Went Off-Roading!

[jobaker4]

Hello All! I am a newbie in regards to ever making a post on X5World...or so I think from my memory. anyway, I have been a long time reader of X5world and give a big hello to all of you!

I attached a picture of my X after some off-roading fun this weekend. (doesn't show much, but you get the idea) I'm in the foothills of the appalachian mountains (VA Tech) and have access to some great off-road areas.

I have done a lot of research on this forum in regards to the off-road capability of the X5, and to be honest based on all of the posts was VERY nervous. Took along a tow rope just in case (went with a buddy of mine who has a Hummer H3).

Let me say that the X5 performed way beyond my expectations!! It was capable of keeping up with the Hummer (aside from one scrape due to the ground clearance). The XDrive performed flawlessly, and when I got hung up on a muddy ledge, I hit the gas, turned the wheel and up she went!

If you would like to hear more about my trip please let me know, my post is getting lengthy so I don't want to bore you all. (As you can see in the picture I went with the stock 17" michelins on the 3.0) I kept DSC off, and used manual mode on the tranny. Climbed over rocks, through water holes, and more! (now if I only had adjustable ride height!!)

Tomorrow she will be getting a good bath, then the 20" Diamari's go back on for some on road fun. Take care guys! And know that if you ever get the desire to head off road and are in SW Virginia hit me up... I'll take you out for some serious fun!