Drove an XI in the snow for the first time.

Artz 330 · 02-12-2006, 08:47 PM

Well since my car was stuck in the snow today. And i was too lazy to get it out till later. I stole my moms 330xi, since ive never driven it in the snow with it I figured I'd go have some fun.
Well all i have to saw is damn. I could tool down Rt1 @ 65MPH in the snow NO problem, and the DTC system is incrediable. I could come out of turns at like 30-40 mph and it wouldnt even kick out. It would cut power, straighten out. I was SOooooo jealous of her X drive lol. (Still i like the rear better when its dry) but hell then i disabled the entire dtc system, and the car would go nicely sideways into corners and it was like the car knew what it was doing on its own..

All i have to say is WOW, XI is the Sh1t!!!!!

Artz 330 · 02-12-2006, 08:50 PM

1st Pic. is my temp. access door into my car LOL

2nd Pic. is my Girls MINI.. Stuck I hope shes strong enough to shovel that baby out!!!

dude007 · 02-12-2006, 09:07 PM

Tried my car in snow for a first time. Pretty good. I could initiate the slide but it was predictable and easy to correct. DSC and DTC work as expected. Very stable in slippery turns.

X-Drive is a lot of fun :rocks:

I have: 325xit with Dunlop Wintersport 205/55R16.

Max Power · 02-12-2006, 09:09 PM

I have to agree. This morning the snow was just up to the top of wheels. Instead of shovelling (I'm much too lazy) I just got in and drove away. No problems. I had to drive my wife down to JFK this morning (only 4 hours delayed). Eventhough I saw no fewer than 4 other cars do 180°s on 95 I had no problems at all. The 330xi even with regular all season tires is quite able in the snow. I never would have been able to make the trip in my old Passat.

jcase33 · 02-12-2006, 09:36 PM

Sounds fun!

noflash · 02-12-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

1st Pic. is my temp. access door into my car LOL

2nd Pic. is my Girls MINI.. Stuck I hope shes strong enough to shovel that baby out!!!

Artz 330 · 02-12-2006, 11:39 PM

Im thinking about maybe an X3 or X5 for the winter now. And the days i dont feel like driving Stick.

billgti · 02-13-2006, 02:50 AM

nice pictures. i just spent the night cleaning out some sand in the car after going to the beach today.

espo · 02-13-2006, 08:06 AM

When I see pictures like that, where is the weather channel now!! It was sunny yesterday in Buffalo! (Heard that on the radio on the drive in this morning)..

Don't worry though, there calling for some more lake effect snow around here tonight, about another 6in.. Garages are REALLY nice!!

fakerlin · 02-13-2006, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by billgti

nice pictures. i just spent the night cleaning out some sand in the car after going to the beach today.

Booster · 02-13-2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by billgti

nice pictures. i just spent the night cleaning out some sand in the car after going to the beach today.

....and broken glass, heroin needles, etc.... the usual

MCS · 02-13-2006, 08:33 AM

Snowed a ton yesterday and had the first opportunity to test out the snow tires today on my 330i (not X version)

Got the Dunlop M3 winter combination and the new tires handled the snow like a champ. I had my summer tires on during the last storm (back in early Dec) and it's like night and day. Last Dec, I almost got stuck pulling in and out of the driveway (where the plows leave a snow speed bump). This time around, there was at least 2x the amount of snow and the car handled everything with no loss in traction.

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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Drove an XI in the snow for the first time. Well since my car was stuck in the snow today. And i was too lazy to get it out till later. I stole my moms 330xi, since ive never driven it in the snow with it I figured I'd go have some fun. Well all i have to saw is damn. I could tool down Rt1 @ 65MPH in the snow NO problem, and the DTC system is incrediable. I could come out of turns at like 30-40 mph and it wouldnt even kick out. It would cut power, straighten out. I was SOooooo jealous of her X drive lol. (Still i like the rear better when its dry) but hell then i disabled the entire dtc system, and the car would go nicely sideways into corners and it was like the car knew what it was doing on its own.. All i have to say is WOW, XI is the Sh1t!!!!! Attached Images __________________
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	1st Pic. is my temp. access door into my car LOL 2nd Pic. is my Girls MINI.. Stuck I hope shes strong enough to shovel that baby out!!! Attached Images __________________
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dude007 Private First Class 10 Rep 136 Posts Drives: BMW 325xit Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Tried my car in snow for a first time. Pretty good. I could initiate the slide but it was predictable and easy to correct. DSC and DTC work as expected. Very stable in slippery turns. X-Drive is a lot of fun :rocks: I have: 325xit with Dunlop Wintersport 205/55R16.
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Max Power Enlisted Member 5 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 330 xi- mystic blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	I have to agree. This morning the snow was just up to the top of wheels. Instead of shovelling (I'm much too lazy) I just got in and drove away. No problems. I had to drive my wife down to JFK this morning (only 4 hours delayed). Eventhough I saw no fewer than 4 other cars do 180°s on 95 I had no problems at all. The 330xi even with regular all season tires is quite able in the snow. I never would have been able to make the trip in my old Passat.
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jcase33 Obsessive 15 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Jordan Utah iTrader: (1)	Sounds fun! __________________ ZSP/Xenon/Sat Prep/Heated Powered Seats/Step/Jet black/black/aluminum/BMW Assist
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Im thinking about maybe an X3 or X5 for the winter now. And the days i dont feel like driving Stick. __________________
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billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	nice pictures. i just spent the night cleaning out some sand in the car after going to the beach today.
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espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	When I see pictures like that, where is the weather channel now!! It was sunny yesterday in Buffalo! (Heard that on the radio on the drive in this morning).. Don't worry though, there calling for some more lake effect snow around here tonight, about another 6in.. Garages are REALLY nice!! __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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MCS e90 newbie 35 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 E93 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Snowed a ton yesterday and had the first opportunity to test out the snow tires today on my 330i (not X version) Got the Dunlop M3 winter combination and the new tires handled the snow like a champ. I had my summer tires on during the last storm (back in early Dec) and it's like night and day. Last Dec, I almost got stuck pulling in and out of the driveway (where the plows leave a snow speed bump). This time around, there was at least 2x the amount of snow and the car handled everything with no loss in traction. __________________ E93 IL Blue M3 ZPP, ZCW
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