E60 for Singaporeans
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Originally Posted by tmyr' date='Jul 25 2004, 03:47 PM
Can anyone help me with the following questions
- amount of vibration on the steering when the car is in idle mode. My 530i steering seems to vibrate quite a bit at least compared to my 745i.
- what tyre options do I have for run flats for 123. and which is recommended. I am also thinking of junking the run flats for normal tyres and put in a spare wheel in the trunk. the ride seems to harsh for my liking.
tmyr.
530i oct03 / 745i april 03
- amount of vibration on the steering when the car is in idle mode. My 530i steering seems to vibrate quite a bit at least compared to my 745i.
- what tyre options do I have for run flats for 123. and which is recommended. I am also thinking of junking the run flats for normal tyres and put in a spare wheel in the trunk. the ride seems to harsh for my liking.
tmyr.
530i oct03 / 745i april 03
At slight angle the servo motor is active therefore the vibration. It goes away when I put the wheel pointing straight.
745i doesn't have active steering so it should not vibrate.
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Originally Posted by tmyr' date='Jul 25 2004, 01:47 AM
Can anyone help me with the following questions
- amount of vibration on the steering when the car is in idle mode. My 530i steering seems to vibrate quite a bit at least compared to my 745i.
- what tyre options do I have for run flats for 123. and which is recommended. I am also thinking of junking the run flats for normal tyres and put in a spare wheel in the trunk. the ride seems to harsh for my liking.
tmyr.
530i oct03 / 745i april 03
- amount of vibration on the steering when the car is in idle mode. My 530i steering seems to vibrate quite a bit at least compared to my 745i.
- what tyre options do I have for run flats for 123. and which is recommended. I am also thinking of junking the run flats for normal tyres and put in a spare wheel in the trunk. the ride seems to harsh for my liking.
tmyr.
530i oct03 / 745i april 03
You should definitely junk the run flat and switch to normal tyres for greater comfort and less harsh ride. The editor of the BMWCar magazine is doing the same - read the latest issue of this magazine to find out. I have style 124 with normal Goodyear F1 tyres - 245/55/R18 and the ride is good without noticeable steering wheel vibrations.
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Originally Posted by Ed520' date='Jul 27 2004, 07:32 PM
read abt brake force display activation in another thread. any idea whether our cars hve been activated or can be activated? ![Embarrassment](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/ohmy.gif)
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Originally Posted by Ed520' date='Jul 28 2004, 01:42 AM
haha good one kiasu
....n not all cars got brakes like a BMW. they may see it but may not stop in time....
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BFD is activated or deactivated depending on whether the law allows it in the country. In US it was allowed right from the the start when the E60 was built. EU law only allowed BFD earlier this year. This is why I had to get mine activated.
If Singapore allows it then it should be activated otherwise you'll have to wait a bit longer.
In the meantime you guys could try an emergency brake with someone standing at the side of the road to check for you.
That's what I did on mine.
Think I have to meet up with you guys when I'm next in Singapore.
Everyone ok with that?
If Singapore allows it then it should be activated otherwise you'll have to wait a bit longer.
In the meantime you guys could try an emergency brake with someone standing at the side of the road to check for you.
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That's what I did on mine.
Think I have to meet up with you guys when I'm next in Singapore.
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totoseow,
LEDs are not used on E60s apart from the middle brake light light.
The normal bulbs are used, lighting a greater area of the taillight when BFD is activated.
Will let you know when I'm over.
LEDs are not used on E60s apart from the middle brake light light.
The normal bulbs are used, lighting a greater area of the taillight when BFD is activated.
Will let you know when I'm over.
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