Slightly disturbing detail heard today about 2017 and G-vectoring

[shadonoz]

Yes but if Im that tired I wouldnt be driving anyway.

(headbang)
But seriously, I've felt the warning a few times before I've seen it. Must have been playing with the radio or heat or....(guitar)

 

[finch204]

Does anyone know if G-vectoring affects the steering wheel? Everything I've read about it says it is the engine pulling a small amount of torque when turning. Nothing seemed to indicate that the steering wheel input/feel/resistance is affected.

If G-vectoring wasn't working, then the car would turn just like a regular CX-5 without g-vectoring. Steering wouldn't feel light, I think it would feel a tiny bit heavier when turning.

If G-vectoring was working and had some sort of issue with it, like maybe it is pulling more torque than it is supposed to. I don't know that the steering would feel light, but the driver should notice the car dipping the nose a bit because of torque being pulled from the engine. This is like the driver lightly touching the brakes to dip the nose forward to get a better turn in.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was G-vectoring causing the problem, but at the same time I think it is an issue with something else on the car. I think Mazda mentioned the mounts because the 2017 and up models made substantial changes to the suspension to improve NVH.

 

[dougal]

Does anyone know if G-vectoring affects the steering wheel? Everything I've read about it says it is the engine pulling a small amount of torque when turning. Nothing seemed to indicate that the steering wheel input/feel/resistance is affected.

If G-vectoring wasn't working, then the car would turn just like a regular CX-5 without g-vectoring. Steering wouldn't feel light, I think it would feel a tiny bit heavier when turning.

If G-vectoring was working and had some sort of issue with it, like maybe it is pulling more torque than it is supposed to. I don't know that the steering would feel light, but the driver should notice the car dipping the nose a bit because of torque being pulled from the engine. This is like the driver lightly touching the brakes to dip the nose forward to get a better turn in.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was G-vectoring causing the problem, but at the same time I think it is an issue with something else on the car. I think Mazda mentioned the mounts because the 2017 and up models made substantial changes to the suspension to improve NVH.

I was under the impression that G-vectoring does not directly impact steering at all. It just alters weight balance based upon engine torque. Basically retarding speed in a turn that shifts weight giving the feeling of a more direct steering response. If it was not working, it would feel pretty much the exact same.

 

[Puyapim]

GVC does impact steering but it is very subtle. Dave Coleman explains it very well here.

https://youtu.be/KISqDXaM7Vs