Sentences with phrase «better wheel tracking»

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«I'm not the best at qualifying anyway, so this takes all the pressure off of me and my job at what I do behind the wheel,» said Johnson, who's won a track - best three times at Kansas.

The drivers circle around the track, shaking their wheels from side to side to create friction and warm up the tires faster, which helps them stick better to the smooth concrete.

The look on his face made me feel no better about my turn and as Will went to get behind the wheel himself, I was being driven around the track for three exhilarating laps at full - speed by professional driver and instructor, Sam.

The front wheel tracking as well as the state of the art suspension make sure that the stroller remains stable even on the roughest of terrains.

It is an all terrain stroller which can be used even on rough terrains with the front wheel locking for better tracking.

The fixed front wheel gives you an experience of the smooth ride with better tracking and less waggling.

It has rubber tires, locking front wheel, adjustable handlebars, suspension and tracking, as well as 9 height positions and the ability to work with just one car seat.

The evolving new engineering is today leading to better quality wheels that runs equally great on off - tracks.

The ever popular BMF Moped Enduro is back and the ACU will be running their spectacular 1000cc grass track sidecars as well as «open» class racing, PLUS there will be the Top Gun MX racers showing just what can be done on two wheels!

Tracks are meticulously detailed and even effects like the dirt kicking up from your wheels on the off - road portions of the track are well done.

They'll push in with gusto, as always, and then they'll stop dead in their tracks, mouths agape, blocking the path of those behind them, as they take in the sight of our new furniture: bright, light, triangle tables on wheels; neon green chairs; swiveling chair / desk combos on wheels; a table - group with attached whiteboards for brainstorming; and best of all, a cluster of four soft ottoman - style perches surrounding a low, round collaboration table.

Modifications to the suspension and wheel wells were required to fit the tracks.

Despite its near 100bhp advantage and four - wheel drive, the Lamborghini can do little better in a straight line, although it was 1.6 sec quicker around the West Circuit despite some damp patches when it took its turn on track.

We look forward to spending more time behind the wheel of a PS4S - equipped vehicle on our local roads and race tracks but the initial experience in Palm Springs appears to confirm that Michelin is still one of the best chefs in the business of tire preparation.

The $ 845 Lane Tracking package brings along blind - spot warning as well as a setup that vibrates the steering wheel if you veer out of your lane; it's all pretty handy on a busy two - lane road.

Wrote DeMatio, after consecutive stints in a Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S, a Honda Civic Si, and our RSX: «This is the best front - wheel - drive car I've had on the track today; there is understeer, but it's quite manageable.

However, this theory doesn't seem likely as previous GTO and Speciale monikers came with drastically different aerodynamic packages, as well as different wheels and tires, and specialized interiors built closer to Ferrari's track supercars.

Add that to an animalistic engine sound and well - sorted (not too much front bias) all - wheel drive, and you have a real weapon, which several of our judges confirmed can only truly be appreciated on the track.

The wheel tracks have increased by 40 mm front and rear in order to give more bite, and the steering has good weighting and feels responsive.

Other track observations: The seats are so good they qualify for a medal, the flat - bottom steering wheel is a joy to grab, the pedals are a bit too far apart for easy heel - and - toe work, steering turn - in is really quick (almost too much so), those LEDs at redline are a brilliant touch, and the short - throw shifter is light and quick and lovely.

The new 17 - inch wheels, shod with 205/45 tyres, as well as suspension changes, give the GTI a wider track - 10 mm front and 20 mm rear.

The M Formula Following the M car formula, the 1M features increased power, a manual transmission, rear - wheel drive, a modified suspension, fat tires and a distinctive look — perhaps more distinctive than the other Ms.. The car's track is 2.8 inches wider in front and 1.8 inches wider in rear than the regular 1 Series, so the fenders have swollen as well, resulting in an exaggerated, almost cartoony style that might appeal to some BMW fans — and turn off others.

There's a big chronometer as well, controllable through steering - wheel buttons, to record your lap times around the track.

The M Formula Following the M car formula, the 1M features increased power, a manual transmission, rear - wheel drive, a modified suspension, fat tires and a distinctive look — perhaps more distinctive than the other Ms.. The car's track is 2.8 inches wider in front and 1.8 inches wider in rear than the regular 1 Series, so the fenders have swollen as well, resulting in an exaggerated, almost cartoony style that might appeal to some BMW fans &... Show full review

Following the car in front, it accelerated and braked as - needed to maintain a preset distance, while the steering wheel moved almost miraculously, keeping me solidly within the lane stripes even during tight - ish turns (it managed to stay in - lane far better than other systems I've tried, which tend to bounce from right stripe to left and back rather than track mid-lane).

The Servotronic variable power - assisted steering from the performance flagship is adopted across the range and the S4's hollow section aluminium rear trapezoidal links, front track - rods and wheel hubs have also filtered down, as well as revised damper and spring settings taken from the A6.

The «Lightning Blue» concept also sports a Shelby spec track suspension, rear lower control arms, and a performance spindle and control arms, as well as new wheels and tires.

The body's extra rigidity wasn't immediately obvious on track, but it helps the Coupe's steering — which shares the Roadster's quick rack but which gives a better impression of what the front wheels are doing.

By the same token, a few years ago visitors to a well - known UK test venue never guessed that the noisy Lamborghini pounding the high - speed track was ironing out bugs in the transmission for the Veyron, just as few outsiders realised that the stretched 348 on gold wheels was an early test car for the Enzo or that the scruffy Metro van ragging past them on the A40 was an MGF underneath.

As well as replacing the bulky and complex Active Body Control (ABC) suspension hardware with more straightforward coil - over damper units at the corners in the best motorsport tradition (ride height, wheel alignment and camber can all be adjusted for track work), AMG's engineers have plumped out the track by 97 mm at the front and 85 mm at the rear to exploit the new spring links, camber struts, pull / push rods and weight - optimised aluminium wheel carriers developed in conjunction with German motorsport specialists KW.

This includes the one regularly used by evo for its lap - time comparisons - so you'll be able to enjoy a fantastic mix of challenging corners, high - speed sweeps and foot - to - the - floor straights as well as being able to follow in the wheel tracks of the evo test drivers!

Aerodynamic updates include an 80 - mm wider front track with flared wheel arches, a more aggressive GT - style front splitter and radiator ducts redesigned for better cooling.

The car tracks really well, even with 17 - inch by 8 - inch Coy C67 wheels, one of the few non-period parts on the car (although they are a wider version of wheels that could be purchased when it was new).

Wrote DeMatio, after consecutive stints in a Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S, a Si, and our RSX: «This is the best front - wheel - drive car I've had on the track today; there is understeer, but it's quite manageable.

It takes mere moments behind the wheel of an R8 to realise that it is in fact a very, very good car, and only a little longer to appreciate that dynamically it's quite exceptional (a process that can be hastened considerably by a visit to a race track).

But thanks to adaptive dampers, rear - wheel steering and a wider track as standard, the C works very well as a GT car.

The track - friendly car has model - specific wheels, updated anti-roll bars, and retuned springs, as well as exterior improvements such as front fender inserts and wider rear fenders.

Here's a list of everything you get standard: front and rear electronic locking differentials, the aforementioned DSSV dampers, new front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance, ZR2 17 - inch aluminum alloy wheels with 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, new cast iron control arms, an aluminum skidplate, Autotrac transfer case with shield, a new grille and hood, 3.42 rear axle ratio, front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches, 2 - in suspension lift, selectable off - road modes, four wheel disc brakes, spray - in bedliner, spare all - terrain tire, recovery hooks, and a host of other features.

As well as a more aggressive chassis tune and track - focussed tyres, the GT R will utilise a raft of new technologies such as active aerodynamics and rear - wheel steering — the latter a first for AMG.

Power Steering, Anti-Theft System, UK Supplied, Alloy wheels WELL PREPARED TRACK DAY RACE CAR FULL FIA ROLL CAGE TOYO TYRES ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM MODS FULL DETAILS ON REQUEST MUST BE SEEN.

(569 N • m) of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006 MODEL YEAR New high - performance version of the Dodge Charger with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert with «SRT» badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New hood with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats with matching trim on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8» badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425 horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)

The car is well - equipped, with power steering and brakes, bucket seats with console, gauges, tilt steering column with Sport steering wheel, AM / FM radio with 8 - track tape player, and tinted glass.

Besides the in - your - face tracks with GMC Red finish, other exterior styling features include bodyside graphics, LED lights for the wheel wells and underbody, Thule - supplied snowboard racks, a 30 - inch light bar, and a soft roll - up tonneau cover.

BMW can point to the new car's lower center of gravity, a wider track, better - controlled damping and more precise all - wheel drive system as dynamic improvements over the previous gen. And you can pitch the X1 into a corner with a surprising level of commitment, aided in part by quick steering and minimal body roll.

The top Roadster also takes its lead from the top AMG GT R sports car where muscular proportions are concerned: the wider rear wings create space for a wider track and wider wheels at the rear axle, allowing even higher cornering speeds and best traction.

After a year, I now know that what I feel is a slight dancing of the front wheels at cruising speed (compared to my well - tracking heavy full - size truck), probably will not go away with new tires.

An alternative to the Sub 8 pack is the limited - run Cupra R, which gains an additional 10bhp (for a 306bhp maximum) as well as bigger brakes, a wider track and unique alloy wheels.

The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Concept even features real deal King remote reservoir shocks, all new lower control arms that are 2 - inch wider per side which give it an aggressive stance as well as a 4 - inch wider track width to give it more stability while wheeling in various types of terrain.

An 11.8 - inch - wider track will help as well, with flared wheel arches accommodating serious off - road tires.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic 300SL, Mercedes - Benz designers have provided their latest concept with exaggerated proportions, with a long probing nose and cabin well back within the wheelbase giving an instantly aggressive appearance that is further enhanced by bulging wheel houses and a wide track stance.