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Abstimmung

English translation: tuning

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German term or phrase:Abstimmung
English translation:tuning
Entered by: Teresa Reinhardt

00:58 Dec 4, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
German term or phrase: Abstimmung
Folgender Satz ist aus eine Fahrzeuganleitung und beschreibt ein Fahrdynamikprogramm.

"Sportprogramm: eine konsequent sportliche Abstimmung der Stoßdämpfer und der Lenkung"
Ilka Nahmmacher
Germany
Local time: 22:04
tuning
Explanation:
but I'd use a verbal construction here (...are tuned...)
Selected response from:

Teresa Reinhardt
United States
Local time: 13:04
Grading comment
Thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3tuning
Teresa Reinhardt
4 +2setting / calibration / coordination / adjustment
Gauri Shringarpure
3 +2sporty set-up
Cilian O'Tuama
4tuning of
David Hollywood
4 -1harmonization /
swisstell
3balancing or synchronization
Dr. Fred Thomson


  

Answers


3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
tuning


Explanation:
but I'd use a verbal construction here (...are tuned...)

Teresa Reinhardt
United States
Local time: 13:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 314
Grading comment
Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Hollywood: absolument Teresa :) I know you know my comments are positive and very nice :) well I hope you know lol :) meant constructively and never badly intentioned :) "very nice" refers to your translation of course :)
1 min
agree  Kim Metzger
5 mins
agree  Vittorio Ferretti
3 hrs
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
harmonization /


Explanation:
to be in concert, to be well coordinated, to be in balance

swisstell
Italy
Local time: 22:04
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 98

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  David Hollywood: think the tuning angle works Swiss :) she's good isn't she :)
2 mins
disagree  Cilian O'Tuama: typical dictionary listings, but can't see any of them working here
23 mins
neutral  Kcda: It is the result of calibrating/tuning/adjusting the steering wheel and schock absorbers so they work in perfect harmony/unison. This achieves reliabilty on the road at high speed/velocity.
13 hrs
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
tuning of


Explanation:
I would say in this context ...

David Hollywood
Local time: 17:04
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 198
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
sportliche Abstimmung
sporty set-up


Explanation:
I'd research along these lines

Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 22:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 379

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Hollywood: very nice too Cilian a "racy" one :)
5 mins
agree  Beth Jones: yes -- this exactly how a motorcycle's suspension is described, for example. (I write for KTM)
11 hrs
  -> thanks, I've also frequently heard the term "finding the right set-up" in similar automotive contexts.
neutral  Kcda: I prefer the other options. Altough I understand the logic behind sporty setup also commonly known as racing setup.
13 hrs
  -> your universal expertise amazes me
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
setting / calibration / coordination / adjustment


Explanation:
...depending on what the actual function is. It's most likely setting or adjustment.

Gauri Shringarpure
United States
Local time: 13:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  TrueBaller: I agree with "calibration". I think that is the correct term to use in automotive context
58 mins
  -> Thanks Mimoza!
agree  Kcda: Callibration & adjustment are very workable.
12 hrs
  -> Thanks, Kcda
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
balancing or synchronization


Explanation:
Given the context, IMHO this fits very well

Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
Local time: 14:04
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 159
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