[RNorb]

When using the paddle shifters the ASS is turned off...right?

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by grigiogirl

Interesting, I usually use paddle shifters as well when driving in manual but I feel like I’ll still miss the feel of a real knob. On the bright side though, it’s one less thing in the way! Probably nice not to have it in the way. Ivory extended interior! Gorgeous, my favorite leather color offered by bmw.

Thank you, as it’s Ivory white with piano black trim. My favorite interior leather is silverstone full merino on my current G83, but 2nd consecutive F83/G83 with TB/silverstone that I’m leaning towards Fjord blue carbon buckets with Skyscaper for a G82 (early 2025 build). Silverstone picks, as the leather has a blue hue. If the multi comfort seats had better upper back/shoulder support they would be killer—but BMW reserves for the full M builds for the North American market (UK/European markets can order the X5M seats but unicolor-no contrasting color inserts).

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by RNorb

When using the paddle shifters the ASS is turned off...right?

Yes. But at a stop might shift back into drive. ASS depends on the engine drive mode setting.

[Keng163]

I went with the 21” as it’s the only wheel tire set up that get you the 335 rears. Funny thing- I asked the dealer to swap the run flats for all season rubber non run flats. Wouldn’t do it. Such BS.

[RNorb]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

Yes. But at a stop might shift back into drive. ASS depends on the engine drive mode setting.

So when using the paddle shifters when you come to a stop the transmission shifts back to D on its own? Is it possible to start the car from a stop in second gear instead of first gear using the paddle shifters?

[JoeAyalaM]

Originally Posted by Keng163

I went with the 21” as it’s the only wheel tire set up that get you the 335 rears. Funny thing- I asked the dealer to swap the run flats for all season rubber non run flats. Wouldn’t do it. Such BS.

The rears are 315s and the dealer can not swap the RF tires because those come as that from the factory and it is not an option.

Just make sure you include the Spare Tire package in your configuration, it is much cheaper compared to buying it afterwards and it will be useful if you decide to change the tires to non RFs later.

[MADBMWX5MC]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Love mine. Exhaust note sucks for a V8 though.

You gotta stop posting pics...I cant control my drooling when I see them...kinda Pavlov's Dog theory, but that it's no theory with me...

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

You gotta stop posting pics...I cant control my drooling when I see them...kinda Pavlov's Dog theory, but that it's no theory with me...

.chicagofan00 has an Java green epic build, the more pictures posted the better.

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by RNorb

So when using the paddle shifters when you come to a stop the transmission shifts back to D on its own? Is it possible to start the car from a stop in second gear instead of first gear using the paddle shifters?

Depends on the pre paddle mode, as I belive D in comfort will flip back to auto, but not in sport or S. I don’t drive comfort with the transmission set to S, please confirm this. As I prefer sport and sport +, thus why spec the M sport professional suspension for the anti-roll bars. The air suspension crowd are driving in comfort—which is merc ride comfort.

[JoeAyalaM]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

Depends on the pre paddle mode, as I belive D in comfort will flip back to auto, but not in sport or S. I don’t drive comfort with the transmission set to S, please confirm this. As I prefer sport and sport +, thus why spec the M sport professional suspension for the anti-roll bars. The air suspension crowd are driving in comfort—which is merc ride comfort.

I beg to differ. In the twisties I drive in Sport mode, sport transmission and the air suspension lowers, making the beast a bit more stable. And very fast, it can take a turn and change directions quite sure footed.

I am sure the M professional suspension does make a more agile X5, but I would find no use for it outside of a race track. This is not the kind of car for that I believe.

[MADBMWX5MC]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

.chicagofan00 has an Java green epic build, the more pictures posted the better.

Agree 100%. Looking at his build is like porn, you know you need to stop looking at it, but gotta peek in from time to time....

Yes, I know...I do have some self-control issues....

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

You gotta stop posting pics...I cant control my drooling when I see them...kinda Pavlov's Dog theory, but that it's no theory with me...

Originally Posted by Ibiza

.chicagofan00 has an Java green epic build, the more pictures posted the better.

Originally Posted by MADBMWX5MC

Agree 100%. Looking at his build is like porn, you know you need to stop looking at it, but gotta peek in from time to time....

Yes, I know...I do have some self-control issues....