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Originally Posted by delvek
If you think the only electronic component to your steering is IAS and without it your au natural you have missed the last 1-2 decades of automotive technology.
There is loads of data from BMW to current drivers and resoundingly those that have experience with IAS value its worth. Many comments I see from those who dont have experience with it make really over the top comments. The fact is, the information is out there and its really easy to read over the course of an hour or so with the help of google. I have yet to see anyone post information where any current drivers, in fact most rave, who have regretted their choice. As for the drivers here in Germany I speak with, its a no brainer, the driving conditions here whether they be very tight road and parking garages to high speed driving. I myself do not have personal extensive driving with IAS but feel confident that I made a wise choice based on feedback I have received. That doesnt mean you made a bad choice not go to get it, I just think when you make a comment about crashing in the rain because someone oversteers, I think you missed the concept of IAS. Unless you were joking then tell me to chillax.
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Although I do know there is plenty of electronics, I'm trying to keep some of the complexity down. Also, I was told by the company directly about IAS: people unfamiliar with it may get surprised to the sensitivity and different feeling, and at higher speeds they can potentially overstear in some situations. It's a factor in my decision, where some human factors come into play - not all technology. If I can guarantee that I'm always the only one driving the car with AIS, then I may factor it differently. I have to consider others' skills.
I have worked on 4-wheel steering 2 decades ago for a German car company as a graduate school sponsored project. I am quite familiar with the concept technologically, albeit not in final form. I'd still like to drive one today to know how it turned out. Appreciate your input.