Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
topes de amortiguador
English translation:
topping out of the shock absorber
Added to glossary by
Wil Hardman (X)
Aug 18, 2008 16:18
15 yrs ago
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Spanish term
topes de amortiguador
Spanish to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Motor Racing
From a technical race report:
En el análisis posterior a la carrera se detectaron topes de amortiguador izquierdo tanto delantero como trasero.
Pensaremos en un bump rubber para el año que viene pero nadie se dio cuenta durante el fin de semana ni en datos ni físicamente (algunos amortiguadores aparecieron muy marcados, especialmente los traseros).
En el análisis posterior a la carrera se detectaron topes de amortiguador izquierdo tanto delantero como trasero.
Pensaremos en un bump rubber para el año que viene pero nadie se dio cuenta durante el fin de semana ni en datos ni físicamente (algunos amortiguadores aparecieron muy marcados, especialmente los traseros).
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +2 | shock absorber bumps |
Daniel Coria
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| 4 | shock absorber buffers |
margaret caulfield
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| 4 | "Shock absorber dents" |
eski
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| 4 | shock absorber bushings |
José J. Martínez
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Proposed translations
+2
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Daniel Coria
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Spanish term (edited):
topes de amortiguador
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shock absorber bumps
"Topes" means "bumps" in this context. That's why they are considering a "bump rubber" for next year...
Analysis after the event revealed that our shock absorber bumps stops were very worn out and were most likely the primary reason for the failure as they ...
http://saabrally.com/WordPress/index.php?paged=2
My 2 cents...
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Note added at 13 mins (2008-08-18 16:31:51 GMT)
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Chassis or suspension bottoms, Spring rates are too soft.Shock absorber bump rates are too soft. Inadequate suspension travel. Inadequate ride height. ...
http://www.s2000.org/articles/suspension/
The shock absorber bump rubber must be shortened approximately one inch to prevent fouling on full bump. With the lowered suspension settings, ...
http://www.gglotus.org/ggtech/europa-racecar/europaracer.htm
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Note added at 23 mins (2008-08-18 16:42:10 GMT)
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If we were talking about the buffers/stops, which are elements that must be installed on the shock absorbers, it would make no sense for them to have "detected/spotted" them in a post-race analysis (they must have known whether such buffers/stops were installed or not). What they detected were the bumps that the shock absorbers left due to those bump rubbers not being installed in the first place.
My addtl' 2 cents...
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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-08-18 19:49:52 GMT)
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Based on the last Note made by Eski, it might be referring to the "topping out" of the shock absorbers:
Read About Shock Absorber Rating And Making Your Rod Ride Right - Street Rodder ... to be positioned to prevent the shocks from bottoming or topping out. ...
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0206sr_shock_absorber_ra...
Topping out" occurs when the suspension extends fully and cannot .... The hydraulic shock absorbers used on the rear suspensions of motorcycles are ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(motorcycle)
the shock absorber topping up. As the velocity input increases the dynamic. response of the variable compared to the fixed unit is ...
http://www.maden.org.tr/resimler/ekler/2368d3d45705a56_ek.pd...
Saludos/Regards!
Analysis after the event revealed that our shock absorber bumps stops were very worn out and were most likely the primary reason for the failure as they ...
http://saabrally.com/WordPress/index.php?paged=2
My 2 cents...
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Note added at 13 mins (2008-08-18 16:31:51 GMT)
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Chassis or suspension bottoms, Spring rates are too soft.Shock absorber bump rates are too soft. Inadequate suspension travel. Inadequate ride height. ...
http://www.s2000.org/articles/suspension/
The shock absorber bump rubber must be shortened approximately one inch to prevent fouling on full bump. With the lowered suspension settings, ...
http://www.gglotus.org/ggtech/europa-racecar/europaracer.htm
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Note added at 23 mins (2008-08-18 16:42:10 GMT)
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If we were talking about the buffers/stops, which are elements that must be installed on the shock absorbers, it would make no sense for them to have "detected/spotted" them in a post-race analysis (they must have known whether such buffers/stops were installed or not). What they detected were the bumps that the shock absorbers left due to those bump rubbers not being installed in the first place.
My addtl' 2 cents...
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Note added at 3 hrs (2008-08-18 19:49:52 GMT)
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Based on the last Note made by Eski, it might be referring to the "topping out" of the shock absorbers:
Read About Shock Absorber Rating And Making Your Rod Ride Right - Street Rodder ... to be positioned to prevent the shocks from bottoming or topping out. ...
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0206sr_shock_absorber_ra...
Topping out" occurs when the suspension extends fully and cannot .... The hydraulic shock absorbers used on the rear suspensions of motorcycles are ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(motorcycle)
the shock absorber topping up. As the velocity input increases the dynamic. response of the variable compared to the fixed unit is ...
http://www.maden.org.tr/resimler/ekler/2368d3d45705a56_ek.pd...
Saludos/Regards!
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Comment: "Exactly- it has to be something that can be 'detected' both from data and visually. I think topping out is right. Do you think it could also cover bottoming out? Muchas gracias Daniel!"
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shock absorber buffers
My version.
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"Shock absorber dents"
Another explanation may be damage to the actual shock body, which were not discovered during the race.
Is the outer tube dented? That shock is toast. One way to investigate the effectiveness of your shock absorbers is to drive to a safe area like an empty ...
www.motortrend.com/features/car_care/112_0209_shock_absorbe... - 70k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-18 18:39:45 GMT)
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The primary function of a shock absorber is to control or damp the ... However, the single-tube design also means that if the shock body is dented by a rock ...
www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Pick_The_Right_Shocks... - 18k -
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-18 18:42:10 GMT)
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All Dirt Logic shock absorbers contain a dividing piston to separate the nitrogen from ... dent resistance; Infinite adjustability; Race proven durability ...
www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_shocks_Fabtech.htm - 65k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-18 18:53:50 GMT)
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Note to Wil:Another idea which just occiurred to me is that it may refer to the shock jamming so that it doesn't complete its travel. If that's the case, then it coud be :"(left) shock absorber jamming as well as..." see this link:
hydropneumatic shock absorber for use between a bumper and the chassis of a ... Close tolerances must be maintained to avoid jamming of the sealing ring ...
www.patentstorm.us/patents/3993294/description.html - Páginas similares
Is the outer tube dented? That shock is toast. One way to investigate the effectiveness of your shock absorbers is to drive to a safe area like an empty ...
www.motortrend.com/features/car_care/112_0209_shock_absorbe... - 70k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-18 18:39:45 GMT)
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The primary function of a shock absorber is to control or damp the ... However, the single-tube design also means that if the shock body is dented by a rock ...
www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Pick_The_Right_Shocks... - 18k -
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-18 18:42:10 GMT)
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All Dirt Logic shock absorbers contain a dividing piston to separate the nitrogen from ... dent resistance; Infinite adjustability; Race proven durability ...
www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_shocks_Fabtech.htm - 65k - En caché - Páginas similares
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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-08-18 18:53:50 GMT)
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Note to Wil:Another idea which just occiurred to me is that it may refer to the shock jamming so that it doesn't complete its travel. If that's the case, then it coud be :"(left) shock absorber jamming as well as..." see this link:
hydropneumatic shock absorber for use between a bumper and the chassis of a ... Close tolerances must be maintained to avoid jamming of the sealing ring ...
www.patentstorm.us/patents/3993294/description.html - Páginas similares
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José J. Martínez
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shock absorber bushings
depende a que le llamen los topes...
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