ZCP Steering Feel and Aftermarket vs OEM

Oakleyguy · 08-10-2016, 10:03 PM

Hi Ladies and Gents,

I'm back in the market for an M. I'm looking at used models as well as entertaining ordering another new one.

I've searched around been seem to be overlooking what people thought about the ZCP steering feel and feedback. Has it been improved over the 2015 models?

Suspension / Drivetrain wise I understand the ZCP has revised dampers, software changes for the M Diff, and larger sway bars. Have there been software changes to the steering rack as well?

Basically, is it worth ordering ZCP or 'building' my own out of aftermarket parts?

The wheels? Not in love with them. Maybe if they can came in black or bronze from the factory....

geroz1 · 08-10-2016, 10:43 PM

I can't speak about 2015 but can't tell the difference between a 2016 non-zcp and a 2016 zcp in steering feel.

momo3605 · 08-11-2016, 03:19 AM

Nothing was changed in the steering rack. Stiffer springs and sway bars could affect steering feel, but nothing you couldn't do yourself

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08-10-2016, 10:43 PM	#2
geroz1 Captain 398 Rep 690 Posts Drives: F80 M3 LCI2 Manual Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LI iTrader: (3)	I can't speak about 2015 but can't tell the difference between a 2016 non-zcp and a 2016 zcp in steering feel.
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08-11-2016, 03:19 AM	#3
momo3605 Major 209 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: M340i LCI, 718 GTS 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	Nothing was changed in the steering rack. Stiffer springs and sway bars could affect steering feel, but nothing you couldn't do yourself
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