Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
semi-trailing arm suspension — See semi trailing arm … Dictionary of automotive terms
Trailing arm — A trailing arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or links ) are connected between (and perpendicular to and forward of) the axle and the chassis. It is usually used on rear axles. A leading arm as used on a… … Wikipedia
semi-trailing link — An arm of a coil spring, independent rear suspension system which pivots at an angle to the centerline of the vehicle, thus imparting negative camber with increase in load. Also called semi trailing arm … Dictionary of automotive terms
trailing arm — Type of independent rear suspension in which the pivot axis is exactly across the vehicle, or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. This means the wheels are always upright relative to the body and hence leaning with the body in a corner.… … Dictionary of automotive terms
arm — A part attached to or projecting from something. Also see a arm a arm actuator arm ball joint rocker arm breaker arm check arm contact arm control arm crankarm door check arm … Dictionary of automotive terms
arm suspension — See flex arm suspension long and short arm suspension semi trailing arm suspension swing arm suspension … Dictionary of automotive terms
Semi-automatic transmission — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic … Wikipedia
Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving … Wikipedia
Weissach axle — The Weissach axle (pronounced Vise as in advise and ach with guttural ch ) is a special rear suspension arrangement devised for the Porsche 928. The goal of the Weissach axle was to eliminate lift throttle oversteer by allowing the rear… … Wikipedia
Steering — For other uses, see Steering (disambiguation). Part of car steering mechanism: tie rod, steering arm, king pin axis (using ball joints). Steering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. which will allow a vessel (ship … Wikipedia
