08-29-2015, 05:10 AM | #1 |
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"Skyracing" with an X5 M...
My sport is gliding ("soaring" in the US) and so I need a good car to tow the long trailers used for glider (or sailplane) road transport - long hauls, hundreds of miles between competition sites.
Over many years I used Jeeps, Rovers and even Grand Voyagers -- all good, but no great fun -- until I tried an X5 M, which turned out to also be an exceptional towing car, very stable and roomy. And when you finished towing, the electrical tow hitch disappears in ten seconds and you find yourself in a "no-regrets" very fast car. What strikes me is that both the X5 M and modern gliders are leading edge technological marvels, fun to use and to understand, kindred "fast" spirits even if so different. You already know all about driving an X5 M, so here is a brief view about how it feels racing with a glider (please choose the lower 6 minute video): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6f...7VIR0lpDcpgiPg If you want to know more, in the US look at: http://www.ssa.org/WhereToFly and elsewhere look for your country here: http://www.fai.org/members#active_members Last edited by ajob; 08-29-2015 at 06:04 AM.. Reason: Minor edit |
08-29-2015, 01:04 PM | #3 |
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Very cool photo!
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10-15-2015, 07:43 AM | #8 |
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The tow hitch is factory delivered, option 3AC.
You push a button behind a panel on the right hand side in the trunk and it swings in or out in about 5-7 seconds. When out and with a trailer connected electrically, it changes the ESP to a different "trailer mode" to prevent trailer jack-knifing. |
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10-15-2015, 06:28 PM | #9 |
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Bad ass picture!
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