The Audi R8 features "Audi's new 'Magnetic Ride' system"
........... perhaps this is similar to the Ferrari F599 system..............
"Unlike traditional oleodynamic systems, magnetorheological (MR) fluid suspension systems react instantly to road conditions and driver inputs, thanks to the fact that they use a fluid the viscosity of which is modified by applying an electronically controlled magnetic field."
Interesting, wonder when it will filter down to normal cars.
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I suppose the TT is more "normal" that the 599!
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Still a passive suspension system, though.
Is it ever really going to be worth it?
Does anybody in the forum have a car with such similar clever suspension systems and do they think that it is better than the standard dampers?
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From what I've read it sounds more like an active or at least semi-active system, with the fluid reacting continuously to snsors monitoring the driving style and road conditions but with the damping also switchable by the driver. Most reviews report it as being well worth the money for the benefit in ride and handling and atypically Audi don't appear to ripping the backside out of it on price, though I dread to think of the average Audi techie trying to diagnose a problem with it.
The RS8 makes me wish I'd worked harder at school.
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From what I've read it sounds more like an active or at least semi-active system, with the fluid reacting continuously to snsors monitoring the driving style and road conditions but with the damping also switchable by the driver. >>
The Ferrari system is certainly active in the way you describe.
The RS8 makes me wish I'd worked harder at school.
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The F599 make me think the same.
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I can't even say it let alone understand it.
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Just thinking about the applications, in addition to damping being varied by speed, laden weight, steering inputs it would also be possible to independantly control compression and rebound damping.
Also on bikes a degree of anti dive could be introduced by increasing the viscocity of the fluid in the forks at the point that the front brake is applied.
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How long is the fluid supposed to retain its magnetorheological properties?
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Wonder how this compares with Citroens Activa or Hydractive 2?
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Wonder how this compares with Citroens Activa or Hydractive 2?
The Magnetorheological concept uses basically conventional supension with springs etc though the magentic properties of the oil in the dampers allows the viscocity to be changed thus effecting the damping rates. So does not compare directly with Citroens hydraulic / Hydractive systems
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Maybe I should have been clearer, I didn't mean from an engineering POV. I meant the ride/handling aspect. Once saw something similar on Discovery being tested on Hummers for the US military.
Steve.
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