New X1 35i M Sport

[HDA]

Lol I agree

I am at 18 trying to get to 20 then something clicks and I say F - and sink down to 13 😅

[cwickberg]

Originally Posted by HDA

Update! I installed the JB4 and removed it after one week.

It made great power but I suspect it would cause excessive wear on the drivetrain, so I removed it.

So I decided to keep it stock

I really like the premium feel of the ultimate package and I still look back at it after I park it. It must be the color. I wish I could lower it a bit but I don't want to spend $2k all in "just for looks".

I had a JB4 and Alpina transmission tune for many years with no drivetrain issues. You will need to change to a more robust chargepipe. Otherwise no real issues other that some normal oil leaks that are prevalent with the N55.

these cars have rather robust drivetrains. Never had problems with transmission, differentials etc... get rid of RFT!

[wheela]

Originally Posted by HDA

Lol I agree

I am at 18 trying to get to 20 then something clicks and I say F - and sink down to 13 😅

Haha, glad i'm not the only one! Short commute and driving on xhp stage 2 sport mode doesn't help, but I was in the 14's. Last week I had a day with a lot of freeway time and got back up just over 20, but now I'm down to the 16's again, lol.

[wheela]

Originally Posted by sudermatt

In city driving? i doubt it's even possible. if you have 60% freeway driving, you can do it if you're easy on the freeway.

Just forget about it. You spend an extra $75 / month in gas for a driving experience that makes you smile....well worth it in my book.

Totally agree. Sometimes I think i'll drive on normal mode for a while and take it easy to see if I can get back to 20, but that rarely lasts more than 5 minutes of driving. I can't help myself!!!

[Ardorventura]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one with low gas mileage. I live in NYC and have a FBO xdrive35I running JB4 Map 5, I'm averaging 14 mpg with an average speed of 22 MPH. Did a 400 mile road trip last week and got 17MPG averaging 33MPH.

[BrooklynG87]

I too am looking to pick up a 2014 X1 35i this week and this thread has been very helpful, particularly the parts about the common failures and preventative maintenance. Thank you all for the insight.

[sudermatt]

I've had 3 e84s.....the 35 is really the one to get and keep forever.

[Duchess22]

Originally Posted by sudermatt

I've had 3 e84s.....the 35 is really the one to get and keep forever.

Agreed.

The x1 is the perfect size for me. They are practical, sporty, and unique with the right amount of analog.

[HDA]

Update!

I was driving down the freeway in Texas heat and boom: car overheated.

Limp mode, no smoke, I turn everything off and wait.
Car turns on, I drive some more and boom: overheated again.

Damn. And no water gauge to tell.

Here I am, BMW newbie: my water pump went. Car has 66k miles, replaced also the thermostat. If you have not replaced it, the job will be close to $850 parts and labor, obviously not at a dealer.

Next will be replacing valve cover unit and gasket for a leak.

I am actually getting better gas mileage now!

I love this car even after a year.

[HDA]

Originally Posted by cwickberg

etc... get rid of RFT!

Yeah once these rft wear out I am not putting other run flats

[HDA]

I just want to lower it a bit and think bc racing may work.

I heard they actually soften the ride

[sudermatt]

Take a look at mine in the Wheel thread...I just posted some pics. I have the same wheels you have. Rather than lowering the car I chose to go with a bit bigger tire. It fills the wheel wells better. and the meats really look nice...I think.

https://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/show...&postcount=154

[HDA]

You mean wider not larger.
Maybe when tire replacement will come.

I still want to lower mine and I was looking at BC Racing coilovers.

BTW I found out how to get better gas mileage=> use good gas and replace your water pump

These are the only 2 things I did and I am now averaging 25mpg at 75mph

[sudermatt]

Huh....I wonder what a new water pump has to do with gas mileage.

[HDA]

Nothing probably- i think the good gas makes the car run better.

[Duchess22]

The xHP has my MPG to around 24. That's in relaxed mode with a fair amount of highway.

Relaxed mode in D
Aggressive 2 in S

Relaxed mode is so much better than eco mode. It changes the shift points, but doesn't sap the power from accessories or deaden the peddle.

[HDA]

Originally Posted by Duchess22

The xHP has my MPG to around 24. That's in relaxed mode with a fair amount of highway.

Relaxed mode in D
Aggressive 2 in S

Relaxed mode is so much better than eco mode. It changes the shift points, but doesn't sap the power from accessories or deaden the peddle.

I am getting an MHD tune next. Thinking of going for the VRSF 5" Intercooler and catless downpipe too.

I think this car is the closest US got to the new M3 touring. prove me wrong

[HDA]

I bought an intercooler!!!!!!

[Duchess22]

Originally Posted by HDA

I am getting an MHD tune next. Thinking of going for the VRSF 5" Intercooler and catless downpipe too.

I think this car is the closest US got to the new M3 touring. prove me wrong

Purrdy darn close. My e92 with COBB tune, Charge pipe, sprint booster, and PE mod was as close as i was going to get. Sold it regrettably.

I carried this blueprint over to the x1. MHD, Charge pipe, sprint booster and XHP. I lost a bit of performance, but gained utility.

[HDA]

Now I am googling “sprint booster” 😅

[gregthegr8]

Originally Posted by HDA

Now I am googling “sprint booster” 😅

I can't recommend this enough. Seems gimmicky at first glance, but really seems to smooth out the throttle response, makes it much more predictable and linear, and allows you to dial in how you want the throttle response to feel for your particular tastes.

Plus, it's got a 30 day, no questions asked return policy, so figured what the hell, why not try it out and play with it. I wouldn't go with one of the other similar pseudo knock offs though. One thing to note, since it's not readily said, but you can use the wired controller/remote to dial in your settings, then can just remove/unplug the remote and it'll stay at that setting. I'm not one who wants to constantly change the settings and a wired controller is somewhat unsightly and annoying. So, once I found out you could do that, it made me finally go ahead and buy it.

I also suggested/made Duchess to get one and imagine he can attest to it as well. I think mine is set to Sport 7 and his is Sport 6?

[HDA]

Originally Posted by gregthegr8

I can't recommend this enough. Seems gimmicky at first glance, but really seems to smooth out the throttle response, makes it much more predictable and linear, and allows you to dial in how you want the throttle response to feel for your particular tastes.

Plus, it's got a 30 day, no questions asked return policy, so figured what the hell, why not try it out and play with it. I wouldn't go with one of the other similar pseudo knock offs though. One thing to note, since it's not readily said, but you can use the wired controller/remote to dial in your settings, then can just remove/unplug the remote and it'll stay at that setting. I'm not one who wants to constantly change the settings and a wired controller is somewhat unsightly and annoying. So, once I found out you could do that, it made me finally go ahead and buy it.

I also suggested/made Duchess to get one and imagine he can attest to it as well. I think mine is set to Sport 7 and his is Sport 6?

Wow awesome, add to the list!