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To all X1 owners.. so I'm sure this may have came up before but being BMW is making an m performance model for just about every series, why haven't they done so with the X1?? I get that it is front wheel biased, but comparing to the x3 it is smaller, less weight, and lower to the ground. In my opinion, it would make for a great m40i model? Add m sport breaks, suspension, drop it half an inch or would be the perfect vehicle imo. Basically add some more power and tweak the suspension a bit on the current msport version.. thoughts?? Possibility?
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There is the F39 X2 M35i, F40 M135i and F44 M235i and they are all based on the same platform as the X1 so there is no technical reason for not having an F48 M35i. My guess for not having one is simply that those who buy the X1 are not looking for high end SUVs and are not willing to pay the price. If you are willing to pay what an X1 M35i would could then you will most likely be looking at either the X2 or X3 anyway.
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I would never be looking at an X2, because it is a worse car than the X1 in any way, for me at least. And to be honest, I would never be looking for an M-performance SUV anyways, while I can buy an M2 for roughly the same price..
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I agree on the m2, but unfortunately it's not practical for my stage of life now, I do really like the m2 though! As far as m-performance suv's I'm on the fence about them. I like the practicality of them, but then I'm like it's still a truck and speed/handling should be left to the cars..
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Very valid point, I could look into those options!! I wonder if the x3 m40i's exhaust will work on an x1..? 🤔🤔
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Have you tried the X1 with the M Sport package and its M Sport suspension (not adaotive) and the variable steering? It makes the X1 feel different and even a 18i sDrive feels "sporty" while cornering in that setup.
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I do have the msport, but I don't notice much of a difference in suspension when putting it into sport though, onky higher rpms.. was it an add on, or part of the package?
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Msport has firmer suspension than the other trims. It doesn't change when changing drive modes, unless you have the adaptive suspension option, I think.
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The adaptive suspension is an option. You can look up your car on www.mdecoder.com to see if you have it. If so it depends on the configuration of the sport mode setup. It can be configured to be chassis only, power train only or both combined. In chassis only and combined the dampers act differently whether you are in sports mode or not. If you don't have the adaptive suspension there will be no change when entering sports mode.
Here in Europe there is also the option to get the standard suspension as a free option when the M Sport model is chosen. So here you can have the soft suspension in a M sport model. Maybe you have the same option. The M Sport I tried was about the same harshness as my wifes M240i. Which caused me to avoid it.
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I was honestly so surprised they made the X2 m35i instead of it being in an X1. For that reason.. I just got the X2 m35i I do like the styling because it's more unique, it is a tad lower, and a tad shorter. Which .. is what the OP beemerlover13 wanted.. just with the X1 exterior!
My wife has a 16 x1 msport and although the msport bits are nice.. it's a completely different animal. Honestly speaking, the insides aren't a lot different, the sloping rear of the X2 makes it seem a little more cramped. Let's face it, the trunks are not huge either way. I'm sure someone with enough effort and drive could literally swap almost everything from an X2 into the X1 chassis so much is similar. I would think BMW would not recoup the difference in sales vs cost to build it. People are just interested in the base models. Even with what little X2's are on the road, there are even less m35i models. |
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I'd be really curious how different your X1 with the extra tune and goodies will compare. I have on occasion rung out our X1 and never have I felt any torque steer. With the extra ponies on the X2 m35i it's a good thing for the front LSD because it really really feels like a FWD car. I imagine, however, with the data of the regular b48 with tune getting close to the 300hp range it should be really close.
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