フワツキ

English translation: flutter

15:55 Dec 21, 2011
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Performance characteristics of vehicles
Japanese term or phrase: フワツキ
What does this term mean?
Shobhana Chandu
Local time: 19:40
English translation:flutter
Explanation:
This is the shudder that is felt as speed. This is the noun form of the verb ふわつく (to gently flutter). In car/vehicles a down-force effector is used to limit this. In bikes (usually sports bikes) this refers to the shudder felt across the handle bars at speed due to resonance, and is limited with a damper- a form of shock absorber.
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mogg
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Local time: 23:10
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flutter


Explanation:
This is the shudder that is felt as speed. This is the noun form of the verb ふわつく (to gently flutter). In car/vehicles a down-force effector is used to limit this. In bikes (usually sports bikes) this refers to the shudder felt across the handle bars at speed due to resonance, and is limited with a damper- a form of shock absorber.

Example sentence(s):
  • フワツキに効く

    Reference: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/carshop/10121415/
mogg
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sway


Explanation:
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7503866_vehicles-sway-bar.html

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http://minkara.carview.co.jp/car/toyota/blade/review/detail....

cinefil
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