Sentences with phrase «stiffer dampers settings»

The GTS does quite a lot to rectify this, with stiffer dampers settings over the regular Targa 4 and 4S, but it feels slightly at odds with what the Targa is about.

In Tour mode, damper settings are relaxed to optimise ride quality, while in Sport mode, throttle and steering responses are sharpened, in addition to the adoption of stiffer damper settings.

«Sport» mode activates a noticeably stiffer damper set - up, while «Sport Plus» allows further stiffening of the suspension to achieve maximum longitudinal and lateral acceleration in ultra-dynamic driving situations.

Most Accords use a traditional front strut, rear multi-link suspension setup, but higher trims feature Honda's adaptive suspension system that can toggle between sport and normal modes for stiffer damper settings, also found in the Civic Si and Type R compacts.

Not exact matches

The front springs are 16 percent stiffer, the rears 19 percent, and Ferrari also retuned the magnetorheological dampers to suit the more aggressive settings.

Even in the stiffer damper mode — which is part of the standard - fit Drive Select system — there's enough pliancy; in fact, for the extra body control it also delivers it becomes the default setting for spirited driving, regardless of the nature of the road surface.

Swapping to the Öhlins - equipped car, we first drive the route with the dampers set to Renaultsport's factory road settings of five clicks on the front and ten on the rear (both from a possible 40 clicks, zero being fully stiff, 40 fully soft).

Naturally, the dampers have been tuned to suit the stiffer set - up and to control the mass of the multi-spoke 17in alloys and their 205/40 ZR Pirelli P - Zero Nero tyres.

Even with the adjustable Bilstein dampers in their stiffest setting, the GT - R is never harsh and it soaks up potholes and frost heaves like a rally car.

You certainly don't need to use the stiffer of the damper settings on the road.

AMG Ride Control (a # 595 option) enables you to choose between two damper settings that address the previously uncompromisingly stiff ride and well worth selecting.

Like the 360, the F430 has all - around aluminum - control - arm suspension, with adaptive dampers that have a stiffer setting in Sport and Race modes.

Neither of the damper settings feel wildly inappropriate; the stiffer of the two isn't too firm, and both settings have their place depending on the road or your attitude.

Spring rates are increased (28 per cent stiffer at the front and 32 per cent at the rear), as too are the damper settings.

This demo car is a shop window for what BBR can do, so in addition to the boosted motor it has the firm's own suspension set - up, comprising adjustable Spax dampers with BBR - spec springs that are 10 per cent stiffer all round and a little lower at the front, but not at the rear so as to preserve wheel travel.

Stephan Reil, head of development at quattro GmbH, explains that the set - up of the V10 is stiffer overall, with uprated springs and dampers, a thicker rear anti-roll bar and a rear limited - slip differential with a higher locking rating to cope with the increased torque.

The stiffer damper mode is worth exploring on the road — so often these firmer settings are really only appropriate for smooth circuits — because having a touch more support at each corner does take away the very small degree of floatiness in the body that can be felt in the softer mode, without completely ruining pliancy over bumps.

You can choose between Comfort, Normal, and Cupra (sport) modes to control the firmness of the dampers (plus the throttle response and steering weight), but even in the stiffest setting the Leon isn't unbearable.

Other exclusive chassis features include sports suspension with spring rates, bushings and antiroll bars — all of which are stiffer than those found in Focus ST, and two - mode switchable dampers, which offer a firmer setting for track driving.

It is a little stiffer, being a performance car, but you do have adaptive dampers that you can set to comfort, which offsets some of that.

To cope with the extra power, the GT gets stiffer springs and dampers, bigger brakes, a thicker rear anti-roll bar and a stickier set of Michelin tyres over the standard car.

Lower and stiffer suspension is designed to sharpen up the handling, although this can mean the car crashes over bumps and imperfections in the road, so it's worth selecting the softer damper setting.

Sports suspension, bushes and anti-roll bars are all stiffer than the ST, and two - mode switchable dampers have been added, which include a firmer track setting.

Firmer suspension set - up (applies in handling mode only) includes a new damper control strategy for sharper and stiffer response.

The Dawn Black Badge comes with revised suspension settings that are thought to comprise stiffer more reactive dampers, to reduce body roll for flatter cornering.

Things have changed below the surface too, with revised suspension settings including a stiffer front end and altered spring and damper rates for less body roll and better stability, along with a retune for the electric power steering system.

Cadillac says the ELR will be a pleasure to drive thanks to stiffer body structure, electronically controlled, variable - rate dampers; and an available sport program that changes throttle response, steering effort and damper settings.

A slightly stiffer spring rate, larger stabilizer bars, and uprated dampers boost the SE trim level's handling, and drivers are treated to a set of 18 - inch wheels (the largest available on the Sonata) and dual chrome - plated exhaust tips.

In addition to a wider track, stiffer springs, more rigid anti-roll bars and solid front / rear bushings... Si spec includes adaptive dampers that offer a choice of Normal and Sport settings, the latter also increases the effort of the Si's quick (2.11 turns lock to lock) dual - pinion variable - ratio electric power steering and quickens throttle response.»

The springs are stiffer than in the standard car, but the electronically controlled dampers retain their «bumpy road» setting, which means it's never uncomfortable.

The A6 offers four different suspension set - ups, including the base steel springs, a stiffer sport suspension, the upgraded damper control, and the top - of - the - line adaptive air suspension with controlled damping.

This combines with the stronger rear anti-roll bar and stiffer spring and damper settings to increase both accuracy and agility.

A stiffer, road - going suspension setting might be nice though, since adaptive, air - filled dampers are fitted as standard.

The ride remains compliant even with the dampers in the stiffest setting.

Taking the 2.0 L turbo - four (275 horsepower and 295 pound - feet of torque), Chevrolet pairs it up with a six - speed manual, FE3 suspension (larger stabilizer bars, specifically tuned dampers, and stiffer bushings and ball joints), Brembo brake package, and new Track Mode and Competition Mode settings.

The steering comes with more feel, there's an active roll control system that does away with anti-roll bars and uses a pump on each axle to keep the RRS stable, adaptive dampers, stiffer and lighter components and a set of 21 ″ alloys with road - gripping 275/45 R21 tyres (22 ″ with 295 / 40s are optional) and a set of six - piston Brembos.

The Adaptive M suspension, fitted as standard for the UK market, also provides COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT + modes, enabling the driver to choose between a more comfortable damper setting for urban driving, for example, or a stiffer set - up for dynamic driving on country roads.

Magnetic ride automatically adjusts exactly how stiff the dampers are set by analyzing the road condition and the current driving style, with three presets styles to choose between: comfort, auto, and dynamic.