01-21-2019, 07:13 PM | #1 |
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Was curious what you guys thought. it seems the guys behind the xHP flasher have an android app called XDelete that will successfully disable Xdrive without impairing any other functions of the vehicle. Currently it only supports E series vehicles the few reviews I see of it show that it works pretty good. They claim the F series cars will be supported some time soon. Is $150 worth it to disable XDrive to you? I can see this being useful for users who have an XDrive vehicle but no AWD dynos near them and the people who want to do the occasional burnout. Even after disabling you still will have the extra weight and XDrive suspension obviously so I dont know how this will help in the driveability department.
Edit: I forgot to mention the creator says that you can switch back and forth when ever you feel like it. Similar to flashing a tune. |
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I'm definitely getting xDelete once it becomes available for the F3x. Will use it during warmer months, then revert to stock during the winter.
Early reports from E90 owners indicate slightly improved steering feel, reduced understeer, and of course no more torque steer.
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01-21-2019, 08:33 PM | #3 |
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Curious. So you are stuck with all the downsides (weight, drivetrain loss, higher price/maintenance) and none of the upsides of xDrive (added traction/grip)? Why not buy RWD!
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Did the author of the app explain the science behind disabling xDrive system, which is a permanent AWD system?
One can theoretically remove the front drive shaft but other xDrive components will continue operate as intended. |
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I'd definitely consider this for the summer months -- would be fun to have a RWD car for part of the year. As long as I can switch it back and forth, as often as I'd like, and there's no other disadvantages, it sounds pretty cool.
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My guess is that it is just not transferring extra power to the front wheels and keeping the 60-40 split all the time. Just a guess and kinda fake RWD if so, thus me wondering.
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01-21-2019, 08:39 PM | #7 |
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I still think the creator of the app has a responsibility to disclose the science behind the software to make sure the changes are indeed safe.
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This seems like an improvement @6:48 ! Last edited by zambarossa; 01-21-2019 at 08:46 PM.. |
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As I see it, it is going to add premature wear to the transfer box, even extra oil changes in the box may not be enough to keep longevity. the other question; Does it impinge on DSC function in any way? To me, this is not an engineering solution at all, could well be asking for trouble. |
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I bought AWD for a reason - if I wanted RWD only, I would have purchased that way...
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here is a link to their thread on E90 Post on page 2 they have a FAQ pdf link.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1557299 Curious how it would affect MPG considering your not driving the front wheels yet have the extra weight. |
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01-22-2019, 06:52 AM | #14 |
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Creator says it's like flashing a tune to your car. you hook up your phone and you can switch as much as you'd like with no issues.
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It's a small segment of the market, but US-spec F31s only come with xDrive. If RWD were an option then I'd have been all over it.
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One further point with the M5, transfer box oil changes are scheduled at every 5th oil service, ~50,000 miles intervals. |
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on a side note what is the oil change interval for our transfercases? |
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I think if someone with it posted an xdrive car doing a burnout or something to illustrate how much it really disables xdrive, it would clear things up. It does seem like it just pushes more power to the rear though. If it's like the high power GTRs you see do a rwd burnout and then an awd launch...that would be pretty crazy. |
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