[idrivex3]

My X3 with run flats at 32lbs front 34lbs. rear.
The steering seems way to responsive, I have to be on the wheel all the time.
Way to quick turn in and on a straight flat road i have to be correcting with the wheel all the time to stay straight. Feels like there is no freeplay in the rack.
Its like an over tightened steering sector. What i am feeling is very very subtle
but it bugs me. My X3 has 7K miles on it and drives the same as when i took delivery. Of the 5 BMW owned this X3 is the only one that feels this way.
Anyone ?

[Tjalle]

I had - somewhat- of the same problem - not as good as my MY-97 9000- lowered, 18".

I have sport steering and adjustable shocks. 20" Pirelli PZERO Run Flats.

After lowering - H&R - I got the handling/steering I wanted - but slightly worse chassis comfort.

I still need to be in Sport mode - in Comfort, I have to do some "unnecessary" corrections.

I tried to discuss this on X4 thread, but most people don't know what I am talking about

[ba ba boosh]

Originally Posted by idrivex3

My X3 with run flats at 32lbs front 34lbs. rear.
The steering seems way to responsive, I have to be on the wheel all the time.
Way to quick turn in and on a straight flat road i have to be correcting with the wheel all the time to stay straight. Feels like there is no freeplay in the rack.
Its like an over tightened steering sector. What i am feeling is very very subtle
but it bugs me. My X3 has 7K miles on it and drives the same as when i took delivery. Of the 5 BMW owned this X3 is the only one that feels this way.
Anyone ?

Hmmm what car did you own before this? I had an Audi Q5 and the steering was way too unresponsive, before that an E90 330i with sport package, now that was a car that was overly responsive steering (I actually miss it very much, RIP E90), the F25 has electric steering and it feels a bit artificial. If this is the first BMW you have owned, the steering is this way because BMW handles in this fashion, It's a very driver oriented car.