Any way to stiffen steering?

digitalgm · 01-18-2003, 04:21 PM

All, I have an 02 M3 and I dont like the fact that it takes no force whatsoever to turn the wheel.... especially at high speeds. Is there any way that I can subtract some of the assist to the power steering system? Maybe underdrive the PS pump?

Any ideas?

AdamR

russ330 · 01-18-2003, 04:36 PM

If you ever find out a way to stiffen the steering, let me know. Every time I jerk the wheel if I sneeze or something, I'm afraid I'll run off the freakin' road

Anthony · 01-18-2003, 04:50 PM

My steering seemed to stiffen to a more acceptable resistance when I slammed it. I dont think they offer retrofit for our cars.

StreetTrixE4six · 01-18-2003, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by Anthony
My steering seemed to stiffen to a more acceptable resistance when I slammed it. I dont think they offer retrofit for our cars.

yep, i just got the eibach pro-kit installed and the steering does feel tighter.

whitey · 01-18-2003, 06:22 PM

i think my car's steering is too light as well but when i tried my friends m3 . His was totally different. Then he totalled his car and got another m3. That one was too light as well. I went up to the service rep and asked him about this and he said the steering was fine. I think it has to do with bmw manufacturing consistency
I have tried drving at least 5 e46 m3 including my own and some are light while others are heavy as they should be.

01-18-2003, 04:21 PM	#1
digitalgm Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charcoal Centers Polished Lip - NoVa Posts: 1,693 My Ride: '02 M3 & '65 Stang View My Garage	Any way to stiffen steering? All, I have an 02 M3 and I dont like the fact that it takes no force whatsoever to turn the wheel.... especially at high speeds. Is there any way that I can subtract some of the assist to the power steering system? Maybe underdrive the PS pump? Any ideas? AdamR

01-18-2003, 04:36 PM	#2
russ330 Mod Squad Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mississippi's Gulf Coast Posts: 15,803 My Ride: Motorsport III View My Garage	If you ever find out a way to stiffen the steering, let me know. Every time I jerk the wheel if I sneeze or something, I'm afraid I'll run off the freakin' road __________________

01-18-2003, 06:22 PM	#5
whitey Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Boston Posts: 21 My Ride: 3 series View My Garage	stiffen steering i think my car's steering is too light as well but when i tried my friends m3 . His was totally different. Then he totalled his car and got another m3. That one was too light as well. I went up to the service rep and asked him about this and he said the steering was fine. I think it has to do with bmw manufacturing consistency I have tried drving at least 5 e46 m3 including my own and some are light while others are heavy as they should be.

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01-18-2003, 04:50 PM	#3
Anthony Bimmerless Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: The Boiling Crab Posts: 2,003 My Ride: '09 FX35 View My Garage	My steering seemed to stiffen to a more acceptable resistance when I slammed it. I dont think they offer retrofit for our cars.