Coding the steering - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

JamesMA · 10-12-2012, 06:15 PM

So. Since the steering is electric anyway and obviously computer controlled in some fashion, like when you switch between modes, is there any reason why the steering can't be "coded" to be stiffer.

Just a thought?

demge01 · 10-15-2012, 01:29 PM

Well I haven't found anything yet.
I was thinking exactly the same!

JamesMA · 10-18-2012, 09:10 PM

Well, let's start with this, does the computer control the stiffness of the steering or not?

InTheDarkster · 10-20-2012, 08:02 PM

It does control as steering gets stiffer in sport+ and when in sport manual mode.

It would be great if we make it stiffer in comfort mode as it is too soft for me..

demge01 · 10-21-2012, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheDarkster

It does control as steering gets stiffer in sport+ and when in sport manual mode.

It would be great if we make it stiffer in comfort mode as it is too soft for me..

Can anyone confirm that the steering DOES change between the different Drive Mode settings on a STANDARD car without the Variable or Sport steering options?
I can feel a marked difference (I don't have either steering option) but have never seen it written anywhere.

What are the mechanical differences for the optional Variable Steering and also Sport Steering?

ilhan1103 · 10-22-2012, 06:13 AM

I'm lead to believe that the steering only changes in Sport+ ( I can ofc be wrong, this assumption is only based on reading on this forum and bimmerfest forums)

And you only get the sport + on versions that include sport steering?

brian99997 · 10-23-2012, 01:19 PM

I checked this on my way in today in a sport line, with nothing mentioned on the build related to steering.

sport, sport+ both provide the heavier steering, manual shifting does not seem to matter in my car.

JamesMA · 10-23-2012, 09:13 PM

And that is why I am wondering if it is possibly to 1) make the comfort steering the same as sport / sport plus and then make sport and sport plus about 20% stiffer or so?

pkim1079 · 12-11-2012, 03:28 AM

Activating dtc or disabling it all will also result in heavier steering.

10-12-2012, 06:15 PM	#1
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	Coding the steering So. Since the steering is electric anyway and obviously computer controlled in some fashion, like when you switch between modes, is there any reason why the steering can't be "coded" to be stiffer. Just a thought? __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes
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10-18-2012, 09:10 PM	#3
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	Well, let's start with this, does the computer control the stiffness of the steering or not? __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

10-23-2012, 09:13 PM	#8
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	And that is why I am wondering if it is possibly to 1) make the comfort steering the same as sport / sport plus and then make sport and sport plus about 20% stiffer or so? __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

12-11-2012, 03:28 AM	#9
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,484 iTrader: (0)	Activating dtc or disabling it all will also result in heavier steering. __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

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10-15-2012, 01:29 PM	#2
demge01 Private First Class Drives: F30 320ed Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 144 iTrader: (0) Garage List '65 289 A Code Manual [4.50]	Well I haven't found anything yet. I was thinking exactly the same!

10-20-2012, 08:02 PM	#4
InTheDarkster Enlisted Member Drives: BMW F30 328i GS Luxury Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cairo, Egypt Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	It does control as steering gets stiffer in sport+ and when in sport manual mode. It would be great if we make it stiffer in comfort mode as it is too soft for me..

10-22-2012, 06:13 AM	#6
ilhan1103 Private First Class Drives: f30 318 2012 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 168 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 318D [0.00] 2010 Golf 1.6 [0.00]	I'm lead to believe that the steering only changes in Sport+ ( I can ofc be wrong, this assumption is only based on reading on this forum and bimmerfest forums) And you only get the sport + on versions that include sport steering?

10-23-2012, 01:19 PM	#7
brian99997 Private Drives: 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	I checked this on my way in today in a sport line, with nothing mentioned on the build related to steering. sport, sport+ both provide the heavier steering, manual shifting does not seem to matter in my car.