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I have posted before asking if anyone finds the e60 steering stiff.
I tried the e39 and found it too be much lighter than the e60. Does anyone who still owns or anyone who had an e39 find the steering heavier on the e60?
I tried the e39 and found it too be much lighter than the e60. Does anyone who still owns or anyone who had an e39 find the steering heavier on the e60?
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Originally Posted by fraseman999' post='394904' date='Feb 23 2007, 04:17 PM
I have posted before asking if anyone finds the e60 steering stiff.
I tried the e39 and found it too be much lighter than the e60. Does anyone who still owns or anyone who had an e39 find the steering heavier on the e60?
I tried the e39 and found it too be much lighter than the e60. Does anyone who still owns or anyone who had an e39 find the steering heavier on the e60?
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Originally Posted by fraseman999' post='394904' date='Feb 24 2007, 12:17 AM
I have posted before asking if anyone finds the e60 steering stiff.
I tried the e39 and found it too be much lighter than the e60. Does anyone who still owns or anyone who had an e39 find the steering heavier on the e60?
I tried the e39 and found it too be much lighter than the e60. Does anyone who still owns or anyone who had an e39 find the steering heavier on the e60?
When I purchased the last car the steering was great, I also noticed that I have not noticed the uneven front tyre wear which the previous two suffered from.
I am convinced they change the spec on the steering some how in the later cars. And asked if they could do some sort of retro fit, they said no and blamed it on the heavier runflats.
All three cars have had runflats and no fancy steering gimicks.
My car is good now, if not a little light!
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I can't compare between E60s/E39s, but when I first drove my E60, I found the steering much lighter than that of my 120d.
(but I do have servotronic which is supposed to make it lighter at parking speeds)
(but I do have servotronic which is supposed to make it lighter at parking speeds)
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My Ride: 2004 545i / Orient Blue (I think) / Tan int / 116's Wheels / ... my favorite option, the HEATED steering wheel!
Previous cars retired:
2006 Corvette Z51, 2002 Corvette Coupe, 2002 Mustang, 1997 Maxima, 1994 Camry, 1990 Supra
None, and I mean none compare to this 545i. The 06 Corvette was faster, but not by much...
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I don't have active steer, and would NEVER buy it. I got the bimmer because it was the only car that steered as well as my Corvette. The harder the better, I love how nimble.
If steering's too hard you got two choices: 1. hit the gym and master the wheel! 2. Buy a Cadillac, then you can use 1 finger and spin the wheel round and round...
JMHO, of course...
If steering's too hard you got two choices: 1. hit the gym and master the wheel! 2. Buy a Cadillac, then you can use 1 finger and spin the wheel round and round...
JMHO, of course...
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Dont know about the gym, only know that the e60 is much stiffer than the e39. And i have that knocking noise when pulling away on full lock. Thats the knock they changed the steering column for!
If a woman was driving my e60 they would have trouble steering.
The dealer has said that they are not adjustable and i betya they have sorted it on newer models with a stronger power steering pump or something. Maybe there is no fix for it.
If a woman was driving my e60 they would have trouble steering.
The dealer has said that they are not adjustable and i betya they have sorted it on newer models with a stronger power steering pump or something. Maybe there is no fix for it.
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My Ride: 2004 545i / Orient Blue (I think) / Tan int / 116's Wheels / ... my favorite option, the HEATED steering wheel!
Previous cars retired:
2006 Corvette Z51, 2002 Corvette Coupe, 2002 Mustang, 1997 Maxima, 1994 Camry, 1990 Supra
None, and I mean none compare to this 545i. The 06 Corvette was faster, but not by much...
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I know, I was just joshin ya. If it is really that hard, take it in. Any sounds are definately bad!
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