How does your X5 steer? - Page 2

Fraser · #11 11-04-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by c4racer

I did not know that. Why would BMW put lighter steering on the IS models???

Servotronic lightens up the steering effort at very low speeds (ie. when parking etc) but not at highway speeds.

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chilliwilli · #12 11-04-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by c4racer

I did not know that. Why would BMW put lighter steering on the IS models???

Yep...speed-sensitive steering

Weasel · #13 11-04-2009, 08:02 PM

The speed sensitive steering makes it more nimble/easier to steer at low speeds, but more stable at higher speeds. I like it as do most that have it.

faz · #14 11-04-2009, 08:22 PM

The steering is kinda heavy, but 'can barely steer with one hand' sounds a bit too much, no? I would have it looked at.

c4racer · #15 11-04-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasel

The speed sensitive steering makes it more nimble/easier to steer at low speeds, but more stable at higher speeds. I like it as do most that have it.

it's OK - I don't dis-like it. But I prefer not to have it. My S4 has it, and there it works pretty well because it is pretty close to all out by ~30mph. But still - I have considered disabling it.

I had a CTSV that had it too. There I did not like it at all. I think Audi and BMW do it better.

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