We're grateful that BMW reverted to
a hydraulic steering setup in place of the regular 6's electrically assisted rack, as it wakes up the steering, now highly communicative and precise.
The Mulsanne's
hydraulic steering setup is heavy but direct; there is no play in the wheel.
Not exact matches
Nissan chose an electrohydraulic power -
steering setup in place of some of its competitors» fully electric systems, a best - of - both - worlds solution that provides the feel of a conventional
hydraulic setup with the economy benefits of an electric rack.
We drove two examples of the 535i: one with optional active
steering, and one with the standard
hydraulic setup, both with optional nineteen - inch Goodyear Excellence run - flat tires (eighteens and twenties are also available).
It's more efficient than traditional
hydraulic setups but not as efficient or as tunable as electric power
steering, which is becoming the industry standard.
This, along with the 928's 50/50 weight distribution and
hydraulic - assisted rack - and - pinion
steering box — a well - weighted and precise
setup that translates every input into a perfect adjustment — lends the car a naturally balanced, confident, and planted feel.
More of a concern are the little question marks that keep popping up: Is the new electric
steering as good as the old
hydraulic setup?
Further clarifying the Super Trofeo's feedback is a
hydraulic steering system that replaces the electromechanical
setup on the road car.
All SS models adopt electric power
steering for 2013, a welcome change over the dull
hydraulic setup of last year's car.
Even though the electric
steering on the GT3 and GT3 RS has been generally praised in reviews to date, will Porsche return to the 997
hydraulic setup?
As in the new Boxster (which shares many of its front - end parts with big brother 911), the new 911 Carrera 4S has adopted electric
steering instead of the traditional
hydraulic setup.
The
steering weight may feel somewhat artificially weighted, but it somehow manages to communicate levels of grip better than most electronic power assisted
steering setups and even some
hydraulic ones.
As well as more power, the 812 Superfast debuts Ferrari's new electronic power
steering setup, so
steering feel could be quite different to the
hydraulic assistance of the F12.
Apart from some front - end brake dive, the truck restricts body roll mid-corner and
steers with reasonable precision (owed to a new recirculating ball and electro -
hydraulic assist
setup).
It's a word you hear a lot from the AMG folks when talking about this car, in reference to everything from the variable - rate
hydraulic rack
steering to the throttle response afforded by the hot - inside V
setup (meaning the two turbochargers are mounted internally), to the double wishbone suspension.
The
steering is modified and complimented, however, by a
hydraulic ram - assist
setup to help turn those massive tires.
The fully
hydraulic steering system was easier to package over a traditional
steering gearbox and link
setup and provides plenty of
steering power when the ARB Air Locker is engaged.
There is also something to be said for communication, and words can not truly express how good the M3's
steering is, nor the sadness we'll feel when this
hydraulic setup is reportedly replaced by an electric system on the upcoming M4.
The new EPS
setup uses an electric motor to assist the rack - and - pinion
steering rather than the
hydraulic assist of the previous Accord.