Active Steering?

Redline · 01-05-2008, 07:45 PM

I was looking at the website...and I couldn't believe this was an "option".

What would steering be like without the "active steering option"?

joelk · 01-05-2008, 07:46 PM

it's very different from typical power steering ... this might help clear up any confusion....

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/031112.htm

it's a highly contentious issue ... i ordered it but then again i don't track cars. i can see how someone that tracks their car wouldn't want this type of setup.

mateo · 01-06-2008, 12:54 AM

The more I think about it, I think I'm adding this one. I have driven the new 3-series coupe, and my 2007 X3 for many miles. I don't know if my x3 has it or not, but I do like the steering on both of those said models. I look forward to having feedback before I order my car in May. I'm now glad I've delayed my purchase enough so I can think about these things a bit more.

atr_hugo · 01-06-2008, 08:24 AM

We have a lot of prior posts on active steering floating around this site - a comprehemsive search would be useful. Another place to look is the BMW website in their technology section.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ctive+Steering

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ctive+Steering

Personally I don't want anything to do with Active Steering, but then I think automatic tranmissions and 'electric' starters are a bit much too. ; -)

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Redline Private First Class 22 Rep 143 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Active Steering? I was looking at the website...and I couldn't believe this was an "option". What would steering be like without the "active steering option"? __________________ AlpineWhite (deciding) Black Leatherette (for sure) Glaciersilver or Highglossblack trim Sport Package Active Steering Manual Transmission :roundel:
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joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	it's very different from typical power steering ... this might help clear up any confusion.... http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/031112.htm it's a highly contentious issue ... i ordered it but then again i don't track cars. i can see how someone that tracks their car wouldn't want this type of setup. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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mateo Addicted Member 15 Rep 603 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	The more I think about it, I think I'm adding this one. I have driven the new 3-series coupe, and my 2007 X3 for many miles. I don't know if my x3 has it or not, but I do like the steering on both of those said models. I look forward to having feedback before I order my car in May. I'm now glad I've delayed my purchase enough so I can think about these things a bit more. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	We have a lot of prior posts on active steering floating around this site - a comprehemsive search would be useful. Another place to look is the BMW website in their technology section. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ctive+Steering http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ctive+Steering Personally I don't want anything to do with Active Steering, but then I think automatic tranmissions and 'electric' starters are a bit much too. ; -)
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