[TheScotsman]

I suspect my mind is playing tricks on me, but my steering feels really heavy. In Green mode it feels light and enjoyable to drive, Mid is noticeably heavier and Sport mode is noticeably heavier again. I fully understand that the steering should get heavier in Sport mode to match the likelihood of going faster and removing the possibility of slight movements taking you off course. However the steering is actually unenjoyably heavy and I don't remember it being that heavy all the time I hav had it. Granted I drive mostly in Green with the occasional sport, but I do recall the Cooper courtesy car I had had really light steering. The steering in sport doesn't vary in heaviness depending on speed, even at low speeds like 10mph, 20mph it feels heavy. Strangely at much higher speed like 70mph and 80mph it feels better, probably due to the fact I am doing the intended speed for the tightness of the steering.

 

[Crimguy]

The steering is definitely tightened up in sport mode. I like it that way, to each their own I guess.


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[TheScotsman]

Is yours a little tighter or quite a bit tighter?

 

[profiteroles]

Mine was noticeably heavier in Sport especially when going slow round for example a roundabout.

I just used it to substitute for going to the gym

 

[Hat]

if you're running in green a lot then you will definitely feel the difference when switching to sport. have you checked your tyre pressures?

 

[TheScotsman]

Tyre pressures are good, and if the in car system is to be believed they are still good.

 

[TheScotsman]

I have used Sport a fair bit since I have had the car, but I use Green predominantly for driving to work etc. It just feels heavier than I remember, but I will have a play about today and see what happens.

 

[jeremybingham]

Mm sport mode def stiffer. Not sure there is much between green and mid though on mine. Might be worth checking the electric motor ie dealer visit. I'd manually check the tyre pressures when cold.Don't trust the tpms.

 

[jeremybingham]

Ps my clutch def feels heavier than my r56 Cooper s

 

[ThunderSeven]

I'm totally used to stiff as my other car had a heavy steering wheel. I enjoy the heavier one, makes me work for it!

 

[irmark88]

Scotsman - does your F56 have Dynamic Damper Control?

 

[TheScotsman]

No mate I didn't opt for that. Just the standard cooper s suspension.