07-26-2015, 06:50 PM | #1 |
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X-Drive future update?
Do you think that X-Drive will ever see an upgrade that allows the user to toggle between automatic power distribution to the axles and the option to vary the power distributions to the axles manually (Making car FWD or RWD in city...)
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That seems unlikely.
The only hope for any control over x-drive functionality is when (if ever) M cars get xdrive. Even then, you can't play with xdrive settings in the X5M or X6M so I would say this is a sign that it is really not something BMW is thinking about. Cheers
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I'd love that!
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07-27-2015, 02:20 AM | #4 |
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I would like them to do a software update to improve the xDrive's performance setting while in Sport(+) mode. To allow the drive to drive more aggressively in dry and wet conditions.
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07-27-2015, 03:21 AM | #5 |
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I just wish someone from BMW reads this and goes like "hmm, let's do it".
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Isn't the concept of xDrive already doing pretty much what users want... 'automatically'. Don't users buy xDrive because they want best grip, achieved by transferable torque, across a wide range of conditions and driver inputs? What specific gains would there be adding manual control, other than not wanting an xDrive function? HighlandPete |
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xDrive is great in inclement weather, but it isn't a "performance AWD system" until it can do the above. |
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I guess future M-cars may get the full works, with torque vectoring like the X5/6 M models. Not sure BMW have xDrive as a priority for performance 3/4 series at present. Could change I suppose, as they are missing a trick with Audi out there taking potential sales. HighlandPete |
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The new M5 when it comes out may show what can be done with a performance car and xdrive. However, xdrive is not and not marketed as performance, I would even say the majority of owners would not even know what the next set up was even if they could adjust it. |
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Do many owners/drivers even know how xDrive is working now during their driving? The thought on an "aggressive driving" (Sport+) setting, what would that be? xDrive is supposed to already adjust to grip levels and driver input, so other than a more advanced system like torque vectoring, how can it be adjusted to be more attuned to a Sport+ type setting? I suggest other than disconnecting the front axle drive (make it RWD with all the disadvantages of a front heavy car with additional rotating mass and inertia) any switching implementation has to have some positive advantage. What that is... any definitions? HighlandPete |
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And it's marketed properly. BMW's system is designed for foul weather traction, not for performance. That's why is should be an extra cost option, like Audi's sport diff.
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Matt Farah on the smoking tire took a 235iM xDrive out on a track in both wet and dry, and he did not like it in the wet at all. In the dry, it was good, but when it became wet the xDrive did not let him drive the car the way he wanted to.
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Since BMW is planning to implement xdrive on their true M-cars, they better put some effort into developing it to be more like Quattro.
I also like the ability to control power distribution. More choice is always better in my eyes, which is why I like functions like the Active Chassis Control and Throttle Control.
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What I find interesting is the changes that have been occurring in xDrive implementation.
On the F30, for the first time as far as I can tell, BMW started offering an optional suspension, sport AT, and variable sport steering with xDrive. On the M235i and the 6 series, they are offering the same sport suspension and ride height on xDrive as on RWD. One thing I don't understand- BMW seems to market the 4 series as sportier than the 3 series, similar to the 6 vs the 5. Given that I don't know why BMW doesn't offer the same sport suspension and ride height for xDrive as for RWD in the 4 series. Bruce
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the xdrive system is a combination of electronically and mechanically controlled components. haldex is mostly electronic and torsen is all mechanical all the time. i highly doubt any bmw driver would want this ghastly device propped up next to their comfort access doors, leather dash and other "luxury" features:
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