335d harder to turn?

Messiah62 · 08-17-2011, 09:17 AM

Is it normal for the 335d to be harder to turn that the 328i? I had a loaner and i noticed that the wheel was easy to turn and my d is pretty stiff.

Ron1n · 08-17-2011, 12:01 PM

Sport Package, bigger wheels/tires, heavier car...could all attribute to a difference in feel, but I don't recall ever noticing that when I've had a 328 as a loaner.

Thud · 08-17-2011, 01:22 PM

Probably sport package. My 335d has about the same steering stiffness as my 135i did.

I think my 135i had a quicker ratio but I might be imagining that.

acerboo · 08-17-2011, 01:51 PM

d is heavier because the engine is heavier and it has hydraulic steering the 328 is electric my 330i is much lighter than my 335d

norcal_cyclist · 08-17-2011, 06:40 PM

I love the heavy feel of my 335d..

tolkino · 08-17-2011, 07:43 PM

it could be servotronic.

e46mpwr · 08-17-2011, 11:04 PM

Tires can also make a big difference.
When I changed from Direzza Star Specs to RE760s the steering got a lot lighter.

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Originally Posted by Messiah62

Is it normal for the 335d to be harder to turn that the 328i? I had a loaner and i noticed that the wheel was easy to turn and my d is pretty stiff.

Messiah62 · 08-24-2011, 09:21 AM

I dont have the sport package and my winter tires are hard to turn too. I think its because its not electric steering.

dxb335d · 08-24-2011, 10:21 AM

If they are like Euro 335d then it will have Hydraulic steering rather than the rubbish electric assisted steering you are used to in your previous E9x

F32Fleet · 08-24-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

If they are like Euro 335d then it will have Hydraulic steering rather than the rubbish electric assisted steering you are used to in your previous E9x

Well put.

Messiah62 · 08-24-2011, 02:57 PM

What are the pros and cons of the different types of steering?

dxb335d · 08-24-2011, 03:56 PM

Pro's to Hydraulic, more weighty steering at higher speeds. Better feedback through the wheel.

Pro's to Electric........Nothing.

jimmylimmy · 08-24-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Pro's to Hydraulic, more weighty steering at higher speeds. Better feedback through the wheel.

Pro's to Electric........Good for girls.

EFA

dxb335d · 08-25-2011, 03:12 AM

Lol!

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Thud Throbbing Member 46 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Probably sport package. My 335d has about the same steering stiffness as my 135i did. I think my 135i had a quicker ratio but I might be imagining that. __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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acerboo Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	d is heavier because the engine is heavier and it has hydraulic steering the 328 is electric my 330i is much lighter than my 335d
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