Autocrossed an x2 At the BMW ultimate drive

sayemthree · 08-24-2018, 07:25 PM

I was really disappointed . It was the Xdrive 2.8 m package, The steering is numb, the body lean is horrible. It made me really glad to get back in my M sport X2.8 drive .

Turbod · 08-25-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

I was really disappointed . It was the Xdrive 2.8 m package, The steering is numb, the body lean is horrible. It made me really glad to get back in my M sport X2.8 drive .

Which generation of X1 do you currently own? The first generation is a lot better than the second and the X2.

bucketfoot · 08-25-2018, 02:49 PM

Yep, no comparison between the E84 and the F48/F39 X1/X2.

I track mine several times a year. It may have some body lean (what do you expect with more ground clearance and a higher center of gravity), but while I don't hesitate to track it I would not even consider doing so with the new X1 or X2.

The new design may be what the general public wants (more SUV bias), but I'll take the E84 any day.

Lucky13 · 08-25-2018, 06:25 PM

Got a loaner (X1) about two weeks ago and although the interior has more features and space it handled like a really tall newer 3 series. E84 with M sport s drive kills it in performance and fun. Only new X1 or X2 I would consider would have to have M Sport suspension. Damm thing leaned a lot and just wasn’t even in the same ballpark, it was smoother and the road bumps were isolated but handling no way it compared.

BeeHemDoubleU IksWane · 08-25-2018, 07:47 PM

Take good care of your X1's... the ones still running 30 years from now Will be looked after because their wont be much, at all

sayemthree · 08-26-2018, 03:16 PM

Yes mine is an e84. M sport package. When I first drove it it reminded me of an AWD four door m- coupe. I came from an e92 m3 with a 6MT and even tho I miss the 6mt this car is a blast to drive.

sudermatt · 09-30-2018, 11:54 PM

This car will become a classic....mark my words.

In 20 years...you'll be able to say you had the original X1.
People will say WOW!

0w40X1 · 10-01-2018, 11:09 AM

X1 s28i M sport is unbelievable car, even at track.

I really like the low end torque that just quirts car off line.

I had to get Michelin pS4S in 255/35r18 on rear to get traction.

I've won Auto-X with a 1980 Scirroco with front wheel drive that was good in snow, and would lift inside rear wheel maybe 5 inches off ground, so that's what you call lean.

I associate front wheel drive with econobox, and it's not for me.

I also had front wheel drive Dodge Stratus.

Still a no, dog!

sayemthree · 10-01-2018, 10:21 PM

Good to know. I’ll get a chance to track mine in a few weeks.

Had my share of FWD too. 3 gti,s a Ford Fiesta S , original body. They definitely have their limitations

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bucketfoot Captain 1064 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 2020 Toyota GT86 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Centennial, CO iTrader: (0)	Yep, no comparison between the E84 and the F48/F39 X1/X2. I track mine several times a year. It may have some body lean (what do you expect with more ground clearance and a higher center of gravity), but while I don't hesitate to track it I would not even consider doing so with the new X1 or X2. The new design may be what the general public wants (more SUV bias), but I'll take the E84 any day. __________________ This post sent using 100% recycled electrons.
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Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	Got a loaner (X1) about two weeks ago and although the interior has more features and space it handled like a really tall newer 3 series. E84 with M sport s drive kills it in performance and fun. Only new X1 or X2 I would consider would have to have M Sport suspension. Damm thing leaned a lot and just wasn’t even in the same ballpark, it was smoother and the road bumps were isolated but handling no way it compared. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	Yes mine is an e84. M sport package. When I first drove it it reminded me of an AWD four door m- coupe. I came from an e92 m3 with a 6MT and even tho I miss the 6mt this car is a blast to drive.
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0w40X1 Lieutenant 34 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X1 s28i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Texas iTrader: (0)	X1 s28i M sport is unbelievable car, even at track. I really like the low end torque that just quirts car off line. I had to get Michelin pS4S in 255/35r18 on rear to get traction. I've won Auto-X with a 1980 Scirroco with front wheel drive that was good in snow, and would lift inside rear wheel maybe 5 inches off ground, so that's what you call lean. I associate front wheel drive with econobox, and it's not for me. I also had front wheel drive Dodge Stratus. Still a no, dog!
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sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	Good to know. I’ll get a chance to track mine in a few weeks. Had my share of FWD too. 3 gti,s a Ford Fiesta S , original body. They definitely have their limitations
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