Glossary / General

rear end

21 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The rear end is just the back side of the car. How it behaves can change how the whole car turns.

Technical Definition

The "rear end" refers to the back part of a vehicle, including the rear wheels and chassis. Its behavior affects handling characteristics like oversteer or understeer.

Hear It Discussed

"But then you put the biggest medius powertrain and rear end and manual transmission into it and take it drag racing."
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"You got to look at the rear end, how much of the rear end is built. Yes."
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"even though um another mechanic said that the pinion seal is related to the rear end beginning to fail um Carvana has offered a whopping $500"
Car Pro Radio Show April 25 26 Hour 1 CarPro Radio Show 17:37