What exactly does the Sport Package include/do
09-11-2008, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SergeyM' post='666936' date='Sep 11 2008, 10:19 AM
No Sport Steering Wheel on 545 (in US)
Lumbar Support is power
Lumbar Support is power
09-11-2008, 03:39 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Active steering is great when its free...not worth paying as an option. HUD is awesome w/navigation. Really makes a big difference when driving aggressive.
09-11-2008, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='667378' date='Sep 11 2008, 07:39 PM
Active steering is great when its free...not worth paying as an option. HUD is awesome w/navigation. Really makes a big difference when driving aggressive.
09-11-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by alexf9496' post='666986' date='Sep 11 2008, 11:16 AM
Holds revs higher and also changes the shift points.
09-11-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='666926' date='Sep 11 2008, 09:58 AM
I heard the active steering is sort of annoying... true?
09-11-2008, 05:46 PM
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I like my active steering. Took a little to get used to as I would lock up sooner than I thought. I drove a 335i without active steering and the wheel felt real heavy negotiating the parking lot.
09-11-2008, 07:41 PM
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Keep in mind that AS is not just a way to park the car easier. AS also works in conjunction with stabalization features, providing added steering support when driving aggressively and when things start to go awry at the limits. Coupled with the benefits of ARS, it's a great feature. It's just one of those things - if you don't have it, you won't miss it. But, if you have it for any significant amount of time, you'll grow to miss it when you dont.
09-11-2008, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='666989' date='Sep 11 2008, 11:19 AM
Do you mean the aluminum trim with the sport steering wheel or is there something more?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks...d=p4506.c0.m245
09-12-2008, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='667410' date='Sep 11 2008, 08:21 PM
I've driven a few 5s and 6s with A.S. but haven't owned a car with it. It definitely tightens (quickens the ratio) the steering in low speed turns. U-turns and parking is a breeze. Downsides are adapting to the changing ratio and a somewhat artificial road feel. I've heard/read that its better in newer models. Also, I've known several folks with it that get frequent Active Steering faults and need sensors, etc replaced at times.
10-10-2008, 07:44 AM
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d'oh, Canadian 2008 535i's with sport package didn't come with active steering. boo! 
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