[TakeshiJin]

Hey Y'll,

Just got my a software update done by a local BMW Dealership 11/2022.44 instead of 07/2022.58. I asked the dealer for 11/2022.44 instead of doing 07/2022.58 myself because 07/2022.58 has a memory seat error from other forums indication so I didn't want to risk with my seat moving up by itself on remote start.

I also got FOUR NEW Sets of Brake Pads and Brake Rotors Cost was $3,500 all covered by the Ultimate Care +2 Plan.

So After The Software Update I notice one big thing.

The steering got heavier especially at the first few degree of left and right off center turn it feels like there is RESISTANCE now to get it slightly off center.

Other Updates :

1. Their is less Micro adjustments needed on the Freeway now! However the counter affect is a pretty stiff initial steering almost workout level.
   
   Edit This might not be fully Valid As I am now experiencing that my steering wheel fails to return to center swiftly. The Micro Adjustments lessening may be tried to a bigger issue in which may warranty a steering rack or module repair.
   
   Post Link : https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1988131[/B]
   
   
2. The seats are not moving forward/ or out of position by themselves on remote start anymore. It deletes your seat memory settings though!
   
3. I also noticed adaptive mode is a lot stiffer for the steering now.
   
4. Lastly 2020's xDrive at least still have my crackle's and pops on the exhaust start or sport mode with 11/2022.44 Software.

Question :

Do y'll think the new brakes or rotors would cause the steering to get stiffer / heavier like that?

[TorBimmer]

I had the update remote installed a couple months back and I agree with your point about the steering. It's a lot more stable now at highway speeds. I don't need to constantly micro adjust - it's a huge improvement!

I don't find the steering heavier or stiffer though. Still feels the same - just less micro-adjustments needed. This is on a 2020 330ix M-Sport.

Do you have a link or anymore information about the memory seat issue? I thought I was going crazy because I felt like I was sitting way higher to the point I had to readjust my seats!! This bug would explain it

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by TorBimmer

I had the update remote installed a couple months back and I agree with your point about the steering. It's a lot more stable now at highway speeds. I don't need to constantly micro adjust - it's a huge improvement!

I don't find the steering heavier or stiffer though. Still feels the same - just less micro-adjustments needed. This is on a 2020 330ix M-Sport.

Do you have a link or anymore information about the memory seat issue? I thought I was going crazy because I felt like I was sitting way higher to the point I had to readjust my seats!! This bug would explain it

For the steering I believe the 330i and the M340i use different steering rack systems. I believe another member has posted the specific hardware designs of each. Which might be why you don't experience the extra weight / stiffness in your 330i. It's good to know BMW is addressing the "Vague steering / wondering at highway speeds" makes the adaptive cruise control a lot smoother .

For the softwares

Are you on 07/2022 or 11/2022?

For me 11/2022 is the seat movement fix from remote start.

07/2022 causes failures and memory seat failures. here
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29759400

here's another forum referencing seat movement.
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1650759

[NYmsportF30]

Originally Posted by TorBimmer

I had the update remote installed a couple months back and I agree with your point about the steering. It's a lot more stable now at highway speeds. I don't need to constantly micro adjust - it's a huge improvement!

I don't find the steering heavier or stiffer though. Still feels the same - just less micro-adjustments needed. This is on a 2020 330ix M-Sport.

Just picked up my 2021 330i x-drive M Sport on Saturday..last bmw I drove was a 2016 F30. I thought I was going crazy with all the micro adjusting I was doing on the highway drive home after pickup 😅

[ramparts]

Originally Posted by TakeshiJin

Hey Y'll,

Just got my a software update done by a local BMW Dealership 11/2022.44 instead of 07/2022.58. I asked the dealer for 11/2022.44 instead of doing 07/2022.58 myself because 07/2022.58 has a memory seat error from other forums indication so I didn't want to risk with my seat moving up by itself on remote start.

I also got FOUR NEW Sets of Brake Pads and Brake Rotors Cost was $3,500 all covered by the Ultimate Care +2 Plan.

So After The Software Update I notice one big thing.

The steering got heavier especially at the first few degree of left and right off center turn it feels like there is RESISTANCE now to get it slightly off center.

Other Updates :


Their is less Micro adjustments needed on the Freeway now! However the counter affect is a pretty stiff initial steering almost workout level.

The seats are not moving forward/ or out of position by themselves on remote start anymore. It deletes your seat memory settings though!

I also noticed adaptive mode is a lot stiffer for the steering now.

Lastly 2020's xDrive at least still have my crackle's and pops on the exhaust start or sport mode with 11/2022.44 Software.


Question :

Do y'll think the new brakes or rotors would cause the steering to get stiffer / heavier like that?

Honest answer here - in order for your brakes to be changed, they’ve taken the wheels off.

When they’ve put the wheels back on, they won’t have gone on exactly the same ( for example, there’s 5 different bolts to angle the wheel on). They will also have tightened the bolts correctly and might have also adjusted your tyre pressures.

You’d be surprised just how much of a difference to the steering feel this could make if for example your bolts were over so slightly loose, or a wheel wasn’t perfectly on the hub when the bolts were previously tightened

[Redditor9000]

How/why did you get all new brakes? I also have the ultimate care package.

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by TakeshiJin

Hey Y'll,

Just got my a software update done by a local BMW Dealership 11/2022.44 instead of 07/2022.58. I asked the dealer for 11/2022.44 instead of doing 07/2022.58 myself because 07/2022.58 has a memory seat error from other forums indication so I didn't want to risk with my seat moving up by itself on remote start.

I also got FOUR NEW Sets of Brake Pads and Brake Rotors Cost was $3,500 all covered by the Ultimate Care +2 Plan.

So After The Software Update I notice one big thing.

The steering got heavier especially at the first few degree of left and right off center turn it feels like there is RESISTANCE now to get it slightly off center.

Other Updates :

1. Their is less Micro adjustments needed on the Freeway now! However the counter affect is a pretty stiff initial steering almost workout level.
   
2. The seats are not moving forward/ or out of position by themselves on remote start anymore. It deletes your seat memory settings though!
   
3. I also noticed adaptive mode is a lot stiffer for the steering now.
   
4. Lastly 2020's xDrive at least still have my crackle's and pops on the exhaust start or sport mode with 11/2022.44 Software.

Question :

Do y'll think the new brakes or rotors would cause the steering to get stiffer / heavier like that?

$3,500 for pads and rotors? I'd love to see the quote breakdown of that.

[TorBimmer]

Originally Posted by TakeshiJin

For the steering I believe the 330i and the M340i use different steering rack systems. I believe another member has posted the specific hardware designs of each. Which might be why you don't experience the extra weight / stiffness in your 330i. It's good to know BMW is addressing the "Vague steering / wondering at highway speeds" makes the adaptive cruise control a lot smoother .

For the softwares

Are you on 07/2022 or 11/2022?

For me 11/2022 is the seat movement fix from remote start.

07/2022 causes failures and memory seat failures. here
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29759400

here's another forum referencing seat movement.
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1650759

I'm on 07/2022. That makes sense. Right after the update, I noticed that my saved seat configurations were wiped, and the seat had seemingly moved on its own to a new height. I haven't seen the issue again after re-adjusting and resaving my configurations.

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by TorBimmer

I'm on 07/2022. That makes sense. Right after the update, I noticed that my saved seat configurations were wiped, and the seat had seemingly moved on its own to a new height. I haven't seen the issue again after re-adjusting and resaving my configurations.

Ahhh I see; so the 07/2022 can also fix it. I guess I got paranoid because an owner reported failures after that update. The seat memory cleared started with the XX/2022 updates That should make all other owners happier now that they know their seats will stop moving out of position !

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by Insane435

$3,500 for pads and rotors? I'd love to see the quote breakdown of that.

No visible breakdown available as it was paid out under UC+2. My SA told me it would be that much in their system without ultimate care. Attached a parts list they probably quote it without any discount and pump up labor like crazy here $250-$300 an hr min.

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by Redditor9000

How/why did you get all new brakes? I also have the ultimate care package.

My brakes were worn down to the minimum 3mm. You would have to upgrade to UC +. The regular ultimate care doesn't cover pads and rotors.

[MrCantelopeBMW]

Anyone’s battery level go down with the new update?

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by MrCantelopeBMW

Anyone’s battery level go down with the new update?

There's an SIB for it please refer to the g05 forum link and take it to your dealer ��.

07/2022 causes failures and memory seat failures + battery drain. here
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29759400

[partialresponse]

Originally Posted by TakeshiJin

My brakes were worn down to the minimum 3mm. You would have to upgrade to UC +. The regular ultimate care doesn't cover pads and rotors.

How many miles do you have on your car? I’m amazed your rotors were worn down that much in apparently several years. My 2004 E46 ZHP with 135k miles still has the original rotors (all four corners) and they are not yet at the wear limit (quite close, though)

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by partialresponse

How many miles do you have on your car? I’m amazed your rotors were worn down that much in apparently several years. My 2004 E46 ZHP with 135k miles still has the original rotors (all four corners) and they are not yet at the wear limit (quite close, though)

When I got the Car it was cpo with apparently quoted by the dealership at "6mm" all around with 23k miles odometer. In the 5 months I drove it I went through 2-3mm on all corners after 4.5k miles so 27.5k miles total. I am averaging about 26.5 Hand measured MPG in past 4.5k miles; I am definitely not pushing it... Maybe adaptive cruise (DPP) is waring those brakes down for me prematurely.

[Duz96]

I'm extremely curious whether this software update does in fact address the steering micro adjustment issue. My G21 is booked into the service centre this Friday to get update to 11/2022.44 - fingers crossed this solves the problem 🤞🏻

[TakeshiJin]

Originally Posted by Duz96

I'm extremely curious whether this software update does in fact address the steering micro adjustment issue. My G21 is booked into the service centre this Friday to get update to 11/2022.44 - fingers crossed this solves the problem ����

My Micro corrections might not be fully Valid As I am now experiencing that my steering wheel fails to return to center swiftly. The Micro Adjustments lessening may be tried to a bigger issue in which may warranty a steering rack or module repair.

Post Link : https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1988131

[JacobM340i]

Originally Posted by Duz96

I'm extremely curious whether this software update does in fact address the steering micro adjustment issue. My G21 is booked into the service centre this Friday to get update to 11/2022.44 - fingers crossed this solves the problem 🤞🏻

Did the update fix your issue?