Lighter Steering Wheel?

Engz · #1 05-13-2009, 03:59 PM

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

chefwong · #2 05-13-2009, 04:02 PM

no. The steering is what is so great about the car .....

dolphin_4_u · #3 05-13-2009, 04:03 PM

Yep, that's how they are. Dunno if there's a way to make it lighter but I don't think there is

X5rolls · #4 05-13-2009, 04:23 PM

I think you guys are talking about resistance - not weight.

dolphin_4_u · #5 05-13-2009, 04:27 PM

Yes we are referring to resistance

StartX5 · #6 05-13-2009, 04:37 PM

Handling, handling and handling that how BMW made its steering wheel. I love this feeling of BMW.

anerbe · #7 05-13-2009, 04:44 PM

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.

Engz · #8 05-13-2009, 11:54 PM

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

themoth · #9 05-14-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engz

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

admranger · #10 05-16-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engz

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

Time to get a new girlfriend?