the way E60 was meant to be
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My Ride: BMW 530xiT (E61)
Model Year: 2007
sadly, i have read most of the 72 pages at this point. general consensus is that it "feels" different/better on the pre-LCI E60/E61. supposedly it is an improvement even over the DS mode. i've not done it so i can't comment on my personal experience.
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My Ride: 2006 525i
Model Year: 206
Does anyone know if this switch will work?
Bi-color Anti-vandal LED Switch, Push Button On/Off Switch
Bi-color Anti-vandal LED Switch, Push Button On/Off Switch
Hi do you have the part number for the blueish connector that connects to the sport button? I bought the button from a 550 and will fit it to my gearbox bezel.
Thanks
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My Ride: E60 (LCI) M sport, Lane departure, Bluetooth, Xenons.
Model Year: 2008
Engine: M57
That SPORT button!!!
On LCI you won't get S1-6 without flashing your EGS to the SAT firmware, I know because I've done the conversion myself. You get a 100% SAT mode after flashing ie throtte blip on manual downshift, and faster changes in SPORT mode. Without flash you just get heavier steering, when SPORT button is pressed
Many thanks.
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My Ride: E60 (LCI) M sport, Lane departure, Bluetooth, Xenons.
Model Year: 2008
Engine: M57
Wiring...
I'm intrigued by this mod and will be trying it on my wife's new (to her) 530xiT after I pick it up on Saturday. I'll be using the Z4 sport button to retain an OEM look and will be interested to see if it really does something different than just kicking the tranny over to DS. I don't think I've ever driven any of the 4 BMWs I've owned over the years in D.
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My Ride: BMW
Model Year: 2006
Just a heads up!!
I did this mod on my car almost 2 years ago. Anyway, after doing it, I never really used it.
It gave a heavy steering on my car which made it annoying on city streets and especially in parking lots. It wasn't too bad, but a little more heavy than I would like.
My car is a base 525i with no active steering nor sport drive. Anyway I have been using it more often lately just to get used to it. However, one day I started losing power when starting from a stop and would hear a louder whining noise when I turn the steering wheel. I couldn't tell what was going on. Since the steering was affected, I checked and noticed that my steering fluid has leaked out. I couldn't find the source of the leak. Maybe if I look harder and take the underside panels out I would probably find it. I added more steering fluid and the noise (most likely from the steering pump) went away and my car had more power.
That was a few months ago. I stopped using the mod since then and my steering fluid is still at the proper level. I'm guessing that the added pressure that makes the heavy steering is not appropriate for the base options on my car.
Just letting you guys know of my experience. I'm guessing the cars with active steering and sport packages would probably be fine. But if you have those already, this mod is moot.
It gave a heavy steering on my car which made it annoying on city streets and especially in parking lots. It wasn't too bad, but a little more heavy than I would like.
My car is a base 525i with no active steering nor sport drive. Anyway I have been using it more often lately just to get used to it. However, one day I started losing power when starting from a stop and would hear a louder whining noise when I turn the steering wheel. I couldn't tell what was going on. Since the steering was affected, I checked and noticed that my steering fluid has leaked out. I couldn't find the source of the leak. Maybe if I look harder and take the underside panels out I would probably find it. I added more steering fluid and the noise (most likely from the steering pump) went away and my car had more power.
That was a few months ago. I stopped using the mod since then and my steering fluid is still at the proper level. I'm guessing that the added pressure that makes the heavy steering is not appropriate for the base options on my car.
Just letting you guys know of my experience. I'm guessing the cars with active steering and sport packages would probably be fine. But if you have those already, this mod is moot.
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My Ride: E60 (LCI) M sport, Lane departure, Bluetooth, Xenons.
Model Year: 2008
Engine: M57
I did this mod on my car almost 2 years ago. Anyway, after doing it, I never really used it.
It gave a heavy steering on my car which made it annoying on city streets and especially in parking lots. It wasn't too bad, but a little more heavy than I would like.
My car is a base 525i with no active steering nor sport drive. Anyway I have been using it more often lately just to get used to it. However, one day I started losing power when starting from a stop and would hear a louder whining noise when I turn the steering wheel. I couldn't tell what was going on. Since the steering was affected, I checked and noticed that my steering fluid has leaked out. I couldn't find the source of the leak. Maybe if I look harder and take the underside panels out I would probably find it. I added more steering fluid and the noise (most likely from the steering pump) went away and my car had more power.
That was a few months ago. I stopped using the mod since then and my steering fluid is still at the proper level. I'm guessing that the added pressure that makes the heavy steering is not appropriate for the base options on my car.
Just letting you guys know of my experience. I'm guessing the cars with active steering and sport packages would probably be fine. But if you have those already, this mod is moot.
It gave a heavy steering on my car which made it annoying on city streets and especially in parking lots. It wasn't too bad, but a little more heavy than I would like.
My car is a base 525i with no active steering nor sport drive. Anyway I have been using it more often lately just to get used to it. However, one day I started losing power when starting from a stop and would hear a louder whining noise when I turn the steering wheel. I couldn't tell what was going on. Since the steering was affected, I checked and noticed that my steering fluid has leaked out. I couldn't find the source of the leak. Maybe if I look harder and take the underside panels out I would probably find it. I added more steering fluid and the noise (most likely from the steering pump) went away and my car had more power.
That was a few months ago. I stopped using the mod since then and my steering fluid is still at the proper level. I'm guessing that the added pressure that makes the heavy steering is not appropriate for the base options on my car.
Just letting you guys know of my experience. I'm guessing the cars with active steering and sport packages would probably be fine. But if you have those already, this mod is moot.
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My Ride: E60 (LCI) M sport, Lane departure, Bluetooth, Xenons.
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My Ride: 2008 535xi
Model Year: 2008
Engine: n54
Just to help people.. you can actually code it so that the steering stiffness is speed dependenent. I've read others that have done it, I was trying to but couldn't... then when I asked how come I couldn't edit the file I realized because I was using the program to edit the file, and not a simple text editor to add in the extra duplicate lines. I have been way too lazy to hook it all up and code it, I changed the stiffness to factory stiffness, but kept the rest of the awesome features when the button is pressed.