«The softer sidewalls help absorb a lot
of road irregularities,» says Tym.
Fluid - filled compliance bushings at all four corners further improve ride comfort and absorption
of road irregularities, and all new Accords also feature, for the first time, an Adaptive Damper System with the ability to adjust shock absorber damping force every 1/500 of a second, providing for a more compliant and controlled ride in all driving situations.
It's only at speeds below 40kmph that you feel the ride is a bit on the harsher side as
some of the road irregularities filter into the cabin.
The suspension — upper and lower A-arms both front and rear with Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs — did a commendable job of absorbing all types
of road irregularities.
Not exact matches
They found that by shaving off the peaks and
irregularities that dot the surface
of concrete pavement (top images) with a machine that is essentially a large drum encrusted with diamond dust, workers can reduce
road noise by as much as 10 decibels — or nearly half.
The combination
of a stiff suspension and
road irregularities resulted in a weird pogo - like motion that was not only uncomfortable but gave me a headache as I tried to keep my eyes focused down the
road.
When the route eventually dropped to lower, snow - free elevations, it became apparent that a large portion
of its comfortable ride quality comes from the air suspension's compliant damping, which smoothens surface
irregularities and lends the Discovery an appropriately premium feel to how it addresses the
road.
With a lower tire noise, they provide comfort with minimal transfer
of road surface
irregularities.
It sits almost completely flat even during hard cornering and sudden changes
of direction, which are rewarding to initiate via the quick steering that's also well weighted and delivers good communication without any unwanted feedback from
road irregularities or engine torque.
The suspension not only has a longer range
of travel, but is better suited for soaking up
road irregularities (not to mention landings) than the MR's setup.
Twin - tube shocks damp on -
road irregularities well in the TRD Sport, but the TRD Off Road features Bilstein monotube shocks to withstand the rigors of off - pavement adventu
road irregularities well in the TRD Sport, but the TRD Off
Road features Bilstein monotube shocks to withstand the rigors of off - pavement adventu
Road features Bilstein monotube shocks to withstand the rigors
of off - pavement adventures.
The suspension swallows
road irregularities without drama and the cabin remains silent most
of the time.
The damping characteristics
of the GLA 220d's suspension is firm, and at lower speeds you will even feel the minor
road irregularities within the cabin.
-RRB- has the suspension that's makes it very comfortable (because it filters very well the
irregularities of the
road and it blocks them so they are not feel inside the car) and it holds very well the chassis in a curve.
The sub-compact made at the moment from South Korea (maybe in a future it could aslo be made in Zilina, like the Venga) has the suspension that's makes it very comfortable (because it filters very well the
irregularities of the
road and it blocks them so they are not feel inside the car) and it holds very well the chassis in a curve.
The air - filled tires surrounded the wheels and cushioned the passenger from
road surface
irregularities, but they also generated a lot
of bounce for the ounce - which was transferred to the vehicle.
The small SUV feels better suited to a wider range
of road conditions, and isn't easily caught out by harsh surface
irregularities like some in the segment.
It's on the firm side — definitely not cushy — but it does a good job
of taking the edge off
of bumps and
road irregularities without being notably stiff.
Don't expect any type
of cushy or smooth ride when the
road turns bumpy, as each and every
road irregularity is delivered to the seat
of your pants.
The suspension makes it very comfortable (because it filters very well the
irregularities of the
road and it blocks them so they are not feel inside the car) and it holds very well the chassis in a curve.
As for on -
road dynamics, there's no question the Q30 Sports favours the aggressive side
of the spectrum, with firm reactions to bumps and even a little reverberating thumpiness over sharp
irregularities.
It's a big cushy
road car in the grand American tradition, I guess; I was disappointed by both the understeer and the somewhat dated - feeling suspension that seemed to transmit the feeling
of potholes through the otherwise comfortable seats while bouncing over slightly larger
road irregularities.
The Michelin 215 / 55R -17 low rolling resistance all - season tires do an adequate job
of holding the
road, and bumps and pavement
irregularities are damped well by the four - wheel independent suspension which is further aided by the rigid body structure.
There is that maturity in the way the suspension goes about doing its job, absorbing everything in its sight without notifying occupants about the
irregularities of our
roads.
The magical Body Control System provides an incredible drive all through, by modifying the suspension setting according to the
irregularities on the
road, without a hint
of it to the passengers inside.
Do this and the X5 can find
irregularities in the
road surface in the most unexpected places, and over the bigger ones it thinks little
of bump - steering its way off course and jostling its occupants.
The cameras can recognize
irregularities of the
road surface at 50 feet down to only about 3 millimeters, so it's incredibly detailed.
The suspension doesn't enjoy soaking up the nastiest
road irregularities, but most
of the time comfort levels are good.
The suspension is on the soft side
of firm and does a great job dispensing with bumps and other
irregularities in the
road.
Not since we test drove Nissan's 370Z have I been bounced and roughed around a cabin like the Evo, as each and every
road irregularity is delivered to the seat
of your pants.
Over the bumps, the independent rear not only soaked up every
road irregularity it came across but allowed for easier application
of power upon exiting.