01-03-2013, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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F30 xDrive any different than E90?
Just wondering if anyone knows if there has been any evolution to the xDrive system (mechanical or electronic/software) on the F30 vs the E90. Couldn't find anything and just assumed it was the same but don't really know.
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01-04-2013, 02:04 PM | #3 |
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Huge difference in the way the car handdles. E90 much tighter. Base F30 xdrive feels like a lexus
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01-04-2013, 03:29 PM | #4 |
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That's more a function of the suspension (which is unique on the xdrive) but really unrelated to the mechanics and electronics of the AWD system itself which is what I am curious about. I have not driven the base xdrive suspension as I have the DHP. Comfort mode is a softer ride than the e90 xdrive - much more comfortable for relaxed driving or bad roads but in sport mode it no doubt handles better than the e90 xdrive did.
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i don't know the answer to your question, but what do you mean by (unique on the xdrive)? i thought base xdrive suspension is the same you would get with a base, no line 3, or for that matter same as luxury or modern? Maybe i was wrong? Also, what are your impression of DHP? I think i went wrong by not getting it.
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Completely correct. I also had an 09 335iX and now have a 13 335iX. Unless you have sport package (the one that allows all 4 driving modes: Eco pro, comfort, sport, and sport +), you are unqualified to answer this. As carsdoc previously stared, I also think the car in comfort mode is about the same as me e90 was , but once you go to sport it becomes much tighter. It's is by design -- and is the F30 coding holy grail -- how to toggle the sport steering settings to on during comfort mode.
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That's also to do with the latest generation runflats. They ride much better than those on the E90.
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That's true. I actually have not driven the stock all season run flats yet as I had them put on the BMW winter wheel/tire package when I picked it up which uses Pirelli Scottozero series 2 run flats. These have been around a couple years so don't know how they compare to the older e90 rft or newer stock ones on the f30.
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