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      09-14-2011, 05:01 PM   #68
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Originally Posted by GreasyGinzo View Post
Not sure what you mean here. Hydraulic steering is not a good thing. It takes away from the direct steering feel. Servotronic or electric steering provides a better more connected steering feel.
The new M5 has Servotronic which is a mechanical steering system with hydraulic power steering. At the time BMW M had to decide, the electric steering couldn't meet their demands, e.g. in terms of steering feel and packaging.


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