335d harder to turn? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Messiah62 · 08-17-2011, 08:17 AM

Is it normal for the 335d to be harder to turn that the 328i? I had a loaner and i noticed that the wheel was easy to turn and my d is pretty stiff.

Ron1n · 08-17-2011, 11:01 AM

Sport Package, bigger wheels/tires, heavier car...could all attribute to a difference in feel, but I don't recall ever noticing that when I've had a 328 as a loaner.

Thud · 08-17-2011, 12:22 PM

Probably sport package. My 335d has about the same steering stiffness as my 135i did.

I think my 135i had a quicker ratio but I might be imagining that.

acerboo · 08-17-2011, 12:51 PM

d is heavier because the engine is heavier and it has hydraulic steering the 328 is electric my 330i is much lighter than my 335d

norcal_cyclist · 08-17-2011, 05:40 PM

I love the heavy feel of my 335d..

tolkino · 08-17-2011, 06:43 PM

it could be servotronic.

e46mpwr · 08-17-2011, 10:04 PM

Tires can also make a big difference.
When I changed from Direzza Star Specs to RE760s the steering got a lot lighter.

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Originally Posted by Messiah62

Is it normal for the 335d to be harder to turn that the 328i? I had a loaner and i noticed that the wheel was easy to turn and my d is pretty stiff.

Messiah62 · 08-24-2011, 08:21 AM

I dont have the sport package and my winter tires are hard to turn too. I think its because its not electric steering.

dxb335d · 08-24-2011, 09:21 AM

If they are like Euro 335d then it will have Hydraulic steering rather than the rubbish electric assisted steering you are used to in your previous E9x

Socom · 08-24-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

If they are like Euro 335d then it will have Hydraulic steering rather than the rubbish electric assisted steering you are used to in your previous E9x

Well put.

Messiah62 · 08-24-2011, 01:57 PM

What are the pros and cons of the different types of steering?

dxb335d · 08-24-2011, 02:56 PM

Pro's to Hydraulic, more weighty steering at higher speeds. Better feedback through the wheel.

Pro's to Electric........Nothing.

jimmylimmy · 08-24-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Pro's to Hydraulic, more weighty steering at higher speeds. Better feedback through the wheel.

Pro's to Electric........Good for girls.

EFA

dxb335d · 08-25-2011, 02:12 AM

Lol!

08-17-2011, 08:17 AM	#1
Messiah62 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	335d harder to turn? Is it normal for the 335d to be harder to turn that the 328i? I had a loaner and i noticed that the wheel was easy to turn and my d is pretty stiff.
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08-17-2011, 12:22 PM	#3
Thud Throbbing Member Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,384 iTrader: (0)	Probably sport package. My 335d has about the same steering stiffness as my 135i did. I think my 135i had a quicker ratio but I might be imagining that. __________________ 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium Previous cars: 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette

08-24-2011, 09:21 AM	#9
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,960 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	If they are like Euro 335d then it will have Hydraulic steering rather than the rubbish electric assisted steering you are used to in your previous E9x __________________

08-24-2011, 02:56 PM	#12
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,960 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Pro's to Hydraulic, more weighty steering at higher speeds. Better feedback through the wheel. Pro's to Electric........Nothing. __________________

08-25-2011, 02:12 AM	#14
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,960 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Lol! __________________

08-17-2011, 11:01 AM	#2
Ron1n Speed Demon Drives: '10 335d E90 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The 858 Posts: 3,242 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335d [5.00]	Sport Package, bigger wheels/tires, heavier car...could all attribute to a difference in feel, but I don't recall ever noticing that when I've had a 328 as a loaner.

08-17-2011, 12:51 PM	#4
acerboo Colonel Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2,950 iTrader: (0)	d is heavier because the engine is heavier and it has hydraulic steering the 328 is electric my 330i is much lighter than my 335d

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norcal_cyclist Private Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rancho Cordova Posts: 76 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 BMW 323i [0.00]	I love the heavy feel of my 335d..

08-17-2011, 06:43 PM	#6
tolkino Captain Drives: '09 BSM E92 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 824 iTrader: (1)	it could be servotronic.

08-24-2011, 08:21 AM	#8
Messiah62 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	I dont have the sport package and my winter tires are hard to turn too. I think its because its not electric steering.

08-24-2011, 01:57 PM	#11
Messiah62 Private First Class Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	What are the pros and cons of the different types of steering?

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