"To stiffen the suspension" means to make the suspension system of a vehicle more firm or rigid. This helps to reduce the amount of movement or bouncing when driving over bumps, resulting in a smoother and more controlled ride.
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«stiffen»
«suspension»
Sentences with «to stiffen the suspension»
- Track mode stiffened the suspension so much as to be uncomfortable. (cnet.com)
- On the road, the C 300 hustles along quite briskly when the accelerator is mashed, especially when the Dynamic Select drive mode selector is toggled to Sport +, which stiffens suspension damping and delivers a sharper throttle response and more direct steering. (autofocus.ca)
- Tapping the «S» transmission button also stiffened the suspension, offering more body control as a result. (automobilemag.com)
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