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Mar 12, 2013 | 04:02 PM

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Looks like a blast, very nice controlled driving btw!

Mar 12, 2013 | 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 998M

Many say RWD is better than RWD no matter where the engine is located. The issue with FWD is that you are asking the front wheels to steer and provide forward motion. RWD is better… as long as you know how to drive it. Having the engine over the rear wheels is good for accelerating and braking. Sliding it gets challenging because of the weight being out back. It just want stop keep rotating.

I agree with that. My old RWD BMW 3series with snow tires was awesome in the snow and ice. My 94 Camaro (also RWD) was a complete nightmare. It is down to balance and appropriate traction control.

Mar 12, 2013 | 06:27 PM

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I diggit

Mar 14, 2013 | 06:46 AM

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You drove very good on such a slippery/varied surface. I wonder how you might have done in a 4wd Porsche.

Mar 21, 2013 | 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 998M

Is this The Big Easy from the X5M Xoutpost forum?

Marc

Hey, how are keeping? Did the switcheroo as you can see......had too many problems with the M variant.

Cheers,

Mar 22, 2013 | 05:24 AM

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You drove very good on such a slippery/varied surface. I wonder how you might have done in a 4wd Porsche.

It would have killed everything.

Mar 22, 2013 | 05:27 AM

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Hey, how are keeping? Did the switcheroo as you can see......had too many problems with the M variant.

Cheers,

Bummer about the M. I had some issue but most were self-inflicted.

Do you remember Tom from outside Chicago? He sold the GTR for a GT3 then to an Audi R8. Traded in the X5M for a new M5. Says it is awesome.

If I recall you had an escort or LI in the M. Did you take it out and put it in the Porsche? Have you posed pics?

Marc

Mar 22, 2013 | 04:38 PM

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Loved the M - been waiting for it for so long and then both turbos said goodbye at 20,000 kms and then I said goodbye to BMW. Couldn't believe the quality issues I had with the leather/seams/color fade..........noooooooo!

I do remember Tom. I have been eyeing the M5 - damn its pretty. With an akrapovic exhaust/white/manual tranny.........

Have a Valentine in both, but they aren't hardwired yet, still need to do this.

Congrats on your purchase - looks like you are really enjoying her. I have posted a few pics on line already.

Cheers,