XI + Snow = Drifting FTW!

E90ice · 12-14-2008, 06:49 AM

So, on my way home from work this morning around 4am I stopped in a empty parking lot and driffted the crap out of the XI.

I must have wasted 1/4 tank of gas.

Needless to say, it was the most fun I've had with the car since I got it 8 months ago. This car is definitely RWD biased. It was amazing to see the rear kicked out and able to hold it there for as long as I wanted too.
The drifts was so easy to control! Always predictable!

And even though I'm running on Michelin PS2's, the car handled pretty darn good.

Anybody else having fun with their XI?

Keep it safe.

asdflkijd · 12-14-2008, 07:03 AM

No, but I have fun in my RWD DAILY

, lets see you do that on a dry day!

I remember when I did something similar when the ground was damp, fun fun.

VapoR · 12-14-2008, 08:24 AM

RWD + rain (I dont see snow in SoCal) = lots of fun

lauer87 · 12-14-2008, 08:28 AM

I've been having some fun in parking lots before they get plowed after our recent snow falls.

Deda · 12-14-2008, 08:46 AM

i love snow and my xd!

E90ice · 12-14-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

No, but I have fun in my RWD DAILY

, lets see you do that on a dry day!

I remember when I did something similar when the ground was damp, fun fun.

Well considering that it's wet here more than dry, I still win!

But will will take that challenge on a dry day too. Let me know.

choopy · 12-14-2008, 06:29 PM

Haven't had a chance yet to have some fun here in IL, but I'm hoping its coming!!

deletedelete · 12-14-2008, 06:32 PM

Any tips? Anything to avoid?

GAM3OVR85 · 12-14-2008, 06:36 PM

I do it with my rwd too

SUperfunkMF · 12-15-2008, 02:56 AM

I also do it in my XI, the real fun though is the RWD 98 Crown Vic.

stressdoc · 12-15-2008, 08:16 AM

Snow rocks!

Hoothout · 12-15-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by VapoR

RWD + rain (I dont see snow in SoCal) = lots of fun

i pray for rainy days

deletedelete · 12-15-2008, 08:28 AM

Ive played in the snow in many vehicles, awd, fwd, and rwd. But for some reason Im scared to do it in the BMW. I guess I dont want to mess up and have a huge repair bill.

alq80 · 12-15-2008, 09:44 AM

ooh yeah i love the snow! and I was surprised to find out that my 335i could do more than just donuts in 3" of snow! it was fun and im sure the XI has much more control, so enjoy it! but dont break it :P

E90ice · 12-15-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Ive played in the snow in many vehicles, awd, fwd, and rwd. But for some reason Im scared to do it in the BMW. I guess I dont want to mess up and have a huge repair bill.

Just find an big empty parking lot and try it. It builds reflexes. Trust me, the car is very easy to control.

Nikolas · 12-15-2008, 10:09 AM

We had 18" of super light snow last night. I couldn't believe our school district didn't call a snow day. We are expecting another 12-18" more today. The XI drove through the untracked 18" no problem. The snow was coming over the hood of the car. It is a tank with good snow tires.

E90ice · 12-15-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolas

We had 18" of super light snow last night. I couldn't believe our school district didn't call a snow day. We are expecting another 12-18" more today. The XI drove through the untracked 18" no problem. The snow was coming over the hood of the car. It is a tank with good snow tires.

Yeah, my tires are crap for winter driving. I'm slipping here and there, but very controlled, so not I'm not worried.

Now ice can be a problem.

plugboots · 12-15-2008, 12:23 PM

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The snow was coming over the hood of the car.

We've always called that powder driving.

Xiaofeng · 12-15-2008, 12:27 PM

E90ice, definitely get a pair of snow tires for your car. The Michelin PS2s are in no way suited for snow. Once the powder falls, those things are like sleds; there's no traction whatsoever. The xDrive will help you get going, but will not help you stop! Plus the snow tires will turn the 335xi into a veritable tank. Goes through damn near everything!

Again, please consider getting some snow tires if you're going to be driving in snow. I'd hate to see another "Got in an accident" thread on here, as we get too many as it is.

Have fun, but stay safe out there.

CirrusSR22 · 12-15-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by E90ice

Yeah, my tires are crap for winter driving. I'm slipping here and there, but very controlled, so not I'm not worried.

Now ice can be a problem.

If you think you are "controlled" with PS2s, you are REALLY missing out on what real traction winter feels like.

jaaE90 · 12-15-2008, 12:55 PM

I had some late-night drifting fun last night

We've got dumped on this past weekend, and it's still 4 below zero right now.
('09 335i xDrive E90)

Arustik1 · 12-15-2008, 12:57 PM

Ice is a problem for everyone

12-14-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
E90ice Banned 205 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	XI + Snow = Drifting FTW! So, on my way home from work this morning around 4am I stopped in a empty parking lot and driffted the crap out of the XI. I must have wasted 1/4 tank of gas. Needless to say, it was the most fun I've had with the car since I got it 8 months ago. This car is definitely RWD biased. It was amazing to see the rear kicked out and able to hold it there for as long as I wanted too. The drifts was so easy to control! Always predictable! And even though I'm running on Michelin PS2's, the car handled pretty darn good. Anybody else having fun with their XI? Keep it safe. __________________
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SUperfunkMF Private 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Coupe, 11 C63 P31 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I also do it in my XI, the real fun though is the RWD 98 Crown Vic. __________________ 11 C63 P31 Iridium Silver, Black on Black. 08 335XI TiAg, Black on Alu trim,ZSP, STEP.
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alq80 Lieutenant 47 Rep 437 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA / Kuwait iTrader: (3)	ooh yeah i love the snow! and I was surprised to find out that my 335i could do more than just donuts in 3" of snow! it was fun and im sure the XI has much more control, so enjoy it! but dont break it :P __________________ 335i . Montego Blue . HKS Exhaust .
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Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	We had 18" of super light snow last night. I couldn't believe our school district didn't call a snow day. We are expecting another 12-18" more today. The XI drove through the untracked 18" no problem. The snow was coming over the hood of the car. It is a tank with good snow tires.
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Xiaofeng Captain 35 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2007.5 E90 335xi Montego/Lemon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 335xi [0.00] 1991 325iX [0.00]	E90ice, definitely get a pair of snow tires for your car. The Michelin PS2s are in no way suited for snow. Once the powder falls, those things are like sleds; there's no traction whatsoever. The xDrive will help you get going, but will not help you stop! Plus the snow tires will turn the 335xi into a veritable tank. Goes through damn near everything! Again, please consider getting some snow tires if you're going to be driving in snow. I'd hate to see another "Got in an accident" thread on here, as we get too many as it is. Have fun, but stay safe out there. __________________
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