Sentences with phrase «brakes feel more»

The Hybrid's brakes feel more natural this year, too.

Across all models, the brakes feel more than up to the task of dragging the hatch to a halt, and there's reasonable pedal feel too, if not quite the tactility you'd expect from more overtly sporting Skodas.

Though the Hyundai's steering and brakes feel more silky and isolated, it too is solid and composed through these twisties.

This also has the added benefit of helping to release small bubbles still trapped in the system, making the brakes feel more firm.

Even the brakes felt more touchy than we'd have liked at the top of brake pedal travel.

But its brakes felt more powerful than those of the Grand Cherokee.

Not exact matches

Foods high in fat put the brakes on digestion, making you more likely to eat slower and feel full faster.

Other signs include longer stopping distances and more pedal travel before you feel significant braking force.

The Mercedes felt a little more wooden and a trifle less composed, plop - plopping more audibly through potholes and diving nuances deeper under hard braking.

We managed to hit 205 mph on a closed test track before having to brake for the next bend, and the car was feeling more stable by the second, while the cylinders were only just hitting their stride.

The optional carbon - ceramic brakes fitted to our 63 (denoted by the orange calipers) match the cornering and traction in terms of outright retardation, but, as with the SLS, I think the standard steel items give a fraction more feel.

Sport will give the feeling of more responsive acceleration, while also downshifting earlier under braking.

The steering is a new electric power system that has been tightened up considerably; braking feel is similarly more responsive and immediate.

The engine is more responsive, steers well, better feel on the brakes and the interior looks very good.

And despite the seemingly ingrained SLR problems — awful brake feel, dead - yet - darty steering and spine - drilling ride (on our car's optional 19in rims at any rate)-- it's a much more likable steer than the coupe.

Despite their expansive proportions (S Coupes are more than 20 inches longer than a Corvette), they manage to go where they're aimed, with the assistance of brake vectoring and surprisingly reassuring steering feel.

The brake pedal feels a bit strange at first, demanding more effort before effectively slowing the car.

The regenerative braking system, as it often does, results in an odd pedal feel, but the more you drive it, the less it annoys you.

We would have appreciated a bit more feel from the squishy brake pedal and slightly numb steering rack, but the Tucson displayed tightly controlled body motions even on a section of gravel road.

I honestly feel very hesitant to ride the bike again; if my brakes had failed during a more urgent braking manoeuvre, I may have died or been seriously wounded.

Three basic modes are available across the entire lineup: Natural, Dynamic (delivers sharper brake and steering feel with more aggressive engine, transmission, and throttle response), and Advanced Efficiency.

The brake discs measure 300 mm front and 262 mm rear, the largest in the Ceed range, whilst the steering has been tuned for a more sporting feel, removing the selective variable ratio steering in the standard car.

More important, I believe, is how the brakes respond when the regeneration first sets in, because this is what you feel every time you brake.

Revised steering (a specially modified steering rack, designed to reduce friction and improve feel), improved wheel damping (via Bilstein shocks), uprated trim, and Lucerne braking components are all aimed at providing the LaCrosse Super with more over-the-road speed.

Our particular FF's brake pedal felt great on light usage but required progressively more effort for a linear increase in braking force — and required you to really stand on it to get full braking.

The steering feels much more natural the faster you go, the ride smooths out and the hefty gearbox throw and deliberate brake action match the epic delivery of that mammoth V8.

The master cylinder and brake booster has been revised, and Subaru says it «took every bit of unnecessary tolerance out» of the brakes for a more linear, more connected feel.

The brakes also felt better on this model, but that likely has more to do with the mileage that was on our Four Seasons car, as the rotor measurements have not changed.

Chief problem seemed to be the loose feeling from the rear axle, causing it to tramp like an old Capri under hard acceleration and — more alarmingly — judder and shiver under heavy braking, as if the tyres were gripping too hard and almost pulling all the rear ironmongery clean off.

There's still understeer in the pint - size hatchback, and it definitely doesn't like trail braking through tighter turns, but I feel both issues could be solved with a better, more performance oriented tire.

The former is courtesy of a larger brake master cylinder and booster, drastically reducing pedal travel and making for a firmer, more consistent feel.

The brakes are equally firm, and the combination gives the BMW a more athletic feel than competitors like the Mercedes - Benz ML350, Land Rover LR4 or Jeep Grand Cherokee.

He also took the trouble to show me just how few miles were left in the tyres (already known) and brake pads (more of a surprise as the stoppers still felt great underfoot).

Weighing a bulky 205 kg more than the coupe, though (topping 1930 kg), the RS5 Cabriolet inevitably feels heavy under braking and when subjected to repeat direction changes.

The revised brakes are better than before but still don't instil confidence on first acquaintance thanks to a slightly dead feel under foot and more pedal travel than you really want in a car as sporting as this.

In fact, the smaller tread blocks of partially worn tires «squirm» and flex less under hard cornering or braking, making them feel more precise.

Stronger brakes wouldn't go a miss to match the performance available, however, and a more natural feel early in the pedal travel would help moderate retardation better, too.

And the carbon - ceramic brakes now deliver a lot more feel through the pedal, which gives you a lot more confidence to really lean on them.

The pressure feedback from my brake pedal progressively increases as I apply more force to it, but I'm able to push it until it feels like it is stopped by a physical barrier (with engine running and while stopped).

The transmission controls the clutch more positively in manoeuvring than other F1 types, but just as smoothly; the throttle and brake have good weight and feel; the low - speed ride is firm but not crashy.

Underneath this updated skin, Subaru tweaked a few things to ensure the Legacy is smoother than ever.etuned dampers, more linear electric power steering, and a firmer brake pedal feel provides a more confident drive, while modifications under the hood result in a smoother and quieter powertrain.

There's not too much of either, but you'll feel more secure and go faster if you learn to left - foot brake, balancing the Juke in the corners to get the most of it.

The turn - in to corners is very encouraging, with the front end feeling more responsive than any TT we can remember — something that is undoubtedly helped by the RS's brake - based torque vectoring.

OK, the brakes are noticeably sharper, and it feels more surefooted, but is the price — way more than the Murciélago 6.2's cost — worth it?

The Cupra 300 is undoubtedly very fast, but it's not quite as rewarding to drive as the Ford Focus RS, Honda Civic Type R or even the Cupra R. We'd like the steering to be a little more direct and the brake pedal is rather lacking in feel, even if the power of the brakes aren't in doubt.

Firmer dampers, bigger front brakes, 18in wheels and revised settings for the electric power steering, intended to make it feel more naturally weighted, complete the mechanical changes.

It doesn't have the BRZ's tight, direct feel through the steering and its brakes are no more than adequate for the task of containing its performance.

And brake - pedal feel was made even more precise.

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.

The carbon ceramic brakes feel perfect, but they're a little squeaky, even off the pedal; unless you plan frequent track days, they may be more hassle than they're worth.