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What is Active Steering?
Active steering electronically varies the degree to which the front wheels turn in relation to steering input from the driver. Under normal driving conditions at low and medium speeds, the steering ratio becomes more direct, reducing the amount the steering wheel must be turned. This enhances the car's performance in city traffic, when parking or in curves. At high speeds, the steering ratio becomes more indirect, thus providing superior directional stability and very good, stable steering response.
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What is Active Steering?
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Posted 05 August 2004 - 07:42 PM
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2004 Mystic Blue 545i, Steptronic, Gray Leather Interior with Anthracite Maple Wood Trim, January 2004 Build, CIP 27.1
Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, NAV, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, Fold Down & Heated Rear Seats, Bluetooth, MP3 Playback
Mods: M-Aerodynamic Package, 19" Style #166 M5 Rims: 245/35/19 Front & 275/30/19 Rear, Hard-Wired V1, PIAA 4700K Fog Lights, AngeliBright v2.0 White Angel Eyes
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Posted 08 August 2004 - 05:30 AM
Additional information on how Active Steering works, including a short video, can be found in the BMW Technology Guide.
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Posted 24 April 2005 - 01:45 PM
Totally agree with you guys, one of the main reason why i opted for the 5 series and not the 7.
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Posted 28 April 2005 - 11:42 AM
I love this feature. Some feel you lose some control, but once you get used to it..........Never want a car without it.
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Posted 11 May 2007 - 04:16 AM
BMW just put a website on with F1 driver Nick Heidfeld explaining active steering in a short video. http://www.active-steering.com
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Posted 17 December 2007 - 04:56 PM
Grosse_Koalition, on May 11 2007, 03:16 AM, said:
BMW just put a website on with F1 driver Nick Heidfeld explaining active steering in a short video. http://www.active-steering.com
I watched it and waited for the explanation, which never came
He said "it's really good, go see how it works on the BMW website" !!
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Posted 17 December 2007 - 04:56 PM
PS - welcome to the board 
(Edit - oops, I didn't intentionally mean to reopen a 6 month old thread, I was searching about active steering, and just hit reply without checking the date!)
(Edit - oops, I didn't intentionally mean to reopen a 6 month old thread, I was searching about active steering, and just hit reply without checking the date!)
Current: 2008 E60 535d M-Sport. Titanium silver, black dakota leather, comfort seats, heated front seats, extended lights, media package, visibility package, USB, HUD, anthracite bamboo wood, sports auto transmission, 19" wheels, individual audio stereo, GPS Tracker, DMS to 338bhp / 695Nm, Sprint Booster.
Current: 2007 E70 X5. Black, black leather, tints, logic 7, USB, extended lights, anthracite bamboo wood, sports package, dynamic package, media package, visibility package, comfort seats, roof mounted DVD, 3rd row, heated seats, heated steering, GPS Tracker, DMS to 275bhp / 585Nm.
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Posted 20 December 2007 - 06:29 AM
Russ1974, on Dec 17 2007, 10:56 PM, said:
PS - welcome to the board
(Edit - oops, I didn't intentionally mean to reopen a 6 month old thread, I was searching about active steering, and just hit reply without checking the date!)
(Edit - oops, I didn't intentionally mean to reopen a 6 month old thread, I was searching about active steering, and just hit reply without checking the date!)
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 12:39 AM
Hello, I purchased my 17 year old daughter an 03 X5 and she has not complained about the issue I'm writing about. During the holidays I drove it to visit relatives about 300 miles from our home. The vehicle seems prone to oversteer at highway speeds. Can you (anyone) tell me if this vehicle has active steering and if it does where might I begin to look for problem causing the oversteer? Thanks
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 12:45 AM
payuppsucker, on Jan 6 2008, 12:39 AM, said:
Hello, I purchased my 17 year old daughter an 03 X5 and she has not complained about the issue I'm writing about. During the holidays I drove it to visit relatives about 300 miles from our home. The vehicle seems prone to oversteer at highway speeds. Can you (anyone) tell me if this vehicle has active steering and if it does where might I begin to look for problem causing the oversteer? Thanks
I don't think that an '03 X5 has active steering.
My best guess, at least at first, is to check the tire pressures and make sure they're set based on the numbers printed on a sticker located on the driver's door jamb. If the pressures are okay, have a dealer check the alignment of all four wheels and make sure everything is up to specification...
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 01:04 AM
Rudy, on Jan 5 2008, 11:45 PM, said:
I don't think that an '03 X5 has active steering.
My best guess, at least at first, is to check the tire pressures and make sure they're set based on the numbers printed on a sticker located on the driver's door jamb. If the pressures are okay, have a dealer check the alignment of all four wheels and make sure everything is up to specification...
My best guess, at least at first, is to check the tire pressures and make sure they're set based on the numbers printed on a sticker located on the driver's door jamb. If the pressures are okay, have a dealer check the alignment of all four wheels and make sure everything is up to specification...
Hey, thanks and I'll ck those things out. I just bought my wife an 06 530 to replace her 01 530. Today was my first time at the wheel and I wasn't surprised to find it a bit heavier feeling than the 01, confirming my hunch based solely on seeing other e60s on the road. What did surprise me was the amount of torque the powerplant is capable of. The car really moves nicely, in true BMW fashion. How 'bout the V-8, is it an animal, and how does it feel during aggressive driving?
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Posted 06 January 2008 - 04:58 AM
Rudy, on Jan 6 2008, 12:45 AM, said:
I don't think that an '03 X5 has active steering.
My best guess, at least at first, is to check the tire pressures and make sure they're set based on the numbers printed on a sticker located on the driver's door jamb. If the pressures are okay, have a dealer check the alignment of all four wheels and make sure everything is up to specification...
My best guess, at least at first, is to check the tire pressures and make sure they're set based on the numbers printed on a sticker located on the driver's door jamb. If the pressures are okay, have a dealer check the alignment of all four wheels and make sure everything is up to specification...
A strong + for Rudy's tire pressure suggestion. Mrs. sixcard's E90 had very tight steering. Tire pressure was found to be down in the teens (psi). Bringing them up to spec was a significant improvement.
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im new to the whole web board thing, so i was wondering, what are the ranks? and are they auto upgraded or can we change them?
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