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Cant keep the car straight it seems, 545iSport

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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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the car needs a slight alignment adjustment the wheel is a few degrees to the left, 90 miles on it already i picked this up.


Now living with the DST Tires I hate them, the test drives before purchase were not in NYC, what a difference.


No matter which type of surface I am on the car just doesnt seem to stay still, almost like tramlining, but the roads are not bad they are newly paved freeways.


I think it may be, the alignment, the tires and possibly the active steering?

I will have the dealer align maybe with a little negative front camber to see if this helps, if they will do this for me, the just love OEM specs for everything, like brainwashing syndrome for the techs but in real conditions OEMisnt the optimal for different driving conditons.

Just trying to get used to this active steering, on the freeway and when I do my high speed sprints I like a very heavy weighted steering feel, it just makes me feel safer. I comment that this system trys hard to regulate assist and feedback maybe this is what I am feeling. A control to adjust the feedback through I drive would be awesome and even a defeat feature.
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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Mine pulls to the right a little, so I am curious to see what they do. The Dealer also put on my Winter tires, and now they are vibrating, and scratched the wheels. First service visit, not too happy.

I am triing to get it in on Friday to have them take a look at it, otherwise it will have to be Saturday.

Hope you get yours sorted out, keep us posted, and I will try to let you know what happens on my end.
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Old Nov 26, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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check your tyre pressures too.
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 02:17 AM
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Mine ran very smoothly all day yesterday at high speeds. But, for the last 15 miles I rolled slowly - 50-60 mph and less. When traveling slowly, I was surprised to hear the tires. Sounded like they were out of round up front. I ran my fingers over the outside edges when I stopped, but did not feel anything. I will look at them closer today.
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