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      10-11-2008, 12:07 PM   #1
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Numb Steering - solution?

Howdy folks.

Coming from an E36 M3, I've been a bit underwhelmed by the feedback this car gives. My guess is that getting rid of the run-flats, swapping in different control arm bushings + tie rod ends, and a decent alignment should get me some steering feel. Any chance that M3 components fit?

Anyone else disappointed? What have you done to fix it?

Unfortunately I haven't driven my car since taking Euro Delivery a few months ago (long story) and I probably won't drive it until January at the earliest. Come spring I'd like to get the suspension sorted out - does anyone offer an Ohlins or Penske-based kit yet?

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      10-11-2008, 02:33 PM   #2
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Tires first - I've had good luck with the feedback from Michelin Pilots on other cars - still have too much tread on the Bridgestones to replace them.
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      10-11-2008, 02:41 PM   #3
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PS2s will be going on with the wheels in the springtime. I'll probably sell the Bridgestones, I've only got about 2k miles on them.
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      10-11-2008, 04:56 PM   #4
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Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't the coupe have the electric power steering?
This being the case it may be contributing to your lack of steering feel.
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      10-11-2008, 05:01 PM   #5
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I think that's only with the "active steering" option, which I don't have.
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      10-11-2008, 05:16 PM   #6
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All 1 series cars have electric power steering.
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      10-11-2008, 05:33 PM   #7
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the 135i's don't have electric power steering since it doesn't quite fit. 128i's do have the electric/hydrolic combo though
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      10-11-2008, 05:35 PM   #8
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Mmmmm I was under the impression the coupe got the electric steering as standard and the hatch it was an option.
Anyone know for a fact?
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      10-11-2008, 05:40 PM   #9
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yea i was disappointed, my g35 had better steering feel
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      10-11-2008, 05:41 PM   #10
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Just looking at the BMW 1 series configurer and active steering is listed as an option.
I guess that might mean not all coupes have the active steering.
Anyone?
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      10-11-2008, 06:36 PM   #11
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The 135i does not have the electric steering.
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      10-11-2008, 08:31 PM   #12
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Tires are step one.
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