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08-08-2006, 08:29 PM
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if you lower your steering wheel to the bottom position, let go of the knob, and try it again, it will go down another 1/4" or so. I just discovered this and it's great! 
Just thought I would let you know (sorry if repost)
Just thought I would let you know (sorry if repost)
08-09-2006, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 2005530i' post='320444' date='Aug 8 2006, 09:29 PM
if you lower your steering wheel to the bottom position, let go of the knob, and try it again, it will go down another 1/4" or so. I just discovered this and it's great! Just thought I would let you know (sorry if repost)
Just thought I would let you know (sorry if repost)
08-09-2006, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='320506' date='Aug 9 2006, 06:20 AM
Do both of you own the car?
08-09-2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='320506' date='Aug 9 2006, 06:20 AM
Cool. I'll try it. Do both of you own the car?
08-09-2006, 04:53 PM
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i know this trick as i often use it...i think someone has mentioned the same about the length,,, the problem is if u save it to memory it will only go to the botom but not that 1/4' inch extra,,,,kinda sorry it doesnt...was woundering if it was a mechanical problem after they changed my steering rack...seems not...
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Someone was actually complaining on the bimmerfest.com about this very thing and thought his steering wheel adjust was broken. Especially since when he set it to a certain position it doesn't go back to the original spot. Furthermore, some people could do this and some couldn't. I tried it out with my new car and I couldn't do it.
08-10-2006, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005530i' post='320444' date='Aug 9 2006, 12:29 AM
if you lower your steering wheel to the bottom position, let go of the knob, and try it again, it will go down another 1/4" or so. I just discovered this and it's great! Just thought I would let you know (sorry if repost)
Just thought I would let you know (sorry if repost)
. . . but . . .When I turn off the car and the steering wheel goes to its rest position I hear a not so pleasant noise as it starts its motion
. Almost like it is telling me "I'm not supposed to go that low and I'm not happy about it". Not sure what that is all about. I do like the additional adjustment, which puts the wheel in the perfect position for me, but I don't like the sound. Check and see if you hear it too.
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