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Smikey
30-08-2007, 11:33 AM
This relates to the entire automotive industry. When I first saw this video by Bose (yes the sound company) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSi6J-QK1lw It was really exciting, a suspension system which doesn't just take it as it comes, ala traditional springs and shocks, but it takes it and reacts constantly resulting in something freaking amazing to look at in the video.

I thought it would be miles away, but apparently it'll be on the Ford Mondeo, a toned down version perhaps and I'm a little sceptical on how complicated this makes things, to maintain or whatever, but it'll be on it's way soon! so save your pennies.

http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/7905/
Smikey
30-08-2007, 11:44 AM
Holy crap i haven't seen that version of the video, what a jump!
mrpayner
30-08-2007, 12:52 PM
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Whats the big deal? KITT has been doing that for years.

that says it all!! :D :D :D :D
project.r.racing
30-08-2007, 08:26 PM
i'm sure any car that has had the suspensin raised 50mm as in the bose equipped car will have a good ride, altho the lack of body roll is very interesting.

ryan
Smikey
30-08-2007, 09:02 PM
If you could bear to have your car that high, it would be awesome, the cabin barely moves over speed humps. Compare that to me driving over them at 10 km/h at 45 degrees.
mrpayner
30-08-2007, 09:32 PM
yeh i must admit, the ride height reminded me of when my astina was standard height.. hehe.. see below, make sure your not drinking anything or eating a ham sandwich as you'll probably choke..

http://www.mrpayner.com/images/monster_astina.jpg

and this is what it looks like at the moment..

http://www.mrpayner.com/images/astina/100_2016.jpg
http://www.mrpayner.com/images/astina/100_2026a.jpg

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project.r.racing
30-08-2007, 09:35 PM
Ad's, the first pic looks like what my rally car will look like. lol
mrpayner
30-08-2007, 09:37 PM
yyeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh bbooooooiiiiiiiii!!!! ;)
project.r.racing
30-08-2007, 09:55 PM
geez i remember when mine had 17x7s with 215/45ZR17s fitted. stock shocks and springs - driving up in the clouds :D

ryan