DSC+ braking system
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Jan 17 2005, 11:04 AM
I hope they can do it with a software update.. But I think it is a new DSC computer if you want to have it updated..
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Jan 16 2005, 06:08 AM
Hmmm, I've found some answers. A bit disappointing for all those just taken delivery of their car. And devastating news for those about to take delivery, but not got the new light engine.
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So, this does sound like a lot of changes have happened. Odd for this to happen mid-year. New engine, new braking system, servotronic added, and different pricing. Sounds like BMW are either hurting from the current US exhcange rate, and need good reason to revise it, or sales of the 5 are poor and need an urgent injection of excitement.
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The new six-cylinder engine incorporates DSC+. This advanced safety system hones the already accomplished Dynamic Stability Control system featured on every BMW model. DSC+ adds five features to the standard DSC: Brake Standby, Rain Brake Support, Hill Start Assist, Fading Compensation and Soft Stop.
The DSC+ system makes its debut on the new 5 Series models and will appear on other BMW models in the future. In addition, Servotronic speed-proportional power steering becomes standard on 5 Series Saloon models, having previously been offered as standard equipment on Touring variants. Prices and full specifications for all the new 5 Series models will be announced shortly.
The DSC+ system makes its debut on the new 5 Series models and will appear on other BMW models in the future. In addition, Servotronic speed-proportional power steering becomes standard on 5 Series Saloon models, having previously been offered as standard equipment on Touring variants. Prices and full specifications for all the new 5 Series models will be announced shortly.
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"Servotronic speed-proportional power steering becomes standard on 5 Series Saloon models"
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
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Originally Posted by BMW#4' date='Jan 17 2005, 07:23 PM
"Servotronic speed-proportional power steering becomes standard on 5 Series Saloon models"
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
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Originally Posted by BMW530' date='Jan 17 2005, 10:09 PM
[quote name='BMW#4' date='Jan 17 2005, 07:23 PM']"Servotronic speed-proportional power steering becomes standard on 5 Series Saloon models"
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
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[/quote]Indeed. Servotronic is speed dependent weighting. Active Steering is speed dependent geering.
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Jan 18 2005, 01:25 AM
[quote name='BMW530' date='Jan 17 2005, 10:09 PM'][quote name='BMW#4' date='Jan 17 2005, 07:23 PM']"Servotronic speed-proportional power steering becomes standard on 5 Series Saloon models"
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
So is the Servotronic speed-proportional power steering they refer to = Active Steering?
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[/quote]Indeed. Servotronic is speed dependent weighting. Active Steering is speed dependent geering.
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[/quote]Sent an email to my dealer this morning asking for written clarification.
But I'm sure you guys are right.
I guess I was just being overly optimistic
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My Ride: Oxford Green E60 530D with tuning box and all the toys!
"Soft Stop" sounds good - no matter how hard I try, I can't keep from jerking the car to a halt because of the automatic box. I can knock it into neutral, but that's a pain in stop start traffic. It's easy in a manual of course.
I've been trying for 30 years now, and I'm getting pretty good at it, but I haven't mastered it yet!
I've been trying for 30 years now, and I'm getting pretty good at it, but I haven't mastered it yet!