Sentences with phrase «dampers set in»

The variable dampers set in Auto are much more comfortable than fixed - and are an option worth having.

The dampers set in «Comfort» are extremely indulgent and the S90 really did surprise us with how well it rode.

And after refining the suspension alignment and damper settings in our track and road test sessions, the steering response and precision feel equally instinctive.

Not exact matches

Indeed, while a defeat would surely only set back the inevitable, a fourth loss in a row would still put a real damper on what has been a truly remarkable campaign.

Set in the fictional small town of Silverton, Oklahoma, a major storm threatens to put a damper on the high school graduation ceremonies about to take place.

A fire damper comprises a set of louvres which are set to the open position for most of the time in order to allow air circulation, but which will close in the event of fire, operated either by a fire sensor or a remotely operated switch.

There are three damper settings and the steering weights up progressively with each one, so much so that in the firmest setting you use your shoulders rather than just your wrists to work the wheel as you turn into a corner.

Engineers have also altered the suspension settings, in particular the damping (SVRs use air springs, active dampers and active anti-roll bars at both ends) in order to control pitch under heavy acceleration and braking, while improvements in turn - in, body control and mid-corner grip are also claimed.

Even in the stiffer damper mode — which is part of the standard - fit Drive Select system — there's enough pliancy; in fact, for the extra body control it also delivers it becomes the default setting for spirited driving, regardless of the nature of the road surface.

At the same time, the clutch is predictable but a bit heavy, the brakes have lots of bite, and the two - position setting for the dampers takes the sting out of rough pavement when set in Normal mode.

Initiating Dynamic mode sharpens the throttle response, tightens up the dampers, and opens a set of valves in the exhaust.

It slackens the dampers off to deal with the circuit's countless bumps and high kerbs while keeping all other parameters in their most aggressive settings.

We're still in Race mode as we join the inner handling circuit, and the dampers are now operating in their firmest setting.

There are Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus settings for the dampers, steering and throttle mapping, plus three modes for the gearbox, and you can run with full DSC in the more relaxed MDM mode or with stability control dialed out completely.

Another innovation is found in the dampers, which feature Ford's Ride Control 1 valving to create what is essentially a passive - adaptive set - up.

Activating Dynamic mode sharpens throttle response, tightens the dampers, and opens a set of flaps in the exhaust.

A day spent meandering through backroads conveys an overall impression biased toward purposefulness, not plushness, though the three - mode Bilstein dampers offer a noticeably more forgiving ride in their softer settings.

And even with the dampers in their firmest setting, the ride isn't unbearable on UK roads.

In addition to a more nimble chassis, the BMW offers greater range in character with electronically adjustable dampers, the ability to alter shift speeds in the dual - clutch gearbox, and the convenient «M» button on the steering wheel to activate your preferred settingIn addition to a more nimble chassis, the BMW offers greater range in character with electronically adjustable dampers, the ability to alter shift speeds in the dual - clutch gearbox, and the convenient «M» button on the steering wheel to activate your preferred settingin character with electronically adjustable dampers, the ability to alter shift speeds in the dual - clutch gearbox, and the convenient «M» button on the steering wheel to activate your preferred settingin the dual - clutch gearbox, and the convenient «M» button on the steering wheel to activate your preferred settings.

Switch the electronic dampers to their firmest setting, press the power button to summon up all 501bhp and prepare to attack possibly the greatest drivers» road in the world: the Route Napoleon.

We also modified the software that masterminds the four - wheel - drive system, chose a slightly more compliant damper setting, and introduced torque vectoring, which automatically decelerates the inner rear wheel on turn - in for more neutral handling behavior.

Even with the adjustable Bilstein dampers in their stiffest setting, the GT - R is never harsh and it soaks up potholes and frost heaves like a rally car.

Mercedes 9G automatic gearbox is the only transmission offered with the SLC43 (only the 184hp, 2 - litre four - cylinder engine can be had with a six - speed manual gearbox), but it does mean you get Dynamic Select as standard, which offers five distinct driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Sport +, Eco and Individual) that provide variations in engine, transmission, steering and damper settings.

I typically leave the magnetorheological dampers in Touring to absorb the bumps from the expansion joints of the highway, yet separately set the two - mode exhaust to Sport so I can always hear the 6.2 - liter V - 8 rumbling.

The three - way adjustable Ohlins dampers in this racing - caliber suspension are set today to «fast road» and not «full track,» so you feel every bump but you're not jolted stupid.

The chassis has benefitted from revised damper and anti-roll bar settings, whilst electronic power steering, reprogrammed for improved feel, is standard in all but the range - topping VXR model.

Adjust the dampers to their firmest setting, start using the stalk - like gearshift paddles (same as on a Gallardo) and adjust your driving style to slow in, fast out, using the massive torque and four - wheel - drive traction to rocket out of turns.

A brilliant EPAS set up and perfectly judged PASM dampers allow you to fully exploit the Spyder's four - wheel drive grip yet it's also surprisingly adjustable, giving you complete confidence in the car.

The ideal mode is Individual, where the dampers, lights, and ACC can be set in Sport mode, while the drivetrain is best left in Normal.

Like the 360, the F430 has all - around aluminum - control - arm suspension, with adaptive dampers that have a stiffer setting in Sport and Race modes.

The charmless digital instruments look out of place in such an upmarket environment, and the dynamic have - fun goodies are limited to a more lenient in - between stability control setting, an on - demand firmer spring and damper tuning, and quicker transmission software.

Some think the Porsche's driver's seat is a little too firm too, and that it cruises better in the mid damper setting, which banishes the hint of lateral rock evident in the default mode.

For the most time the Giulia at its best, and calmest, with the dampers in their softest settings.

The passive dampers are definitely set up with hard driving in mind, though, and the car comes alive when you take it beyond seven - tenths; the firm springs give you the security and confidence to really lean on them in the corners and know that they will support you.

The Cup 260 has a set of Yokohama's stickiest tyres — 10 mm wider than the Cup 250's boots — as well as a Nitron spring and damper combination that was first implemented in the Exige Cup 380.

Oh yes, and on the road it also rides less uncomfortably than before when in Strada mode thanks to new damper settings, and it benefits from a smoother - shifting auto mode within the gearbox.

In the Bentley, we'd consider mating the Speed package with the more compliant spring and damper settings of the standard, 552 - hp Spur.

The Sachs adaptive dampers are similarly adept at softening blows — at least in their most compliant standard setting.

Despite new adjustable dampers there is still a lot of roll in the set - up that robs it of any comparable precision.

Modes to adjust the engine, exhaust and gearbox maps are available as usual but the suspension and dampers remain the same in all settings.

This demo car is a shop window for what BBR can do, so in addition to the boosted motor it has the firm's own suspension set - up, comprising adjustable Spax dampers with BBR - spec springs that are 10 per cent stiffer all round and a little lower at the front, but not at the rear so as to preserve wheel travel.

In DSC off you get slightly sharper throttle, slightly heavier steering, and normal dampers ie Properly set up!

Changes to the GTi come in the form of spring, damper, toe, camber and roll stiffness settings.

We should say that the BC is around» 60 - percent finished» for our first taste of the car in Sicily (Caiola's place of birth), with much fine - tuning of the latest Bosch stability control systems still to complete, a revised set of the trick inboard and fully adjustable Öhlins dampers due the very next week and the engine running around 760bhp.

A console - mounted switch toggles among three settings: normal, sport, and sport - plus, effecting changes in the steering effort, in throttle mapping, in the shift logic of the automatic transmission, and in damper firmness.

It's clearly a firm set - up, even before the sport button is pressed to stiffen the dampers (PASM — Porsche Active Suspension Management — is an option), but while it's taut both laterally and longitudinally, there seems to be some give in the suspension mounts or tyres, lending an unhelpful elastic feel that smudges its accuracy.

«It has terrific body control, delivering both a supple ride and outstanding high - speed control in the firmest of the three damper settings.

In this regard, the Type R is now no more difficult to live with than any other hot hatch, particularly when put in the Comfort setting, which allows the dampers a surprising amount of stroke to deal with poor surfaceIn this regard, the Type R is now no more difficult to live with than any other hot hatch, particularly when put in the Comfort setting, which allows the dampers a surprising amount of stroke to deal with poor surfacein the Comfort setting, which allows the dampers a surprising amount of stroke to deal with poor surfaces.

Your future performance car could trundle through town silently in electric mode with light steering and comfortable damper settings, changing instantly as you see the national speed limit signs to a more aggressive setup.

The stiffer damper mode is worth exploring on the road — so often these firmer settings are really only appropriate for smooth circuits — because having a touch more support at each corner does take away the very small degree of floatiness in the body that can be felt in the softer mode, without completely ruining pliancy over bumps.