ダウンサス

noun

lowering spring; short spring for lowering suspension

Automotive term for a shorter, stiffer spring used to lower a vehicle's ride height. Wasei-eigo derived from 'down suspension'.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from down sus(pension)

• ダウンサスを入いれると車しゃ高こうが下さがって見みた目めが良よくなる。

  Installing lowering springs reduces the ride height and improves the appearance.

• この車くるまにはダウンサスが組くまれている。

  This car is fitted with lowering springs.