Sentences with phrase «wheel movement»

Beginning with 2016 models, the driver's seat belt was modified, and front suspension changes were made to alter wheel movement during small overlap frontal crashes.

This allows for greater control of wheel movement, as well as enabling lighter suspension components for improved response.

Although the two tested vehicles had identical structure, the second test also resulted in greater intrusion into the driver's space because the left front wheel movement wasn't consistent.

The four - wheel independent suspension provides generous up - and - down wheel movement so that the suspension system can absorb big bumps without upsetting the car's demeanor.

The driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well, although there was more steering wheel movement than is desirable.

Although the two tested vehicles had identical structure, the second test resulted in greater intrusion into the driver's space because the left front wheel movement wasn't consistent.

Dummy movement was well controlled in all three tests, except there was too much upward steering wheel movement in the second test.

Again, this suspension allows for wheel movement up and down in unison and individually.

The hydraulic system (which replaces the stabilizer bar) helps keep the body flat around corners while also allowing the more independent wheel movement than a bar to soak up bumps.

The XF Supercharged and XFR models share a supercharged 5.0 - liter engine and Jaguar's Adaptive Dynamics suspension system that monitors wheel movements up to 500 times per second for enhanced traction and stability.

For those who plan to venture off - road, the standard Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System uses hydraulic pressure to help keep the body stiffer and more level on the road yet allow more wheel movement during off - roading.

«The power delivery is sharp and aggressive, the body taut and wheel movements superbly damped.»

Charging over the same lumpen surfaces that agitated the M Roadster's chassis results in a more extreme reaction from the Alpina as it struggles to maintain control of vertical wheel movement, getting crashy where the M merely bobbles.

This creates an odd physical sensation for the driver: upper body braced between the bolsters of the excellent front seat, in a permanent effort to control any extraneous wheel movement, and everything south of the pelvis relaxed, with all that midrange flexibility available at the flinch of an ankle.

The C63 develops some unpleasant steering wheel movement as a Cabriolet that the C220d simply doesn't.

Bump absorption is pretty good and the car glides over a decent road, but push beyond eight tenths and it struggles to control wheel movements over mid-corner bumps.

A new hydraulic bush for the trailing link is 33 per cent stiffer to improve response and has a revised damping peak for better control of fore - aft wheel movement.

Frequency Response Damping: New shock design features a two - valve system to properly adjust wheel movement depending on road input, with two valves, additional tuning helps keep tires to the ground on rough surfaces

Beginning with 2016 models, the driver's seat belt was modified, and front suspension changes were made to alter left and right wheel movement during small overlap frontal crashes to improve occupant protection.

Fully engaged on the road, the sway bars separate when you want to hit the trails for added wheel movement; though that is just the start of an incredible list of off - road features.

Ride height and damping are controlled by an electronic control unit receiving messages from sensors reacting to front and rear wheel movements, to body motion, to the car's speed, to the steering angle and to the pressure in the braking system.

Steering wheel movement contributed to the dummy's head bottoming out the airbag and hitting the steering wheel.

Slight wheel movements at higher speeds were less noticeable, although there still was a distinct feeling that something was going on back there.

In the Honda, the rear wheels turn as much as 1.5 degrees in the same direction as the fronts during the slight steering - wheel movements associated with normal highway driving and up to 5.3 degrees in the opposite direction during sharp turning.

Coupled to the dual - unit body was a new chassis featuring what Ford called «controlled wheel recession» — rubber bushings allowing fore / aft as well as up / down wheel movement.

In addition to modernizing the carriage, Richardson made structural changes that allowed for the wheels to move separately (until then carriages had axels connecting the wheels, preventing independent wheel movement), making the stroller more maneuverable and convenient for parents.

The system maximizes traction by monitoring wheel movement 500 times a second, a feature which helps enable the Velar's billy goat - like grip on the loose rocks below.

I was able to be aggressive with steering wheel movements in the Nissan without fear I was going to go over that edge.

Adding 2 - inches worth of flare with a 1 - inch rise, the Glassworks units give plenty of additional room for wheel movement and look pretty sinister, too.

Beginning with 2016 models, «wheel blockers» like those in the SuperCrew variants were added to the vehicle frame to better control front wheel movement during small overlap frontal crashes.

This Land Rover can go almost anywhere thanks to its increased ground clearance, more wheel movements that comes equipped with all - terrain tires, and higher suspension with a body lift.

The onboard of Alexander Rossi chasing down Robert Wickens for the win was a flurry of corrections, from tiny steering wheel movements to full - on power oversteer.

Leaf springs are one of the simplest suspension systems because the springs not only allow wheel movement; they also provide the mounting points to secure the axle assembly to the vehicle.

By monitoring body movement 100 times a second and wheel movement 500 times a second, the system is designed to provide continuously variable damping to suit the conditions2, delivering a comfortable ride at lower speeds and even better handling at higher speeds3.

The optimized system control unit processes information on wheel rotation speeds, steering wheel movement, yaw rate and lateral acceleration to ensure optimum steering behavior for the driving situation at hand.

This includes your main - shaft, universal joints, and an underlying intermediate shaft which immediately responds to all your steering wheel movements.

Flex Lines When measuring for flex lines it is critical that suspension travel and wheel movement are taken into consideration.

-- Evasive Steering Assist: when a driver deliberately or instinctively performs an evasive maneuver, this system assists by adding calculated steering torque to aid in steering wheel movement

The B - Class also comes with Attention Assist that detects tired and drowsy drivers based on steering wheel movements, and then proceeds to «wake» the driver up.

The dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the deflating airbag because of steering wheel movement and buckling of the floor under the driver seat.

Widely variable steering ratio; steering - wheel movements for parking maneuvers, U-turns and sharp corners are greatly reduced for amazing agility.

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well, although there was more steering wheel movement than is desirable.

There was too much upward steering wheel movement.

The steering is firm, responsive, and accurate, making the car go precisely where you want it to, without a mushy feel or needless steering - wheel movement.

Also responsible for improved fuel economy is the newly developed electromechanical AMG speed - sensitive sports steering system which only draws power during steering wheel movements.

Integral Active Steering will vary the steering angle of the front wheels depending on steering wheel movement, wheel rotation speed, yaw rate and lateral acceleration, similiar to the way Active Steering works.