Sentences with phrase «by new dampers»

Any engine vibration that could occur as a result is suppressed by the new damper in the torque converter until scarcely any trace can be detected.

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But putting a damper on the rosy picure painted by the governor are reports, including one in the New York Post, that says US Attorney Preet Bharara is investigating the awarding of state contracts to businesses involved in the Buffalo Billion project, including the massive Solar City factory and other projects, possibly with an eye toward campaign contributions to the governor.

Also, the section hit by the plane had recently been renovated and a number of security measures installed: strengthened walls, blast - resistant windows, a new sprinkler system, fire dampers in the ducts, and accordion fire doors that slammed shut immediately after the crash.

New research shows traditional Chinese recipes and cooking methods put a damper on these unhealthy by - products.

It might seem like I have less time to exercise, but instead of letting my new fall schedule put a damper on my fitness routine, I use it to my advantage by trying something new and adding some variety to my workouts.

Weight has been reduced by 50 kg and there are new dampers and larger brakes.

New suspension, developed by German firm KW, includes adjustable dampers, and since the Stormtrooper is currently a concept car and Dodge couldn't afford to transform it from front to four - wheel drive, the rear suspension was beefed up with a fatter anti-roll bar to limit understeer and make the handling more neutral.

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.

Nissan has addressed criticism that the original Nismo lacked compliance and refinement by revising the rear spring and damper rates and introducing new inner wheelarch liners and carpets to absorb road noise.

What's new is that fixed - rate dampers are gone and replaced by magnetic units, which Lambo says offer greater body and wheel control, a wider spectrum of performance, and apparently greater ride comfort.

All the technical work was carried out by Abarth, including an electrically - operated manual Abarth Competizione gearbox (one of the biggest costs), a set of upgraded Brembo brake calipers with 305 mm discs, new Koni dampers and intriguing «variable back - pressure» exhaust system — which «improves engine performance and delivers an inspiring sound above 3000 rpm.»

Others worth a look include the recently - revised Volkswagen Polo GTI, hugely improved over its predecessor but limited by nannying electronics, and the new Vauxhall Corsa VXR which touts trick dampers and an effective limited slip differential.

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.

The new springs and dampers lower the V40 by 10 mm and are 15 - 25 per cent stiffer than Volvo's regular Sport Chassis option, depending on the variant.

There's a new 7 - speed transverse gearbox supplied by XTrac (still a single clutch paddle - operated system), new front and rear subframes to help with the cooling requirements and aero loads now generated, new suspension uprights and four - way adjustable Öhlins dampers, the latest generation Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, the incredible aerodynamic package developed in conjunction with Dallara, a new e-diff at the rear as well as a raft of electronic changes.

The revised steering system is enhanced by two levels of power assist, which is tied into the new electronically controlled dampers.

[12][13] Apart from a retuned engine delivering 350PS [14] the car received a wide range of suspension upgrades which included special dampers made by Öhlins, [14] six piston brakes by Brembo [14] and new swaybars.

Featuring an all - new cockpit adjustable traction control system, JRi adjustable dampers, and a choice of three transmissions (including a new SADEV 6 - speed sequential race inspired gearbox with paddle shifters), each Ariel Atom 3S is hand built by TMI AutoTech at their facility at Virginia International Raceway.

Featuring a more powerful 138kW version of the standard car's 3.9 - litre V8, the special two - door came with sports dampers and new front and rear anti-roll bars that increased roll stiffness by 25 per cent.

New adjustable dampers allow the ride height to be lowered by 0.8 inch.

It gets new coil springs and damper calibrations and stiffened anti-sway bars that have lowered the car's ride by 10 mm (0.39 inches).

Another interesting feature offered by the new GLA45 AMG is the AMG sports suspension, which features specially tuned spring and damper units, and the AMG high - performance braking system with vented and cross-drilled rotors.

The car «s aggressive look is also enhanced by the new and more rigid chassis, now featuring a new rear multilink suspension with high - performance adaptive dampers.

It's lowered strut (front) and torsion beam (rear) suspension — which is slightly retuned for the new driveline — means the Polo GTI is especially tenacious in corners, with grippy 215 / 40 - series rubber now wrapped around wider (by half an inch to 7.5) new - look 17 - inch «Parabolica» alloy wheels (with a space - saver spare); though Australian models do not receive the adaptive dampers offered in selected European markets.

You get the feeling the occasional sharp thud through the cabin will be removed by the time a production car arrives with a new adaptive damper suspension system.

New, stiffer dampers are linked to specially modified springs that lower the ride height by 15 millimetres compared to «Normal versions».

• Variable vehicle set - up using the new Driving Modes option by means of rotary switch at the base of the gearshift or selector lever; in addition to the standard setting MID mode, the modes SPORT and GREEN can be activated; choice of mode influences the characteristic curve of the accelerator and steering, as well as the shift times of the automatic transmission and the Dynamic Damper Control where these features are fitted; GREEN mode in conjunction with automatic transmission enables coasting with decoupled drivetrain.

The Lister Lightening carries Lister's signature yellow and green paint scheme along with a new anti-roll bar, updated spring and dampers, larger but lighter alloy wheels, chunky tires and subtly designed body kit for improved aerodynamic efficiency, according a teaser released by the company.

The new automatic ride control eliminated the need to compromise damper settings between the softness necessary for good ride comfort and the stiffness needed to limit roll on corners by adapting within split - seconds to changes in road conditions.

While it might not sound much, the increase in grunt is accompanied by a shorter final drive gear ratio (from 4.1 to 4.3), as well as chassis improvements in the form of updated coil springs and dampers, plus a new stabilizer bar.

Steering receives reduced power assistance and is therefore more responsive to driver inputs, and basic damping force from the new four - point Adaptive Damper System is increased by 30 percent.

The system engages with multiple chassis and drivetrain components, including the new dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering (EPS), automatic transmission, drive - by - wire throttle, adaptive dampers and Active Sound Control system, to provide the driver with an expanded range of driving characteristics.

The special Type RZ version of the newest - generation RX - 7 Type R offers improved acceleration by means of reduced weight and a higher final gear ratio, and gets a handling boost with larger dampers and new, lighter tires.

In the case of the 2016 Mazda3, which was tested in Australia last year, GVC is accompanied by a chassis upgrade including revised electric steering tune, tweaked front and rear suspension dampers, new front stabiliser bar mount bushings and the addition of dynamic dampers for the rear cross member and trailing link.

High levels of performance and control are delivered by the combination of inherent light weight, near - perfect weight distribution, a supremely powerful and flexible V12 engine, and a performance - honed six - speed transmission, together with new carbon ceramic brakes and an adaptive damper controlled suspension system.

Sachs - tuned suspension with high - spec Sachs dampers — one of the things that made the Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy such a legend — are joined by larger Brembo brakes with red calipers and new 17 - inch wheels.

The new fully - independent suspension system will provide drivers with more agile and immediate handling responses, complemented by revised spring and damper rates and a faster steering rack.

Resistance to body roll has been increased by recalibrating the monotube rear dampers for tighter control and by switching to a new more substantial mounting arrangement for the front and rear anti-roll bars.

The suspension has been lowered by 25 mm with revised springs and damper rates and new anti-roll bars.

New to the 2019 RDX in the Advance Package, the Active Damper System is part of the vehicle's Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) that also controls the Electric Power Steering (EPS), Drive - by - Wire ™ throttle system, Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®) and traction control.

The controlled dampers, adaptive air suspension, dynamic all - wheel steering and the sport differential are managed by the electronic chassis platform (ECP), another major innovation in the new Audi A6.

The set - up will be headed by new performance settings for the car's standard - fit adaptive dampers

No changes to the 1.5 litre i - VTEC and IMA motor combination, which was last revised with the 2012 facelift (new lithium - ion battery, S + boost button), but some mechanical alterations have come about — the rear track is now wider by 10 mm and the suspension has been tweaked with new damper and spring rates to offer improved stability and handling.

The sagging U.S. stock market and traditional summer slowdown may have put a recent damper on the IPO scene, but the weeks ahead augur well for those waiting for new companies coming to market, according to a report this week by The Wall Street Journal.