[bacampbe]

First, this is probably my imagination, or an effect of the smaller car. But...

I had a week of meeting last week, where I needed to ferry some associates around. So I traded cars with my wife for the week. Hers is a 2012 328i Sport, without the adaptive suspension or steering.

After returning to my M235i vert, the steering seems lighter, both in comfort and sport modes, respectively. Is that reasonable? Maybe an illusion from the adaptive steering during low speed maneuvering? Does the steering "learn" driving habits?

[2msport]

Originally Posted by bacampbe

First, this is probably my imagination, or an effect of the smaller car. But...

I had a week of meeting last week, where I needed to ferry some associates around. So I traded cars with my wife for the week. Hers is a 2012 328i Sport, without the adaptive suspension or steering.

After returning to my M235i vert, the steering seems lighter, both in comfort and sport modes, respectively. Is that reasonable? Maybe an illusion from the adaptive steering during low speed maneuvering? Does the steering "learn" driving habits?

I would think its the Adaptive working. Especially at low speeds. It's sole purpose at low speeds is to decrease the tension making it easier to turn the wheel. No it does not "learn". Just varies the tension depending on driving mode and speed and reducing lock to lock. At least thats how I understand it

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by 2msport

I would think its the Adaptive working. Especially at low speeds. It's sole purpose at low speeds is to decrease the tension making it easier to turn the wheel. No it does not "learn". Just varies the tension depending on driving mode and speed and reducing lock to lock. At least thats how I understand it

I don't think it varies the tension, it varies how much the wheel turns.

So at lows speeds a quarter turn of the wheel will turn the front wheel more than a quarter turn at 30mph

[2msport]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

I don't think it varies the tension, it varies how much the wheel turns.

So at lows speeds a quarter turn of the wheel will turn the front wheel more than a quarter turn at 30mph

Yeah Oops that's right. Was confusing the differences between modes and speed.