Sentences with phrase «structural reinforcements»

Beginning with 2017 models, extensive structural reinforcement of the occupant compartment was made to improve occupant protection in small overlap and moderate overlap frontal crashes.

Some electronic reprogramming adds welcome on - center feel to the electric - assist steering, and additional structural reinforcement in the rack - and - pinion steering itself and the front strut - type suspension deliver crisper response.

The lack of a fixed roof doesn't compromise the convertible's structural integrity and has been compensated for by structural reinforcements and other sophisticated technology.

The Kwid for Brazil showed extra structural reinforcements and better safety performance compared to the Indian version tested by Global NCAP last year and this is something Renault - Nissan has been telling the safety watchdog that there will be significant improvements in the body shell of the car.

We would have gladly forgiven an additional couple hundred pounds of weight gain from the CC if it came in the form of more structural reinforcements.

A NISMO - tuned suspension features structural reinforcements to the chassis for enhanced dynamic performance.

Structural reinforcement required by safety regulations for open - top vehicles means that the Spider inevitably weighs slightly more than the Alfa Romeo 4C coupé, but thanks to the use of carbon fibre for the rollover bars, spoilers and windscreen frame, as well as the adoption of a lightweight canvas soft top and the replacement of the glass rear screen with a continuation of the SMC * bodywork, the 4C's structural rigidity, mechanical purity and low weight philosophy are not compromised.

Front body torsional rigidity is improved by 10 percent with an extensively revised body structure, which includes a new front suspension cradle to reduce front body lateral bending, new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody «V - bar» to help reduce rear lateral bending.

Meanwhile the fake street lights keep being a serious traffic hazard due to blinding spotlights caused by low quality fixtures, unsafe structures due to the use of too thin steel components and lack of structural reinforcement at the base, all of which does not comply with safety and structural requirements.

Safety measures for wearable and implantable batteries have generally involved structural reinforcement to prevent hazardous chemicals from leaking out.

To account for the car's wider track and burly V - 8, the sedan wears a unique, 2.12 - inch longer front end with 0.55 - inch wider aluminum fenders, as well as structural reinforcement to handle more intense forces.

Usually, when you take a hacksaw to a supercar's roof, there are innumerable structural reinforcements that need to be implemented to keep things clean in the corners.

In addition to the aforementioned structural reinforcements, the American team played with damper and bushing rates and swapped in a faster steering rack.

Most obvious are the wider wheels and tyres (255 section fronts, 285 rears), but there's significant structural reinforcement to better contain the lateral and longitudinal forces generated during maximum cornering, braking and acceleration.

Gandini says it was «more a question of destruction than restoration,» but he respected the original architecture and hid modern structural reinforcements, «keeping the spirit» of its appearance.

Interior packaging is also enhanced from the previous generation, including the removal of the rear strut brace (replaced with less intrusive structural reinforcements) and by adding a new «shelf» area behind the seats, creating an ideal area for storing briefcases.

Let's not forget the increased amount of new high - strength steel and structural reinforcement Kia added to the Sorento improving the torsional rigidity.

ASC removes the roof and performs structural reinforcement.

This 2nd generation front - mid (FM) platform underpinning the new G is shared in part with the Infiniti M and has several structural reinforcements around the engine and rear floor area, along with three times more laser welding and 16 percent more spot welds than the old version; overall body stiffness was improved by 40 percent.

The convertible's structural reinforcements prove their worth on the road, because there's zero cowl shake and no noticeable flex in the body either.

The construction of the home features specialized hurricane - resistant structural reinforcement and windows for coastal storm conditions, spray foam insulation in the wall cavities, rigid foam to eliminate thermal bridging, and a mix of fiber cement and cedar siding on the exterior for long term durability and low maintenance.

The car received additional structural reinforcements to improve body stiffness and handling, Lexus says, while more dashboard insulation aimed to hush engine noise.

The Kwid for Brazil showed extra structural reinforcements and better safety performance compared to the Indian version tested by Global NCAP last year.

In addition, the strong and muscular Forte is supported by more structural reinforcements, which reduce cabin noise.

Handling honed on the race track The GS F features structural reinforcements and an exclusive suspension design to capture the potential offered by its high - power engine.

«We believe this is for structural reinforcement, as well as for shielding the battery from any possible electrical damage,» iFixIt said.

The lack of a fixed roof has been compensated by structural reinforcements and sophisticated technology.

In 2008 November, Mazda engineers improved the RX - 8 body rigidity through the addition of structural reinforcements, by adding a trapezoidal shock tower brace and enhancing the local rigidity of the front suspension tower areas.

While the fl at - bottom Tesla features a long and wide battery pack that also functions as a floorpan and a structural reinforcement, the lower H - point and the sports - car stance postulated by Porsche would call for a so - called topologic battery installation.

Structural reinforcements, primarily in the front end, are designed to ensure that the Civic achieves a «good» rating in the difficult new IIHS slight - offset barrier crash test.

An HD Truck Is What it Does Many of the changes to the chassis from 2011 carry over, although GM has added structural reinforcements that increase the payload for Silverado 3500 and Sierra 3500 variants to 7374 pounds, up slightly from the 2014 model's 7222 - lb rating.

Adding structural reinforcement to the body - in - white meant weight had to be shaved off elsewhere to maintain the 1430 kg kerb weight of the first - generation car.

Slightly slower by.2 seconds to 60 mph in the 2014 model and heavier due to its additional structural reinforcement to compensate for its open top, the Volante provides a refined open - top grand touring experience for drivers and passengers.

Beginning with 2010 models manufactured after December 2009, structural reinforcements were added to the underbody and the frontal airbags were modified to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

If the frame is aluminium, that pillar could be larger due to the structural reinforcement needed to hold down the body - flex when the roof panel is removed as well as in the convertible version that will be coming at a later date.

The body includes additional structural reinforcement (over the 370Z Coupe), including in the A-pillars and side sills.

There have been no structural reinforcements added after the roof has been chopped off, says Chevrolet.

The most crucial update is a new four - wheel steering system that can virtually shrink the wheelbase by 20 inches, helping to hide the extra 110 pounds the structural reinforcements add to the S Roadster's curb weight.

Beginning with 2007 models manufactured after January 2007, structural reinforcements were added to the floor ahead of the front seats, and a hard plastic «ramp» bolted underneath the carpeting near the base of the accelerator pedal was modified to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes with moderate overlap.

«But there is still a lot of work to be done,» he added.The side air - bag system, which is in the early stages, takes up little space and provides an alternative to structural reinforcements that provide a safety cage around occupants.

For instance, the new aluminum frame manages to save weight (99 pounds, to be exact) while increasing stiffness (by 57 percent) to improve handling and allow construction of a convertible that doesn't require structural reinforcement.

The stiff aluminum structure of the C7 Corvette gives the body enough rigidity that the convertible version of the Z06 (yes, for the first time, there is a Z06 convertible) needs no additional structural reinforcement.

Structural reinforcements were applied to increase stiffness in the vehicle's unibody construction for enhanced ride quality and improved handling.

You see, because the new structure is much more stiffer than the previous Z06, the drop - top sports car needed no structural reinforcements, which means its curb weight won't be affected by missing a fixed roof.

Next, the chassis on the front - wheel - drive DeVille received structural reinforcements, which Cadillac claims will yield a smoother ride.

However, that will change for European versions of the Oroch, which will also receive additional structural reinforcements to improve its crash test rating.

Additionally, special partner, Autech creates the «NISMO» (Nissan Motorsports) edition with special suspension, seats, body kit, dampeners, structural reinforcements, forged wheels, Nissan Sport brakes and other touches.