JustinOlson Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I keep reading suspension threads from the past trying to learn more, but I find myself chin deep in acronyms that I dont know the definition to. You guys are as bad as engineers when it comes to talking about suspension. I would like people to define the acronyms used when talking about Z car suspension. Pictures of these parts would be great to help define everything as well. Thanks for you help. I hope I'm not the only person confused by all of these acronyms. Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Here are the few I can think of right now: LCA - lower control arm (redundant because there is no upper control arm) TC rod - tension-compression rod RCAs - Roll center adjusters (aka Bumpsteer spacers) Poly Bushings - polyurethane bushings Is there any one specific acronym that you don't understand? from the thread linked below, ARB - anti-roll barCG - center of gravity RS - roll steer RC - roll center RCH - roll center height RA - roll axis DRC - dynamic roll center IC - instant center FT - full throttle PT - part throttle WOT - wide open throttle NRA - neutral roll axis NSP - neutral steer point LLT - lateral load transfer LLTD - lateral load transfer distribution SLA - short long arm suspension DR - damping ratio SR - tire slip ratio UO - understeer/oversteer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar240z Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 i remember a thread about this a while back,it had a lot of acronyms, not just pertaining to suspension. a quick search might prove useful. edit: just found it. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 BTW, acronyms are a PITA, IMHO... FWIW:biggrin: EDIT: ...and they're FUBAR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuntry Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 wtf ?!?!?!?!?! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113685 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Thanks guys. I didn't realize there was a FAQ already. Regards, Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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