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Positive short throw gearshift

Swedish translation: distinkt kortslagig växling

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English term or phrase:positive short throw gearshift
Swedish translation:distinkt kortslagig växling
Entered by: Sven Petersson

11:31 May 24, 2005
English to Swedish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
English term or phrase: Positive short throw gearshift
I am translating marketing/automotive from English into Swedish. It is a car with a sporty look, and it will appeal to customers who appreciate this car for the following characteristics (among others):

Sporty and sophisticated exterior design
Powerful engine range
Positive short throw gearshift

and so on...

Could anyone please explain the meaning of "positive short throw gearshift"?
bitten
Sweden
Local time: 12:36
distinkt kortslagig växling
Explanation:
:o)
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Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 12:36
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1kortslag-växelspak
Manualmakaren
4distinkt kortslagig växling
Sven Petersson


  

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positive short throw gearshift
kortslag-växelspak


Explanation:
dvs men behöver inte röra vädelspaken så mycket när man växlar - det går snabbt att växla - sportigt!

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Note added at 1 hr 58 mins (2005-05-24 13:30:12 GMT)
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kanske \"kortslagig växelspak\" låter bättre

Manualmakaren
Sweden
Local time: 12:36
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Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 19

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
positive short throw gearshift
distinkt kortslagig växling


Explanation:
:o)

Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 12:36
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 577
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