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

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

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

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

Yes we are referring to resistance

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

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.

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:cool:

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.