Twix: Thanks.. so lowering the suspension could make those stiffer suspension and M aerobits actually make the difference..
Gangsta: Aussies have a different perception to manual tranny I guess.. I had to pay extra for the deposit for manual coz the dealer feared I might later change my mind to automatic so he kept asking me if it was definitely manual
.. also they are hard to sell later but it's alright for me coz I don't intend to, at least not at this stage
halfmoonclip: lucky my bride doesn't drive
Royleblue: Ya I guess X1 won't disappoint coz it has 320 torque from 1750 - 2500 RPMs as per the spec.. but just that while driving X1 sdrive18d X-line didn't feel that torque or may be it's just me.. will see to it once I get hold of mine