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Mid engine design
RegisteredTechnical GuidesAutomotive Mid-engine design explained A mid-engine layout describes the placement of an automobile engine between the rear and front axles. Benefits The mid-engine layout is ...
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R4 Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive
RegisteredTechnical GuidesVehicle, Drive layout (R4) Rear-engine, four-wheel-drive layout In automotive design, an R4, or Rear-engine, Four-wheel-drive layout places the internal combustion engine at the ...
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Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive In automotive design, a RR, or Rear-engine, Rear-wheel-drive layout places both the engine and drive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. In contrast ...
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RMR Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RegisteredTechnical GuidesAutomotive Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout (RMR) In automotive design, a RMR or Rear Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an ...
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RWD Rear-wheel drive
RegisteredTechnical GuidesRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle and the driven wheels are located at the rear, a configuration known as ...
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Short shifter
RegisteredTechnical GuidesShort shifter A short shifter, also known as a short throw shifter, is the result of an automotive aftermarket modification of the manual transmissions' stick shift either by ...
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Torque tube explained
Technical GuidesTorque tube A torque tube system is a driveshaft technology, often used in automobiles with a front engine and rear drive. It is not as widespread as the Hotchkiss drive, but is ...
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Torque vectoring
RegisteredTechnical GuidesTorque vectoring Torque vectoring is a new technology being employed in automobile differentials. A differential is used to transfer engine torque to the wheels. Torque vectoring ...
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Transaxle explained
Technical GuidesTransaxle In the automotive field, a transaxle is a major mechanical component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential, and associated components of ...
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Transmission Clutch
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow a Transmission Clutch Works When your car is stopped or coming to a stop the engine needs to be disconnected from the transmission or the engine willstall. Withautomatic ...
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Universal Joint
RegisteredTechnical GuidesUniversal Joint An universal joint is named after the style of coupler used to create the joint. Shafts involved are fitting with a "U" style of coupler that is connected by an ...
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Universal U Joint Replace
RegisteredTechnical GuidesHow to Replace a Universal U Joint A universal joint (u-joint) is used to connect a vehicle's drive shaft to the differential on one side and the transmission on the other. Rear ...
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Which type of automatic gearbox ?
RegisteredTechnical GuidesWhich type of automatic gearbox should I buy? Best automatic boxes to drive and avoid. Choosing what sort of gearbox to have in your car used to be simple. If you wanted to ...
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