Sentences with phrase «pedal feel on»

Brake pads chosen for sharp responsiveness, long term thermal stability and linear pedal feel on the street are fitted at all four corners.

Braking was smooth in testing; the pedal feel on some other hybrids changes as the car blends friction and regenerative braking.

Lexus should be commended for refining brake pedal feel on its hybrid model though — it's getting very difficult to discern the difference between electrical regeneration and friction braking.

To our foot, the clutch pedal felt on the spongy side, and the gear selector could be notchy.

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As soon as we feel we have the right approach, we'll step on the pedal.»

Because the app automatically adjusts the bike trainer depending on the incline, you feel like you're really pedaling up a mountain, and then you get a nice reward when the trainer eases back and you cruise down to the ocean.

On the other hand, balance bicycles are becoming popular and are great for allowing your children to experience the feel of riding a bicycle without the pedals and gears.

Because it's so effective, you can really feel it from the moment you step on the gas pedal.

If your car has antilock brakes (ABS) youll feel them «lock» up when you press hard on the pedal.

I'm on the edge of my seat for the way it feels when the wind sweeps through your hair as you pedal your way through the city.

It worked really well, but for some reason, this last season felt like Moffat was back - pedalling on that for the kids.

The steering lacks on - center feel, the brake pedal is mushy, and the Edge is hardly a boon companion on a curvy road, where it wallows and wanders when you push it hard.

The brakes — gargantuan carbon - ceramic discs gripped by six - piston calipers — have tremendous pedal feel and progression, which you absolutely wouldn't expect in a car so reliant on racing hardware.

The Brembos never tire of hauling the car down from speed and have a reassuring pedal feel that is compromised only when you clout curbs, which causes the pistons to knock back - hardly something that would happen on the street.

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.

Right from the off the Carrera feels spot - on, its PASM adaptive damping (standard on the «S») delivering a firm but supple ride, its nicely weighted steering clean, direct and full of feel, its brakes responsive from the top of the pedal but perfectly progressive too.

When you step on the long gas pedal, you can tell that the truck is powerful, but it never really feels fast.

If you feel the brake pedal go «long» when on track don't panic or come straight in, do a cool down lap and you should find that once they have cooled a little the firmness under foot will return.

Its dual pinion variable ratio electric power steering is on the heavy side and pointed the wheels into place without fuss during more aggressive cornering, while its four - wheel discs hauled things down easily with a firm feeling pedal.

Be aware that it might take a little time for the pads to adjust to the new rotors so you may sometimes feel like you need to apply more pressure on the pedal, that is completely normal.

Yes I've driven my share of paddle equipped cars, including PDK, but however good they are, I can never shake the feeling that a proper three pedals would be more enjoyable on the road.

It feels like stepping on a dead pedal.

Its mammoth carbon - ceramic brakes were wicked strong but do seem to lack the ultimate pedal feel of Porsche's PCCB setup on, say, a 911 GT3 RS.

We would have appreciated a bit more feel from the squishy brake pedal and slightly numb steering rack, but the Tucson displayed tightly controlled body motions even on a section of gravel road.

We press harder on the pedal, feel the kick - down point and then the V - 8 engine gruffly starts up.

This allows you to wipe off a reassuring bite of speed with a considered brush of the pedal, but push harder and you can feel the rough carbon surface on the disc as you haul off lumps of speed with amazing stability.

It's spot - on, too, in terms of steering - wheel reach and pedal position, while the fact the top of the door sill is level with your shoulder gives a real feeling of security as well as sportiness.

Little things like the throttle mapping are right, and the pedal has a good feel so you can modulate the throttle, or your foot's not bouncing on the pedal.

The brakes bite right at the top of the pedal travel to give you fantastic confidence, and we never felt them fade even on the steep way down the mountain from the famous astronomical observatory.

The A6's disappointing brake - pedal feel is a drag on the driving experience.

Our particular FF's brake pedal felt great on light usage but required progressively more effort for a linear increase in braking force — and required you to really stand on it to get full braking.

Brakes rely on an electric motor rather than engine vacuum to generate hydraulic pressure for better pedal response, feel, and stopping power.

When you press down on the accelerator pedal, you'll feel a measure of resistance when maximum performance from the EV drivetrain is achieved.

Hit the middle pedal and you'll find it barely moves under the force, but the stopping power feels immense, and although the Sagaris will tramline on bumpy surfaces it's by no means unruly.

It also depends on how fast you are going when you get there but if you can get to the top of the rise before treading the pedal, suddenly it all feels much more comfortable.

The Toyota gains a little back on the way into corners — it has fantastic brake pedal feel and that confidence - inspiring turn - in feedback — but across the Welsh countryside the RF finds easy pace where the GT86 requires maximum driver commitment.

I tried some dummy actions, with my car shut off and in neutral but it feels too difficult to successfully place my foot on both the brake and gas pedal.

They want a car that feels sporty, even if that results in an idiotically stiff ride, pointlessly heavier steering and needlessly brutal tip - in on the accelerator pedal, none of which makes for better or more satisfying progress down a wiggly road.

Every millimetre of travel on the pedal makes a difference this time, and you instantly feel more in control of the car as a result.

The revised brakes are better than before but still don't instil confidence on first acquaintance thanks to a slightly dead feel under foot and more pedal travel than you really want in a car as sporting as this.

Responsive four - wheel disc brakes, ventilated up front and solid at rear, don't deliver sports - car - like pedal feedback — but neither does the pedal feel like stepping on a sponge.

The electric - only mode feels very gimmicky — anything more than the most gentle pressure on the throttle pedal will see the engine firing into life again.

The brakes also require less effort than others, to the point that the pedal felt a bit too soft on occasion.

And the carbon - ceramic brakes now deliver a lot more feel through the pedal, which gives you a lot more confidence to really lean on them.

What the Mercedes does have on its side are progressive brakes with good pedal feel (they're even OK in the C300h with its regenerative braking powers, albeit not as linear as the regular stoppers).

Lots of grip, good body control, and strong brakes with linear pedal feel make this car a confident companion on back roads.

There are quite a few people on this magazine, myself included, who like a lairy rear - drive car, but there is a difference between being able to give the accelerator a decent prod to easily unhook the grip of the rear tyres and feeling like you're treading on gossamer - thin eggshells through a turn because you're tryng not to break traction every time you press the throttle pedal.

With a quick - release suede steering wheel, bare carbon bucket seats made by Tillett, Sparco racing harness, OMP perforated pedals, indicators operated by toggle switch that will not self - cancel, and virtually no form of isolation (not even a windscreen), it feels only natural to drive this car on a track.

When you release the brake pedal you feel the transmission engage violently, like two trucks colliding head on.

Acceleration and braking are too smooth to be real, and slamming on the brakes or putting the pedal to the metal feel like you're barely changing speed.