sizing, etc. These numbers are for comparisons among gear ratios only, not to determine what your M3 will top out at.
This item is the genuine BMW part and the ring & pinion set only. You will need to have this professionally installed into your existing differential. BMW does not supply differential rebuild parts (bearings, shims, plates, etc.) so only a qualified shop that is experienced in BMW diff rebuilding should perform this installation. We also offer built differentials and exchanges, click here.
This item fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3
2004-2010 E60 BMW M5 (manual transmission only)
OEM part number 33108321899