07-17-2011, 01:18 AM | #1 |
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How do you X3 guys live with the steering?
I ordered a 2011 X3 not too long ago. Afterward, I heard about the Drive for Team USA deal and went to attend it. I had an extensive test drive with the X5 and X3 (was deciding between the two before I ordered), and I found the X5's steering feel like a BMW. Feels like my 2010 E92 and my 2001 E39.
The X3's electric steering felt disconnected, overly light and static, and essentially, NOT a BMW. In the end, it was the deciding factor that led me to cancel my X3 order and order an X5 instead. How are you guys dealing with this? I'm not sure whether you guys have driven other BMWs before but this X5 with the hydraulic steering is the last BMW I buy unless they at least offer the hydraulic as an option... |
07-17-2011, 02:42 AM | #2 |
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Why is this post in the pictures forum?
About the steering, I think it is great in the X3 I have servotronic and also variable sport steering . Maybe you should have pushed that sport button or tried one with VSS ? |
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07-17-2011, 05:50 AM | #3 |
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You should definitely try different options to change the feel of the steering. Sounds like you were driving an X3 that had variable damping in normal mode which can feel very floaty. I have servotronic, perf control, sports suspension and 19" rims and like the feel of the steering. Would be interested to hear your feedback if you get to test drive an X3 with different options or simply drive one in Sport mode.
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07-17-2011, 12:17 PM | #4 |
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Whoops posted in the wrong section. Move this please mods
Also, I was driving the regular version (no Normal or Sport rocker next to the shifter) and I did try in sport mode. Still felt artificial. |
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07-17-2011, 03:34 PM | #5 |
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Makes no sense to me if you drive in sports mode?? in a car which don't have the rocker switch to engage .... Sports mode steering , gearing and suspension...
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DS mode only affects the transmission, not the steering or chassis...
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07-17-2011, 09:44 PM | #8 |
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WWONG, you didn't try one with Variable Sport Steering (part of Dynamic Handling Package) which may have addressed your issue. Enjoy your X5.
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