Dinan Strut Brace, Camber Plates, etc...

[arobacker]

I just traded in my 2000 328Ci for a 2005 X5 4.4i Sport... Very happy so far, but I do miss the handling of the 3.

On the X5, I'd like to address understeer and body-roll control (especially when changing directions, e.g. in the middle of an S-turn) I thought I'd first try bumping up the front tire pressure by about 2 psi (I am currently running the stock Sp package 255/55 18" Michelins at 32 psi all around). But I'm also considering a Dinan strut brace, and camber plates...

The front strut brace made a HUGE difference in steering response, turn-in, body-roll control, etc. on my 3 - how effective is it on the X5? Has anyone noticed much of a difference with steering response and mid-S-Turn body control? Also, does it make the ride considerably more choppy over rough, uneven pavement, or is this effect more mild than on the 3-series?

And regarding the camber plates, does anyone have any experience with how well they address X5 understeer... and are there any significant drawbacks, oversteer issues, etc. ?

What other 'favorite' upgrades would you recommend?

Thanks for your help.

- Aaron