Sentences with phrase «good friction surfaces»

As a side note, it is usually better, downhill on good friction surfaces, to apply firmer less frequent braking actions compared to a continuous braking action, which causes more wear to the brakes and more heat to be dumped to the braking fluid.

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«A lot of the discussion gets centred on the big suppliers and that's where the friction exists, but under the surface there are some good news stories too.»
Researchers had previously found that while one layer of graphene on a surface reduces friction, having a few more was even better.
These structures and surfaces not only divert and channel the water, but provide different levels of friction that must be modeled as well.
Because runners do the same movement over and over again, too much of it without too introducing variations in distance or speed can be the cause of excessive friction between the cartilages surrounding the knee, resulting in an irritation of the soft issues within as well as the posterior surface of the knee cap.
When performing a very strong braking from medium - to - high speed on good surface, chances are that the limiting factor is not the ABS system nor the friction with the tarmac, but braking power.
Although it always helps to set the car straight before dropping the anchors, the computers have learned to cope very well with sudden changes like weight transfer, changes of direction, marginal adhesion, and split - friction surfaces.
Although stability control can be deactivated completely, it takes a low - friction surface or a racing circuit to explore the Huracán's otherwise well - concealed tail - out antics.
This is made possible by switching to ANS nano - surfaced cylinder sleeves which create less friction and provide better fuel consumption.
With the Drivelogic system, you can set it up for driving on low - friction surfaces (starting in second gear) and providing shift quality as good as the best epicyclic autos.
There are several reasons why rear drive is better on a high friction surface but mostly it has to do with trying to both steer and drive with the same tires.
Keeping an eye on the situation as well as the bottom line, all - mode ® automatically switches to 4WD to improve traction on lower - friction surfaces, and switches back to 2WD for optimal fuel economy when more traction is available.
Well, in the midst of giggling like a schoolgirl, have to agree — The surface has a little bit of friction and combined with the texturized back is easier to grip.
When needed, we employ forensic experts, such as engineers, who can establish coefficients of friction for various surfaces, as well as an analysis of conditions arising from design inadequacies or the failure to adhere to applicable building codes.
The touchpad is also good enough, with a large glass - fiber surface that provides just the right amount of friction with buttons that are snappy but not overly loud.
It's large enough to be comfortable, fits well into the available space, and has a smooth glass surface that provides just the right amount of friction.
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