Content Tagged With:transmission

Transmission Unit on the Supercars

Administrator posted this 16 July 2019

Some decades before we had only automatic and manual gearboxes on the cars, as for today, there is no shortage of contenders to choose. We have been written about transmission faults, principles of its duty and differences in classification. Now, we drop some lines about the transmission used for supercars.

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Semi-automatic transmission & PowerShift

Administrator posted this 13 June 2019

Semi-automatic transmission is another type of gearbox. This device is billed as a manual gearbox with automatic control. At the same time, it is wrong to be confident that the clutch-less manual transmission is a kind of automatic, manual gearbox or CVT.

The semi-automatic transmission (SAT) complexion reminds mechanics, in addition, it is equipped with actuators for clutch release/transmission selection), as well as sensors and electronic control unit.

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A continuously variable transmission (CVT) Pross & Cons

Administrator posted this 06 June 2019

Manual, hydraulic, automatic, variable and robotic transmission. Buying a car, the driver always draws on the type of transmission installed and a number of its other features. Quite common gearbox is CVT transmission, its main advantages and disadvantages and will be discussed.

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Overdrive and Kickdown modes what is their function and are they really necessary?

Administrator posted this 25 April 2019

“Overdrive” and “Kickdown” appeared on automatic transmissions to simulate certain maneuvers and driving style as at manual gearbox. Adaptive automatic transmissions can be deprived of the ability to switch to such modes, as they are programmed to remember the style and driving conditions. However, even with adaptive automatic transmission, many manufacturers set the Overdrive and kickdown modes.

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Areas of Car Tuning

Administrator posted this 04 April 2019

Every year, a large number of Motor Shows is held, manufacturers present their new cars there, and some of them can greatly surprise the ordinary people, and even an experienced motorist. Technical characteristics, comfort, safety and appearance of modern cars are fascinating. However, unique cars are expensive.

That is why, there is a car tuning, which allows you to upgrade old cars of the middle class, in a fairly powerful and bright supercar. Although, the owners do not always want to change the specifications of their car, so they redesign (styling) exterior of the automobile.