The erratic maneuvering bent a wheel shaft in the helm, forcing her crew to steer the ship from the steering gear compartment for about two and a half hours.
The couple had experienced problems with the steering gear and rudder, which made the vessel unable to steer at sea unless the wheel was constantly manned.
Around 14 52, another hit jammed Knyaz Suvorovs steering gear after a four point turn to starboard had been ordered and caused the ship make nearly a full circle before she could be steered by her engines.
Around 14 52, another hit jammed the steering gear after a four point turn to starboard had been ordered and caused the ship make nearly a full circle before she could be steered by her engines.
How you have to shift gear, steer, signal, look, go".
An "advanced torque management system" has been recalibrated to help reduce torque-steer by adjusting engine output based on steering position and gear.
It is also turning the driver's job into much more than having to press an accelerator or brakes pedal, change gears and steer.
Dad has steered me through some gear changes of my own, including an eating disorder in college, a divorce and subsequent financial challenges I conquered on my own.
Tonight, on the overcrowded West Side Highway, it seems I won't get the chance to experience this white-knuckle ride, which is probably for the best, considering that Flex is also busily tapping on his ubiquitous two-way pager as he steers and shifts gears.
Yet the Mazda combines a limited-slip differential with electronic monitoring of wheelspin and steering-wheel angle to dial back power in the lower gears, holding torque steer well below wrist-snapping levels.
