Sentences with phrase «isolate road shocks»

Mounted on a sub-frame to isolate road shocks, the MacPherson strut front suspension is largely unchanged, with small alterations to accommodate the new model's longer wheelbase, wider track and different weight distribution.

This new one feels much more solid and refined, isolating road shocks well while feeling keener to change direction.

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On the road, though, the Mercedes feels as if it weighs six tons, isolating you so completely from the harsh unpleasantries of planet earth that you imagine every airspace under the dash, in the doors, and in the roof must be filled with sound - and shock - absorbing maple syrup.

The independent suspension design remains the same (MacPherson struts up front, multi-link out back), but Honda engineers worked hard to isolate passengers from road noise by using very stiff mounting points in the rear and «blow - off» valves on all shock absorbers that reduce harshness when a wheel hits a severe jolt, such as a pothole.