Sentences with phrase «of hydraulic power steering»

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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.

There are a few quirks to get used to — the brake pedal isn't a pedal, it's a touch - sensitive, pyramid - shaped rubber button where pressure, not pedal travel, equals stopping power; the feedback - free, hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is as disconnected and consistent as a rheostat, and it feels like that of no other car on the planet — but the sharp - yet - pillowy ride and handling combination is almost supernatural.

Strangely, the base car has hydraulic power assist for its steering and the Turbo gets electrically assisted power steering that is a bit light and largely devoid of feel.

In fact, with hydraulic power steering and better overall suspension tuning, the M6 Gran Coupe could just be the best of the current crop of M cars — and a great example of how to make a new, even better car out of some already great automobiles.

The electric power steering might play a part, as its feedback isn't as good as it was in the best of BMW's now - endangered hydraulic - assist implementations, but it's good enough that a casual driver wouldn't know the difference.

It's the helm that's partly to blame for this, for although the Z4's standard electronic power - steering set - up has been ditched in favour of a hydraulic system, it's still not as good as is should be.

On the other hand, the hydraulic power steering is a magic wand, and that amazing 3246 - cc straight six manages to dish up 80 percent of its maximum torque at 2000 rpm while pushing toward the 8000 - rpm redline only a few seconds later.

Some will bemoan the change to electric - power - assisted steering — the previous hydraulic system was magic in terms of feel — but the 13:1 - ratio rack, the quickest yet in an Aston, is predictable and communicative.

Just as so many car companies have begun to embrace electric power steering, Ferrari has reset the steering feel benchmark — and, of course, it's with a hydraulic - assist system.

But this is a car that has no power steering, so you get the best of both worlds; no hydraulic p / s pump to sap 1 mpg off the city EPA number, and no electric boost alternative to sap steering feel in favor of that extra mpg.

The days of hydraulic steering are history, but fortunately so are the days of overly light, strangely artificial electric power steering.

One benefit of an ageing platform is the car's relative simplicity, which manifests itself most pleasingly in the form of feelsome hydraulic power - assisted steering.

In terms of feel and connection, the 718's electronic power steering can not compete with Porsche's hydraulic systems of old.

Its hydraulic power steering is sharp and vivid, and every little twig and rock littering this silent forest serpent of a road announces itself to my sweating palms.

Ride and Handling > Hydraulic power steering, rear biased all - wheel drive and an unexpected level of poise help the Maserati challenge the best - in - class for handling.

Take, for instance, the excellent electric power steering on the Tesla Model S. Malcolm Burgess, who worked on its development, credits the structure and components of his car, as well as hours of driving and computerized tweaking (easier, he notes, than swapping out dozens of torsion bars when tuning hydraulic power - assist systems).

The bad news is that electromechanical power steering replaces the old hydraulic rack; it's quick and keen enough, there's just no natural feel, and it reveals too little about the state of front - end grip.

All SS models adopt electric power steering for 2013, a welcome change over the dull hydraulic setup of last year's car.

There's decent weight to all the controls and the steering has the added bonus of being hydraulic rather than electrically power assisted, so there's old - school consistency of feel and response to match the whole car's pure, simple focus.

Unlike the hydraulic pumps of conventional power steering systems, the electric motor of the electromechanical arrangement uses energy only when the steering wheel is actually turned.

Although the design and connections have changed over the years, the basic process of how power steering fluid is circulated through this hydraulic system remains the same.

Because the power steering system in most cars today is hydraulic, seals are used to prevent fluid from leaking out and to reduce the potential of debris being introduced to the mechanical parts that drive the power steering system.

In a hydraulic power steering system, fluid is pumped through a series of lines and hoses to the steering rack which moves as the driver turns the steering wheel to the left or right.

Honest - to - God hydraulic power steering, rear - wheel drive (or rear - biased all - wheel drive), and an available straight - six powerplant conspired to make the X1 one of the «purest» BMWs on sale.

The power - assisted hydraulic steering is superbly reassuring in its actions and perfectly weighted, allowing a change in direction with the immediacy of a much smaller car.

Drivers can find more advanced safety and driver assistance features with the addition of the model's new Electric Power Steering, which replaces its previous hydraulic steering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign RecoSteering, which replaces its previous hydraulic steering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recosteering system to allow features such as Lane Keep Assist, Highway Assist, Blind Spot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recognition.

When this is not pumping fluid properly, this can cause the power steering pump to fail due to a lack of hydraulic pressure.

As you may know, the power steering system is hydraulic and operates on hydraulic pressure that is pushed through a series of valves inside of the rack and pinion system.

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Anyone who learned to drive in the preceding millennium will find the feel of the steering familiar, as Mitsubishi still uses hydraulic power assist.

Instead of traditional hydraulically operated power steering, the A3 has electro - mechanical steering, operated by an electric motor rather than a hydraulic pump powered by the engine.

On the street, I have complained about the electric - power - steering system for lacking the feedback and feel of the previous hydraulic system, but on track it felt fine.

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.

Speaking of disconnection, a new electric power steering system replaces the previous model's hydraulic steering, and you can feel that.

Electric power - assisted steering is now standard on the Navigator, which Lincoln credits with providing a more precise and consistent level of control than traditional hydraulic systems, while Lincoln Drive Control continuously controlled damping is now an option.

The 812 is also the first Ferrari to have electric power steering instead of a hydraulic steering box, but so does the Mazda Miata nowadays, so there's no need to worry.

The Sport is more than just a bigger engine, though: Quite a bit of suspension work has been done to the SUV, the numb electric power steering was replaced by a much better hydraulic unit, handsome 18 - inch tires and alloy wheels replace the 16 - or 17 - inchers on other Equinox models, and some modest but effective body trim identifies it as something different.

-- A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control — A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on - center feel — Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli - link rear suspensions — Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual - piston front and single - piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best - in - class stopping distance — An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration — Fuel - saving electric power rack - and - pinion variable - effort power steering, resulting in effortless low - speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds — Chassis control technologies include four - channel anti-lock brakes, full - function traction control, four - corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

Hi There, Your car's power steering system works by use of hydraulic pressure that runs through the pump which is powered by the motor by a belt.

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.

Under the normal, belt - driven hydraulic power steering set up, a belt was attached to a series of pulleys (one at the crankshaft and one on the power steering pump).

Under the hood of most cars, trucks and SUVs sold prior to 2010 is a hydraulic power steering system.

Convenience features that are already standard features of the Polo Trendline include: electro - hydraulic power steering, power windows in front, remote central locking, luggage compartment lighting and load restraining hooks, warning buzzer headlight - on, height adjustment for driver's seat and vanity mirrors in the sun visors.

The Passat S comes with plenty of active safety features including an anti-lock braking system, hydraulic brake assist, engine braking assist, electronic brake - pressure distribution, anti-slip regulation, and electronic stability control with electronic differential lock.The Passat also has many passive safety features such as a reinforced safety cage construction, crash - optimized pedals, a steering wheel that collapses on impact, anti-intrusion side door beams, side curtain airbags, passenger occupant detection to determine if the airbags need deployed, three - point seat belts for all seats, and height - adjustable front seat belts.The updated 2016 Passat S offers drivers excellent power and engineering while still providing the comfort and upgraded features they expect from Volkswagen.

One of the adjustments made to the G 63 AMG is the addition of the electric power steering instead of the traditional hydraulic unit.

These include a wider track, a stiffer front anti-roll bar, retuned dampers with hydraulic rebound stoppers, and a unique Electronic Power Assisted Steering tune, all of which help provide «optimized crossover handling,» says Ford.

The high - performance coupe requires cooling air and water for the engine, for the power steering fluid and for the hydraulics of the seven - speed S tronic transmission.

The fact that the Passat does it with electric - boosted power steering, instead of conventional hydraulic, is commendable, and proof that you can make it feel right to a sensitive driver, something General Motors continues to struggle with.

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.

Now since we were on a empty highway we test drove the car to a high speed and I can say the Genesis surely huge those corners very nicely, the steering wheel feel was great and that thanks to the new changes, Hyundai Engineers have mounted the steering column at the rack, replacing their electro - hydraulic power steering, improving the responsiveness of the car at every turn you make.