Project: 2014 328i xDrive Wagon F31

[Steve85]

I took it out for some fun and test out the xDrive in different traction control modes. 

Regular mode (full TC) was more intrusive but it did ultimately let me apply excessive power to some degree. Or it just gave up trying with worn out Pilot Super Sports in the snow.

Hitting the DTC button reduced the power cutting and seemed to let the xdrive do its thing without really cutting power or over-modulating the brake. It did remind me of the old E30 ix and allowed it to slide around and power through as needed - think slick conditions and not wanting to lose momentum and just keep digging.

I'll get some proper tires next winter and drive with confidence. Regular full TC mode should be fine for anything short of the most extreme conditions I would drive in.

Also went to  a soccer tournament last weekend and...we've had minivans and SUVs, so I get it, I do (we had two in baby seats with two teenagers at one point), but man it was nice to see this amid the sea of gray / black / silver SUVs and minivans that dominate the lot.

Pics from test day: