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05-23-2010, 10:32 PM
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BMW is using new power steering assist so the newer steering doesn't respond as good as the older model. It's just a mere feeling ... after you sit in the car and drive it for a good amount of time, you will get used to it. Just like the appearance of the new F10, you will need time to get used to the look.
it like driving a MB car not much road feel on the wheel.
unless they make it better, I will stick to my e60 for a long time.
05-23-2010, 11:07 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
The power assist steering definitely ruins the famous BMW handling :thumbsdown:
You dont get any feedback from the steering wheel when turn into the corner through the fast bends,
you only know it understeers when it "understeered", so you cant feel and know the limits of the grip in the front tyres.
Its perfect to drive for day to day use!!
but no good for high demanding person like me
05-23-2010, 11:28 PM
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The power assist steering definitely ruins the famous BMW handling :thumbsdown:
You dont get any feedback from the steering wheel when turn into the corner through the fast bends,
you only know it understeers when it "understeered", so you cant feel and know the limits of the grip in the front tyres.
Its perfect to drive for day to day use!!
but no good for high demanding person like me
The power assist steering definitely ruins the famous BMW handling :thumbsdown:
You dont get any feedback from the steering wheel when turn into the corner through the fast bends,
you only know it understeers when it "understeered", so you cant feel and know the limits of the grip in the front tyres.
Its perfect to drive for day to day use!!
but no good for high demanding person like me
I think the 5ers always aim for the more comfortable segment so everything are softer compared to the models in the other ranges. but is kind of a bit strange when the 7er drives better than the 5er and at least in this part of the world, people buy a 7er probably are rich enough to hire a driver.
05-23-2010, 11:37 PM
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My Ride: carbonized MB coupe
you should compare to Audi, the clientele are similar
but i think that BMW are much much better than Audi,
all audi A3,A4,A5,A5 fastback have the same interior/dash.
BMW 1,3 and 5 are totally different, and with that it costs more
money to make several interiors.
MB is for old men like me!!
but i think that BMW are much much better than Audi,
all audi A3,A4,A5,A5 fastback have the same interior/dash.
BMW 1,3 and 5 are totally different, and with that it costs more
money to make several interiors.
MB is for old men like me!!
05-23-2010, 11:41 PM
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My Ride: carbonized MB coupe
order your Z4 with the M sport or BMW performance suspension package
+brembos+advan+CF Kicherer electric rear spoiler and you are ready for some fun times!!!!
p.s.+ the quads, you ride so low and near the rear, those exhaust notes will mean u won't need the logic stereo ha ha i luv this
+brembos+advan+CF Kicherer electric rear spoiler and you are ready for some fun times!!!!
p.s.+ the quads, you ride so low and near the rear, those exhaust notes will mean u won't need the logic stereo
ha ha i luv this+1
The power assist steering definitely ruins the famous BMW handling
You dont get any feedback from the steering wheel when turn into the corner through the fast bends,
you only know it understeers when it "understeered", so you cant feel and know the limits of the grip in the front tyres.
Its perfect to drive for day to day use!!
but no good for high demanding person like me
The power assist steering definitely ruins the famous BMW handling
You dont get any feedback from the steering wheel when turn into the corner through the fast bends,
you only know it understeers when it "understeered", so you cant feel and know the limits of the grip in the front tyres.
Its perfect to drive for day to day use!!
but no good for high demanding person like me
05-24-2010, 12:10 AM
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you should compare to Audi, the clientele are similar
but i think that BMW are much much better than Audi,
all audi A3,A4,A5,A5 fastback have the same interior/dash.
BMW 1,3 and 5 are totally different, and with that it costs more
money to make several interiors.
MB is for old men like me!!
but i think that BMW are much much better than Audi,
all audi A3,A4,A5,A5 fastback have the same interior/dash.
BMW 1,3 and 5 are totally different, and with that it costs more
money to make several interiors.
MB is for old men like me!!
05-24-2010, 12:37 AM
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My Ride: 530i
Mods: M5 sporty package, M5 Steering wheel, Sprint Booster
the price is very good ..I bought this kit in hkd 9 K only as this one was the last stock in ??????..install and paint work is about hkd 5 k...one of my friend who also asking about that kit to ?????? after I bought it....they offer the new price is over hkd 10k and have to book by factory order too ..also need to wait about three months....
as some members queried before to ?????? and ?????? both claimed without stock and price in HKD 14K. ?????? told AK your kit returned from other garage that why cheaper than normal.What's your next mod?
05-24-2010, 01:00 AM
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05-24-2010, 01:25 AM
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My Ride: Mini Cooper
Here is the finished CF on my stepwgn.
Front grill
Front logo
A pillar
B pillar
rear logo
rear trim
I will be doing this for the 525i later
Front grill
Front logo
A pillar
B pillar
rear logo
rear trim
I will be doing this for the 525i later