self-aligning torque — A torque which is created by the tire when the vehicle corners. The force created at the tire patch acts toward the rear of the actual center of the wheel. This action is called pneumatic trail. It has the same effect as positive caster and can… … Dictionary of automotive terms
torque — [1] Turning or twisting force such as the force imparted on the drive line by the engine. Usually measured in lb ft. It differs from work or power in that torque does not necessarily produce motion. Basically, the magnitude of a torque acting on… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Bicycle and motorcycle dynamics — A computer generated, simplified model of bike and rider demonstrating an uncontrolled right turn. An … Wikipedia
axis — The centerline, whether real or imaginary, around which a thing rotates. Also see cam ground piston eccentric bolt hotchkiss drive kingpin axis kingpin inclination moment of inertia pivot axis roll axis self al … Dictionary of automotive terms
RFactor — Infobox VG| title = rFactor developer = Image Space Incorporated publisher = Self published by Image Space Incorporated designer = Image Space Incorporated engine = gMotor2 released = release date and age|2005|8|31 latest release version = v1255… … Wikipedia
Hans B. Pacejka — Prof. Dr. Dr. Ir. Hans Bastiaan Pacejka is a well known expert in vehicle system dynamics and particularly in tire dynamics, fields in which his influential works are now standard references. He is Professor emeritus at Delft University of… … Wikipedia
Understeer and oversteer — Understeer: the car does not turn enough and leaves the road. Oversteer: the car makes the tu … Wikipedia
pneumatic trail — The distance between a vertical line through the center of the wheel and the center of pressure of the tire contact patch; most apparent during cornering. See self aligning torque … Dictionary of automotive terms
Nut (hardware) — A nut threaded onto a bolt A nut is a type of hardware fastener with a threaded hole. Nuts are almost always used opposite a mating bolt to fasten a stack of parts together. The two partners are kept together by a combination of their threads… … Wikipedia
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