E86 Z4 coupe steering

[MrPT]

I wanted a Z4M coupe for ages, but I got wangled into testing a 3.0Si Sport coupe. I was worried about the steering based on the fact it wasn't hydraulic and having just come from a 60's Mini too. I was really surprised how good the 3.0Si is, and I haven't even thought the steering feels electric in all honesty! It's got a really good weight to it and it's very consistent like hydraulic.

Does it let you feel the road surface thru the steering wheel on your finger tips?

That's a fair appraisal from dougie - it's accurate and the weight is decent - but, as above, there is pretty much zero feedback from the road. The Z4M steering isn't exactly gushing with feel though.

 

[ColinBR]

Thanks MrPT

I'm going to try before I buy. Heart was set on a 3.0 coupe, but now thankful I asked.

Coming from various sports cars, steering feel is an absolute must. Best of the bunch was my Subaru RB320 for feel and engagement.

 

[ColinBR]

I wanted a Z4M coupe for ages, but I got wangled into testing a 3.0Si Sport coupe. I was worried about the steering based on the fact it wasn't hydraulic and having just come from a 60's Mini too. I was really surprised how good the 3.0Si is, and I haven't even thought the steering feels electric in all honesty! It's got a really good weight to it and it's very consistent like hydraulic.

Does it let you feel the road surface thru the steering wheel on your finger tips?

That's a fair appraisal from dougie - it's accurate and the weight is decent - but, as above, there is pretty much zero feedback from the road. The Z4M steering isn't exactly gushing with feel though.

Thanks MrPT

I'm going to try before I buy. Heart was set on a 3.0 coupe, but now thankful I asked.

Coming from various sports cars, steering feel is an absolute must. Best of the bunch was my Subaru RB320 for feel and engagement.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Try before you buy has to be the way to go.

I had an E87 with EPAS before I started my E86 journey so didn't find the EPAS on the E86 too bad - until I got an E46 with HPAS as a daily!

Replaced my E46 with an E91 also with HPAS and I preferred it to the E46.

Then last year I got my MC so also HPAS. It's noticeably better than my 3.0Sis were but I wouldn't describe it as exceptional.

I've never had a car with anything like the steering feel my MK2 Escort RS2000 had with no PAS!

 

[ColinBR]

Try before you buy has to be the way to go.

I had an E87 with EPAS before I started my E86 journey so didn't find the EPAS on the E86 too bad - until I got an E46 with HPAS as a daily!

Replaced my E46 with an E91 also with HPAS and I preferred it to the E46.

Then last year I got my MC so also HPAS. It's noticeably better than my 3.0Sis were but I wouldn't describe it as exceptional.

I've never had a car with anything like the steering feel my MK2 Escort RS2000 had with no PAS!

Trying to find 1 near me, and being able to drive it will prove difficult no doubt.