Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
strak en neutraal
English translation:
crisp and with neutral steer
Added to glossary by
Charles Stanford
Sep 17, 2007 16:55
17 yrs ago
Dutch term
Czech Republic
Qualified, experienced EN native speaker
Native in: English 
Works in: Czech to English, Slovak to English, German to English, and 3 more.
strak en neutraal
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
steering system
Can anyone please explain the sense of strak en neutraal in the following:
Ook wat rijeigenschappen en comfort betreft is de auto allerminst verkeerd, met onafhankelijke wielophanging voor en enkelblads paraboolveren achter biedt hij zowel leeg als geladen een goed veercomfort. De tandheugel stuurinrichting is bekrachtigd en stuurt lekker ***strak en neutraal***; je hoeft er weinig aan te corrigeren. Hetzelfde geldt voor het remsysteem, het functioneert helemaal naar wens.
Thank you
Ook wat rijeigenschappen en comfort betreft is de auto allerminst verkeerd, met onafhankelijke wielophanging voor en enkelblads paraboolveren achter biedt hij zowel leeg als geladen een goed veercomfort. De tandheugel stuurinrichting is bekrachtigd en stuurt lekker ***strak en neutraal***; je hoeft er weinig aan te corrigeren. Hetzelfde geldt voor het remsysteem, het functioneert helemaal naar wens.
Thank you
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | crisp and with neutral steer |
Kate Hudson (X)
|
| 4 +3 | tight and neutral |
Jack den Haan
|
| 4 | steering is crisp and neutral |
Ballistic
|
Proposed translations
4 mins
Selected
crisp and with neutral steer
The steering is crisp with neutral steer
Crisp means it responds very quickly to any movement of the steering wheel
Suspension, The Quest For Neutral Steer
With all that said, given a car that has the same weight and tire sizes front & back, neutral steer is obtained by matching the cornering wheel rates. ...
vette.ohioracing.com/susp.html - 25k
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 18:30:47 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Quest has crisp steering and feels more stable in corners than an SUV. Its radical styling carries through inside with jetliner seats, Skyview roof panels ...
www.internetautoguide.com/reviews/ 45-int/minivans/nissan/quest/2004/index.html
Chrysler Crossfire information, specifications, history, and ...
Crossfire's wheels and tyres are staggered in size, like those of a race car, narrower at the front for crisp steering and wider at the rear to transmit ...
Steering Equipment»Henderson’s Line-Up
Tight, crisp steering that withstands harsh wear off-road & heavy duty use such as construction. For ’99 and up GM 4X4s, full-size pickups, H-2 Hummers, ...
hendersonslineup.com/supersteer-products/
Putting the Avon Tech M500 to the Test at The Tire Rack.
Steering response was not quite as crisp as the Yokohama AVS ES100, but the grip level allowed the vehicle to carve nicely through the sweeping turns. ...
www.tirerack.com/testDisplay-1/51.shtml
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 18:31:55 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Classic Cars Page
The outcome amazed automotive journalists all over the world with its attractive look, crisp and near neutral steering, sparkling performance and high ...
www.autozine.org/classic/mg.htm
Crisp means it responds very quickly to any movement of the steering wheel
Suspension, The Quest For Neutral Steer
With all that said, given a car that has the same weight and tire sizes front & back, neutral steer is obtained by matching the cornering wheel rates. ...
vette.ohioracing.com/susp.html - 25k
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 18:30:47 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Quest has crisp steering and feels more stable in corners than an SUV. Its radical styling carries through inside with jetliner seats, Skyview roof panels ...
www.internetautoguide.com/reviews/ 45-int/minivans/nissan/quest/2004/index.html
Chrysler Crossfire information, specifications, history, and ...
Crossfire's wheels and tyres are staggered in size, like those of a race car, narrower at the front for crisp steering and wider at the rear to transmit ...
Steering Equipment»Henderson’s Line-Up
Tight, crisp steering that withstands harsh wear off-road & heavy duty use such as construction. For ’99 and up GM 4X4s, full-size pickups, H-2 Hummers, ...
hendersonslineup.com/supersteer-products/
Putting the Avon Tech M500 to the Test at The Tire Rack.
Steering response was not quite as crisp as the Yokohama AVS ES100, but the grip level allowed the vehicle to carve nicely through the sweeping turns. ...
www.tirerack.com/testDisplay-1/51.shtml
--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 18:31:55 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------
Classic Cars Page
The outcome amazed automotive journalists all over the world with its attractive look, crisp and near neutral steering, sparkling performance and high ...
www.autozine.org/classic/mg.htm
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you Kate for another very helpful answer. "
5 mins
steering is crisp and neutral
The vehicle does not veer off course, the steering is crisp and neutral
Note from asker:
| thanks Ballistic. Went for Kate's in the end because she got there 1 min before you did but many thanks for your input |
+3
33 mins
Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Dutch
&
English
Works in field
Netherlands
Qualified engineer, translator & teacher
Native in: Dutch 
, English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Dutch to English, English to Dutch
Related KudoZ points
:
72
tight and neutral
e.g. The rack-and pinion drive is powered, and allows tight and neutral steering. Or something like that...
http://www.forbes.com/2003/01/13/cx_mf_0113test_print.html
Crisp handling, **tight steering**, peppy motor and slick interior.
http://www.forbes.com/2003/01/13/cx_mf_0113test_print.html
Crisp handling, **tight steering**, peppy motor and slick interior.
Note from asker:
| Went for Kate's in the end because I had a bit of a tight deadline and she was so quick off the mark. I am not in a position to be able to differentiate between crisp and tight, but both were certainly better solutions than what I thought strak referred to (I won't say but way off the mark). Thanks though Jack - you are always helping me out with good suggestions. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jon O (X)
: yes, i think 'tight' sounds better than 'crisp'
34 mins
|
|
Thanks, Jon.
|
|
| agree |
Neil Cross
: 'Tight' is what sprang to mind for me too, but I don't think 'crisp' is wrong either :-)
46 mins
|
|
Thanks, Neil. I don't think 'crisp' is wrong either, but I would prefer 'tight' myself.
|
|
| agree |
Els Spin
: Like this one. I was thinking of 'taut', but no idea why, really.
3 hrs
|
|
Thanks, Els.
|
Something went wrong...