"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/28/2018 at 14:41 • Filed to: Hammerheads tech, Tech, HHFP
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
01/28/2018 at 14:41 • Filed to: Hammerheads tech, Tech, HHFP | 3
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For whatever reason, I’ve invested considerable time and a substantial percentage of my limited brainpower to the topic of differentials, traction devices and 4WD in my tenure as oppositelock...er? Opponaut?
In any event I’ve compiled these loose connection of spelling mistakes into one place so you can reference as needed for your learning and humor related pleasures. Enjoy
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4WD/ TRACTION
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First up - What is 4WD and how does it work
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This answers questions about basic 4WD configurations and technologies. I suspect this will eventually be updated or replaced by something better and less...bad.
Next we move onto differentials
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This is about traction adders like LSD’s and lockers and dispels some myths about open differentials. I liked this one, its not soo bad.
Most recently is my nerd spelunk into the world of modern crossover 4WD systems. Why they are the way they are, and why the difference between the goods ones and bad ones is more down to programming than hardware.
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NOT 4WD/TRACTION
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Other topics include my personal “lightbulb moment” on understanding the meaning behind torque and HP. It’s not a perfect coverage of the topic but it really helped me understand the relationship between the 2.
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And finally, my personal favorite thing I may have ever written and 2nd most popular [ !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ]- why tow ratings are different in the US versus other countries
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This article was born out of frustration that no one seemed to have an satisfactory response to this question and as far as I’m aware this is still the only place I’ve seen this concept mentioned in detail.
You can always find this for reference or to poke fun of my spelling, grammar and fundamentally poor grasp of engineering (hey, I’m a comms major) at the tag “ !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ” or all my favorite stories that I’ve written at “ !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ”
Thanks for being the coolest car place on the internet.
CB
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/28/2018 at 15:14 |
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The correct term would be “Opponaut”, much like “astronaut” or “argonaut”, as the roots for “naut” come from the ancient Greek word for sailor. “Opponaught” would be incorrect, as “naught” means nothing. Which, depending on your perspective, may be more appropriate.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> CB
01/28/2018 at 15:18 |
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It’s working already. Changed.
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CB
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/28/2018 at 15:20 |
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Groovy. Not going to lie, even though there’s no official term, it kind of irks me when I see people write “opponaught”.
Anyway, I enjoy your articles. Keep up the good work!
sn4cktimes
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/28/2018 at 16:34 |
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I’ve found your articles quite informative and easy to follow along with. Keep em coming.