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Old 01-28-2016, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 View Post
lol, Different.

I said I agree, it's not the best for off road, but still cool, and still doesn't change the fact that it is capable. Maybe not for the most hard core shit out there.

You may have missed a few threads over the years. Let me help you out there.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ng-our-x5.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxx3...ature=youtu.be

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5dm...NIM3BScnc/edit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXBF...ature=youtu.be

Or wait, how about this build we have right here on Xoutpost

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...53-3-0l-2.html

Some people have a pair big enough to try new shit, some don't.
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy my X, and the OPs pic is very nice.

I am not saying it is impossible to make it capable off-road, but as others have mentioned, that's not what is was built for.....and that's a good thing.

I bought the X because of its on-road performance, IMO, it's a high-performance crossover. I have a 4Runner and and H1....both very differant and both very good off-road, as that's what they were built for. (But both slow and neither would I consider great while on-road.)

I think the X platform would be a losing battle (money wise) to convert it to a true off-road vehicle. Again, not saying it can't be done, but it's awd system is meant for performance as well as improved traction/handling on wet/snowy roads.

I don't think it comes to "having a big pair to try new shit." Just comes to common sense...adding bigger tires, a lift, and off-road lights make it look like an off-road vehicle, but those are minor items compared to the items that are really needed....
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