Active Steering
05-12-2006, 09:55 AM
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My Ride: 2009 550i sports, Nav, logic Best E60 yet
2004 545i, sports pkg, logic 7 steptronic, rear shade,orient blue with beige interior, blue tooth enabled Razer Phone. 2004 X5 3.0, sports pkg, stepronic, summer pkg. imola red.
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My 2004 545i with sports package came with active steering, now this is a stand alone option. My question to you guys is, Would you pay additional money for it on your next 5 series car?
I believe that even with some of the software changes that my car has received, that newer version cars have the latest version of active steering which feels better than the system fitted on my 2004 car. Most days I really like active steering but wish it was a tad stiffer.
I believe that even with some of the software changes that my car has received, that newer version cars have the latest version of active steering which feels better than the system fitted on my 2004 car. Most days I really like active steering but wish it was a tad stiffer.
05-12-2006, 10:06 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Personally yes, I would and I will. Software updates have made changes to the feel as you say and I read on here the other day that version 21 seems to make some additional changes (and based on the posts, some additional improvements). I really like AS, but understand why some others prefer the standard setup. It's the first thing I miss when I end up stuck in a loaner car....
05-12-2006, 10:07 AM
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I am very well satisfied with my Mar '04 build active steering system. It has a great road feel and in really shines at slow speeds, tight quarters and parking lots.
05-12-2006, 10:27 AM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Yes, if available on next car
05-12-2006, 12:12 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
I would get it if it's an available option on the next car. I do love AS, and the fact that my hands rarely need to cross while turning.