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Deutsch · Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:35 PM

I've been reading about the new fully electronic steering system, nothing but good things so far w/ the exception of the Evo shootout w/ the Clio Sport. Evo said it was a bit numb around the straight ahead and lacked the immediacy of the old setup, but said it's still feelsome??? I'm sketch on the new electronic steering system because it's fully electric, I've driven cars w/ these systems before and the feel is very artificial. Can those that have driven the R56 elaborate on the subject?? Thanks!!!

Freddo · Nov 23rd, 2006, 09:15 PM

I have just got a quick testdrive but imo it feels very good, I acctually did´t think about the difference compared to my current S.

phil_c · Nov 23rd, 2006, 09:39 PM

I took a test drive last night and it felt pretty good to me.

thrud · Nov 23rd, 2006, 10:03 PM

I've just traded in a 52 Cooper for an R56 Cooper S and the steering on the new car feels much better in my opinion. It's lighter but still has a nice feel to it. Even better when the Sport Button is pressed !

The new 3 spoke wheel also has a really nice feel, substantial and has cutouts for your thumbs.

Paul

~Marcus~ · Dec 4th, 2006, 11:44 PM

Much lighter at parking speeds, doesn't whine, and is still meaty and direct in fast twisties. In short the best of both worlds

Paul · Dec 5th, 2006, 08:40 AM

The speed sensitivity is improved, and I find with sport it's a nice weight and feel. There's less vibration, but overall the level of feedback is still very good.

I don't get out of one and into the other and think "Ooh, this feels weird".

rec · Dec 5th, 2006, 09:59 AM

yeah, i found it's VERY VERY light when parking, but is very nice at speed too.

i also noticed, tho it may be just my mind playing tricks on me, that it's 1 turn to lock if moving very slowly... is there any truth in this or did i dream it ?

Trophy160 · Dec 5th, 2006, 07:50 PM

There's less understeer when flinging the car into your favorite roundabouts.

The extra asistance when parking takes a bit of getting used to though

CC07ERS · Dec 8th, 2006, 07:08 AM

yes the steerling is lots better than the old one much more precise

Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:35 PM	#1
Deutsch MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Old vs. new steering I've been reading about the new fully electronic steering system, nothing but good things so far w/ the exception of the Evo shootout w/ the Clio Sport. Evo said it was a bit numb around the straight ahead and lacked the immediacy of the old setup, but said it's still feelsome??? I'm sketch on the new electronic steering system because it's fully electric, I've driven cars w/ these systems before and the feel is very artificial. Can those that have driven the R56 elaborate on the subject?? Thanks!!!

Dec 4th, 2006, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
~Marcus~ No JCW for me :o( Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 1,953 Offline	Much lighter at parking speeds, doesn't whine, and is still meaty and direct in fast twisties. In short the best of both worlds My Blog

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rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	yeah, i found it's VERY VERY light when parking, but is very nice at speed too. i also noticed, tho it may be just my mind playing tricks on me, that it's 1 turn to lock if moving very slowly... is there any truth in this or did i dream it ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Nov 23rd, 2006, 09:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freddo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Local Time: 07:33 PM Posts: 261 Offline	I have just got a quick testdrive but imo it feels very good, I acctually did´t think about the difference compared to my current S.

Nov 23rd, 2006, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 97 Offline	I took a test drive last night and it felt pretty good to me.

Nov 23rd, 2006, 10:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
thrud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 125 Offline	I've just traded in a 52 Cooper for an R56 Cooper S and the steering on the new car feels much better in my opinion. It's lighter but still has a nice feel to it. Even better when the Sport Button is pressed ! The new 3 spoke wheel also has a really nice feel, substantial and has cutouts for your thumbs. Paul

Dec 5th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 40,875 Offline	The speed sensitivity is improved, and I find with sport it's a nice weight and feel. There's less vibration, but overall the level of feedback is still very good. I don't get out of one and into the other and think "Ooh, this feels weird".

Dec 5th, 2006, 07:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 247 Offline	There's less understeer when flinging the car into your favorite roundabouts. The extra asistance when parking takes a bit of getting used to though

Dec 8th, 2006, 07:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 2,746 Offline	yes the steerling is lots better than the old one much more precise

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