Stiff steering wheel

can128 · 10-21-2012, 10:48 PM

Has anyone else noticed that the steering seems a little too stiff? It feels great at higher speeds, a sense of more control, but at lower speeds its almost a chore to turn?

WhiteTgr135i · 10-21-2012, 11:17 PM

Yep, it's normal, and i love it!

Greenkirby21 · 10-21-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Yep, it's normal, and i love it!

same! Driving a loaner corolla I kept thinking it was going to fall off. It was sooo loose and wobbly compared to mine.

WhiteTgr135i · 10-21-2012, 11:44 PM

^ I agree 100%! I had to drive a Nissan Yaris S as a loaner for awhile, and man that steering was so loose, you can literally steer that thing with 1 finger!

golf_234 · 10-22-2012, 12:05 AM

one of my favorite parts of the car.
it is a sportscar.! obviously.
be glad it's not a toyota and you got something not boring

tuco44 · 10-22-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Yep, it's normal, and i love it!

One of the great things about this car.

can128 · 10-22-2012, 03:10 PM

Ok then! Everyone seems to be on the same page... I feel better!

Simsims · 10-22-2012, 10:58 PM

hmm I think the 1M is stiffer

P1 · 10-22-2012, 11:52 PM

My wife had to get used to the steering wheel as well, but after a year, no complaints!

Sylon · 10-22-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Yep, it's normal, and i love it!

Agreed! When I had my fox incident 2 years ago, I was given a Mercedes C220 diesel (in Germany) as a rental, I absolutely HATED the steering. Besides the fact that the wheel itself was super skinny compared to the 1er, the steering itself was soooo numb. It felt like I had to spin the wheel for days just to get the car to turn. Same thing with the Dodge Avenger rental I had recently when my car was back in the shop. I think the 1er's steering is perfect.

2012_135i · 10-23-2012, 05:09 PM

I too thought the steering a bit on the stiff side at low speeds when I first got the car but I've gotten used to it and don't really notice it anymore. What I do notice is how loose the electronic steering on our A3 now feels. I now much prefer the 1er's steering.

Stohlen · 10-23-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by golf_234

be glad it's not a toyota and you got something not boring

Hey now, be nice, I design those for a living

dtwyim · 10-23-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

Hey now, be nice, I design those for a living

But you are driving a BMW

inline-6 · 10-25-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

Hey now, be nice, I design those for a living

cool! I manage the manufacturing equipment changes for the stuff you design!

Stohlen · 10-25-2012, 08:02 PM

^^ Small world!

Neon01 · 10-26-2012, 07:42 AM

I do prefer a slightly lighter feel. The M3 is perfect for that - variable assist so it's light in parking lots and heavier at speed.

My s2k is extremely direct, but is still easier to turn than the 135i.

Still, love the wheel, and the steering is very communicative.

ikermalli · 10-29-2012, 01:29 PM

It's probably my favorite part of the car, I love the heavy steering, I've driven a Mercedes-Benz S450 and you can literally throw the wheel around, the crisp handling the 1 has makes it fun and connected IMO

mb135is · 10-29-2012, 02:29 PM

Actually light steering feel is one thing I'm worried about - coming out of my ZHP I'm concerned the e82 will be too light for my taste. ZHP's steering was perfectly weighted for me. Test drive of the e82 was good, but a test drive isn't the same as living with the car. Sounds here like the steering is still heavy and substantive.

doublevanosrc · 10-29-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Yep, it's normal, and i love it!

+1

Dackelone · 10-29-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tycho

Yep, it's normal, and i love it!

+2.

I love my "stiffy"!

Btw... OP if you want a lighter steering feel... you should go drive a 1M/M3. That was one thing I really did not like at the M's compared to our 1er's.

can128 · 10-29-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

+2.

I love my "stiffy"!

Btw... OP if you want a lighter steering feel... you should go drive a 1M/M3. That was one thing I really did not like at the M's compared to our 1er's.

It's not that I necessarily want a "lighter" steering wheel, it's just that I've recently injured my shoulder and noticed how hard it was to steer at low speeds.

My old S2000 had Electronic Power Steering that was controlled differently at different speeds. Some sort of system like that would be nice to have.

doublevanosrc · 10-29-2012, 03:05 PM

Older BMWs have always had stiff steering wheels, I always remember me noticing it the first time I drove my E30.

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WhiteTgr135i Captain 68 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: City of Rapture iTrader: (5)	^ I agree 100%! I had to drive a Nissan Yaris S as a loaner for awhile, and man that steering was so loose, you can literally steer that thing with 1 finger!
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2012_135i Lieutenant 36 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 2012 135i, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I too thought the steering a bit on the stiff side at low speeds when I first got the car but I've gotten used to it and don't really notice it anymore. What I do notice is how loose the electronic steering on our A3 now feels. I now much prefer the 1er's steering. __________________ 2012 135i M-Sport
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ikermalli New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 128i Sport/Prem/CW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	It's probably my favorite part of the car, I love the heavy steering, I've driven a Mercedes-Benz S450 and you can literally throw the wheel around, the crisp handling the 1 has makes it fun and connected IMO
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mb135is Captain 89 Rep 912 Posts Drives: '13 135is #180/586 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Actually light steering feel is one thing I'm worried about - coming out of my ZHP I'm concerned the e82 will be too light for my taste. ZHP's steering was perfectly weighted for me. Test drive of the e82 was good, but a test drive isn't the same as living with the car. Sounds here like the steering is still heavy and substantive. __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles, BMW Perf. CF Diffuser - #180/586
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