AS: I'm getting accustomed to it
01-15-2006, 12:36 AM
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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.
Well, after some dissatisfaction with the AS setting on my 535d, I'm getting now accustomed to it and started to appreciate it more and more. What confused me, at the beginning, was the difference in behaviour I noticed between my previous 530d and my current 535d, both of them AS equipped. On my 530d (the equivalent of UK sport package) I never complained about AS, great at low speed as well at very high speed. On the contrary, on the 535d (an Eccelsa-means luxury-package) I didn't feel at easy with AS at very high speed, noticing uncertain control of the steering wheel in the middle of high speed turn, where you needed to correct the rotation angle of the steering wheel to keep your track. Unpleasant at least.
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to the fatter heated steering wheel, which greatly improves the feeling with it and allows a firmer grip
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
Now I'm totally satisfied with it, still having the nimble behaviour at low speed and along twisty roads but also getting a very sporty and direct feeling when driving at very high speed. No complain any more.
BTW, since few weeks, after all the minor issues of AS feeling, bad tyres and few squeaks have been fixed, I really enjoy every time I drive my 535d: the overall pleasure of driving it is so great that I look for any pretext to use it! (And my new bike is collecting dust in the garage)!
Long live to BMW
Sorry, mikstake: the original tyres where Bridgestone Potenza, not Dunlop. The Dunlop RFT equipped my previous 530d, and were not so bad (but still way worse than the superb Michelin PS2)
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to the fatter heated steering wheel, which greatly improves the feeling with it and allows a firmer grip
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
Now I'm totally satisfied with it, still having the nimble behaviour at low speed and along twisty roads but also getting a very sporty and direct feeling when driving at very high speed. No complain any more.
BTW, since few weeks, after all the minor issues of AS feeling, bad tyres and few squeaks have been fixed, I really enjoy every time I drive my 535d: the overall pleasure of driving it is so great that I look for any pretext to use it! (And my new bike is collecting dust in the garage)!
Long live to BMW
Originally Posted by Lucky' post='224450' date='Jan 15 2006, 10:33 AM
Well, after some dissatisfaction with the AS setting on my 535d, I'm getting now accustomed to it and started to appreciate it more and more. What confused me, at the beginning, was the difference in behaviour I noticed between my previous 530d and my current 535d, both of them AS equipped. On my 530d (the equivalent of UK sport package) I never complained about AS, great at low speed as well at very high speed. On the contrary, on the 535d (an Eccelsa-means luxury-package) I didn't feel at easy with AS at very high speed, noticing uncertain control of the steering wheel in the middle of high speed turn, where you needed to correct the rotation angle of the steering wheel to keep your track. Unpleasant at least.
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to the fatter heated steering wheel, which greatly improves the feeling with it and allows a firmer grip
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
Now I'm totally satisfied with it, still having the nimble behaviour at low speed and along twisty roads but also getting a very sporty and direct feeling when driving at very high speed. No complain any more.
BTW, since few weeks, after all the minor issues of AS feeling, bad tyres and few squeaks have been fixed, I really enjoy every time I drive my 535d: the overall pleasure of driving it is so great that I look for any pretext to use it! (And my new bike is collecting dust in the garage)!
Long live to BMW
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to the fatter heated steering wheel, which greatly improves the feeling with it and allows a firmer grip
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
Now I'm totally satisfied with it, still having the nimble behaviour at low speed and along twisty roads but also getting a very sporty and direct feeling when driving at very high speed. No complain any more.
BTW, since few weeks, after all the minor issues of AS feeling, bad tyres and few squeaks have been fixed, I really enjoy every time I drive my 535d: the overall pleasure of driving it is so great that I look for any pretext to use it! (And my new bike is collecting dust in the garage)!
Long live to BMW
01-15-2006, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky' post='224450' date='Jan 15 2006, 09:36 AM
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
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19 something. The dealer told me before Xmas to be ready for another up-grade in January because BMW informed them, via e-mail, that a new software will be available to give to all Pro-Nav equipped cars MP3 capability. Tomorrow I'll ask them to agree a day for that.
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Originally Posted by Lucky' post='224450' date='Jan 15 2006, 09:36 AM
Now, thing have changed completely, through the following actions:
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
-I switched to no-RFT Michelin PS2; they are a whole world apart from the wooden-carved Dunlop RFT the car was equipped with
-I updated the CIP version and now the AS is firmer and more responsive at high speed.
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That would make sense. v19 fixed both AL (Adaptive Lighting) and AFS (Active Front Steering) sensitivity. My v18 is suffering - the lights don't turn much at low speeds like they used to and I feel the steering needs the tweaks under 30mph too... (Details here AL+AFS)
edit: In fact I've just found this by fiddling with URLs! AFS Sensitivity - only affects earlier (e.g. mine) models, pre 9/05.
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Originally Posted by Lucky' post='224450' date='Jan 15 2006, 04:36 AM
Sorry, mikstake: the original tyres where Bridgestone Potenza, not Dunlop. The Dunlop RFT equipped my previous 530d, and were not so bad (but still way worse than the superb Michelin PS2)
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