Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Lighter Steering Wheel? Lighter Steering Wheel?
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-13-2009, 03:59 PM
Engz's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York
Posts: 274
Engz is on a distinguished road
Lighter Steering Wheel?
Before my X5. I've always drove imports. My other car I drive is a 2006 Subaru STi. Eversince I got my X, I have never drove it til today. I've drove various BMW before in the past and today I noticed a remarkably big difference on how heavier the X's steering wheel is to turn. This is the first X5 I've ever drove in my life so I wanted to know if anyone's X also is like that. And is there a way to make the steering wheel a little lighter?

It's also hard for my girlfriend to drive LOL
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 05-13-2009, 04:02 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: gotham city
Posts: 1,276
chefwong is on a distinguished road
no. The steering is what is so great about the car .....
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-13-2009, 04:03 PM
dolphin_4_u's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dominican Republic
Posts: 165
dolphin_4_u is on a distinguished road
Yep, that's how they are. Dunno if there's a way to make it lighter but I don't think there is
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-13-2009, 04:23 PM
X5rolls's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,693
X5rolls is on a distinguished road
I think you guys are talking about resistance - not weight.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-13-2009, 04:27 PM
dolphin_4_u's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dominican Republic
Posts: 165
dolphin_4_u is on a distinguished road
Yes we are referring to resistance
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-13-2009, 04:37 PM
StartX5's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Delaware
Posts: 417
StartX5 is on a distinguished road
Handling, handling and handling that how BMW made its steering wheel. I love this feeling of BMW.
__________________
================================================== =======================================


BMW X5 2004 - 2005 MB E320
BMW 1999 528i/ 1998 Nissan PathFinder (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-13-2009, 04:44 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: US
Posts: 423
anerbe is on a distinguished road
you can reduce the wheel size and get narrower tires up front, otherwise there's not much else you can do without costing mucho dinero.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-13-2009, 11:54 PM
Engz's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York
Posts: 274
Engz is on a distinguished road
I always knew that the steering on the BMW had more resistance than other cars. I love the feel but my girl doesn't. lol
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-14-2009, 12:11 AM
themoth's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: chicago
Posts: 559
themoth is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Engz View Post
I always knew that the steering on the BMW had more resistance than other cars. I love the feel but my girl doesn't. lol
she will get adjusted in time and end up loving it...at least thats how it worked for me...Good luck
__________________
-2010 X5 / / / M "Monte Carlo Blue"
-2004 X5 4.4i DINAN Stage II
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-14-2009, 12:29 AM
Weasel's Avatar
Almost never on here anymore :(
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Orleans, La
Posts: 6,892
Weasel will become famous soon enough
The steering feel is noticably lighter on the 4.6is/4.8is vs the regular I6/V8 X5s. The valving controling the output of the power steering pump is different.
__________________
"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" (Bender, futurama)

You make something idiotproof, they'll make a better idiot

You think professional is expensive, just wait until you pay for amateur.

Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.

Examine what is said, not who speaks.

X5 pics

RIP 4.6is.....

2003 4.6is
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:40 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.