am I just being a big girls blouse...

[nlr74]

but the steeting in the X5 is really heavy compared to any other BM i've  had 

... is this a trait, or something that needs checking (pressure seems ok, tread fine ... there is a funny whiring / rubbing noise coming from under the dash when turning).

[Don Coffey]

The steering is weighty, but I wouldn't say its heavy.  Might be worth getting a dealer or other X owner to try your car to see if it is normal.

Don

[Lloydy]

Check the power streeing fluid as mine was manky and making a noise lock to lock.  I got a massive syringe from ebay and removed it all, topped it up and removed it all again after doing lock to lock, repeated this for a whole bottle and then topped up and all was good.

[nlr74]

thanks for the reply folks ... will check the quality of the fluid and try and find another one to drive.

[Lee4.8is]

[quote="nlr74"]
but the steeting in the X5 is really heavy compared to any other BM i've  had 

... is this a trait, or something that needs checking (pressure seems ok, tread fine ... there is a funny whiring / rubbing noise coming from under the dash when turning).
[/quote]
I always thought mine was fairly weighty to be honest but just thought it was normal, I also had the whiring noise when turning the wheel & me & the mrs always wondered what it was but I just got used to it!

[Lloydy]

Whirring noise more often than non is low fluid 

[ITBarbie]

I'm surprised you said that as mine is light as a feather.  I would agree check the fluid

[nlr74]

Fluid checked - seems normal drove pals' E70 (good bit lighter, but running winter 18")

ITBarbie - saw your getting an E93 ... I've just come from a E93 M3, my 3rd E93 ... loved the cars - hope you get the roof down plenty!

[ITBarbie]

[quote="nlr74"]

Fluid checked - seems normal drove pals' E70 (good bit lighter, but running winter 18")

ITBarbie - saw your getting an E93 ... I've just come from a E93 M3, my 3rd E93 ... loved the cars - hope you get the roof down plenty!
[/quote]

Well just had a call and should be ready to collect from park lane on Friday so any pointers you  can give me would be helpful?

[nlr74]

[quote="ITBarbie"]

Well just had a call and should be ready to collect from park lane on Friday so any pointers you  can give me would be helpful?
[/quote]

whoohoo ... the only must is the performance exhaust and my first one had the BavSound upgrade ... (i've just sold a set of the black performance girlles - they look class on the e93). If it has comfort access - make sure all the settings are coded before you leave the dealer .. other than that hope you enjoy it!!

[ITBarbie]

Thanks for update alas it doesn't have CA so thinking about purchasing a smart top module unless Jason can help.  Can't wait to get my mitts on it! Does anyone know if I can use the Resler on it as if not I'll put it up for sale?

[Sanj]

Don't think Resler will work on this generation Penny.

[ITBarbie]

Oh dear well it was worth an ask.  Thanks Sanj x

[Raj]

[quote="ITBarbie"]
Thanks for update alas it doesn't have CA so thinking about purchasing a smart top module unless Jason can help.  Can't wait to get my mitts on it! Does anyone know if I can use the Resler on it as if not I'll put it up for sale?
[/quote]

FIRST MOD Penny. One touch for getting your top down even up to 30mph.

[Raj]

As for the steering it can feel quite heavy compared to other BMW's I've owned. My brother has an E82 and he thought there was a problem with mine as the steering felt really heavy to him.

I actually quite like it. Feels more connected if that makes sense.