X5 Drifting - Page 4

mrkbbd · #31 03-29-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FSETH

No, I haven't. I am pretty open minded, but I can tell you that there is nothing about drifting that appeals to me. Not even in the slightest bit. Nor does driving around in circles attempting to drift.

I had the same feeling until I gave it a try

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X5CA · #32 03-30-2008, 12:46 AM

the x5 wont drift anymore

i tried this with a g35 infiniti and the wheels were smoking and so was the s500 ..

x5 still has some traction however with everything turned off

X5Flyboy · #33 03-30-2008, 05:43 AM

My 2001 X5 4.4 Sport with the Dinan S2 wants to "drift" if I floor it with the front wheels turned - Frankly, I've been too scared to keep my foot down - I may try it this summer in Idaho as this set of Diamaris will need to be replaced anyway - Also not sure how the drivetrain will react to all 4 wheels spinning at different speeds..., so then again, maybe not - I think a trip to Bonneville Salt Flats to try(there is no try, grasshopper, especially in a Dinan 4.4) to join the 130 club is as far as I want to push my X5 - the 150 club requires too much modifying

mrkbbd · #34 03-31-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by X5Flyboy

My 2001 X5 4.4 Sport with the Dinan S2 wants to "drift" if I floor it with the front wheels turned - Frankly, I've been too scared to keep my foot down - I may try it this summer in Idaho as this set of Diamaris will need to be replaced anyway - Also not sure how the drivetrain will react to all 4 wheels spinning at different speeds..., so then again, maybe not - I think a trip to Bonneville Salt Flats to try(there is no try, grasshopper, especially in a Dinan 4.4) to join the 130 club is as far as I want to push my X5 - the 150 club requires too much modifying

A dinan stage 2 4.4 should hit 150 without a problem, it should be pumping out similar numbers to my 4.8is and I can vouch for the fact that it does the claimed 153 (maybe more b/c the speedometer was reading a little higher but there is some error to be worked in)

rh71 · #35 03-31-2008, 01:42 PM

I don't know about anyone else, but seeing a very nice looking X5 ride around in any matter is pretty nice. Youtube needs more videos of the E70 on roads.

ljnlaw · #36 03-31-2008, 04:31 PM

I want the 30 seconds of my life back that I spent watching that garbage!

X5Flyboy · #37 04-01-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mrkbbd

A dinan stage 2 4.4 should hit 150 without a problem, it should be pumping out similar numbers to my 4.8is and I can vouch for the fact that it does the claimed 153 (maybe more b/c the speedometer was reading a little higher but there is some error to be worked in)

Oh, I'm not worried about reaching 150. BONNEVILLE RACEWAY requires a rollcage and a bunch more to attempt the 150 club. The 130 club only requires a helmet and fire extinquisher. I've already figured my top end is 168 based upon Dinan redline 6300rpm. Already hit 134 on lonely Nevada road and have often cruised at 110-120. The 5000lb wgt of the X5 help keeps it glued to the road. Other than a speedometer at 2 o'clock and that you need to speed read the road signs, it feels solid & quiet and virtually no different than driving at slower speeds.

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