The GT model gets stiffer suspension, larger brakes and a chassis and
dampers tuned by the French firm's performance division, Renaultsport.
Not exact matches
Still, with all of its chassis upgrades, the SX4t constantly reminds you of its basic - transportation roots
by skipping over pavement cracks — better
tuned dampers could help here.
The suspension has 7 percent stiffer springs that lower the car
by 0.6 inch, as well as unique power steering and
damper tuning.
The standard fit FlexRide system features adjustable
dampers with their own specific valve and hydraulic
tuning that's determined
by Standard, Sport and Tour settings.
The standard Aventador is
by no means a slouch, but the Superveloce (SV), which loses 110 pounds and adds magnetorheological
dampers, feels more agile and much more in
tune with driver inputs.
Singer only uses the very best suppliers, which is why this 911 has bespoke Hella xenon headlights, Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, a hand - built Cosworth -
tuned motor, Öhlins TTX MkII
dampers, a military - spec custom wiring harness and carbonfibre panels supplied
by the Aria Group.
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.
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 2019 M5 Competition ride height has been lowered
by seven millimetres compared to the M5 Sedan, with additional, model - specific chassis
tuning, featuring tweaks to the springs and
dampers.
The NISMO -
tuned independent strut front / rear torsion beam suspension goes beyond the SR Turbo's enhanced design (versus non-turbo Sentra grades)
by adopting monotube rear
dampers and unique
tuning of the front springs and struts.
The throttle responds eagerly, particularly with Sport mode selected, and the springs and
dampers are
tuned to ride a touch firmer as well — it's
by no means harsh, but body motions are quelled more successfully and road surface details transmitted more faithfully than in the base car.
The pushrod spring and
damper concept was inspired
by Formula 1 and
tuned perfectly to meet the needs of a high - performance road - going vehicle.
Specially
tuned springs,
dampers and anti-roll bars are joined, for the first time on the GTI,
by the option of Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which comprises adjustable pneumatic
dampers.
The specially
tuned Adaptive
Damper System (see below) helps the Type R excel on the street and track
by allowing different, optimized damping curves that also adjust automatically to suit conditions while driving, based on steering input, lateral G and suspension stroke.
A sport -
tuned suspension reduces the ride height
by 10 mm while the high - performance braking system (with Dark Blue metallic calipers) and a Dynamic
Damper Control system with three different modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport + makes these two cars a different breed altogether.
Gone are the no - name
dampers, and in their place are units from SACHS,
tuned by STI.
The track -
tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle
by 0.6 inches with aggressive spring and
damper tuning for enhanced handling performance while still maintaining a high level of ride comfort.
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.
Building on the firm foundation of the same aggressively
tuned Magnetic Ride Control
dampers, FE4 springs, and stabilizer bars that will be offered
by the upcoming supercharged Camaro ZL1, the SS 1LE also benefits from enormously sticky Goodyear F1 Supercar tires (riding on the same 20 - inch forged aluminum rims found with the V6 1LE).
The driver can also adjust the M -
tuned suspension's Variable
Damper Control (VDC) system and M Servotronic steering
by selecting Comfort, Sport, or Sport Plus mode.
Limited to only 500 complete kits and on sale today at Honda dealers in the U.S., the package includes: high - performance springs, reducing ride height
by 15 mm; high - performance
dampers tuned for enhanced road handling and decreased body roll; 18x7 inch HFP Alloy Wheels; full HFP aerodynamic body kit; HFP carpet floor mats; red ambient interior illumination; and, HFP emblems.
In addition, this car features a free - flow exhaust system with an aesthetically appealing ceramic finish, carbon - fiber and aluminum wing mirrors, an innovative spring /
damper tune and a ride height lower
by 10 mm than the famous F - Type.
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.
Revised
tuning of springs,
dampers and stabilisers, lowering of the suspension
by 12 mm at the front and 10 mm at the rear in conjunction with M forged alloy wheels featuring a double spoke design and a special combination of tyres, result in noticeably optimised lateral and longitudinal dynamics.
The car also has the «Ford Racing Handling Pack installed, including special -
tuned dampers inspired
by the FR500C, lowering springs, sway bars and a strut tower brace — plus a Ford Racing 3.55:1 ratio rear - axle assembly for extra off - the - line acceleration.
The SI version is distinguished
by sport -
tuned suspension,
damper and stabilizer bar
tuning, exclusive 17 - inch alloy wheels and high - performance tires.
Testing of the
tuned mass
damper — a device that is mounted in tall structures to reduce any tower movement caused
by wind or seismic activity — is complete and construction has commenced on the permanent elevator for the Unit 1 tower.
The
tuned mass
damper has been installed, a device that is mounted in tall structures to reduce the tower movement caused
by wind or seismic activity.