Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1

anujmishra · 27th July 2011, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid6639

Suman RFT's have no sidewall flex which means they put a far greater load on the suspension than regular tyres....

If manufacturer has chosen RFT for X1 then I do not think they have done it blindly. They must have designed suspension w.r.t RFT. It is not like RFT do not have sidewall flex. It only during the punctures RFT helps.

I think suman must keep his RFT as long as it gives service (35 - 40K) and then go for regular tyres.

Vid6639 · 27th July 2011, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by anujmishra

If manufacturer has chosen RFT for X1 then I do not think they have done it blindly. They must have designed suspension w.r.t RFT. It is not like RFT do not have sidewall flex. It only during the punctures RFT helps.

I think suman must keep his RFT as long as it gives service (35 - 40K) and then go for regular tyres.

Yes suspension must have been designed keeping in mind RFT's but that doesnt mean that softer tyres will be detrimental.

I did not mean that RFT's have no flex. Sidewall of RFT's are extremely stiff as it needs to be hold up even when the tyre is deflated. This means it's bound to be stiff.

suman · 29th July 2011, 13:29

And so we brought the Devil home last evening -

Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1-dsc02427.jpg

Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1-dsc02428.jpg

Will start an ownership thread in the next couple of weeks. Till then, thank you all for your inputs & patience as I dithered through the entire process

vnabhi · 29th July 2011, 13:33

Congrats Suman. Looks hot!

dkaile · 29th July 2011, 13:34

Couldn't find a jaw drop smiley, otherwise that would have been the first choice.

Fabulous

PS: I think you are gonna change my 320D upgrade to a X1 after I read your ownership thread.... lolz

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FlyingSpur · 29th July 2011, 13:44

Congrats, Suman! Great choice of car and great choice of colour. I share your passion for that blue

It also makes the X1 look better than the weird brown shade that a lot of people are opting for, and maybe better than the white too. Beige interiors suit the exterior perfectly. What did you finally decide regarding the RFTs?

The omission of corona rings is criminal. This is the first thing I checked when the 320d CE was being launched. To my relief, they were there on the CE and the alloys were also sweet (my second concern).

Anyway, hope you enjoy your DRIVE to work and back now. It's no longer just a commute. Happy miles, Suman!

khoj · 29th July 2011, 14:59

Congratulations Suman, Love the colour and the alloys. Look forward to your ownership review and to your second ride replacement.

abishek2222 · 29th July 2011, 17:49

Great finally, Let me say congrats before this thread is locked.
The High Performance RFT Pirelli Cinturato P7 are showing.

Technocrat · 29th July 2011, 20:15

Congrats Suman & that's a nice Color

bluevolt · 29th July 2011, 20:20

Wow!

The car in two teaser pics looks so fabulous. Congratulations for your Blue ride, waiting eagerly for a nice ownership thread.

Ride Safe.

mdsaab · 29th July 2011, 22:23

Nice teaser pics there Suman.
The car looks fabulous in that shade of blue.
Wishing you many miles of JOYFUL!(literally, this is a BMW) Motoring with your blue devil!
look forward to your ownership review.
Drive Safe!

aks_karthik · 29th July 2011, 22:40

Congrats for the eye catching X1.
Definitely a good buy and waiting for your thread and more photos.
Is any possibilities to add ring?

Jaggu · 29th July 2011, 23:43

Congratz Suman! Wishing you many a happy miles

I never knew they were available at so short notice, i have not been regular these days. Did i miss anything with booking and delivery part??

.anshuman · 29th July 2011, 23:53

Congratulations Suman!! Spotted your car parked in Promenede Mall. The color looks awesome, much better than White.

swiftnfurious · 30th July 2011, 01:41

Congrats Suman ! Almost 2 years and finally the car is in your garage ! Nice color too. Now looking for some nice interior & exterior pics and a wonderful ownership report. By the way did you dispose your Safari ?

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29th July 2011, 13:29	#363
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 280 Times View My Garage	The Devil in Deep Sea Blue! And so we brought the Devil home last evening - Will start an ownership thread in the next couple of weeks. Till then, thank you all for your inputs & patience as I dithered through the entire process
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29th July 2011, 13:33	#364
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,964 Thanked: 2,395 Times View My Garage	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congrats Suman. Looks hot!
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29th July 2011, 13:34	#365
dkaile Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut, India Posts: 3,459 Thanked: 8,342 Times View My Garage	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Couldn't find a jaw drop smiley, otherwise that would have been the first choice. Fabulous PS: I think you are gonna change my 320D upgrade to a X1 after I read your ownership thread.... lolz Note from the Team-BHP Support Team: Post Edited. Smilie usage is restricted to two per post on Team-BHP. Please refrain from using excessive smilies. We advise you to read the Announcements and Board Rules section before proceeding any further. Last edited by .anshuman : 30th July 2011 at 00:56. Reason: See note in the post.
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29th July 2011, 13:44	#366
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,423 Times View My Garage	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congrats, Suman! Great choice of car and great choice of colour. I share your passion for that blue It also makes the X1 look better than the weird brown shade that a lot of people are opting for, and maybe better than the white too. Beige interiors suit the exterior perfectly. What did you finally decide regarding the RFTs? The omission of corona rings is criminal. This is the first thing I checked when the 320d CE was being launched. To my relief, they were there on the CE and the alloys were also sweet (my second concern). Anyway, hope you enjoy your DRIVE to work and back now. It's no longer just a commute. Happy miles, Suman!
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29th July 2011, 14:59	#367
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congratulations Suman, Love the colour and the alloys. Look forward to your ownership review and to your second ride replacement.
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29th July 2011, 17:49	#368
abishek2222 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Great finally, Let me say congrats before this thread is locked. The High Performance RFT Pirelli Cinturato P7 are showing.
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29th July 2011, 20:15	#369
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,701 Times	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congrats Suman & that's a nice Color
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29th July 2011, 20:20	#370
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,275 Thanked: 3,475 Times View My Garage	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Wow! The car in two teaser pics looks so fabulous. Congratulations for your Blue ride, waiting eagerly for a nice ownership thread. Ride Safe.
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29th July 2011, 22:23	#371
mdsaab Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 453 Times	Nice teaser pics there Suman. The car looks fabulous in that shade of blue. Wishing you many miles of JOYFUL!(literally, this is a BMW) Motoring with your blue devil! look forward to your ownership review. Drive Safe!
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29th July 2011, 22:40	#372
aks_karthik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,947 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Congrats for the eye catching X1. Definitely a good buy and waiting for your thread and more photos. Is any possibilities to add ring?
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29th July 2011, 23:43	#373
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,233 Thanked: 15,935 Times	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congratz Suman! Wishing you many a happy miles I never knew they were available at so short notice, i have not been regular these days. Did i miss anything with booking and delivery part?? Last edited by Jaggu : 29th July 2011 at 23:46.
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29th July 2011, 23:53	#374
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,069 Times View My Garage	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congratulations Suman!! Spotted your car parked in Promenede Mall. The color looks awesome, much better than White.
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30th July 2011, 01:41	#375
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,213 Thanked: 9,689 Times	Re: Suman's Final Dilemma : 320d or X1? EDIT : It's the X1 Congrats Suman ! Almost 2 years and finally the car is in your garage ! Nice color too. Now looking for some nice interior & exterior pics and a wonderful ownership report. By the way did you dispose your Safari ?
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