As Promised..... - Page 4

PatX · #31 03-14-2007, 08:23 PM

On the Sport models that I test drove, there was a button labelled "SPORT" just to the rear of the shifter. Is it there in your pics, but we just can't see it?

I ordered sport as well, and am really curious to see how it feels on a daily basis. My current E53 did not have sport. On my short test drive, I really didn't feel the big difference with the button on or off, but I'm hoping that overall the ride will be better than the non-sport.

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X5FX · #32 03-14-2007, 08:36 PM

odd, I dont see it in his photos either. Mine looks like this:

imo- the ride feels better w/ sport turned off (on sport model) compared w/ non-sport vehicle...maybe its just my imagination. I can tell the difference between sport/non-sport mode- there is a distinct change in ride.

PatX · #33 03-14-2007, 08:52 PM

I have developed a habit of resting my hand on the shifter of my 2004 (ok - no jokes - it's just comfortable). I'm worried that if I do that with this new-fangled shifter, I might accidentally change gears or go into park.

Are acciedntal movements (as long as you are not in MS shift mode) locked out?

Oh, and by the way, my E53 has woodgrain on it. In the 2007 X5 Accessory book, they show a wood overlay shifter for $195. Can you believe that???

X5FX · #34 03-14-2007, 08:58 PM

I drive with my hand on the shifter too.

no you cant accidently shift into the wrong gear, the software wont let you.

330i2X5 · #35 03-14-2007, 09:12 PM

In canada the adaptive drive is a separate option/package.
It does not come with the Sports Package as in the US, therefore we dont get the Sport button by the shifter

The ride and handling however with the stiffened suspension is awesome...at the same time not rough.....Ive heard good things though about the adaptive drive when its engaged....very smooth !

X5FX · #36 03-14-2007, 09:19 PM

so as far as ride and suspension goes, your sport package is the same as our model w/o sport?

chris24 · #37 03-14-2007, 10:26 PM

can anyone clarify the difference between what I've been told are 3 options for a 4.8i with sport package (thus with adaptive drive):

1. Regular mode
2. "sport mode" - when you put shifter to left position, but do not manually shift it (just slap it to the left and leave it alone)
3. the "Sport" button....

I was told the sport button allows extra air into the engine for increased performance, but have not been able to find any documentation to say what exactly it is for..

Denalio · #38 03-14-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330i2X5

In canada the adaptive drive is a separate option/package.
It does not come with the Sports Package as in the US, therefore we dont get the Sport button by the shifter

The ride and handling however with the stiffened suspension is awesome...at the same time not rough.....Ive heard good things though about the adaptive drive when its engaged....very smooth !

If you order the sport package and adaptive drive you do get the "sport" button in Canada.

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