does the 335Xi have the option to be RWD like an STI? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jokergerm · 10-19-2010, 10:54 PM

can the 335xi transfer the power to only the rear as the STI can or is it always AWD

veightkiller · 10-19-2010, 10:58 PM

Nope

jokergerm · 10-19-2010, 11:03 PM

super lame, that would be BA (bas ass)

Amdahl · 10-19-2010, 11:40 PM

I think in a malfunction mode, it does completely disengage the fronts. It should be mechanically possible. Just not driver controllable.

mycoupe · 10-19-2010, 11:49 PM

why wouldn't you just buy a regular 335i then? Unlike the STI, the 335 does come in rwd from the factory.

AltecBX · 10-19-2010, 11:54 PM

I know infinitis can be switched off by pulling the fuse from the AWD system.

mr p-j · 10-20-2010, 04:00 AM

i pulled a fuse for the abs and got the car to be 100% rear wheel drive.
don´remember witch one. (there are 5 of them)
car is a -07 330 xd

e93ro · 10-20-2010, 05:14 AM

for GT-R is possible through software, I think if somebody put his brains for this it might be possible

TheRox · 10-20-2010, 09:19 AM

thast the next big step

an all wheel drive you can switch to rear drive.

Cygnusx1 · 10-20-2010, 09:33 AM

Better yet, on rear wheel drive you can switch to all wheel drive in a pinch.

howiedds · 10-20-2010, 10:26 PM

Time to ask Shiv to see if he can do it on the ProCede

Amdahl · 10-20-2010, 11:40 PM

Also, I believe that when the car is off and in Park, the front is not engaged. You could probably prove this on a lift.

ajsalida · 10-21-2010, 06:42 AM

I've read that the XI goes to 100% RWD above a certain speed, like 70 MPH. Have not verified this myself. So it could be a simple software command.

335iPSI · 10-21-2010, 12:16 PM

SHIV... WHERE ARE YOU!!!

wakeboarder109 · 10-21-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajsalida

I've read that the XI goes to 100% RWD above a certain speed, like 70 MPH. Have not verified this myself. So it could be a simple software command.

I have heard this too. Someone should be able to help us out with this.

wakeboarder109 · 10-21-2010, 01:23 PM

has anyone pm'd Shiv about this?

4.8 E70 · 10-21-2010, 06:58 PM

OMG pull fuse 26 (5amps) and you're in business. Although the windshield wipers were going crazy, it was a 100% RWD. Created a nice little smoke show with the RFTs.

Thanks mr. p-j.

Reminds me of how much I miss my G37s

sneaks · 10-21-2010, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.8 E70

OMG pull fuse 26 (5amps) and you're in business. Although the windshield wipers were going crazy, it was a 100% RWD. Created a nice little smoke show with the RFTs.

Thanks mr. p-j.

Reminds me of how much I miss my G37s

Just had to try it. Yes, the 4 wheel drive system is disengaged. The car felt much more like my friends 328i minus the torque.

Easily spins the rear with a little left foot braking in second gear! (lotsa fun)

But the best part was the unexpected bonus when i put the fuse back in. Im not going to tell anyone yet, to avoid the placebo effect. Go try it, and i will tell you what I noticed in a couple days. Don't worry; no warning lights stay on, the wipers return to their normal operation. It was a very subtle improvement I noticed.

So get out there! If it is raining your wipers will remain on and it will be super easy to verify RWD.

4.8 E70 · 10-21-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneaks

Just had to try it. Yes, the 4 wheel drive system is disengaged. The car felt much more like my friends 328i minus the torque.

Easily spins the rear with a little left foot braking in second gear! (lotsa fun)

But the best part was the unexpected bonus when i put the fuse back in. Im not going to tell anyone yet, to avoid the placebo effect. Go try it, and i will tell you what I noticed in a couple days. Don't worry; no warning lights stay on, the wipers return to their normal operation. It was a very subtle improvement I noticed.

So get out there! If it is raining your wipers will remain on and it will be super easy to verify RWD.

You got PM! ohhh and with a JB3, you dont even have to do a brake boost to rip them loose, all you do is tap on the gas and ur going sideways!

ak335 · 10-21-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.8 E70

OMG pull fuse 26 (5amps) and you're in business. Although the windshield wipers were going crazy, it was a 100% RWD. Created a nice little smoke show with the RFTs.

Thanks mr. p-j.

Reminds me of how much I miss my G37s

Miss a G37?

blacksail337 · 10-22-2010, 06:13 AM

mine was rwd for a short time when a i got a 4x4! and traction control light on, i would think there's a way to disconnect it mechanically. already thought about looking into it if my xdrive doesn't quit screwing up

Psukhe · 10-22-2010, 11:02 AM

I wonder though, if you might damage the clutch packs or other parts in the driveline by significantly changing the way the power goes through it -- and then stressing it?

10-19-2010, 10:54 PM	#1
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10-20-2010, 05:14 AM	#8
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10-20-2010, 09:33 AM	#10
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10-21-2010, 12:16 PM	#14
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10-19-2010, 10:58 PM	#2
veightkiller Brigadier General Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C Posts: 4,143 iTrader: (3)	Nope

10-19-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
jokergerm Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 530 iTrader: (0)	super lame, that would be BA (bas ass)

10-19-2010, 11:40 PM	#4
Amdahl Enlisted Member Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I think in a malfunction mode, it does completely disengage the fronts. It should be mechanically possible. Just not driver controllable.

10-19-2010, 11:49 PM	#5
mycoupe Banned Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,507 iTrader: (5)	why wouldn't you just buy a regular 335i then? Unlike the STI, the 335 does come in rwd from the factory.

10-20-2010, 04:00 AM	#7
mr p-j Enlisted Member Drives: 330 xd Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sweden, gellivare Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	i pulled a fuse for the abs and got the car to be 100% rear wheel drive. don´remember witch one. (there are 5 of them) car is a -07 330 xd

10-20-2010, 09:19 AM	#9
TheRox Colonel Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 2,313 iTrader: (2)	thast the next big step an all wheel drive you can switch to rear drive.

10-20-2010, 10:26 PM	#11
howiedds D.D.S. Drives: 12 AW E70 X5 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 366 iTrader: (5)	Time to ask Shiv to see if he can do it on the ProCede

10-20-2010, 11:40 PM	#12
Amdahl Enlisted Member Drives: 335xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Also, I believe that when the car is off and in Park, the front is not engaged. You could probably prove this on a lift.

10-21-2010, 06:42 AM	#13
ajsalida Captain Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 756 iTrader: (1)	I've read that the XI goes to 100% RWD above a certain speed, like 70 MPH. Have not verified this myself. So it could be a simple software command.

10-21-2010, 01:23 PM	#16
wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 335xi --> 06 BSM 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 804 Posts: 1,670 iTrader: (3)	has anyone pm'd Shiv about this?

10-21-2010, 06:58 PM	#17
4.8 E70 Second Lieutenant Drives: '12 X6 / '10 E90 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 287 iTrader: (1)	OMG pull fuse 26 (5amps) and you're in business. Although the windshield wipers were going crazy, it was a 100% RWD. Created a nice little smoke show with the RFTs. Thanks mr. p-j. Reminds me of how much I miss my G37s

10-22-2010, 06:13 AM	#21
blacksail337 Private First Class Drives: 07 335xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: fredericksburg, va Posts: 190 iTrader: (0)	mine was rwd for a short time when a i got a 4x4! and traction control light on, i would think there's a way to disconnect it mechanically. already thought about looking into it if my xdrive doesn't quit screwing up

10-22-2010, 11:02 AM	#22
Psukhe Private Drives: 335 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canuckia Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I wonder though, if you might damage the clutch packs or other parts in the driveline by significantly changing the way the power goes through it -- and then stressing it?

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