Sentences with phrase «of braking ability»

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The duo discussed a variety of general interest racing topics including safety innovations to open - wheel racing, the ability to process high velocity speeds and the fear that comes with failing brakes at the entrance to a corner.

Often cited by the competition as the difference maker between Harvick and everyone else is his ability to carry speed through the corners due to minimal braking, thereby allowing him to be consistently fast over the course of long green - flag runs.

The new Revolution Pro and Flex is an updated version of the beloved Revolution SE which now has an adjustable handle bar with nine different positions and a hand brake on the Pro model that will give you ability to slow down quickly.

But University of Wisconsin — Madison researchers reported in May that the virus has the ability to take over a cell's braking mechanism and cause uncontrolled reproduction.

Out on the delta, Wilson's team produced the first close tracking of cheetahs hunting in the wild — and revelations that a remarkable ability to brake sharply and pivot may be as important for hunting success as the cat's rocket - like acceleration.

Still, they hope to discover drugs that could put the brakes on at least some metastases by short - circuiting the ability of endothelial progenitors to respond to chemical cues sent out by tumors.

Further muddling matters, companies are developing many different levels of automation that range from assisting drivers with braking, parking and lane - changing (referred to as «level 1» abilities) to full autonomy («level 5»), which is still several years away.

«We have identified a mechanism that enhances the ability of regulatory T cells to put the brakes on the immune response in tumors but plays no role in immune system maintenance.

By practicing these two actions, you'll create a physical imprint of the central dynamic that's required for the two arm balances in this sequence — producing the momentum to skillfully shift forward while maintaining the ability to put on the brakes before you go too far.

Some of the changes implemented to Project Cars with patch 4.0 is ability to force default setups in multiplayer portion of the game, enhanced brake assistance, additional best line visualisation, improved AI mechanics during pit stop and many other things.

From the very first corner you'll see how every aspect of your vehicle's performance — from your ability to brake late into corners, hold traction and build momentum as you navigate around the track, is centred around the temperature of both your tires and your brakes.

Our test car featured both ceramic brakes and milled 20 - inch wheels, along with dynamic steering and, it must be said, winter tyres, which distorted the ultimate dynamic abilities of the car a little.

The balance of grip, power and braking ability is well matched, but it's pretty inert, so while there's no question the RCZ is effective, progressive, poised and exploitable, it's also fair to say exuberance is in short supply.

Two bright points: Ride quality is an excellent mix of good control and supple bump - soaking ability, and the brakes are strong and confidence - inspiring.

It's important to note that the main reason we use engine braking on downhill slopes is to prevent the loss of arguably one of the most critical safety systems in the vehicle, the ability to stop!

No, it doesn't have the immaculate polish and homogenous tactility of the Porsche — the brakes are over-assisted at road speeds and it lacks the remarkable pliancy and supple body control of the Cayman — but it counters with scintillating overtaking ability, greater levels of mechanical grip and a handling balance that's almost as sweet.

It's a car that makes you want to brush up on your left - foot braking skills just so you can experience every facet of its abilities, and it flows with poise where the earlier car would be kicking through the steering and demanding greater concentration to avoid understeer.

The car has gobs of power and impressive steering and brakes, balanced with the ability to approach 30 mpg at steady highway speeds.

Carbon fiber's ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures without becoming brittle or deformable depends not on the carbon itself but on the epoxy that surrounds it — and wheelmakers like Carbon Revolution have put a lot of science into their secret sauce, including the plasma coating inside the wheel to protect the epoxy from brake heat.

The ability to identify and use braking apex points, and safely interact with other vehicles for the duration of your session will be the high on the examiner's list.

The Leaf was the first, in 2011, because WardsAuto editors found it so familiar in terms of the drive experience — the brake feel, acceleration and ability to keep up with highway traffic.

The brakes are equally excellent on both cars, with more than enough stopping ability to cope with their straight - line speed and the sensitivity to match the precision of their chassis.

A very tight corner comes up quickly, allowing Krolikowski to show off his car's surprising braking ability, immediately followed by an impressive display of the Impreza's ultrashort gearing (the tachometer reads 3000 rpm at 55 mph in top — fifth — gear, and the car maxes out at about 105 mph).

First turned up in brake lights due to its ability to become fully lit in a fraction of the time of incandescent bulbs.

To summarize some of the above: lower profile generally trades ride quality for turning ability, sometimes sacrificing braking due to the increase in wheel mass.

Because they offer less traction for braking, steering, and accelerating, they limit your ability to drive out of a problem; because they make a car's at - the - limit snow handling more dicey, they can increase risk and hamper the entertainment.

The highlight of the technology is its ability to automatically activate the car's full braking power in certain cases — one of which is when a pedestrian steps into the path of the vehicle; another is when a low - speed collision is detected.

Your Isuzu brake caliper is an integral part of your braking system, its function essential to your vehicle's ability to slow and come to a full stop.

In addition to the aforementioned Safety Sense system, the new Prius model's safety features include vehicle stability control to keep you on the right driving path, traction control to avoid skidding, hill start assist for safe transition from parking to driving when on a hill, a four - wheel anti-lock braking system with electronic brake - force distribution and brake assist for optimized stopping ability, smart stop technology for super-quick stops in the event of an emergency, and an eight - airbag system that includes a front passenger cushion airbag and a driver's - side knee bolster airbag.

We saw in Portland that our competitors» ability to pull away on the straights makes it tough for us to take advantage of the C6.R's edge in handling and braking.»

The anti-lock brake system is a modern safety feature that greatly increases the ability of the braking system, especially in adverse conditions.

Mercedes is adding to the standard equipment packages, with collision - prevention assist (a radar - based collision warning system with the ability to brake the car, reducing the severity of an impact) and a second generation of attention assist (which detects drowsiness) now part of basic configurations.

Titan's payload and towing ability should be more than adequate for most half - ton needs — the integrated trailer brake controller is not available on low trims and a standard 200 - amp alternator will have no trouble powering three axles of brakes, but most GM and higher - rated F - 150s exceed load and towing range.

The defect concerns a seatbelt jamming in the guide loop, which may consequently affect the ability of the seatbelt to restrain the seat occupant correctly under heavy braking.

Chevrolet's patented Performance Traction Management system provides a fully adjustable level of brake and throttle intervention to parallel driver ability and driving conditions.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse now has the ability to apply brakes automatically to help reduce the impact of collision, or to help prevent it all together.

Safety features include collision - prevention assist, a radar - based collision warning system with the ability to brake the car to reduce the severity of an impact, and a revised version of attention assist, which is now able to warn of drowsiness across a wider speed range.

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Well actually the spectacular stopping ability and fade free performance may have made it known, but then there are none of the known drawbacks of ceramic brakes like noise, etc, either.

I also took note of the car's killer adaptive - cruise - control system — now my best in the business for its stunning ability to «read» traffic flow and not overreact with sudden braking, to hold a tight gap, to respond fairly quickly with acceleration when space opens up, and to be able to sit for a long period in stopped traffic and then pick up again with a merely tap of the accelerator pedal.

Helping bring a halt to proceedings are the Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes, and with a 51:49 weight ratio Aston is pretty confident of the car's handling abilities.

That can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash, according to documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

One with a higher top speed (predicted to be close to 250mph), coupled to the ability to sustain cornering forces in excess of 3.3 g and braking deceleration of more than 3.5 g.

I will say that they have gotten better over the years, but Honda has done probably the best job in providing a good amount of brake modulation ability in this midsize hybrid sedan segment.

Knowing all that, how could anyone chance driving their classic with drum brakes in today's world of brake happy drivers who don't have a clue or a care about our old Mopar's stock drum braking ability.

«This new corporate and divisional theme fits in with the company's plan to fit 84 percent of its 1992 volume with anti-lock brakes - which the company claims contribute greatly to a vehicle's ability to avoid an accident.

One of our biggest gripes in any car with a regenerative brake system is pedal feel: Many hybrids and electrics have brake pedals that frankly don't offer much ability to modulate clamping power.

In terms of new safety, driver assistance and technology systems, the new Ford Transit Connect Wagon features automatic emergency braking, a segment - exclusive pre-collision assist system with pedestrian detection technology, an updated adaptive cruise control system, an enhanced blind spot information system with cross traffic alert technology, an optimized lane keeping system, a 6.5 - inch SYNC infotainment system, an upgraded digital driver information center, segment - exclusive wireless charging technology, and a segment - exclusive embedded 4G LTE modem with the ability to connect as many as ten devices to high - speed Wi - Fi.

We may have had a smooth path, but the snow - capped Canadian Rockies are home to a variety of wildlife, including a large bull moose that allowed me to give the Chuck - Norris - thumbs - up to the Accord's quick and efficient braking abilities.

Chrysler says there haven't been any reports of accidents from the brake booster issue; if the booster is compromised by corrosion, the driver doesn't lose braking ability, but he or she will experience an excessively firm pedal.