Is Active Steering worth paying for?
05-22-2009, 01:39 AM
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Hey guys! I am actually a new member. I love my 2001 530i and I am planning to replace it with a 2009 530i. When I was reading the brochure there was something called active steering. I have done some research and I read in a magazine they said it was annoying. Should I get this feature or not? 
05-22-2009, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support
AS came standard on my 545i, and since this was my first bimmer, I really had nothing to compare it to. I suppose I got used to it and never had any of the complaints I have subsequently read about. The first real comparison to a non-AS bimmer I made was when I took mine in for scheduled maintenance and drove away in a loaner 330. After the first sharp turn, I knew instantly what the AS was doing for me. Since then, I have taken my 545i to the track (road course) and still have no complaints about the performance. I'm a big fan of AS!
05-22-2009, 05:45 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Black on Black, Auto, Premium, Sport, Dynamic Drive, Nav
I have Active Steering on my CPO 545i - it took me about a week to get used to - but now I absolutely love it!
05-22-2009, 06:27 AM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
Kumusta Pare, welcome to the forum!!!. Regarding your inquiry, I have them on my current bimmer and I love them. You will certainly enjoy it specially maneuvering in traffic in Manila. GL
05-22-2009, 06:37 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
Originally Posted by SilberGrauE60' post='886495' date='May 22 2009, 06:43 AM
AS came standard on my 545i, and since this was my first bimmer, I really had nothing to compare it to. I suppose I got used to it and never had any of the complaints I have subsequently read about. The first real comparison to a non-AS bimmer I made was when I took mine in for scheduled maintenance and drove away in a loaner 330. After the first sharp turn, I knew instantly what the AS was doing for me. Since then, I have taken my 545i to the track (road course) and still have no complaints about the performance. I'm a big fan of AS!
To date, knock on wood, no problems (75k miles). I have liked it.
05-22-2009, 07:52 AM
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I have it in my 545 and I like it. I have driven 5 series without it and It was not something that i noticed but wasn't like the difference between a 530 and a 550 in HP. Now i have a X5 without it and I have driven the same car with Active Steering and I personally believe that I is a big difference and I wish it had it.
05-22-2009, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 5er_ooomph' post='886351' date='May 22 2009, 05:39 AM
Hey guys! I am actually a new member. I love my 2001 530i and I am planning to replace it with a 2009 530i. When I was reading the brochure there was something called active steering. I have done some research and I read in a magazine they said it was annoying. Should I get this feature or not?
Kamusta, pre... It's nice to see pinoys in this forum. You will love it. I have it in my ride now and loving it. Like what Al said, you will feel the difference especially driving through Manila. GL.
05-22-2009, 08:12 AM
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My Ride: 2004 (7/04) 545i 6-Spd Manual Metallic Silver Gray with Gray Interior
Premium Pkg, Premium Sound, Sport Pkg, Cold Weather, Active Steering, Navigation, Rear Sunshades, Folding Rear Seats, Rear Side Shades, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, HUD, Rear Side Airbags, PDC, Bluetooth Retrofit
Exterior: Venture Clear Bra, Bright Angel Eyes, Euro Reflectors, Blackened Grill, VMR 713 19" Staggered with General UHPs, 13% tint rear windows
Engine: K&N Air Filter, Deleted Carbon Filter , RPI Scoop, RPI Exhaust
if you want fast response to your steering you will love it , I doo...
