Sentences with phrase «by tight steering»

When driving the Murano on urban streets, I was impressed by its tight steering radius, making the seemingly bulky vehicle easily maneuverable.

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While steering wheel is off by a couple degrees, the steering itself is still super tight, no problems there.

On these tight, nadgety roads, the RCZ driving experience is dominated by the steering.

It's aided by the four - wheel - steering set - up, which delivers a hilariously tight turning circle at parking speeds and impressive agility when you up the pace.

Its tall seating position, stubby nose, and steep windshield permit a great view out front, and the sharp steering angles afforded by a rear - wheel - drive chassis make for a relatively tight turning circle.

All the better to enjoy the KTM's properly stuck down and exploitable chassis and wholly analogue dynamic mindset that teams a slick six - speed manual» box with superb unassisted steering, massively powerful Brembo brakes unfettered by ABS and a tight limited - slip diff with no supporting traction electronics.

In tighter turns there was some understeer, particularly if you got greedy with the entry speed, but it was easily tamed by opening the steering and easing the throttle.

The steering could perhaps be a smidgen tighter immediately off - centre, the touchscreen is too hard to reach (even with my long arms) and I'm not sure the Recaros hold you quite as securely as you need given the cornering forces encouraged by the chassis (the R gets huggier buckets), but these are minor niggles given the rest of the car's talents.

There's a touch of steering tug if you accelerate hard out of a tight bend, a bit of dynamic spirit too easily quelled by an intrusive traction and ESP system.

In tight corners it held on succinctly, the electronically controlled Servotronic steering reacting to our inputs pretty much immediately while the 21 - inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 rubber squealed in a predictably ever - higher - pitch — outside front tire first, followed by inside.

BMW xDrive efficiently reduces understeer and oversteer when cornering by sending as necessary power front or rear, improving driving dynamics, for example when steering into a corner or accelerating out of even the tightest bends.

Steering was tight, but it wasn't matched by a suspension as sporty as, say, the CX - 5's.

The dome light even works!The heater works and is operated by a switch mounted to the bottom edge of the dash just below the ignition switch.It has an older radio that still works.Drivetrain: The engine is a very good running 350 with an Edelbrock aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, electric choke 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor, a pair of new chrome valve covers and air cleaner, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds running through dual exhaust and has a great sound.The transmission is the original 4 speed manual that shifts good, the clutch feels good and doesn't slip and engages easily.The rear end is the factory 12 bolt and the front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.07 gears front and rear so it will cruise down the highway with ease.Suspension: There appears to be around a 3» lift block on the rear and around a 2 - 3» body lift.It has a full set of Rancho shocks front and rear, as well as Rancho steering stabilizer shocks on the front axle.The power steering feels nice and tight and steering feel is very nice.The power brakes work great and stop the truck well.

Light steering and a tight turning circle make maneuvering a doddle, overall visibility is rather good (bar the blind spots generated by the chunky pillars), and the suspension does a satisfying job of isolating occupants caused by obstructions such as manhole covers and shallow potholes.

Once in, you are held in place by a combination of seat contour, the door and a high center console that occasionally kisses the elbow of the right arm as you come to grips with the tight steering.

Variable ratios have long been known in the area of hydraulic steering systems; however, the tuning of such a steering system is subject to very tight limits, so that the driver is not overtaxed by the transitional behaviour.

Renault Sport Technologies» innovative independent steering axis front suspension was first introduced in 2004 and is engineered to overcome the drawbacks commonly associated with powerful front - wheel - drive cars subjected to high forces, such as self - steering input through tight corners and poor straight - line stability induced by torque steer.

While employing the basic tried - and - true independent McPherson strut architecture, the new GTI handling is enhanced by a number of revisions that include a new strut - type axle that helps create a more direct steering ratio; higher transversal axle rigidity and a lowered tendency to exhibit body roll on tight turns.

The Sierra's rigid chassis and tight panel fitment are made possible by the fully - boxed ladder frame, while the coil - over-shock front suspension and rack - and - pinion steering provide a level of control uncommon in such a high - center - of - gravity vehicle.

Reducing the propulsive force carried by the front tires leaves more adhesion for steering the vehicle into a tight bend or for holding cornering arc in the middle of a turn.

The electrically assisted steering wheel makes the small Citroën easy to maneuver in tight spaces (helped by a 10 - meter turning radius).

Torque steer compensation adds to the overall feeling of stability and security already afforded by lots of lateral grip and tight body control.

It also handles nicely with tight steering that can be made even better by choosing Sport Mode.

It isn't until a tight hairpin turn that the LC's portlier curb weight can no longer be masked by its platform, steering and optional go - faster parts.

Conversely, hitting the ill - placed ECO button, partially hidden by the steering wheel, lights up a green ECO indicator in the speedometer and promptly neuters most of the fun, but it jacked the Hyundai's gas mileage up into the low 30s, perfect for trolling down the highway on the way to some twisty bits where drivers can push the Veloster's track - tight, overly - damped suspension.

New functions also include an Evasive Steering Assist which helps drivers evade pedestrians if they are detected in the car's safety zone, Car - to - X Communication which warns other drivers of impending hazards, and Remote Parking Assist where drivers can use a smartphone app to maneuver the car into tight parking spaces or garages by smartphone.

A great job has been done in mapping the steering to the limitations of an analogue stick, ridding this ride of the unpredictability that the original had when it came to navigating tight corners and / or squeezing into small gaps left by opponents when travelling at speed.