Sentences with phrase «braking response of»

This reduces the unsprung mass, improving the handling, acceleration and braking response of the sports car yet further in an appreciable way.

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Property prices in recently top performing inner suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney are being «belted» by up to 10 per cent as banks slam the brakes on lending in response to tougher regulatory scrutiny and the banking royal commission, according to real estate and buyers» agents.

In response, Congress passed a law directing the U.S. Department of Transportation to issue new safety standards, including auto - reverse for power windows, additional mirrors, back - up cameras and sensors to reduce blind zones, and brake transmission shift interlocks, which prevent cars from being shifted out of park without the brake pedal.

«The strategy of using peptides that mimic regions of a human immune receptor, to put the brakes on the excessive inflammatory response triggered by superantigen toxins, is a host - oriented strategy that is broadly effective against the diverse family of superantigens,» said Prof. Raymond Kaempfer.

Known as a checkpoint inhibitor, tremelimumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody that «cuts the brakes» of the immune system by targeting cytotoxic T - lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA - 4), a protein that can switch off a patient's immune response.

During times of chronic stress, foods laden with sugar and calories act as a brake on the body's overworked emergency response system.

A side effect of losing PRMT - 5 in C. elegans is a heightened sense of smell: In the worms, dopamine signaling acts as a brake or check on the sensory system's response to odorants.

The disabled gene codes for the protein PD - 1, which normally puts the brakes on a cell's immune response: cancers take advantage of that function to proliferate.

That it isn't enough to just try to push them into going, but you have to learn how to suspend the brakes, if you will, at least temporarily, to really realize the full potential of the immune response.

The laboratory of Linda Bradley, Ph.D., professor at SBP, recently published a paper identifying PSGL - 1, a protein that limits T cell responses to viruses, as a new target for checkpoint inhibition, an approach akin to taking the «brakes» off the immune system.

«We have identified a mechanism that enhances the ability of regulatory T cells to put the brakes on the immune response in tumors but plays no role in immune system maintenance.

Results of a study published online this week at Nature show that Carabin «acts like an internal brake to dial down the speed and intensity of an immune response so that it doesn't go too fast or too far, or careen out of control and attack healthy cells,» says Jun O. Liu, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology, neuroscience and oncology at Hopkins.

As with the CTL4 brake, disabling PD - 1 can have dramatic effects against melanoma and several other types of cancer, but again, the response is far from universal.

When oxytocin cascades through our bloodstream, the calming parasympathetic branch of the nervous system puts the brakes on the activating sympathetic branch, quelling the fear response of the amygdala; cortisol levels plummet, blood pressure lowers; all is well.

Its simple concept will evoke a response out of anyone who's tried to run a Mario level at full tilt, no brakes.

Says Fedeli; «Getting the chassis just right and the consistency of response to the steering and brakes and throttle and so on was a key factor with the Giorgio Project, for sure» he admits, the Giorgio Project being the internal code name for the entire Giulia / Stelvio program.

In the video below, presumably created in response to an abundance of customer complaints, Porsche explains that its cars are precisely engineered to the highest standards of excellence but brake squeal is «one decibel - driven disturbance that has been misunderstood for far too long.»

You notice the great visibility from the driver's seat, the thoughtful layout of the light - effort controls, and then the predictable responses of the steering, throttle, and brakes.

There's also a perfectly judged uniformity of feel and response between the steering, brakes and throttle, so you can blend braking, turn - in and acceleration inputs seamlessly for dazzlingly smooth and accurate progress.

It dives far less under braking and resists squatting under power, helping to unite the responses of the front and rear, which previously felt too sharp and too soft respectively.

But the turn in response, the body control, the perception of grip and, most of all, the subjective power of the brakes (weirdly) all go to another level again.

The Q5's power may be a standout — and braking response is above average, as well — but steering and handling are much more of a mixed bag.

The somewhat digital feel of the electric - assist steering quickly became unnoticeable, while the linear calibration of the throttle and the predictable, yet authoritative response from the brake pedal made fast driving pretty effortless.

Imagine the frantic, fast - forward delivery of a highly - tuned Mitsubishi Evo, coupled with low - slung, lightweight responses, brick wall brakes and slick - like grip and you're getting close to appreciating what the Lotus Sport Exige 240R is like to drive.

Even after a week and hundreds of miles of driving, I had a hard time judging the brake response.

The only real disappointment is the artificial, vague feel of the brake pedal; even after decades of building hybrids, Toyota still struggles to achieve progressive pedal response with regenerative braking systems.

The noise, the bite, the response, the grip and braking power — all require rapid mental recalibration to make much sense of.

Blast out of the pitlane, savouring the sheer savagery of the throttle response, brake hard for the first quick bend.

Whatever you're trying to do, whether it's trail - braking into a hairpin or powering out of a 100 - mph sweeper, somebody has already thought about that situation and tuned the differential lockup, throttle response, suspension stiffness, and about a million other parameters to make the car respond consistently.

Those claims are backed by the use of STI - tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs front and rear, the addition of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant upgrade from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.

Prior to the collision, the Lexus AV's autonomous technology began applying the brakes in response to its detection of the Audi's speed and trajectory.

Just before the collision, the driver of the Lexus AV disengaged Autonomous Mode and took manual control of the vehicle in response to the application of the brakes by the Lexus AV's autonomous technology.»

The 7 - series» DSC includes a huge amount of sub-functions, including ABS (anti-lock brakes), ASC (stability control, including a separate mode for stabilizing a trailer), CBC (cornering brake control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control, which recognizes panic situations and helps the driver to effect a full - braking panic stop with less pedal pressure), Brake Fade Compensation, Brake Drying (which applies the brakes slightly in wet conditions to keep the pads dry and thus ready for use), Brake Standby (which applies slight brake pressure in the event of a sudden lift from the gas, moving the brake pads up against the rotor for quicker response in a panic stop), Startoff Assistant (which prevents the 750i from rolling backwards down a hill as you start out), ACC Active Cruise Control (see below), and automatic brake hold (which holds the car at a stop even with the transmission in gear).

Although fully autonomous driving is one of the brand's declared goals, the S63 thankfully still expresses interest in such AMG priorities as handling and roadholding, cornering grip and steering accuracy, brake bite and throttle response.

There's an immediate response from the car with each minor input of gas, brake, or steering that simply isn't possible with a car as big as an M3 or M5.

Steering is electrically assisted and high - geared for quick responses, while braking is by ventilated discs at the front and drums at the rear, regardless of model.

And that whole time, you're driving a vehicle with brakes that are touchy, initial throttle response that's jerky, and an engine note that's devoid of any Porsche excitement.

The fastest 911 of its time epitomized the early virtues of the breed: four strong disc brakes sans ABS, super-accurate and ultraquick steering sans power assistance, and telepathic throttle response sans traction control.

But from behind the wheel it was a clumsy car to drive in some respects, with brake pedal responses that didn't match those of the throttle, steering that always felt detached from the rear axle somehow, and a chassis setup that was nothing if not determined in its desire to provide safe but endless amounts of understeer.

The outgoing, second - generation Prius suffers from an indifferent chassis; vague, lifeless steering and braking responses; weak accelerative power; and an utter lack of visceral, sensory feedback.

The five - speed gearbox is incredibly sweet and the pedals all react just as you want, with the Brembo brakes having strength and depth, and the throttle an incredible response even if you just brush the top of its travel.

And regardless of if you're braking or accelerating, vehicle responses are always one beat behind pedal inputs.

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A key benefit of performance tires is optimized steering response and adhesion during acceleration, braking and cornering, usually with some small penalty in ride harshness and tread noise Ply Rating (PR), Load Range (B), Load Index / Speed Designation (97V) or Standard Load Rating (SL or XL)

All that, combined with benchmark braking and world - class ride and handling characteristics, make the Dodge Charger SRT8 civilized enough for a grocery run but fully capable in more challenging situations • The 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo «Race inspired, street legal» SAFETY AND SECURITY Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary for descriptions of the following features: • Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System • All - speed Traction Control System • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) • Auto - reverse Sun Roof • BeltAlert • Brake Assist • Brake / Park Interlock • Child - protection Rear Door Locks • Constant Force Retractors • Crumple Zones • Electronic Stability Program • Energy - absorbing Steering Column • Enhanced Accident Response System • Height - adjustable Seat Belts • HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver • Inside Emergency Trunk Release • Interior Head - impact Protection • Knee bolsters • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Low - risk Deployment Air Bag • Power Adjustable Pedals • Remote Keyless Entry • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Sentry Key ® Engine Immobilizer • Side - impact Door Beams • Tire Pressure Monitoring Display COLOR AVAILABILITY • Deep Water Blue Clear Coat • Bright Silver Metallic • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat • TorRed • Hemi Orange (with Super Bee Special Edition Package) MANUFACTURING INFORMATION • 2009 model year production start: July 2008 • Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada • 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico • Five - speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in Indianapolis MARKET POSITION Dodge Charger SRT8 is the latest incarnation of a storied Dodge performance nameplate, combining SRT performance attributes with Dodge attitude.

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It activates an over-boost function, delivers a much sharper response from the throttle, transmission, brakes and steering, firms the suspension yet further and it turns off the stability control, meaning it does not intrude when flirting with the limits of adhesion.

Altima's 4 - wheel power - assisted disc brake system was also re-engineered utilizing human ergonomic studies to optimize pedal travel and force, providing a premium blend of immediate response, confident braking and reduced fatigue.

It also comes with an array of safety features including electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and an intelligent crash response system.