Is it really worth it? More that can go wrong / break or a true performance enhancement?

 

pass on it. it limits your choice in aftermarket parts, atleast for the 06-07 it does.

 

I didnt know the 2006's and 2007's had this?

 

yea i think its an option with the sport package? correct me if im wrong. it helps though from what i heard, but limits the aftermarket. my buddy has an 06 and he couldnt get the exhaust he wanted because of it.

 

you may have problems selecting plus-sized wheels later on down the road. pass on it.

 

Although it provides for a quicker steering ratio and "better" initial turn-in based upon what I've heard, I'd not choose it because of potential aftermarket add-on limitations. It also is one more mechanism that can go wrong. I won't be ordering it on my order for the new car, and will stick with Premium and all other options w/o the 'steering-rear.'

 

Unless you are going to seriously track this car, pass and use the money on something else.

 

I thought it was more of a daily convenient feature rather than track performance upgrade?

Either way, it's a waste. I hear its hardly noticeable (never driven one), and overpriced - strait from my salesman.

 

Thanks guys. I won't check the "4 wheel steering" option. I was also considering things like alignment issues, tire wear, mechanical problems, limitations on tires, exhaust... with the 4 wheel steering. The trade off between "improved handling" and other issues seems not worth it.

 

Best Motoring Magazine ran a slalom between the regular and a 4WS 07 G35 version and the 4WS was slightly faster. But I agree with others here that it's not worth the extra performance.

 

I also considered getting the 4WAS when I ordered my G37, but decided against it.

 

I passed , too.

 

i ordered mine w/out 4was as well.. just couldnt justify the x-tra cost.
bm

 

This featrure is a handling enhancement option! Which is standard on all sport model M35/M45. For 07 the changed the name to 4 wheel active steer instead of rear active steer. Just like on the 06 Coupe it was called rear active steer pkg, but because with this package you get a different front steering gear ratio they decided to call it 4 wheel active steer for 07. If you don't periodically drive through the mountains or on a grand prix track, the average joe will never appreciate this option. As for myself I would get it! Even on the M there are many M owners that have do a numerous amount of bolt ons and rear active steer has not affective a thing.