â $ œTouchy on - center steering makes the CT a bit
darty on straight roads.
The steering doesn't offer great off - center feel, which is surprising since it can get quite
darty on the freeway, though it didn't help matters that our test car was out of alignment and pulling slightly to one side.
Not exact matches
Yet
on the highway it's
darty and oversensitive, making it difficult to maintain a line in your lane without keeping two hands
on the wheel at all times and paying very close attention.
It's frustrating, as the Cooper S's chassis balance and
darty steering are still present and correct - they're just hard to enjoy
on these tyres.
And despite the seemingly ingrained SLR problems — awful brake feel, dead - yet -
darty steering and spine - drilling ride (
on our car's optional 19in rims at any rate)-- it's a much more likable steer than the coupe.
The GT C lacks rear grip and its somewhat
darty and overly light steering doesn't help you get a feel for what's going
on at either axle.
I remember those cars as having more
darty steering, too, although this car's rack still feels a bit busy
on the highway.
As expected, the RS will be firmly sprung - testing
on the Nordschleife will have no doubt influenced the setup - with the video confirming rear - wheel cocking, a
darty nose and the ability to sustain four - wheel drifts are all characters the new car will posses.
I was even surprised that it was not all that «
darty»
on the road for a vehicle with a short wheelbase and tall roof.
If anything, the new X1 corners a bit more sharply than I'd have expected, bordering
on darty.