Stupid Valet people and newfound appreciation for Active Steering
11-10-2005, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' post='196330' date='Nov 10 2005, 03:30 PM
[quote name='bleudyno' post='196314' date='Nov 10 2005, 02:47 PM']
I went to a restaurant last night and had to valet the car. Everytime I valet, the idiots switch my headlights from automatic to "on". I'm so used to not having to turn it off that I forgot last night and this morning my car was dead. IDIOTS!! So I had the car jumped but I had an Active Steering fault. The manual said to turn the car off all the way and then back and it should be re-initiated. It didn't so I drove off thinking "great, another dealer visit." But as I was driving, I could totally feel the difference between having active steering and not. Its like night and day. It re-initiated while i was driving but no I have a new appreciate on how nice the active steering makes my car feel. I love my car!
David
I went to a restaurant last night and had to valet the car. Everytime I valet, the idiots switch my headlights from automatic to "on". I'm so used to not having to turn it off that I forgot last night and this morning my car was dead. IDIOTS!! So I had the car jumped but I had an Active Steering fault. The manual said to turn the car off all the way and then back and it should be re-initiated. It didn't so I drove off thinking "great, another dealer visit." But as I was driving, I could totally feel the difference between having active steering and not. Its like night and day. It re-initiated while i was driving but no I have a new appreciate on how nice the active steering makes my car feel. I love my car!
David
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11-10-2005, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by das' post='196319' date='Nov 10 2005, 02:08 PM
Heh, it's not that bad without Active Steering. 
(Coming from someone who couldn't get Active Steering because it's not available on the xi...
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(Coming from someone who couldn't get Active Steering because it's not available on the xi...
) cuz i had a x5 and it felt like driving a truck!!always had sore hands after driving :thumbsdown:
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and you are right!!
11-10-2005, 05:42 PM
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I've had this happen maybe twice in the 5 months I've had the car. First time I didn't know what caused it but it cleared itself after a restart. What was so impressive was the difference in the steering effort, and feel. Because I took this car off-the-lot, I didn't order this feature. But I'm sure glad I have it.
It is a GREAT car.
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It is a GREAT car.
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11-10-2005, 05:51 PM
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Actually..may I add?
My ex-e60 did not have Engine Speed sensitive variable assist, variable ratio power steering -- and it felt a bit hard (not that much) but with it feels better.
i dont now know too A/S is but the new feature of car with NONE A/S is not that bad.
My new e60 feels so good when steering!
My ex-e60 did not have Engine Speed sensitive variable assist, variable ratio power steering -- and it felt a bit hard (not that much) but with it feels better.
i dont now know too A/S is but the new feature of car with NONE A/S is not that bad.
My new e60 feels so good when steering!
11-10-2005, 06:27 PM
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You guys with the AS is so spoiled, yes the AS is a very good feature, in the parking lot or out on the highway. Although I have never try the AS myself but I don't get a sore hand after driving and comparing with the E39 or E46 the steering is much lighter yet it doesn't loose the feel of the road and handle like what a Bimmer is suppose to. Never get the same feeling with any other cars that I drove.
11-11-2005, 02:06 AM
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I went to a restaurant last night and had to valet the car. Everytime I valet, the idiots switch my headlights from automatic to "on". I'm so used to not having to turn it off that I forgot last night and this morning my car was dead. IDIOTS!! So I had the car jumped but I had an Active Steering fault. The manual said to turn the car off all the way and then back and it should be re-initiated. It didn't so I drove off thinking "great, another dealer visit." But as I was driving, I could totally feel the difference between having active steering and not. Its like night and day. It re-initiated while i was driving but no I have a new appreciate on how nice the active steering makes my car feel. I love my car!
David
David
Originally Posted by bleudyno' post='196314' date='Nov 10 2005, 02:47 PM
I went to a restaurant last night and had to valet the car. Everytime I valet, the idiots switch my headlights from automatic to "on". I'm so used to not having to turn it off that I forgot last night and this morning my car was dead. IDIOTS!! So I had the car jumped but I had an Active Steering fault. The manual said to turn the car off all the way and then back and it should be re-initiated. It didn't so I drove off thinking "great, another dealer visit." But as I was driving, I could totally feel the difference between having active steering and not. Its like night and day. It re-initiated while i was driving but no I have a new appreciate on how nice the active steering makes my car feel. I love my car!
David
David
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11-11-2005, 10:54 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
I see you ordered a M5 with Active Steering. I thought it is not available for M5.
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Some people live as they preach, so not...
I have kind of a valet parking at my jobs garage all the time,
but I have no problem
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Some people live as they preach, so not...
I have kind of a valet parking at my jobs garage all the time,
but I have no problem
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