Any regrets on getting xdrive?

stvding · 11-08-2015, 12:24 PM

Anyone?

mad villain · 11-08-2015, 12:38 PM

My only regret is that it says xdrive on the left. But that's an easy fix hahaha

stvding · 11-08-2015, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad villain

My only regret is that it says xdrive on the left. But that's an easy fix hahaha

Lol. Debadge

raqautle · 11-08-2015, 01:49 PM

Nope, love the extra grip, helps put down all 300 lbs-ft

Wagstafari · 11-08-2015, 02:08 PM

Nope.

Grips like a mofo

Rick Hunter · 11-08-2015, 03:13 PM

Only regret... the massively high ride height! Hello, BMW... I bought an XDrive, not an X truck!

I'm still trying to figure out a good coilover setup that will preserve the adaptive nature of the suspension. I've got an F36 435xi GC.

Suggestions would be welcome.

Oh, and I second the motion on debadging the ugly thing.

stvding · 11-08-2015, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Only regret... the massively high ride height! Hello, BMW... I bought an XDrive, not an X truck!

I'm still trying to figure out a good coilover setup that will preserve the adaptive nature of the suspension. I've got an F36 435xi GC.

Suggestions would be welcome.

Oh, and I second the motion on debadging the ugly thing.

Xdrive too high? I thought my 435 xi is already low enough. Definitely lower than my old e90 323i

Beowulf65 · 11-08-2015, 03:53 PM

No regrets whatsoever. Love the extra torque to the road and the fact that I won't be driving a snowplow in the winter.

greekcs · 11-08-2015, 04:19 PM

Ride height and static suspension too soft.

Bob in IL · 11-08-2015, 06:40 PM

No regrets. I rarely think about it.

xlover · 11-08-2015, 06:50 PM

My only regret with xdrive, it makes chirping the tires on full acceleration hard

613Bimmer · 11-08-2015, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Only regret... the massively high ride height! Hello, BMW... I bought an XDrive, not an X truck!

I'm still trying to figure out a good coilover setup that will preserve the adaptive nature of the suspension. I've got an F36 435xi GC.

Suggestions would be welcome.

Oh, and I second the motion on debadging the ugly thing.

For the coilovers, I hear KW makes a DDC version of their V1 coils which is pug & play with the EDC system on our cars. Not sure about compatibility with the F36 though.

Another alternative would be to get Dinan/Eibach/H&R springs and call it a day.

And yeah, totally debadging in the spring.

kadify · 11-08-2015, 07:38 PM

I regret not being able to do powerslides in the rain...

ewizzle · 11-08-2015, 07:47 PM

Live in Seattle. Xdrive is a must. No regrets.

M47 · 11-08-2015, 08:04 PM

No ragrets.

stvding · 11-08-2015, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raqautle

Nope, love the extra grip, helps put down all 300 lbs-ft

Does 300 lb ft really need xdrive? M5 has 500+ lb ft definitely need it. 35i dont really think so

bimmercar · 11-08-2015, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kadify

I regret not being able to do powerslides in the rain...

turning off traction-control helps, slippery tires will also help too(eg all seasons in winter)

stvding · 11-08-2015, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmercar

Quote:

Originally Posted by kadify

I regret not being able to do powerslides in the rain...

turning off traction-control helps, slippery tires will also help too(eg all seasons in winter)

I drifted anyway with winter tire in my old red e90

Byrner335 · 11-08-2015, 09:04 PM

Last 3 cars were AWD it's nice to be back in a RWD again.

AudiA4 · 11-08-2015, 09:08 PM

I don't regret NOT getting it...I found several that checked all the boxes, one I arguably should've bought, but just didn't like the idea of added weight and a softer suspension with xDrive.

wknddrivr · 11-08-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewizzle

Live in Seattle. Xdrive is a must. No regrets.

Typical clueless Seattle driver.

Why would you ever need x-drive in a place that almost never gets snow unless you go skiing? Summer/winter tires are the proper solution

Shazsta · 11-08-2015, 09:20 PM

Regret the soft suspension. Fortunately that's an easy enough fix. Also don't like that there are more mods for rwd but w/e

11-08-2015, 12:24 PM	#1
stvding Major 664 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: G20 M340ix Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	Any regrets on getting xdrive? Anyone? Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-08-2015, 12:38 PM	#2
mad villain Captain 208 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	My only regret is that it says xdrive on the left. But that's an easy fix hahaha __________________ \| 2021 X5 xDrive 40i \| Dravit Grey Prev: Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 --> Audi S5
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 01:49 PM	#4
raqautle Private First Class 87 Rep 191 Posts Drives: '17 340i X-Drive M Sport EBII Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 340i X-Drive [0.00]	Nope, love the extra grip, helps put down all 300 lbs-ft
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 02:08 PM	#5
Wagstafari First Lieutenant 132 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F30 335d Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portsmouth iTrader: (0)	Nope. Grips like a mofo __________________ F36 440i GC with a lot of bling Sold - 2014 F30 335d xDrive M Sport / Alpine White / MPerformance Rear Spoiler / MPerformance Black Grills / Adaptive Suspension / M Sport Breaking / Reversing Camera / Folding Auto Dipping Mirrors / Sun Protection Glass / Adaptive Headlights / 19" M 442M Alloys / Pro Nav Media Package / Sunroof / Heated Memory Dakotas / High Gloss Interior Trim / High Gloss Shadowline / Xenons /
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 03:13 PM	#6
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Only regret... the massively high ride height! Hello, BMW... I bought an XDrive, not an X truck! I'm still trying to figure out a good coilover setup that will preserve the adaptive nature of the suspension. I've got an F36 435xi GC. Suggestions would be welcome. Oh, and I second the motion on debadging the ugly thing. __________________
	Appreciate 2 Quote

11-08-2015, 03:53 PM	#8
Beowulf65 Lieutenant 122 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupé Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435ix Gran ... [0.00]	No regrets whatsoever. Love the extra torque to the road and the fact that I won't be driving a snowplow in the winter.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 04:19 PM	#9
greekcs Major 773 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Ride height and static suspension too soft. __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 06:40 PM	#10
Bob in IL Major 794 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2024 G01 X3, 2019 G30 5 Series Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0)	No regrets. I rarely think about it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 06:50 PM	#11
xlover Colonel 2199 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	My only regret with xdrive, it makes chirping the tires on full acceleration hard
	Appreciate 1 Quote

11-08-2015, 07:38 PM	#13
kadify Lieutenant 169 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 428i xDrive GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I regret not being able to do powerslides in the rain...
	Appreciate 1 Quote

11-08-2015, 07:47 PM	#14
ewizzle Enlisted Member 35 Rep 45 Posts Drives: '22 X5 45e & '22 JLU 4xe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Live in Seattle. Xdrive is a must. No regrets.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 08:04 PM	#15
M47 Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 246 Posts Drives: F30 328 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pacific NorthWest - PNW iTrader: (0)	No ragrets.
	Appreciate 4 Quote

11-08-2015, 09:04 PM	#19
Byrner335 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: F30, N55, Sport Line Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Albuquerque iTrader: (0)	Last 3 cars were AWD it's nice to be back in a RWD again.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 09:08 PM	#20
AudiA4 Major 649 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: 2022 G01 X3 M40i (Black/Black) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR, USA iTrader: (0)	I don't regret NOT getting it...I found several that checked all the boxes, one I arguably should've bought, but just didn't like the idea of added weight and a softer suspension with xDrive. __________________ 2022 G01 X3 M40i (Black Sapphire/Black), HK, DAP, PAP, Shadow Line 2014 F30 335i (EB) 6MT, M Sport, Premium, Tech, DHP, HK, CW, M Brakes, M Exhaust 2006 E90 330i (Silver) 6MT, Sport
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2015, 09:20 PM	#22
Shazsta Private First Class 18 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Regret the soft suspension. Fortunately that's an easy enough fix. Also don't like that there are more mods for rwd but w/e
	Appreciate 0 Quote