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From: The People's Republic of Los Angeles
Originally Posted by Odin's Wrath
How ya know I'm not one of them there chemical engineer types, and know'd the answer right off the top of my head, without the help of that there Google thing-a-mah-what's it? 
Edit: AFLON
(I thought that some might be sharp enough to get the joke without the assist)
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Originally Posted by pitstain
Umm electro hummmaaa what...I don't care I want I want.
It is actually called "magnetorheological":
"MagneRide shock absorbers utilize state of the art magnetorheological (MR) fluid, which is a complex, synthetic - hydrocarbon - based liquid having somewhere between 20% and 40% (by volume) Carbony Iron Particles (97% - 99% iron) to offer excellent electromagnetic properties.
The flow characteristics (rheology) change when subjucted to a direct-current - magnetic field stregth. The MagneRide controller is a powerful dual-processor device which is capable of making 1000 adjustments per second in each of the car's four shocks.
The controller receives each wheel movement in the vehicle via position sensors and according to the wheel movement data, the controller will determine the vehicle body motions (pich, roll, and lift). Utilizing the two mode F45 center console switch, in (tour) mode, the controller emphasizes the driver comfort, while in (sport) mode the road feel and steering response will be maximized."
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Apparently that system works extremely well. Invented and manufactured by AC Delco. The Corvette, a few Cadillacs and even the new Ferrari 599GTB has the system.
Wonder if they intend to market it to the aftermarket. The technology behind it is very impressive.
Tb
Wonder if they intend to market it to the aftermarket. The technology behind it is very impressive.
Tb
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Originally Posted by pitstain
If you know about something then spit it out now....Tim is a big guy, and I've been know to bite and scratch..........
I respond much better to wispers and honey...Lol
Bilstein are developing monotube gas adjustable shocks for circle track racing. They will be set up to work with heim mounting (great!) and will be pretty heavy duty to handle that type of racing (double great!!) So not built for ricers. Being a low volume specialized application, they will be priced accordingly but still reasonable. Still in R&D but we may see something for Sema in November but failing that, it should be next spring.
You heard it here first.
TB
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From: HOMELESS
Originally Posted by TrackBeast
Pit,
I respond much better to wispers and honey...Lol
Bilstein are developing monotube gas adjustable shocks for circle track racing. They will be set up to work with heim mounting (great!) and will be pretty heavy duty to handle that type of racing (double great!!) So not built for ricers. Being a low volume specialized application, they will be priced accordingly but still reasonable. Still in R&D but we may see something for Sema in November but failing that, it should be next spring.
You heard it here first.
TB
I respond much better to wispers and honey...Lol
Bilstein are developing monotube gas adjustable shocks for circle track racing. They will be set up to work with heim mounting (great!) and will be pretty heavy duty to handle that type of racing (double great!!) So not built for ricers. Being a low volume specialized application, they will be priced accordingly but still reasonable. Still in R&D but we may see something for Sema in November but failing that, it should be next spring.
You heard it here first.
TB
