Integral active steering

LMOR · 02-01-2011, 01:17 PM

Is there a way to check if the integral active steering is present? I have the code on the delivery list, but I am not able to "see" any movement of the wheels as I can on the front wheels when turning. Is there some "things" inside that can confirm that it is installed?

ibimmer954 · 02-01-2011, 01:27 PM

I don't really notice any change when the back wheels steer either. But having driven a non-IAS car, can say there is a definite difference in the feel of the steering. Especially at low speed. If you think the feature isn't there, ask your salesman to test drive a non-IAS F10. You should feel a big difference in the steering at low speed. It takes much less effort to steer an IAS car around a parking lot compared to a non-IAS car.

delvek · 02-01-2011, 02:04 PM

In theory, you should be able to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right and see the rear tires adjust very very slightly. The reason why I say in theory is because the IAS is supposed to engage from zero to 30 for low speed movements. I have not considered testing this, I have IAS on my 550 but never questioned, I will have to check this out as well.

IAS should also be evident just in application, ibimmer is correct in that just on the dealership grounds you should feel a difference between yours and a non IAS BMW when making tight moves.

Lastly, its important to realize that IAS is equally beneficial at high speed movements as low and is usually less discussed. My thoughts are because most US drivers never really experience the beauty of IAS at high speeds but they will at low speeds.

LMOR · 02-01-2011, 02:11 PM

I "feel" that it there, but there should be a way to check it. It does not help to ask the dealer, because it is on the delivery papers.

But ony way to check, but then I need help from someone without the IAS. In the menu there is a setting to say that you have snow chains, because then it will deactivate the IAS. I would assume that this menu item will not be there on a car without the IAS.

grimlock · 02-01-2011, 03:20 PM

there is a section on IAS in the manual, something about a button or idrive setting turning it off/on..
or look up the physical parts on realoem and see if u can see them with a mirror under your car, easy

bimmertaxi · 02-01-2011, 05:36 PM

The rear wheels will return to center if you are stationary. If you adjust your side mirror downwards and inwards you should be able to see that the wheels are turning.

IAS is great, but it's a little dangerous to move to another car after driving the F10 for a while. I nearly ended up in a ditch when I didn't move the steering wheel far enough

ibimmer954 · 02-01-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmertaxi

The rear wheels will return to center if you are stationary. If you adjust your side mirror downwards and inwards you should be able to see that the wheels are turning.

Oooh, I'll have to try this out in a big parking lot. I was wondering what was going on. I stopped the car with the steering wheel turned all the way to the left, got out and looked. The back wheels looked completely straight.

1HOT BMR · 02-01-2011, 07:48 PM

Just deactivate the IAS on the iDrive by selecting the snow chains option, then go to a parking lot and do U turns and full circles with and without IAS activated - I'm sure you'll notice the difference. Did you order IAS without testing both? - gutsy move

ibimmer954 · 02-01-2011, 09:24 PM

I ordered IAS without trying it. Of course, I ordered the car back when there weren't any on the lots yet so... I guess I'm nuts.

delvek · 02-02-2011, 02:02 AM

Meh, I dont think your nuts, I read the the literature on it and ordered a F10 with IAS and never even thought twice.

Sharbotcom · 02-02-2011, 07:13 AM

Remember, at maximum the offset from centre straight is only 3 degrees, so it will be hardly noticable.
Bill

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LMOR Private 10 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Space gray, M Beige F10 520d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NO iTrader: (0)	Integral active steering Is there a way to check if the integral active steering is present? I have the code on the delivery list, but I am not able to "see" any movement of the wheels as I can on the front wheels when turning. Is there some "things" inside that can confirm that it is installed?
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delvek Major 33 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2014 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	In theory, you should be able to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right and see the rear tires adjust very very slightly. The reason why I say in theory is because the IAS is supposed to engage from zero to 30 for low speed movements. I have not considered testing this, I have IAS on my 550 but never questioned, I will have to check this out as well. IAS should also be evident just in application, ibimmer is correct in that just on the dealership grounds you should feel a difference between yours and a non IAS BMW when making tight moves. Lastly, its important to realize that IAS is equally beneficial at high speed movements as low and is usually less discussed. My thoughts are because most US drivers never really experience the beauty of IAS at high speeds but they will at low speeds. __________________ 2014 550i M-sport
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LMOR Private 10 Rep 78 Posts Drives: Space gray, M Beige F10 520d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NO iTrader: (0)	I "feel" that it there, but there should be a way to check it. It does not help to ask the dealer, because it is on the delivery papers. But ony way to check, but then I need help from someone without the IAS. In the menu there is a setting to say that you have snow chains, because then it will deactivate the IAS. I would assume that this menu item will not be there on a car without the IAS.
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grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	there is a section on IAS in the manual, something about a button or idrive setting turning it off/on.. or look up the physical parts on realoem and see if u can see them with a mirror under your car, easy
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bimmertaxi New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: F10 525d Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 530d [0.00] 2010 BMW 525d [0.00]	The rear wheels will return to center if you are stationary. If you adjust your side mirror downwards and inwards you should be able to see that the wheels are turning. IAS is great, but it's a little dangerous to move to another car after driving the F10 for a while. I nearly ended up in a ditch when I didn't move the steering wheel far enough
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1HOT BMR First Lieutenant 17 Rep 351 Posts Drives: Car-less and shopping +'12 35d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Just deactivate the IAS on the iDrive by selecting the snow chains option, then go to a parking lot and do U turns and full circles with and without IAS activated - I'm sure you'll notice the difference. Did you order IAS without testing both? - gutsy move
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delvek Major 33 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 2014 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Meh, I dont think your nuts, I read the the literature on it and ordered a F10 with IAS and never even thought twice. __________________ 2014 550i M-sport
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Sharbotcom First Lieutenant 28 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sharbot Lake, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Remember, at maximum the offset from centre straight is only 3 degrees, so it will be hardly noticable. Bill __________________ 2011 535i xDrive, Dark Graphite Metallic, Veneto Beige Dakota Leather, Technology Package, M Sport Package, Executive Package delivered Christmas Eve '10, Mods - quad tips, 20% tint, JB4.
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