Sentences with phrase «old hydraulic steering»

Of course, I still miss the feedback and connection the old hydraulic steering system offered, but electric systems are here to stay so we just have to deal with it.

At first, the steering seems too light — not enough road feel, not quite sensitive enough — but after a day or two, I actually liked it better than the old hydraulic steering.

Of course, it's not as communicative as the old hydraulic steering system like Mac points out, but it's a much better tuned than the on the Carrera.

That said, I think Porsche should swap the old hydraulic steering rack into a couple of press cars and see if people still complain about «the feel.»

The brakes are great, the decade - old hydraulic steering is nicely weighted and the 5.7 L V8 is as smooth as it ever was.

Not exact matches

The turbo engine is more efficient that the five - cylinder it replaces, and also includes electro hydraulic steering, which consumes less energy than the full hydraulic power steering on the old 2.5 - liter.

Electric power steering, also new this year, has less on - center feel than the old hydraulic system but is still hyperalert.

Despite almost every manufacturer moving towards electronic power assisted steering, the Ford GT sticks with a more old school hydraulic system.

Since replacing its wonderful hydraulic steering system with the launch of the 981 Boxster in 2012, Porsche has worked endlessly to refine and improve its electric steering to the point where it is not only the best electric set - up available, but considered to be on a par with, if not better than, many hydraulic systems of old.

The electric power steering feels much like the old hydraulic system but is still a little light at highway speeds.

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

That's partly because of the six - speed manual (fittingly, the only transmission offered), which slips into gears with a firm, cradling confidence, plus old school hydraulic steering.

If the engine was somewhat old school with no forced induction or electrical assistance to get in the way then the rest of the car was bang up to date with a carbonfibre body, F1 - style electro - hydraulic transmission with steering wheel - mounted shift lights and carbon ceramic brakes.

More of a concern are the little question marks that keep popping up: Is the new electric steering as good as the old hydraulic setup?

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.

We're impressed with the new chassis tuning, but would like to see Acura work harder to regain the natural steering feel of the old hydraulic system.

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.

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle'sSteering (EPS) is a modern innovation that provides finely - tuned, precision steering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle'ssteering control, improved handling, and greater fuel efficiency, compared to older hydraulic systems, which are somewhat less responsive and more taxing on the vehicle's engine.

The suspension is same as before, struts in front and four links in rear, but the old hydraulic rack - and - pinion steering is replaced by electric power assist.

Can we go back to old - fashioned hydraulic steering?

The section where the hot - shoe tester complains that the electronic power assist steering system (EPAS) doesn't have the same road feel as the older hydraulic system used to.

Sharpening things more is a quicker 13.0:1 steering ratio for the hydraulic power steering system versus the 15.0:1 ratio in the old car and the new WRX's 14.5:1 ratio.

I prefer old - fashioned hydraulic power steering, and the combination of these two settings seemed to do the trick.

The Charger still has good old - fashioned hydraulic power steering which gives more feedback than a poopy electric system.

The Buick's rack - and - pinion steering isn't quick, but it returns good feedback thanks to its old - school hydraulic assist.

Unlike older hydraulic power - steering systems, electric power steering not only makes it easy to turn the wheel, it can also steer the car itself.

It delivers the kind of feedback and accuracy of hydraulic BMW steering racks of old.

The steering is directly pleasant and the explanation could be that AMG has chosen a good old hydraulics power steering and not an electro - mechanical one, like the Porsche 911 has.

Finally, the latest XE ditches the old hydraulic power steering set - up and instead opts for electric power - assisted steering similar to what is used on the F - Type.

This upgrade would finally allow the automaker to bless the G - Class with safety and convenience technologies that have graced its other offerings for years: Active lane - keeping assist, Pre-Safe collision avoidance systems, and self - parking capability — all of which require the car to occasionally steer itself, a capability not compatible with the old hydraulic recirculating - ball steering system.

The old - school hydraulic power steering system offers plenty of road feel and feedback, making for an engaging drive.

The 4Motion system fitted to the Golf R uses a pre-charged hydraulic system which reacts more quickly than the system fitted to the old R32 and reduces torque steer significantly.