12-01-2020, 02:02 AM | #1 |
Second Lieutenant
99
Rep 263
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cumbria, England
|
Snow and Ice
As I haven't experienced the 330e in winter conditions
I was wondering if, you leave in automatic or switch to manual with paddles? Just wondering if manual would give better control or not I have xdrive so have that piece of mind but I've had some scapes in the snow n ice before and don't wanna rap this beauty!!
__________________
JohnBoySAFC
BMW Msport 330e xdrive 2020 |
12-01-2020, 03:08 AM | #2 | |
Private
17
Rep 56
Posts |
Quote:
Mines RWD only and come snow it stays at home as much as possible. Ice just take it slow and steady (Unless there is nobody around ) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 03:14 AM | #3 | ||
Second Lieutenant
99
Rep 263
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cumbria, England
|
Quote:
I live so rural I can't avoid hills both up n down I'm happy I have xdrive and am hoping that's gotta help. I just felt acceleration is on or off, or maybe I just haven't found that touch yet ( only done 200 miles as yet)
__________________
JohnBoySAFC
BMW Msport 330e xdrive 2020 |
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 04:17 AM | #4 |
Lieutenant General
8609
Rep 12,129
Posts |
Just remember that Xdrive gets you started but it doesnt help you stop.... living where you do, I'd be sticking winter tyres on which with xdrive will completely allay concerns... except for the fact other idiots are on the roads....
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 04:58 AM | #7 |
Second Lieutenant
99
Rep 263
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cumbria, England
|
__________________
JohnBoySAFC
BMW Msport 330e xdrive 2020 |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 05:02 AM | #8 | |
BMW Genius
116
Rep 132
Posts |
Quote:
If you want to be sure to not overshoot the acceleration, just use the Eco Pro mode, which will help with smaller throttle inputs. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 05:20 AM | #9 | |
Second Lieutenant
99
Rep 263
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cumbria, England
|
Quote:
I havent winter tyres on, but are brand new? Should be good for grip? Thats a good point about Eco Pro though, i havent even tried that as yet, ill give that a go re: throttle response as i guess thats damn handy when pulling into my garage!! many thanks
__________________
JohnBoySAFC
BMW Msport 330e xdrive 2020 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 03:52 PM | #11 |
Registered
0
Rep 3
Posts |
ive had at least 3 330es, and 2 530e's
both perfectly fine in the snow (none xdrive) i guess the extra battery weight helps. but ive driven in some horrific snow in them and never had an issue |
Appreciate
0
|
12-01-2020, 04:44 PM | #12 | |
Lieutenant General
6659
Rep 15,858
Posts |
Quote:
Difference between summer and winter tyres with RWD is like chalk and cheese. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2020, 03:55 AM | #13 | |
Lieutenant General
8609
Rep 12,129
Posts |
Quote:
Given I am in the SE, can wfh if needed and can walk to a train station of really desperate I dont bother, but if I had a need to use my car all year round, a set of winters would be on my list of options for my car! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2020, 07:02 AM | #14 |
Second Lieutenant
86
Rep 252
Posts |
I must admit i was worried about having a RWD car, ive not owned a daily RWD at all. So far its gotten cold and greasy in the last week, and touch wood, the car has been very well behaved. Sadly work wont put winters on our cars
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2020, 07:24 AM | #15 | |
Second Lieutenant
99
Rep 263
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cumbria, England
|
Quote:
Hopefully we get a couple of inches at best over the next few months By the way.........off topic i know. But reverse assist isn't that accurate as i first thought. Wheel arch caught a stone in the wall reversing off drive this morning using reverse assist!!! Bang goes my trust and annoyed doesn't even cover it
__________________
JohnBoySAFC
BMW Msport 330e xdrive 2020 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-02-2020, 12:27 PM | #17 | |
Lieutenant General
6659
Rep 15,858
Posts |
Quote:
Being a driver in the Scottish Highlands, I always say, "if you can't stop, best not to be moving". It is the correct tyres that help you stop better. |
|
Appreciate
1
Blackers62.00 |
12-03-2020, 04:59 PM | #20 |
Private First Class
26
Rep 157
Posts |
Having only just figured out (doh!) that the mint condition winter wheels/tyres from my F31 don't fit, I've bought a set of unused 796Ms from eBay (along with tyres).
Wouldn't be without them given the difference they make.. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|