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Ackerman
The angle between the twp front (steering) wheels when turned to full lock.  Altering this 'ackerman angle' will alter the steering characteristics
Agreater angle will give you smooth, predictable steering, whilst a smaller angle will give you more aggresive steering.



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Additive
A chemical solution placed on foam or rubber tyres to soften the surface and increase grip.
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Anti-squat
This refers to the angle of the rear whishbone hinge-pins relative to the horizontal.  Increasing the angle gives more anti-squat, meaning that the car is less likely to squat (drop at the rear) during acceleration.
Apex
The exact mid-point of any given corner.  This is the point where you should be closest to the inside of the corner.