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variable ratio steering — steering ratio characteristics in power steering systems providing different ratios for small and large steering angles … Dictionary of automotive terms
ratio — A fixed relationship between things in number, quantity or degree. For example, if the fuel mixture contains one part of gas for fifteen parts of air, the ratio would be 15 to 1. See a/f ratio a/f ratio air fuel ratio air fuel ratio air ratio… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
steering — A mechanism for controlling the direction of a vehicle. See absorbing steering ackermann steering adjustable steering all wheel steering assisted steering axle and steering ball and nut steering ball steering … Dictionary of automotive terms
Steering ratio — refers to the ratio between the turn of the steering wheel (in degrees) or handlebars and the turn of the wheels (in degrees). In motorcycles and bicycles, the steering ratio is always 1:1, while in most passenger cars, it is between 12 and 20:1 … Wikipedia
steering overall ratio — The ratio of the degrees you must turn the steering wheel to turn the road wheels one degree from their straight ahead position … Dictionary of automotive terms
steering ratio — The ratio of the gearing within a steering system such as the rack to the pinion or the worm gear to the recirculating nut … Dictionary of automotive terms
Power steering — helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel. It does this by adding controlled energy to the steering mechanism, so the driver needs to provide only modest effort regardless of conditions. In particular, power … Wikipedia
Active Steering — is an automotive technology utilised by BMW which varies the degree that the wheels turn in response to the steering wheel. At lower speeds, this technology reduces the amount that the steering wheel must be turned improving performance in… … Wikipedia
power steering — (PS) A steering system using hydraulic pressure to increase the driver s turning effort. As the driver turns the steering wheel, steering effort is reduced. The pressure is used either in the gearbox itself or in a hydraulic cylinder attached to… … Dictionary of automotive terms
