Sentences with phrase «steering at any speed»

There is just no feel in this steering at speed, so I found myself making frequent corrections to keep the crossover on course.

For major ascents and descents we sampled the All - Surface Progress Control, which is essentially a low - speed cruise control that takes care of everything except the steering at speeds up to 12 mph.

It provides 2deg of counter steer on the rear wheels at speeds below 31mph and 3deg of parallel steering at speeds above 31mph, giving the new 911 a tighter turning circle in town and the promise of even greater agility at speed.

It is accurate, though, and on SE models or higher the Flex Steer system weights up the steering at speed.

Set it, and the brainy system works the gas, brake and steering at speeds up to 130 mph.

Another function of the ACC, the traffic - jam assist, can take over steering at speeds of up to 65 km / h (40 mph) on well - developed roads when traffic is congested.

New driver assistance technology includes traffic jam assist, which briefly takes over the steering at speeds of up to 65km / h.

The only way this problem could be addressed is if the civilian customer complains to a dealership about air leakage problems, an inability to balance the wheels properly, or a «nibble» or excessive vibration in the steering at speed.

Volvo Pilot Assist allows the car to speed up, slow down, brake and steer at speeds up to 80 MPH.

The changes to the chassis provide added levels of straight line stability and a calmer feel to the steering at speeds well beyond posted limits.

Electric power steering provides three driver - selectable steering modes (Normal, Comfort and Sport) while precise tuning allows new 2018 Charger owners to experience optimal steering at any speeds.

They deliver confident and predictable steering at any speed regardless of road conditions.

Not exact matches

This primarily makes the car harder to drive at low speeds and for parallel parking, but does not materially affect control at high speed, where only small steering wheel force is needed.

If you offer some stuff more cheaply than other equivalent stuff, or at a higher speed, you are trying to steer people in the direction of a certain product.

Flying insects steer away from objects to avoid collisions, but fish swim toward them at full speed.

Unlike the DrawRace franchise, creator Bjango has decided to literally have you drive around the car with virtual controls, which isn't an ideal way to steer at top speeds.

Sure steers like a hybrid, at least at speeds below 30 mph, where the wheel spins as freely as a tetherball.

Although it works at speeds up to 130 mph, you may find yourself sweating at 50 or 70 mph when in self - driving mode, eyes alternatingly roaming the small steering wheel symbol in the instrument panel, the green lane demarcations next to it, and the real road ahead.

The light power steering firms up at speed, and the Brembos don't fade on fast downhill stretches.

To sit in a Ferrari's sumptuous driver's seat, savoring the aroma of leather and the voluptuous view over the hood; to press the red starter button on the steering wheel and hear the V - 8 light off with a cannon - fire report through quad exhausts; to flick one of the big shift paddles at redline and feel the 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission crack off an upshift so fast the M80 - like tailpipe explosion that follows seems at least a city block behind you... these are merely a few of the sensations that delight and excite and bedazzle any soul lucky enough conduct a Ferrari with his or her own hands.

Optional Integral Active Steering kills whatever feel is left in exchange for quicker turn - in, a smaller turning circle, and a superfast ratio at parking - lot speeds.

If they are unbalances, the steering wheel will shake at higher speeds.

There are two similar flaps at the rear of the car and all four are controlled by that ECU, which constantly monitors speed, yaw, lateral acceleration, steering angle and throttle position and then moves the flaps independently, according to whatever aero load is required.

Tick Dynamic for Drivetrain and Sport diff, Comfort for steering (Dynamic is just heavy and artificial) and Auto for damping, avoiding the severe crashiness of Dynamic but ramping up the control at speed.

Corners approach at warp speed, working the steering becomes physical, not knowing the track doesn't help.

Getting on for 14 years old and with 87,000 miles on the clock, it nevertheless seems like a remarkably honest, unmolested example, carrying a predictable ragbag of minor niggles that would be easy to put right: a dodgy sunroof seal that generates a gale of wind - noise at speed (alleviated by raising the tilt action of the sunroof an inch or so); an adjustable steering wheel that seems to be stuck in a rather low - slung position (not a problem for me or, presumably, for Mark as it's his daily driver); and, perhaps unsurprisingly, a slightly tappety tickover.

Handling is good and safe for a big truck, with lots of play in the slow, hydraulically boosted steering and suspension travel and compliance that makes you feel most comfortable taking freeway off - ramps at sedate speeds.

New for this generation of GTI is a variable ratio steering system, which firms up at higher speeds, allowing for more direct steering that is easier to live with at parking speeds.

The variable ratio should compensate for the inherent twitchy nature of quick steering racks at higher speeds.

Also my tires have been squealing when taking turns with the steering wheel fully locked at speed not sure if related but has been doing that for a long time

«At very slow speeds, efforts are quite low, but once you're moving along, the steering gets much heavier and this change is strangely artificial.»

I flick on the surround view camera and creep along, thankful for the light - effort steering at low speeds.

Combined with steering that is either a shade too light (in Comfort) or way too heavy (in Dynamic) and you end up with a car that can be coaxed along at a crazy speed but also one that feels flat - footed at times and never really settles into a rhythm.

Ever since then, I've been noticing the strange behavior in the steering at high speed.

When we pushed it, we found the electric - assist power steering a bit too boosted for our taste at higher speeds with more than a little dead space on - center, and the brakes seemed on the soft side in hard stop situations.

The ST also gets variable - ratio sport steering, which is quite light at low speeds but firms up nicely as the mph readout rises.

Other safety features include a self - steering system that keeps the car centered in its lane at speeds up to 210 km / h (130 mph!)

The engine feels somewhat weak at midrange rpm, so you have to rely on the transmission's notably quick gearchanges triggered by the shift paddles on the steering wheel to keep your speed up.

The steering is heavy at low speeds, but as soon as you muscle the throttle the car just loosens up, as if it's finally able to breathe and stretch itself.

As we wound up the coast of Portugal, we found the variable steering to be a bit unpredictable, causing you to slam the wheel against the stops when winding on full lock at low speeds.

With that kind of power at your command — beautifully managed by an eight - speed ZF transmission with a towering 4.72:1 first gear — you will instantly notice how great the steering wheel feels in your hands and how precisely it responds to your command.

At the same time, the steering is relaxed at triple - digit speedAt the same time, the steering is relaxed at triple - digit speedat triple - digit speeds.

The optional Active Steering has fine feel and feedback at high speed, when the ratio is slower for stability.

Steering is quite precise but is liable to develop a mind of its own over every bump in the road, and it has a disconcerting dead spot at highway speeds.

The electric steering is speed sensitive, giving variable resistance at differing speeds, whilst a City mode lightens the steering up even more to help make parking maneuverability easy work.

You'll also notice that the effort level of the electric - assist steering decreases to a light arcade - game calibration at low speed, although considering the amount of time that you cruise parking lots in Southern California in the search for an open space, maybe this is a good thing.

Steering feel and precision improve with speed, while the pliancy of the ride is something to marvel at.

The ride is gentle without being soft, the transmission is rather transparent, and the steering is excellent, although quite heavy at low speeds.

The unassisted steering requires rasslin» at parking lot speeds, but becomes gloriously lively and tactile once underway.

These features include the newest iteration of BMW's Active Cruise Control, which can work between 19 and 130 mph, Active Lane Departure Warning, which helps support «necessary evasive steering,» and a new function called Evasion Aid, which operates at speeds up to 100 mph and improves steering response, increases vehicle stability, and uses the car's sensors to make sure the driver has an unobstructed space to get into to evade a crash.