At least our A4's continuous damper control offers a wider range
of damping settings than the TT's magnetic ride control.
Not exact matches
Roll each portion
of dough into a ball and
set aside covered with a
damp towel to proof for about 15 minutes.
When all
of the dough has been used, cover the pan in a
damp towel or plastic wrap and again,
set in a warm place for at least 90 minutes until increased in size by at least 50 % again, filling the pan that they are in.
This
set of muslin washcloths have been great, and chewing on a
damp one when teething seemed to really help as well.
But the party suffered from a failure to
damp down expectations in a
set of elections where its activists, and members
of the Corbyn - backing Momentum organisation, put in massive efforts on the doorsteps.
Water evaporating from the oceans may
set off a runaway greenhouse effect that turns Earth into a
damp version
of Venus, wrapped permanently in a thick, white blanket
of cloud.
Bake until sides
of cake are
set and very center, on top, still looks slightly
damp, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Tip: Make sure to cover the bowls with cling film or a
damp cloth to prevent the top from
setting and then making lumps • Using a toothpick, add gel or paste colouring to each bowl and mix thoroughly until desired colour is reached • Tip: You can use liquid food colouring but you might not be able to get the desired strength
of colour, liquid colouring will also thin out the icing so you'll need to add more icing sugar to thicken it again.
Physically, much
of the movie takes place in the sewers (with part
of the movie filmed in an actual sewer), and though the frame is dark, the
setting is vivid - you can almost smell it and feel the
damp.
THE LAND GIRLS This lovely movie,
set in the
damp farmlands
of England during World War II, focuses on unexpected friendships and romances
of three young women
of the British Women's Land Army.
Rather like an extremely
damped - down There Will Be Blood, Reichardt's film — based on historical events — depicts one group's journey through the Oregon Trail in 1845 as a trek through a hauntingly empty and alien landscape, with cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt exquisitely taking in the natural beauties
of the
settings while framing the increasingly desperate wanderers in wide shots to emphasize, in part, their ultimate smallness within the wild west.
Sadly, these often strong scenes
of the family's interactions with one another are undone by the film's constant need to cut away and remind us
of the larger plot involving the hitmen and thus sacrificing where its strength lies in order to
set up and build toward its
damp squib
of a finale.
To his credit, he does manage to milk some creepiness out
of damp carpets and water in general — but then, that's old hat to him, particularly after building a whole film about the evils
of wetness in 2002's Dark Water (which, as it happens, is
set to get the Hollywood treatment in August, directed by Walter Salles and starring Jennifer Connelly — incidentally, one
of the initial choices for the lead in The Ring).
Insidious certainly redressed this imbalance by
damping the comedy and amping the scares — and this remake also puts more emphasis than the original on fright - filled
set - pieces, multiplying the clown dolls, showing us a limbo full
of writhing, gooey corpses, and even throwing in some power - tool peril for good measure.
Both systems provide the regular array
of modes (Comfort, Sport, etc), but they then allow you to fine - tune
damping rates by small percentage points at a time and on individual axles, as well as
setting the ride heights for specific conditions.
As has become the norm, comfort and sport modes allow drivers to tailor the
damping behaviour to suit different driving styles, along with equivalent changes to steering effort, transmission and throttle response, and in the case
of Eco mode, different air conditioning
settings.
(The bumpy road
setting, which decouples the
damping while leaving other systems in sport, is one
of Ferrari's brilliant technologies.)
A good chunk
of the new model's $ 67,000 price difference was achieved with the engine's reduced mechanical complexity, but some also includes the $ 5,235 Bentley Dynamic Ride system, a 48 - volt active system that combines adjustable
damping with an electric motor that generates up to 738 lb - ft
of torque, creating eerily flat handling by adjusting the anti-roll bar
setting on the fly.
Thanks to the use
of continuous
damping, auto - ride height controls and four available suspension
settings, Bentley is confident in saying that the Speed will be a composed and sporty drive whilst still providing passengers with an ultra-comfortable ride.
They feel as if Sport mode isn't
set up as the engineers and test drivers would like it because they've been overruled by the marketing department and market researchers who told them customers don't want a snadge more rebound
damping and a whisker
of extra response from the throttle.
It has three
settings, but the comfort
setting provides so little
damping of jounce and rebound that it fails to live up to its name — normal or even sport modes are better.
There are four modes for the transmission and three for the
damping, plus an AMG button that's basically a quick key to a more hardcore combination
of settings.
Perhaps a frisson
of intimidation, too — at least on
damp roads, where you can't help but consider the width
of rubber and the promise
of a chassis that's even more responsive and aggressively
set - up than the previous RS's.
The BMW 7 Series features an electronically controlled
damping system where each wheel can be adjusted individually according to the road surface and driving style, with compression and rebound
settings varied independently
of each other.
The 330i M Sport also gets an Adaptive M Suspension system with actively - controllable
damping settings, a Variable Sport Steering wheel system, an updated version
of the Navigational System Professional, and even a full - colour Head - Up display system as standard.
Sun / Moonroof, Leather Seats, Navigation System, AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO), GROCERY HOOKS - inc: Trunk mounted hooks for holding bags (PIO), AUDI GUARD ALL - WEATHER FLOOR MATS - inc: Black rubber mats w / S5 logo (
set of 4)(PIO), SUPERCHARGED BADGES - inc: Removes V6T badges and adds supercharged badges (PIO), CARBON ATLAS INLAYS, BANG & OLUFSEN SOUND SYSTEM - inc: 14 speakers, 505 watts, Dolby Digital 5.1 and noise compensation, AUDI ADAPTIVE
DAMPING SUSPENSION Sold Order Only.
Air Suspension An optional air suspension allows for an extra three inches
of ground clearance, while an active
damping system lets you choose between Auto, Comfort and Sport
settings, to best suit the road ahead.
AMG - tuned 4MATIC all - wheel drive is
set up to send 60 percent
of the power rearward, while AMG suspension tweaks offer standard - issue adaptive adjustable
damping, which can be optimized for on - or off - road performance.
Via a switch on the center console, the driver can choose between three different
sets of damping characteristics, namely «Comfort,» «Sport» and «Sport +,» and thus individually influence the driving experience from very comfortable to taut and sporty.
Vauxhall calls the intelligent torque distribution «yaw
damping», and drivers will be able to choose the amount
of yaw
damping to suit their driving style through two
settings: «Tour» and «Sport».
To take full advantage
of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features Adaptive
Damping System (ADS) first seen on the DBS which uses two separate valves to
set the dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment
of the car's ride and handling characteristics.
Put simply, the G - Class detects the particular condition
of the road and
sets the appropriate
damping characteristics, so that the
damping in terrain is stiffer, for example.
With five driving modes offered by BMW's driving experience function — eco pro, comfort plus, comfort, sport, sport plus — the new sedan can be
set up for a wide range
of conditions and driving styles, with differing steering, throttle and
damping characteristics.
The lack
of adaptive
damping means you'll have to get used to a single suspension
setting.
When used in conjunction with the new suspension with adaptive
damping adjustment (available as an option for the whole compact range), the DYNAMIC SELECT allows for an even wider range
of settings, the driver having the possibility
of modifying
damping characteristics using the same DYNAMIC CONTROL switch.
Damping forces are adjusted 500 times a second according to your choice
of settings: Comfort, Sport or, intimidating enough, Advanced.
Thanks to the continued optimization in the areas
of wheel suspension, spring system,
damping, steering and braking, motoring is
set to become even more enjoyable in future MINI models.
Underpinning the e-quattro concept is a take on the MLB Platform which has been tweaked to take the electric motors and batteries, with five - link suspension, air springs, adaptive
damping, self - levelling, four - wheel - steering and a
set of 22 ″ alloys.
VOICE - ACTIVATED TOUCH - SCREEN NAVIGATION SYSTEM - inc: pinch - to - zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link w / a 5 - year prepaid subscription, SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then - current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks
of Sirius XM Radio Inc, SAFE & SMART PACKAGE - inc: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist w / Pedestrian Detection, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning w / brake support, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3
settings, Lane Keeping Alert, Automatic High Beam, Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, RADIO: SHAKER PRO AUDIO SYSTEM - inc: 12 - speakers and subwoofer in trunk, HD Radio, MAGNERIDE
DAMPING SYSTEM, FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - inc: Standard in states where required by law, EQUIPMENT GROUP 200A, ENHANCED SECURITY PACKAGE - inc: electronic - locking center console and electronic steering column lock, Active Anti-Theft System, Wheel Locking Kit, ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE - inc: black painted strut tower brace, performance rear wing, unique chassis tuning, unique electronic power assisted steering, unique anti-lock brakes, stability control tuning and upsized rear sway bar, Larger Brake Rotors, 4 - piston fixed calipers, Engine Spun Aluminum Instrument Panel, Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Boost), Wheels: 19» x 9» Ebony Black - Painted Aluminum Low gloss, 3.55 TORSEN Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator, Tires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, CARBON SPORT INTERIOR PACKAGE - inc: Alcantara door inserts, Alcantara seat inserts, carbon fiber instrument panel and carbon fiber shift knob, Wireless Streaming.
The bespoke tuning
of the suspension and
damping systems, specially configured steering characteristics, a firmer roll stabilisation
set - up and precise tweaks
of the DSC parameters together ensure the new i8 Roadster boasts all
of the plug - in hybrid sports car's hallmark handling and performance qualities.
These different modes allow the driver to alter the accelerator response characteristics, engine response, power steering characteristics, DSC
settings, shift characteristics
of the automatic transmission and, if the vehicle is equipped with Adaptive M Suspension, the
damping characteristics as well.
To the front, an innovative, double - axis strut
set - up with numerous aluminium components is not only 7.5 kg lighter than a comparable MacPherson strut system, but also, through entirely divorcing the steering axis from the
damping system, completely removes any hint
of torque steer.
In the chassis the lowered, electronic KONI shock absorbers allowed to adjust
damping on four
settings, allowing for comfort or road handling at the flick
of a switch.
The behaviour
of Dynamic
Damping Control is influenced by the Dynamic Driving Control system which has three modes — COMFORT, NORMAL, SPORTS and SPORTS +
settings, which also modify the car's steering assistance, accelerator pedal behaviour, and automatic transmission gearshift dynamics.
It's a byproduct
of the suspension at its highest
setting, and it's apparently harmless, but we think it desperately needs to be
damped.
Created by a dedicated team in Lincoln's new design studio, the 2013 MKZ features a sweeping profile, one
of the world's widest - opening retractable glass roofs, a «quiet, well - appointed interior» and exclusive technologies such as the Lincoln Drive Control which is a system that intuitively integrates multiple systems in order to assure a refined and engaging drive or the Continuously Controlled
Damping (CCD) adjustable suspension which allows three different
settings: Sport, Normal and Comfort.
Dynamic
Damping Control behaviour can also be
set independently
of all the other variables affected by the Dynamic Driving Control mode via the iDrive interface.
The shocks are also fully adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound
damping, meaning drivers can get the most out
of suspension by tuning it to their desired
settings.
All ELR models get a number
of changes to the suspension which include a new calibration
of the HiPer strut front suspension, stiffer rear axle, and new
settings for the Continuous
Damping Control system.
It allows you to tailor the
damping rate
of your shocks based on your mood, moving from a cushy Comfort
setting to a more dynamic Sport
setting with the touch
of a button.