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Old 04-26-2009, 01:14 AM
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X5 in desert

Hi,

Yesterday I went to desert to test my X5 2009 4.8

It was amazing. I drove in the desert, but it seems X5 needs more enhancement in this field.

Unfortunatly I haven't took any picture, but next time I will.

I tried to go over a dune in cross way, but could not

I was with a Jeep SRT, but X5 was better in desert than SRT.

I think I should enhance my desert driving then take X5 again in desert to check if it is real off-road car or not.

Anybody has any Desert experience, could tell me more how to drive x5 in desert very well?
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Guessing you're on the stock tyres, that would be my first port of call to change if you are serious about it.

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Old 04-26-2009, 03:24 AM
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I could not understand. Sorry my english is not very well.
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Old 04-26-2009, 11:10 AM
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you will need tires that have a deep tread
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Standard tyres are fine. Drop the pressure to around 18psi and turn off the stability control.
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I have Runflat tyres of 20". it is OK to drop the pressure of it?

about the transmission, should i change it to manual? and use number 2?
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Old 04-27-2009, 04:26 AM
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The 20s are not as good as the 18s. Using "D" is okay. The secret is momentum but watch the front spoiler.
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Yes the front spoiler is too low.

Thanks for your advise, i will take it in consideration next time.
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