And while the WRX is certainly no slouch in the handling department, seasoned track drivers will prefer the STI's purpose - built suspension, chassis, and more
communicative hydraulic steering system (WRX uses electric - assisted steering).
Most of all, I loved
the communicative hydraulic steering, nimble handling and pared - down simplicity that's only possible with a complete absence of electronics and heavy safeguarding.
«I'd sacrifice 0.5 mpg for a more
communicative hydraulic steering rack,» griped Cammisa.
Not exact matches
We're grateful that BMW reverted to a
hydraulic steering setup in place of the regular 6's electrically assisted rack, as it wakes up the
steering, now highly
communicative and precise.
It isn't as direct or as
communicative as Porsche's best
hydraulic -
steering units, but it's a vast improvement from the V - 12's slightly vague nature thanks to the revised suspension, a more rearward center of gravity due to the V - 8's placement in the engine bay, and the 200 - plus pounds removed from the car's nose.
Some will bemoan the change to electric - power - assisted
steering — the previous
hydraulic system was magic in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet in an Aston, is predictable and
communicative.
The Cayenne Diesel's
hydraulic - boosted variable - rate
steering is wonderfully
communicative with just the right effort and precision for good lane control.
Hydraulic speed sensitive rack and pinion
steering has also been revised to provide more
communicative feedback and better response around the dead ahead position.
Of course, it's not as
communicative as the old
hydraulic steering system like Mac points out, but it's a much better tuned than the on the Carrera.