The researchers have identified three different transmission regimes: a solid - like scenario which transmits torque
much like a macroscopic gear; a liquid - like scenario in which
much of the energy input is lost to
friction and an intermediate slipping scenario unique to soft
materials which combines aspects of the solid - like and liquid - like behaviours.
They don't have a lot of bolster, but because the
material has so
much friction, I found myself planted in the seat for most of my drive, even around hard turns.