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Originally Posted by Vinfast
RNM, I am planning on getting my 2014 550i M-Sport w/o DDC as opposed to my 2011 550i M-Sport w/DDC. How is the steering different if it's the same electronic setup? It should still be speed sensitive. I'm hoping the passive suspension will come lower than my 2011 so I won't have to lower it. I'm also hoping that BMW has fixed the steering feel with the 2014 models. Does your car feel like it leans too much without the Adaptive Drive (Anti-roll stabilization)?
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Correct its the same electric setup BUT it is always firm and you will need to use ur hands to steer even at low speeds. The 528i felt like a Lexus LS at low speeds - I can practically steer it with 1 finger and it would tighten as u increase speed on the highway, which never felt natural or precise even then.
The steering is comparable to my E92 honestly, its THAT GOOD!
Its not as firm or direct but it gives me 95% of the feeling i had with the e92.
Basically I can be going 85-95mph on the highway and cut between lanes/cars and have full control/confidence of the car and where its going.
I can take the same highway on ramp at 10-20mph faster than with the 528i.
From my understanding, the Passive M-Sport suspension comes with stiffer/lower spings, stiffer shocks, thicker Anti-roll bars, and to me obviously reprogrammed steering setup.