In news:1hxl8zh.1rlfua0113e24aN%%steve%@malloc.co.uk,
Steve Firth <usenet-urcm (AT) malloc (DOT) co.uk> wittered on forthwith;
Kinda fucks up Leaf springs...


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Pete M (pete.murray (AT) bogoffwithzepressedmeatblueyonder (DOT) co.uk) gurgled
happily, sounding much like they were saying :

and torsion bars, if you view "stretched or compressed" as the criteria.

Oh, not to mention the various implementations of air suspension.

Steve Firth wrote:
V-springs, cantilever springs, torsion springs, gas springs (like Citröen) or
rubber springs?

Odd, because the OED says:-

V. 22. An elastic contrivance or mechanical device, usually consisting of a
strip or plate of steel (or a number of these) suitably shaped or adjusted,
which, when compressed, bent, coiled, or otherwise forced out of its normal
shape, possesses the property of returning to it.
Springs vary greatly in form, size, and use, but are used chiefly for
imparting or communicating motion (either by gradual unwinding, as in the
spring of a clock or watch, or by sudden release), for regulating or
controlling movement, or for lessening or preventing concussion.
Cf. G. springfeder, Du. -veer, Da. -fjær, Sw. -fjäder.

Adrian wrote:
Go for a ride in a BMW M3...

Steve Firth wrote:
Ah you're in argumentative mood this afternoon, Steve, goodo.

You chose to ignore the next part of that definition from Chambers. i'll
include the whole quote shall I?

"1 a a metal coil that can be stretched or compressed, and which will return
to its original shape when the pull or pressure is released, especially one
where this can be done at a controlled rate so that it can be used to turn a
mechanism, eg in a clock, watch, etc; b a similar device that is designed to
absorb shock waves, eg in the shock absorbers of some motor vehicles, or to
make seats, beds, etc comfortable and bouncy."

Steve Firth wrote:
So "a similar device that is designed to absorb shock waves, eg in the shock
absorbers of some motor vehicles" does not describe a nitrogen gas spring then?

It has to be said that the Chambers definition is rather weak, though.

Which is why I prefer the OED.

According to Chambers there were no springs on horse-drawn carriages nor about
50% of cars.

Steve Firth wrote:

They both exhibit elastic properties?

Chris

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Steve Firth wrote:

So in that respct the ball of dough is similar to a gas, and a metal spring.

Chris

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Steve Firth <usenet-urcm (AT) malloc (DOT) co.uk> wrote:

Heh, I can see it now:

'Citroen update C6 with hydoughmatic suspension'
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SteveH (steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they
were saying :

Strangely, I thought of the Mini's rubber cones at that point...

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