Active Steering!
03-30-2005, 09:17 AM
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I just don't understand how AS translates into curbed wheels? 
But having a on/off switch would be a cool idea.
But having a on/off switch would be a cool idea.
03-30-2005, 09:17 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='Mar 29 2005, 04:58 PM
Doesn't Porsche offer something similar on there new 997 where it varies the steering????
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Yes, Porsche does have variable steering ratio on the 997. And, yes, there are varying opinions on it (as well as on the new active suspension management, and just about all new technology introduced...sound familiar?!!). Not speed dependent like the E60, though. The ratio around the center position (i.e. for small movements of the steering wheel) is similar to previous Carreras (17.1:1). The steering ratio becomes more direct with steering wheel movements of more than 30 degrees from center (up to 13.8:1 for a steering wheel revolution of more than three quarters).
03-30-2005, 10:09 AM
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Hi Merv,
You say you got your new ride from Benhams in Wolverhampton.
These are likely to be on my list of service cntres as I work in Willenhall.
How do you rate their performance - their salesmen seem quite snotty in my opinion so far.
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You say you got your new ride from Benhams in Wolverhampton.
These are likely to be on my list of service cntres as I work in Willenhall.
How do you rate their performance - their salesmen seem quite snotty in my opinion so far.
Regards
Andy - Newport
03-30-2005, 10:44 AM
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My Ride: '05 530i, Premium, Steptronic, Logic7, Silver grey-black leather. Build date 12/7/04.
Active steering is the only reason I didn't order the sports package. Now that the SP is available without active steering, it's clear that BMW has gotten the message there may be many more like me who would have gotten SP had it not been grouped with the AS.
03-30-2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Volvo Driver' date='Mar 30 2005, 02:09 PM
Hi Merv,
You say you got your new ride from Benhams in Wolverhampton.
These are likely to be on my list of service cntres as I work in Willenhall.
How do you rate their performance - their salesmen seem quite snotty in my opinion so far.
Regards
Andy - Newport
You say you got your new ride from Benhams in Wolverhampton.
These are likely to be on my list of service cntres as I work in Willenhall.
How do you rate their performance - their salesmen seem quite snotty in my opinion so far.
Regards
Andy - Newport
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They're a good bunch on the whole - better than Rydale, Oldbury. My advise is don't stand for any sh*t off them and they will treat you with respect. They obviously sell plenty of cars as each salesman wears a Rolex (yes the second hand sweeps) Any promises made by them needs to be in writing otherwise the amnesia can set in
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Mark
03-30-2005, 12:06 PM
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Nice pics on the speedos.
Are they both 545s? I know one is an SMG. I wonder if the engine or transmission type can determine what the RPMs at max is (I guess both cars are speed limited).
This makes me want to take my 545 on a track and let 'er rip.
Are they both 545s? I know one is an SMG. I wonder if the engine or transmission type can determine what the RPMs at max is (I guess both cars are speed limited).
This makes me want to take my 545 on a track and let 'er rip.
03-30-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by KenTO' date='Mar 30 2005, 02:06 PM
Nice pics on the speedos.
Are they both 545s?? I know one is an SMG.? I wonder if the engine or transmission type can determine what the RPMs at max is (I guess both cars are speed limited).
This makes me want to take my 545 on a track and let 'er rip.
Are they both 545s?? I know one is an SMG.? I wonder if the engine or transmission type can determine what the RPMs at max is (I guess both cars are speed limited).
This makes me want to take my 545 on a track and let 'er rip.
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03-30-2005, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ?gent99' date='Mar 30 2005, 04:34 PM
[quote name='KenTO' date='Mar 30 2005, 02:06 PM']Nice pics on the speedos.
Are they both 545s?? I know one is an SMG.? I wonder if the engine or transmission type can determine what the RPMs at max is (I guess both cars are speed limited).
This makes me want to take my 545 on a track and let 'er rip.
Are they both 545s?? I know one is an SMG.? I wonder if the engine or transmission type can determine what the RPMs at max is (I guess both cars are speed limited).
This makes me want to take my 545 on a track and let 'er rip.
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[/quote]Yes, mine is also a 545, but with the steptronic -- the pic with the higher RPM. Mine was delivered a day after Agent99's. I hit the limiter on numerous occasions. Even on downhills it would not gain additional speed and maintained the limiter speed even on a slight uphill. The car is rock solid at that speed.
03-30-2005, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' date='Mar 29 2005, 09:52 PM
Sounds like I'm not the only one who needs to "cool it".? I said nothing that requires cooling down. 
? subterFUSE didn't seem to feel that my response needed to be cooled down.? My point, other than the fact that this subject has been beaten to death in earlier threads, was that the minute someone expresses an opinion that is not in agreement w/ the majority of the members here, the offending opinion is quickly put down by a torent of counter opinions.? I only saw one person respond to Merv's thread by saying congrats on the new ride.? This was not Merv saying AS sucked or had some problem, he simply said he felt it gave him a better feel for the road, simply his opinion, no commentary on some fault in the system.? Sorry for the ranting, but let the man have his opinion.? I'm glad you guys love the AS.? I love my car without it.
? subterFUSE didn't seem to feel that my response needed to be cooled down.? My point, other than the fact that this subject has been beaten to death in earlier threads, was that the minute someone expresses an opinion that is not in agreement w/ the majority of the members here, the offending opinion is quickly put down by a torent of counter opinions.? I only saw one person respond to Merv's thread by saying congrats on the new ride.? This was not Merv saying AS sucked or had some problem, he simply said he felt it gave him a better feel for the road, simply his opinion, no commentary on some fault in the system.? Sorry for the ranting, but let the man have his opinion.? I'm glad you guys love the AS.? I love my car without it.[snapback]108486[/snapback]
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Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' date='Mar 30 2005, 01:30 AM
I respect Mervthederve's right not prefer AS...as for myself with, So. California traffic and downtown commuting....there's nothing like AS!? I think once you get used to it you learn to anticipate it's sensitivity and scoot around traffic like go-cart wannabe! 
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I agree it's a matter of personal preference. I'll try to test drive an E60 without active steering to check it out. My impression of Active Steering and Suspension is they are amazing technologies that will impress most people. Some people however will prefer the more direct feedback of conventional steering and suspension.
I do find AS 'disconnects' you a bit from the steering feel, and the Active Suspension makes it difficult to gage g-forces and limits. However, it is just awesome to flick the car back and forth with slight movements of the steering wheel, or to slide the back end of the car in a turn with no body lean. I'll test one of the 'non' versions and come back with an opinion.