Is it bad to pull the e-brake in a 325ix ??

[e30BMart]

I know that the ix models have 4 wheel drive and that if you loose traction the wheels will try to change speeds ect... I would probably need clarifying on how that works but I would like to know if I were to pul the e-brake in snow would that screw up the four wheel drive system or break something? I don't want to ruing my beautiful car!

Martin

[Clarkyboy]

dont quote me on this... however,

you should be ok as long as the clutch is in....could be totally wrong tho - i know its not a good idea to do this on a fiat panda 4x4.. lol

[e30mtec]

yeah but that is named after a fake ferrari and a fat black n white chinese bear...what more could you expect he he!!

[e30BMart]

If the clutch is in all four wheels are not connected?

[daimlerman]

Which part is the 'e brake',please?

[StuBeeDoo]

Which part is the 'e brake',please?

Just Googled it and it appears to be the handbrake.

Why would you want to use the handbrake while you're still moving, unless you're rallying?

.....And, surely, even then it's only applicable in a FWD car.

[daimlerman]

Which part is the 'e brake',please?

Just Googled it and it appears to be the handbrake.

Why would you want to use the handbrake while you're still moving, unless you're rallying?

.....And, surely, even then it's only applicable in a FWD car.

Thanks,Stu,I'm just old and thick,it seems.....

[skipunda]

Which part is the 'e brake',please?

Just Googled it and it appears to be the handbrake.

Why would you want to use the handbrake while you're still moving, unless you're rallying?

.....And, surely, even then it's only applicable in a FWD car.

Thanks,Stu,I'm just old and thick,it seems.....

Far from it (the latter part)

I'm sure i've heard of the e-brake term when talking about handbrakes next to the steering wheel

[e30BMart]

Just Googled it and it appears to be the handbrake.

Why would you want to use the handbrake while you're still moving, unless you're rallying?

.....And, surely, even then it's only applicable in a FWD car.

Thanks,Stu,I'm just old and thick,it seems.....

Far from it (the latter part)

I'm sure i've heard of the e-brake term when talking about handbrakes next to the steering wheel

Sorry I thought you guys were familiar with the e-brake term; its the "emergency" brake also known as the handbrake. The stick behind the gear leaver that you pull when parked to keep you car from going down the hill. A lot of my friends pull the handbrake in snow to initiate a drift with FWD cars, drifters also use the handbrake when drifting. My question is for the AWD e30 Bmw's because I don't want to ruin my awd system by pulling the handbrake to initiate a drift. Although it is in the snow I don't know if it will stress the driveshaft, transmission, ect.

I would love an answer from someone knowing the e30 325ix's four wheel drive..

I know the ix has enough power to start sliding without it but I love using the handbrake so I just wanted to know if it was safe to do it in a ix :p thanks

[d6dph]

I can only imagine it would be a bad idea as the front wheels would still be turning the diffs?

[e30mtec]

as long as the clutch is engaged it will lock up..but just a quick flick up will be enough..i wouldnt be doing it without clutch engaged though.a lot of rwd drifters use the "e "brake or handbrake to initiate a drift because its quicker and more responsive than powering the rear out.so ....clutch on... handbrake flick... power down..then clutch out..just remember it is awd so it wont hang out for long..you could just downshift on entry and slide it through to be honest..probably safer

[BMWE30325]

just kick the clutch

[ross_jsy]

Stu, it's comepletely fine to use the handbrake in a RWD car. Just clutch in when doing it. My e30 handbrakes far nicer than any car I have owned. Got my hydraulic one to fit

And e30mtec, 4wd will hold a drift nicely, just watch Ken Blocks video's to see ;)

I know that on certain cars, (ford 4x4 i believe) you need to install a device which disengages the rear drive when the handbrake is pulled. Also thinking impreza's need it too. Think it depends on the 4x4 system used.

[e30BMart]

Good! what i I clutch in, handbrake, clutch out and power? that would be bad, right? it would put strain on the 4wd and break something?

[ross_jsy]

I don't know, ask on e30 tech would be your best bet. They have a whole section on the iX.

[e30mtec]

you should be fine pal..do it as i mentioned before and you should be ok ...

And e30mtec, 4wd will hold a drift nicely, just watch Ken Blocks video's to see ;)

yes i get that...but ken blocks scooby is over 400bhp heavily modified for the job and hes a proffesional

[town325i]

I can see it know when the snow comes in the tech section will be ive lost all drive in my IX whats happened to it well my friend you have fooked messing about in the snow.

[e30BMart]

lol. look at youtube videos, all you have is: having fun with my ix in the snow ! Can't wait

[aaronsmart]

all it would do it send all the power to the front wheels and proply they would then make them loss traction
mabye other wise how would rally drivers servive?

[e30topless]

why not weld front and rear diffs? , Double diffin FTW !

[aaronsmart]

and only drive in a straight line haha!

[Speedtouch]

FWIW, I tried out my Land Rover Freelander (a 4x4) in a deserted carpark in the snow, including the use of handbrake to skid-turn, and nothing broke!

[e30BMart]

FWIW, I tried out my Land Rover Freelander (a 4x4) in a deserted carpark in the snow, including the use of handbrake to skid-turn, and nothing broke!

LOL cool.

[ross_jsy]

FWIW, I tried out my Land Rover Freelander (a 4x4) in a deserted carpark in the snow, including the use of handbrake to skid-turn, and nothing broke!

I call bull shite. You are claiming to have driven a Freeloader the entire circuit of a car park and nothing broke

[Speedtouch]

^ There's always one wise guy, isn't there?!

In fact, since buying it at the beginning of the year, nothing has gone wrong other than front sidelamp bulbs blowing - a 2-minute job to fix.

{But I may sell soon, as mileage is fast approaching 100,000 miles.}

[powelly]

FWIW, I tried out my Land Rover Freelander (a 4x4) in a deserted carpark in the snow, including the use of handbrake to skid-turn, and nothing broke!

Not relevant in this context I'm afraid, freelander has a viscous drive to the rear wheels, It's not proper 4wd, I believe Subaru's, evo's etc use a funky centre diff to facilitate handbrake antics, not sure how clever the system on the ix is, my guess is not very.