How long did it take you guys to get used to Active Steering?
07-17-2009, 08:26 PM
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My Ride: 2003 BMW 540i(E39)
2007 BMW 335i(E92)
2008 BMW X5 xDrive30i
I test drove a 525i with Active Steering and it is irritating! It feels like it doesn't give me full control of the wheel
. AS just keeps on kicking in! I will definitely not get this option!!!
Do you guys honestly love this Active Steering?
. AS just keeps on kicking in! I will definitely not get this option!!!Do you guys honestly love this Active Steering?
07-17-2009, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='945536' date='Jul 17 2009, 11:27 PM
Somethings wrong with your car then... its perfectly ok for me...
07-17-2009, 08:46 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
.....Like.... 2 hours! Get it.
07-17-2009, 08:58 PM
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My Ride: G30 M550i
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What year car did you drive? AS on the earlier models, although I thought it worked very well, was more noticeable (less refined.)
AS is one of those love it or hate it things. I loved it on my 2004 car and I love it even more on my 2008 car since it's still there but less "noticeable"...
AS is one of those love it or hate it things. I loved it on my 2004 car and I love it even more on my 2008 car since it's still there but less "noticeable"...
07-17-2009, 10:01 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i, Dinan throttle body, K&N drop in air filter, Power Chips flash. Sport/Premium package, PDC, Navigation, Active Steering, Premium Sound Automatic and Wood upgrades from BMW Catalogue.
Have AS on my 2004 and love it. AS makes the car nimble and handles precise around town. Above 70 mph it's not as fast. Overall, my next BMW must have AS, unless it's an M-car.
07-18-2009, 11:27 AM
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I just got my wife a 328 w/o AS, and I can't stand driving a car without it. I have to do hand-over-hand turns at stop signs in it. A/S is definitely the way to go.
07-18-2009, 11:35 AM
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Exactly 3 hours, 41 minutes, 34 seconds, 12 milliseconds. 
I love AS! Couldn't live without it in a big car like the 5er!
I love AS! Couldn't live without it in a big car like the 5er!
07-18-2009, 01:09 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
I have to agree with the rest, Active Steering is the shiznit! What's not to like about it? Besides higher cost for alignment 
07-18-2009, 01:10 PM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Originally Posted by 1esquire' post='945896' date='Jul 18 2009, 03:27 PM
I just got my wife a 328 w/o AS, and I can't stand driving a car without it. I have to do hand-over-hand turns at stop signs in it. A/S is definitely the way to go.
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