Sentences with phrase «hydraulic steering»
Hydraulic steering refers to a system that uses fluid (usually oil or another hydraulic fluid) to help control the movement of a vehicle's steering mechanism. It makes it easier for drivers to turn the wheels, especially in larger and heavier vehicles, by reducing the effort required. Full definition
Of course, I still miss the feedback and connection the old hydraulic steering system offered, but electric systems are here to stay so we just have to deal with it.
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The days of hydraulic steering are history, but fortunately so are the days of overly light, strangely artificial electric power steering.
This is the same reason belt - driven hydraulic steering pumps have been replaced by electric power assist in many cars, including the 5 Series.
The brakes are great, the decade - old hydraulic steering is nicely weighted and the 5.7 L V8 is as smooth as it ever was.
Bring back hydraulic steering on all 5 - and 7 - series, please.
Can we go back to old - fashioned hydraulic steering?
We would prefer the no - longer - available hydraulic steering system, because the new direction - finder is sometimes too clever for its own good.
It also draws its power directly from the battery, eliminating the traditional, engine - power draining hydraulic steering pump.
No real road feel as in a normal hydraulic steering system.
I'm a huge fan of hydraulic steering and I find it's demise in current auto applications to be on a par with the loss of the manual transmission.
It adds 16 - inch tires, alloy wheels, a leather - wrapped steering wheel and a variable speed magnetic - hydraulic steering system.
The rear - axle sub-frame is bolted directly to the body, a la M3 GTS, and it sticks with hydraulic steering instead of an electromechanical system.
Surprisingly, the Levante is fitted with conventional hydraulic steering assist, chosen for what Maserati considers optimum feel.
The Mulsanne's hydraulic steering setup is heavy but direct; there is no play in the wheel.
Suspension Front: Trail - Gear 5 - in - lift leaf springs, F - O - A 12 - in - travel remote - reservoir shocks, 7 - in limiting strap, F - O - A 2 - in bumpstops Rear: Trail - Gear 3 - in - lift leaf springs, F - O - A 16 - in - travel remote - reservoir shocks, 10 - in limiting strap, F - O - A 2 - in bumpstops Steering: Trail - Gear full hydraulic steering kit
Whereas the power assistance mechanism is constantly at work on a conventional hydraulic steering system, with an electrohydraulic system it only operates on demand, in other words when the driver turns the steering wheel.
«I'd sacrifice 0.5 mpg for a more communicative hydraulic steering rack,» griped Cammisa.
The driver - adjustable Skyhook damping system and electrically assisted hydraulic steering give you a clear feel of the road.
Along with the active dampers, the speed - sensitive hydraulic steering assist is automatically adjusted according to the driver's choice of Comfort or Sport modes: lighter steering effort is generated in the Comfort mode, while firmer effort results when in Sport mode.
Like every other company desperate to increase gas mileage, Porsche is replacing traditional hydraulic steering with electric - assisted units.
The fully hydraulic steering system feels just right, providing more feedback from the road than the best - selling Camry and Accord.
EPAS removes the need for engine - driven hydraulic steering assistance, reducing parasitic losses and therefore fuel consumption.
The optional IDS (Intelligent Driving System) also includes electronically controlled dampers and the presence of a «Sport» button on the dashboard to firm up same, sharpen the throttle map and add some weight to the electro - hydraulic steering assistance.
Drivers can find more advanced safety and driver assistance features with the addition of the model's new Electric Power Steering, which replaces its previous hydraulic steering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recognition.
Tom also installed a Rock Assault 9 axle and hydraulic steering kit from Trail - Gear.
The optional carbon composite brakes simply shrug off punishment while the meatily weighted hydraulic steering offers fine accuracy and feel.
Taking things a step further on the Hellcat model are exclusive performance upgrades like hydraulic steering and a mechanical limited slip rear differential.
The old - fashioned hydraulic steering makes a decent fist of twisty roads but the rack speed is clearly geared for that eight - tenths target.
I'll say the same about the Mazda3, though the Mazda might still hold the edge in steering feel, having adopted electro - hydraulic steering rather than going to full electric, a half - step that comes at the cost of fuel efficiency.
And while the rear - drive 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed is only «sporty» in the manner of an agile sumo wrestler, it rocked downhill sweepers at triple - digit speeds with gratifying poise, its old - fashioned hydraulic steering delivering direct, honest feel.
The turbo engine is more efficient that the five - cylinder it replaces, and also includes electro hydraulic steering, which consumes less energy than the full hydraulic power steering on the old 2.5 - liter.
Other big stories, though perhaps ones Aston won't appreciate in their retelling, are the lack of a manual option (a ZF eight - speed torque converter automatic gets transmission duties) and the decision to ditch the brand's much - lauded hydraulic steering in favor of an electronic system.
Since replacing its wonderful hydraulic steering system with the launch of the 981 Boxster in 2012, Porsche has worked endlessly to refine and improve its electric steering to the point where it is not only the best electric set - up available, but considered to be on a par with, if not better than, many hydraulic systems of old.
That's partly because of the six - speed manual (fittingly, the only transmission offered), which slips into gears with a firm, cradling confidence, plus old school hydraulic steering.
Behind a set of solid forged 21inch diameter and 265 width alloys, 400 mm front and 370 mm rear ventilated disc brakes guarantee strong stopping power, whilst adjustable hydraulic steering promises to provide accuracy and feel to add to the car's luxury - sporting potential.
The PSC full hydraulic steering allows the front suspension to be triangulated for maximum articulation without concerns of bumpsteer.
And it drives the same way it looks: the 2016 Ghibli's next - generation hydraulic steering system is light and smooth at all times, and its suspension is tuned to strike the perfect balance between sporty performance and ride comfort.
With full - hydraulic steering there is just hoses routed from the orbital valve to the ram, no steering shaft, so the wheel can go anywhere you want.
have a jeep yj rock crawler it has kingpin Dana 60 front axle and 14 bolt rear a fuel injected vortec 454 turbo 350 Trans with a twin sticked Dana 300 behind it full hydraulic steering double triangulated 4 link in the front with 2.0 coil overs 16 inch travel leafs in the rear with bilstein 5150s lo...
Like all AMG GTs, the GT C uses a super-quick hydraulic steering rack that offers a nice amount of information about surface changes and mid-corner bumps.
Other stars of the show include the Active M Differential at the rear axle, an M - specific chassis, variable - ratio hydraulic steering and a high - performance compound braking system.
There's wonderful, ropy hydraulic steering, tactile but distant, like a soft echo of the road.
This heavy effort is similar to that of an inoperative hydraulic steering assist system [citation needed].
The budget hatch features a sports suspension, an electro - hydraulic steering tuned by Renault Sport, and four - wheel disc brakes.