e92 335 STIFF steering wheel

kevinz · 06-21-2007, 11:13 AM

I test drove it yesterday and i noticed the steering wheel being really really stiff. Is that suppose to be good? because it was mad hard to even do a 90 degree turn. I'm suppose to be able to turn the steering wheel with 1 hand but with the 335 steering wheel I needed 2 hands because it is just so STIFF. Is there any way the steering wheel could be programmed to be less stiff?

kevinz · 06-21-2007, 11:36 AM

anyone?

murellus · 06-21-2007, 11:47 AM

work out.

f30er · 06-21-2007, 11:48 AM

once u get used to it, u'll never wanna drive another car again....

wj4 · 06-21-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by zameergill

once u get used to it, u'll never wanna drive another car again....

I really didn't notice anything much stiffer coming from the stock MOMO on my Evo. But I then switched to the M-tech model which is a lot softer and better for my taste.

Shawn_speed · 06-21-2007, 11:56 AM

What vehicles are you used to driving?

Shawn
Phoenix

NaTuReB0Y · 06-21-2007, 11:57 AM

power steering must be an option.........

kevinz · 06-21-2007, 12:00 PM

MB B-Class LOOL steers effortless.
A lotta japanese cars also has a softer steering wheel.

uhaulball · 06-21-2007, 12:01 PM

someone's been driving too many lincoln towncars.

NaTuReB0Y · 06-21-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinz

MB B-Class LOOL steers effortless.
A lotta japanese cars also has a softer steering wheel.

because they have POWER STEERING

kevinz · 06-21-2007, 12:02 PM

is a stiff steering wheel suppose to be a good thing?

uhaulball · 06-21-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinz

is a stiff steering wheel suppose to be a good thing?

when travelling at 100 mph on a twisty parkyway, it makes steering a lot more precise and easy to control.

if precision and control sounds good to you, i guess so?

NaTuReB0Y · 06-21-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinz

is a stiff steering wheel suppose to be a good thing?

if you ever driven a 1979 toyota supra....you'll know what stiff steering is.

murellus · 06-21-2007, 12:08 PM

uhh im pretty sure that bmw's come with power steering...

Shawn_speed · 06-21-2007, 12:12 PM

KevinZ:

Did you order your coupe with the sports package? Did you drive the exact optioned car before ordering?

Have you driven a 335 coupe for any real distance on rough pavement?

Shawn
Phoenix

scollins · 06-21-2007, 12:12 PM

My e90 335 has a very firm turning effort on the steering wheel. I like it. Now when I drive my Dodge Durango, which has a very light steering effort, I swear I'm swerving all over the road! I very much prefer the steering effort on the BMW now.

The tires on my 335 are 225's up front, and the Duango has 275's.

nhhiep · 06-21-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zameergill

once u get used to it, u'll never wanna drive another car again....

So true. I hated at first, but now whenever I drive my sister's Camry or RX300. I t seems like I can't control the car at highway speed.

ohh yeah, last month, I drove a friend'sToyota van and the cop pulled me over thinking that I was drunk because I was all over the lane. This proves how loose it's compare to a BMW.

MonacoBimm · 06-21-2007, 12:23 PM

Hhahahah, swerving all over the road........LMAO

msimon18 · 06-21-2007, 12:25 PM

Part of the reason I boughgt the car is that th steering is not made for my grandmother !! The tightness and sportiness is perfect !!

e46hijinks · 06-21-2007, 12:27 PM

What's with all the lame replies? That "stiff" steering would be due to low-assist power steering. Yes your car has power steering. It lends to the sporty handling dynamics BMWs are known for. In other words--it's normal. You want soft steering, drive a Toyota Camry then I'll be replying to your "I have no road-feel, what's wrong?" thread.

Revlis · 06-21-2007, 12:35 PM

The Firmness of BMWs power steering became really apparent to me on Tuesday, I took a friends RX-8 for a spin and suddenly what had always felt like just right suddenly felt WAY over boosted... Was interesting.

Also of note, the clutch felt kinda weird and vague and the effort was higher than the 335 as well. But I was grooving on the "DOWN in IT" seating position. I kinda like it when door jambs come up to the shoulder...

Anyway, yeah BMW steering is pretty firm. I like it though.

achien · 06-21-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinz

I test drove it yesterday and i noticed the steering wheel being really really stiff. Is that suppose to be good? because it was mad hard to even do a 90 degree turn. I'm suppose to be able to turn the steering wheel with 1 hand but with the 335 steering wheel I needed 2 hands because it is just so STIFF. Is there any way the steering wheel could be programmed to be less stiff?

Quote:

Originally Posted by e46hijinks

What's with all the lame replies? That "stiff" steering would be due to low-assist power steering. Yes your car has power steering. It lends to the sporty handling dynamics BMWs are known for. In other words--it's normal. You want soft steering, drive a Toyota Camry then I'll be replying to your "I have no road-feel, what's wrong?" thread.

+1, a lot of people like BMW because of the stiff steering. My wife actually likes this stiffness better than other Japanese car she test drove.

Seriously, if you want soft steering, go for a Toyota, Honda, or Niissan.

P.S. I actually thought this car should be a bit more stiffer to improve the handling on corners.

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