These are incorporated into the internal design of the torque converter. To create mechanical torque from hydraulic pressure a unique process is used. Oil is forced under pressure through the torque converter. The inside of the converter is made up of layers of steel fins which zigzag in direction and vary in size. First the fins are large but as ... Read More »
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I-Beam Suspension
The wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle are linked by a solid member, usually an I-beam but sometimes a tube. This minimizes the pieces needed for the suspension, but weighs slightly more, so is seldom used on high-performance vehicles. It was most common on older car front suspensions, but is now most commonly used on the rear of front-wheel-drive ... Read More »
Kneeling Feature
A device that is put on a van or bus, which allows the entire right side to become lower thus offering someone who has trouble going up steps easy access to the vehicle. Read More »
Marque
The brand name of a product or car manufacturer. Mercedes, Ford and Chevrolet are all marques. Read More »
Odometer
An instrument for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle. Read More »
Nelson Piquet
Is a three-time, World Driving Champion from Brazil and is considered one of the all-time great Formula One drivers. Read More »
Power To Weight Ratio
This is the relationship between horsepower and the weight of the car. The greater the horsepower is in relation to the weight of the car, the faster the car will go and the faster it will accelerate. Read More »
Road Rash
Any type of bruise or wound that is inflicted when you hit the ground, generally in a low-speed crash. A skinned knee is a type of road rash; multiply that by 100 and you get road rash that happens to unprotected motorcycle riders during an accident. High-speed crashes do much more damage. Read More »
Shaft Drive
Similar to the shaft drive on a car, a motorcycle shaft is attached between the transmission output and the rear wheel, and is housed in the final drive gear case. The shaft and its components are bathed in oil, and the oil should be changed periodically. Read More »
Springs
Work in conjunction with shock absorbers or gas/oil; springs extend or compress to cushion road irregularities. Read More »
