Sentences with phrase «stiffer body»

That and the new stiffer body make for a smoother, quieter ride and better handling.

The suspension tuning and 40 - percent stiffer body really are top - notch.

We'll have to get some seat time to see if the new tires, suspension tuning, and stiffer body make a significant difference.

A double - wishbone rear suspension, lower center of gravity and stiffer body structure with a 30 - percent increase in torsional rigidity translate to a more dynamic and ultimately fun - to - drive experience.

The extremely stiff body shell, lightweight construction and harmonious axle load distribution enhance both the safety and agility of the new BMW Z4.

As we discovered with our road test in issue 134, as well as being faster than it has any right to be, the California is also the owner of a talented chassis and an extremely stiff body structure that doesn't flex, shimmy or shake.

Dogs engaged in alarm barking usually have stiffer body language than dogs barking to greet, and they often move or pounce forward an inch or two with each bark.

The extra stiff body provides the basis for the sedan's precise handling, excellent vibrational comfort and low weight — the Audi A3 concept tips the scales at just 1,540 kilograms (3,395.12 lb).

Although slightly larger and heavier than the previous generation model, the fourth generation GT - R, dubbed the R33, quickly distinguished itself with improved stability by way of better weight distribution, a much stiffer body structure, improved traction control and outright faster speed.

The core structure of the RM15 is based on an aluminum spaceframe, clothed in light, stiff body panels formed in carbon - fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)-- together achieving a significant weight saving compared to a conventional all - steel vehicle.

It had improved safety features and a significantly stiffer body, as well more diesel engine choices, but the B4 was essentially a refresh of the B3 Passat rather than an all - new model.

Its light but torsionally stiff body structure echoes styling motifs from several luxury brand competitors.

Equipped with optional summer tires, the Focus Titanium sedan with 18 - inch wheels crossed highway expansion joints with a faint thrumming sound that recalled earlier, lighter Audis — a sensation I always associated with an exceptionally stiff body structure.

The extensively reworked suspension and much stiffer body bring a decidedly decent ride on - or off - road; the amount of ultra-high-strength steel in the body jumps to 51 per cent from 18 per cent, improving the body's torsional rigidity by a massive 39 per cent.

That stuff, combined with the new stiffer body structure, is expected to net Honda NHTSA 5 - star and IIHS Top Safety Pick + ratings.

«During the development process, engineers started from the ground up by reinforcing an already stiff body structure.

The XLR combines a remarkably stiff body for confident and precise handling with a finely tuned suspension that absorbs most bumps and potholes comfortably.

Stiff Body Construction: The sporty body has a particularly stiff construction, which increases steering precision and handling.

The Camry's stiff body enables the four - wheel independent suspension system to absorb the impact of most bumps and irregularities.

The Toyo tyres of the Singaporean - market car on test combine with a 30 per cent stiffer body and new suspension (independent front, torsion beam rear) to deliver tenacious grip.

And if you're not in control anymore, then you have ABS, ESP and a very stiff body to help you come back on the desired trajectory or survive a crash.

• decreased appetite • less alert and quieter than normal • hide to avoid being with other animals or people • stiff body movements and slow to move • abnormal posture to reduce its discomfort • panting, shaking, dilated pupils • becomes more aggressive • stops playing with other pets • inappropriate urination or defecation

According to the ASPCA's tips for reading canine body language, symptoms of stress can include a wide - eyed looked referred to as «whale eye,» pulled back lips or licking their lips, ear movement, a lowered tail, rapid panting, stiff body posture, or turning their head away.

The new cars featured a 30 percent stiffer body with a more rakish profile and sharper lines, reflector headlights (as opposed to projector headlights), and a more upscale - feeling interior.

These parts and the Cavalier's relatively stiff body make for a competent and adequate ride.

If the dog is too fixated on the cat (e.g., staring at the cat, has stiff body language, will not listen to you when you call her name) or if she lunges and tries to chase the cat, you should try a different strategy for getting them to share space, such as Option 1 or Option 3.

As well as being faster than it has any real right to be, the California is also the owner of a formidably well - sorted chassis and extremely stiff body structure that doesn't flex, shimmy or shake, however rough the road surface.

The RM15 features an aluminium spaceframe as its core structure, covered by light, stiff body panels formed in carbon - fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which together help to achieve a significant weight saving compared to a conventional all - steel vehicle.

Even more on - road performance Thanks to the new independent front suspension with solid strut brace, significantly stiffer body and additional stabilizers on the rear rigid axle, the G 63 is now much better to drive.

Playing a key role here is the carefully - honed chassis technology that perfectly complements the winning formula of a longitudinally mounted engine, rear - wheel drive, a balanced axle load ratio and a torsionally stiff body.

It dumped the old SUV's pushrod V - 8 and ladder - frame construction and in their place put a 4.4 - liter, DOHC 32 - valve V - 8; a hydroformed frame supporting a much stiffer body; and an independent, air - sprung suspension.

To that end, the F - Type has 10 % faster steering than any other Jaguar, the lightest and stiffest body structure of any Jaguar, and an aggressively tuned version of Jaguar's Adaptive Dynamics damping system.

We are all aware of those readings where we were distracted by twisting hands, shifting weight, or stiff bodies.

I tried pumping and feeding and nothing (all with a stiff body and 103 temp) Eventually my milk dried up.

• Excessive and inconsolable crying at the same time every day (usually later in the evening or at night) • Rigid or stiff body, often with clenched fists • Bent or curled - up legs and tensed stomach muscles • Bloated - looking tummy • Some parents say that their colicy babies looked angry, in pain, or constipated

But donor nations may have to cough up some cash to keep the assessment on track: The IPCC faces a «dire financial situation» because many nations have stiffed the body, chair Robert Watson warned last November.

After failed surgery to mend my broken back from a freak accident, I was declared permanently disabled and sentenced to life in a stiff body brace.

Use a smaller, gentler dry brush for the face (don't use the stiffer body brush here... ouch!).

In less than the time required to brew the coffee, you have mobilized all of the important joints and muscles in that stiff body of yours.

Dry brushing is the simple process of sweeping a stiff body brush across the skin in order to clear dead skin cells and other surface debris from the pores.

Phoenix's portrayal of returned serviceman Freddie Quell in The Master, reflecting the film's mid-twentieth century setting, is split between buttoned down public appearances, given expression through his stiff body language, and intermittent, explosively violent moments.

With a stiffer body thanks to 36 more spot welds, springs are softer but roll resistance is greater.

Cadillac calls it «aluminum - intensive,» with 13 high - pressure aluminum castings in the body structure and high - strength steel where it's most effective for a stiff body structure and crash protection.

Other mechanical changes include a new rear suspension design, and a stiffer body made from a higher proportion of high - strength steel.

A slightly longer wheelbase and stiffer body should improve the highway ride, which was already pretty good for such a small car.

A stiffer body structure and a significantly revised suspension aim to deliver the sportiness and refinement that the Optima's styling has long promised.

According to chassis development guru Heinz Krusche, the credit is due to more resilient suspension systems, a stiffer body shell, and more linear damper calibrations.