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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).

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

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.

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

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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).
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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!

Whirring noise more often than non is low fluid 

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

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="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!
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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?

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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?
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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!!

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?

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

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

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

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.