ride height

collocation in English

meaningsofrideandheight

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ride
noun[C]
uk
/raɪd/us
/raɪd/
a journey on a horse or bicycle, or in ...
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height
noun[C or U]
uk
/haɪt/us
/haɪt/
the distance from the top to the bottom of something, or the quality of ...
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(Definition ofrideandheightfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Upgraded suspension and larger tires naturally give the truck a tallerrideheight.
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Some cars have used underslung frames to achieve a lowerrideheightand the consequent improvement in center of gravity.
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Therideheighthas also been lowered, which lowers the car's center of gravity.
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Rideheightcorrection (self levelling) is achieved by height corrector valves connected to the anti-roll bar, front and rear.
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An adjustable suspension system will allowrideheightadjustments (by 2.4 inches) according to speed and driving conditions.
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The car has adjustable shock absorbers all round, and therideheightis lowered.
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However, he still set the fastest time of the session (1:23.607) after a change to his car'srideheightproved beneficial to its performance.
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Some active and semi-active suspensions maintain therideheight, and therefore the camber, independent of load.
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Rules onrideheightwere loosened, and the top of the rear spoiler is now made of clear material to give drivers more visibility.
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Secondly, the slightest difference in trackrideheightincluding off cambered corners, kerbs, etc. affected the undercar pressure hugely.
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Components that can be adjusted are: brakes, suspension,rideheight, transmission, gearbox, downforce and the tires.
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The suspensionrideheightwas lowered and tuned for responsiveness over compliance and comfort.
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Rideheightcan be adjusted without loosening the forks in the triple clamps.
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This allows the rearrideheightto remain constant even when the car is fully loaded.
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The car was said to feature one of the most extreme rear diffusers seen and also arideheightadjustment system.
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Suspension improvements included uprated springs and dampers, thicker anti-roll bars and lowerrideheight.
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The overall design and construction were unchanged, but track andrideheightwere modified, and the car received an altered rear suspension geometry.
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Therideheightcan be adjusted through a self-leveling air suspension.
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These models also received a 1in mm loweredrideheightwith a performance-tuned suspension and unique front and rear body kits.
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