Xi don't get enough love!
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Originally Posted by mnmike' post='982029' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:31 AM
Yeah BMW handling is usually associated with RWD cars (no AWD M's). Not that an AWD car can't handle, but those who walk into the showroom floor and ask for the AWD model are more concerned about handling in snow than on a nice dry surface at the limits and don't really care for a lower ride height.
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='982544' date='Aug 19 2009, 07:59 PM
Stock XI = No sport suspension.
The sports suspension really makes a BMW a BMW.. That is all.
The sports suspension really makes a BMW a BMW.. That is all.
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Just so that you people know:
1. My Xi hangs in the corners with 550i Sports (ask Scott!)
2. My 530Xi hangs in the twisties with MUCH bigger cars.
3. My Xi been there done that, you diesel - said so
(BTW I was just playing with you diesel crowd - I know y'all don't get enough love 'round these parts either
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4. I love my car
5. C, I see now why you got rid of that 530 - it was AUTOMATIC (
wtf??)
AND KEEP IT GOING! I WANNA SEE MORE PICS OF YOUR XI!!!!!!!!!!!
1. My Xi hangs in the corners with 550i Sports (ask Scott!)
2. My 530Xi hangs in the twisties with MUCH bigger cars.
3. My Xi been there done that, you diesel - said so
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4. I love my car
5. C, I see now why you got rid of that 530 - it was AUTOMATIC (
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AND KEEP IT GOING! I WANNA SEE MORE PICS OF YOUR XI!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let me tell you this, nothing that is worth having comes without hard work and effort. You are right, there isnt much readily available for Xi owners, probably due to demand, but once you do find the things you are looking for through persistence, oh you will really appreciate it, the uniqueness factor alone will bring a smile to your face
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='982559' date='Aug 19 2009, 08:20 PM
Just so that you people know:
1. My Xi hangs in the corners with 550i Sports (ask Scott!)
2. My 530Xi hangs in the twisties with MUCH bigger cars.
3. My Xi been there done that, you diesel - said so
(BTW I was just playing with you diesel crowd - I know y'all don't get enough love 'round these parts either
)
4. I love my car
5. C, I see now why you got rid of that 530 - it was AUTOMATIC (
wtf??)
AND KEEP IT GOING! I WANNA SEE MORE PICS OF YOUR XI!!!!!!!!!!!
1. My Xi hangs in the corners with 550i Sports (ask Scott!)
2. My 530Xi hangs in the twisties with MUCH bigger cars.
3. My Xi been there done that, you diesel - said so
![Tease](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tease.gif)
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![Winkcool](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/winkcool.gif)
4. I love my car
5. C, I see now why you got rid of that 530 - it was AUTOMATIC (
![Wassat](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wassat.gif)
AND KEEP IT GOING! I WANNA SEE MORE PICS OF YOUR XI!!!!!!!!!!!
Vlad, you do drive very well in the twisties.
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Did a quick search and the DMS 535d puts it on-par with a 535i in 0-60. With all the torque gains claimed out of the tune, it has the same effect a JB+ would probably have on a 535i. 428 lbs. of torque is great, but that's what diesels do, right? Make a lot of torque? All I'm saying is a 535i with 428 lbs. of torque would do alot better than a 535d making that much and that I think diesel a much bigger handicap than having an AWD on a sports sedan. Because I'm pretty sure there's someone reputable on here that can attest for the fact that in a short sprint, an xi would have a slight edge over an i before drivetrain loss kicked in. If you think you, or we, have it bad with the xi's power loss, then I think diesel will just be a kick to the face. Which is why no one, I'm sure, on the E90 forums is raving about their 335d and how much ass it kicks.
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='982559' date='Aug 19 2009, 08:20 PM
5. C, I see now why you got rid of that 530 - it was AUTOMATIC (
wtf??)
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Not really... it shifts for you, but it allows for control of what gear you're in and shift speed is driver-selectable, so no, C, its not an automatic. Jeesh, I can't believe this guy - I've gotta tell him what kinda transmission he's got now?!
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='982975' date='Aug 20 2009, 01:35 AM
D33ZNUT5....I hope the rear camber in your pic above is just the picture and not a reality. ![Wassat](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wassat.gif)
And for those who haven't seen my old xi.....here it is for the 500th time!
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And for those who haven't seen my old xi.....here it is for the 500th time!
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