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Originally Posted by X5Flyboy
(ie, Teton Pass into Jackson,WY, talk about steep!)
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I can vouch for how steep that is. I bicycled (junk bike w/full paniers, etc.) up it as a kid 31 years ago!  The downhill side was way too much fun for words! Did the lower loop of Yellowstone before heading up the pass over towards Idaho Falls. Great trip. I'm too smart to do that now (and too out of shape). Scary roads with too many rental RVs (having big mirrors wizzing over your head is no fun).
Not having towed w/the X5 (I have a Chevy crewcab diesel dually for such things), can you use the manual feature of the automatic trans to 'engine brake' on the down slopes by holding a gear? I love that part of the Allison trans in my truck. Also, sport mode or regular drive when you tow (no, I didn't read the manual b/c I don't have a hitch or anything, just curious)?
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Kirk
Las Vegas
2016 X5 40e Mineral White/Black Dakota Leather, ZLL, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, ZPP, multi contour seats, rear side window shades, HK stereo
2011 E90M3, 6-speed manual
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07-07-2009, 04:45 PM
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