08-18-2010, 02:57 PM | #1 |
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Sdrive....heavy steering..
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Loving my manual Sdrive but am very surprised with the heaviness of the steering, there is pratically no assistance compared to my new 320i Sport.. Anyway I would appreciate your feedback, just in case there is anything wrong? I mistakenly though there may be a setting to change the power assistance, but nothing in handbook... I can live with it, but compared to other car its a marked difference!! Cheers, Martin |
08-18-2010, 03:50 PM | #2 | |
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What are you comparing it to? I am still waiting for my X1 but have test driven them extensively and cannot say that it much different from my Golf+. Its a lot heavier than my Mini but then that not a car, its a go-kart |
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08-18-2010, 05:36 PM | #3 |
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Comparing to a Golf, does the test drive car had the servotronic option? I have the servotronic and I think it is still a lot heavier then my Golf GT. No compaints The response and the stiffness of the steering wheel is just perfect in my opinion
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08-18-2010, 11:26 PM | #4 |
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I've had mine for almost 2 weeks now, and have noticed that the steering can be a little heavy when going very slow - for example, backing out of the driveway. But with speed it gets better.
I quite like the sterring - it feels more connected to the road than any other car i have driven - albeit a bit on the heavy side when parking. |
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08-19-2010, 02:50 AM | #6 |
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Yes the test cars did have servotronic. Mine is also a Golf GT but its the bigger version, called a Golf Plus here in Europe, so maybe a bit heavier than a normal Golf. Then again the X1 is also a bigger car.
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08-19-2010, 07:20 AM | #7 | |
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IMHO, this is what differentiates BMW's from any other car on the road. They all handle like they're on rails. Makes considering any other brand very difficult, as long as you prefer the road worthiness of a BMW.
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08-19-2010, 03:03 PM | #10 |
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I didn't know that Golf Plus has GT version, we also had Golf Plus in Turkey market for years but only with 1.6 liter version. Regarding the other posts, I found it lighter than E90, also one of my friends said it is much more lighter than his E92. Its a bit relative issue to compare to other cars maybe
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08-19-2010, 04:43 PM | #11 | |
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Anyway happy with the 2.0l diesel I drove. Gonna sell the Golf () and Mini () soon and get something faster.....and petrol...... |
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08-19-2010, 05:17 PM | #12 |
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Hi,
there is no servotronic option for sDrive models (at least not in Germany). The X1 also does not yet have EPS (electric powerd steering) - it's still hydraulic. bye Darky |
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08-19-2010, 06:27 PM | #13 |
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I also own a Mazda 2 which has electric power steering, and I must say, I'm not a huge fan of it. Whilst it is a fair bit lighter, it just doesn't feel as precise and connected to the road as the X1. I much prefer a slightly heavier feel if it means I get more precise control.
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08-20-2010, 01:28 PM | #14 | |
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Try the Xdrive version, I believe it's even more heavy than the rear-wheel model! I bet after you get used to the weight, it will reward you at very single turn Just a note, try measure the steering wheel diameter of the 2 cars that you owned. I believe the x1 has a smaller dia. steering, and that's one of the reasons as well. |
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It will take you awhile to get used to the steering weight especially in those tight parking lot, trust me. |
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I haven't driven any SAVs. However, comparing to Mazda 6 and Mitsubishi Lancer X, I should say that my X1's steering is heavier and it's harder to keep the X1 straight on the road channel. Nope, I haven't purchased the servotronic option.
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