Chatter, chatter, chatter.
All is talk.
You know when I said the Audi's steering is dead?
You know when I said it was non-communicative?
Well, here's a slice of my very own, home cooked humble tart.
There are two (so far) dimensions to good steering.
1st is resistance upon turn in. Does it weight up when you corner? Is that weight related to how hard and/or how fast you are cornering?
Or
Does it feel just the same?
The Audi doesn't have any of this.
Mute.
Dead.
Anyways,
2nd dimension.
this is 'chatter' through the steering column. Good tyres complemented by good suspension and a good (good) steering linkage can communicate the very slightest of tarmac imperfections. It can tell you what type of surface you are on and in turn how much grip is available. Together with a good 'seat of your pants' feel (I'll explain some other time) this is the essential difference between a Mk1 SLK and a Porsche Boxster.
Shocking really when I suddenly realised the Audi had been chatting away all along but I hadn't been listening.
oh well, it's done now, we understand each other a bit more.
Beyond the present tense there's a drive in the new Z4 on the horizon. Reviews have been positive, but how will it feel?
Transmission Ends...
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