school me on active steering...

jaxxx · 11-11-2008, 05:34 PM

Im looking at a few CPO 335 e92s, and one has the active steering option on it with a 6spd. I never driven or heard much about the active steering on the 335 so I would like to get some opinion and explanation on it .

darkphantom · 11-11-2008, 05:43 PM

titles active steering.

darkphantom · 11-11-2008, 05:44 PM

Lower parking lot speeds = higher turn ratio, i.e. less turning the wheel to go around

Higher highway speeds = lower turn ratio, i.e. more turning the wheel to change lanes

DenverJayhawk · 11-11-2008, 10:39 PM

I have active steering and I love it. When at speed and you enter into a turn, you can feel the steering tighten. It's really an unnecessary expense if buying new, but I bought my car CPO and it came with it. Now that I have it, I love it.

Deda · 11-12-2008, 01:56 AM

I love active steering,it a cool thing,you just need used to it.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-12-2008, 01:57 AM

Active steering makes the car feel numb. I wouldn't get it. My sis has it and it's horrible.

Search "Active Steering" You'll should get a number of results.

bsamoul · 11-12-2008, 02:08 AM

I think you've been schooled in active steering

visor · 11-12-2008, 02:56 AM

Let me try:

Active steering = just say no!

I335 · 11-12-2008, 06:21 AM

One of the best options ever! Doesn't degrade the feeling of the steering one iota.

WDW1Fanatic · 11-12-2008, 08:35 AM

I agree. One of the best options. It does not take away from my driving experience at all. Beware though that it not only costs more on the initial purchase, but causes higher maintenance fees, e.g. a wheel alignment with active steering is nearly double (at least at my dealer) than one without.

MN BMW · 11-12-2008, 08:47 AM

I have it. I could take it or leave it. My wife loves it. If you get it, you'll never know you have it until you drive a dealership loaner without it.

Arustik1 · 11-12-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MN BMW

I have it. I could take it or leave it. My wife loves it. If you get it, you'll never know you have it until you drive a dealership loaner without it.

+1

silvergray545 · 11-12-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MN BMW

I have it. I could take it or leave it. My wife loves it. If you get it, you'll never know you have it until you drive a dealership loaner without it.

exactally. i jumped in my mazda one day because it was raining and i didnt want to get the E60 dirty and man its like two different worlds. i love my active steering, i think its awesome

Haris · 11-12-2008, 01:06 PM

I love it.

Yes, the service is expensive. My dealer told me the alignment on active steering vehicle takes 5-6 hours and it will cost more than $500 (if you were paying out of warranty). But I'm leasing for 3 years and not worried about that.

andytaro · 11-12-2008, 01:28 PM

I love AS because my wife does not complain about how heavy normal BMW steering is.

Deda · 11-12-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by andytaro

I love AS because my wife does not complain about how heavy normal BMW steering is.

agree

tolkino · 11-12-2008, 07:50 PM

Is the Active Steering and Servotronic the same thing? Or are they totally different?

visor · 11-12-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by andytaro

I love AS because my wife does not complain about how heavy normal BMW steering is.

That is the single sole reason why I don't have AS... so that my wife wouldn't want to drive it!

edb5020 · 11-12-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Lower parking lot speeds = higher turn ratio, i.e. less turning the wheel to go around

Higher highway speeds = lower turn ratio, i.e. more turning the wheel to change lanes

Wow, from my understanding I thought it was the exact opposite! Correct me if I'm wrong.

darkphantom · 11-12-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edb5020

Wow, from my understanding I thought it was the exact opposite! Correct me if I'm wrong.

on the ratios or the turning part? It may be reverse on the ratios, but the turning is a fact, why would you turn MORE if you have active steering? doesn't make sense :P

MontegoblueE92 · 11-12-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tolkino

Is the Active Steering and Servotronic the same thing? Or are they totally different?

Totally different. Servotronic is variable assist power steering while AS is variable ratio steering.

Rotary Rasp · 11-12-2008, 11:19 PM

I drove a car with active steering and while it is nice.... $1400 is way over priced.

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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I have active steering and I love it. When at speed and you enter into a turn, you can feel the steering tighten. It's really an unnecessary expense if buying new, but I bought my car CPO and it came with it. Now that I have it, I love it.
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	One of the best options ever! Doesn't degrade the feeling of the steering one iota.
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andytaro Enlisted Member 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Graphite 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (0)	I love AS because my wife does not complain about how heavy normal BMW steering is.
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