Active suspension on a UTV
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Klondike Mike
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It does but can you imagine the potential repair bills on that system out of warranty..........
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rzrgade
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Or drum brakes ...
Wait a minute....
Wait a minute....
ABMax24
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Seems pretty cool, I'm pretty sure this is magnetorheological dampening. Or essentially a magnetic fluid whose viscosity increases when a magnetic field is applied.
If they can get the right sensors and the programming right it could be a badass system, but as others of said probably pretty spendy when it comes time to replace parts.
(Yes magnetorheological dampening is a real thing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetorheological_damper
If they can get the right sensors and the programming right it could be a badass system, but as others of said probably pretty spendy when it comes time to replace parts.
(Yes magnetorheological dampening is a real thing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetorheological_damper
sirkdev
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I had to sound that out...
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We have this in our Ambulances. Works amazing.
All computer controlled
CLASS
(Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System)-built for ultimate passenger comfort, safety and ride experience
What is CLASS?
CLASS, which stands for, Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System, is a smart suspension system for ambulances, shuttle buses, RVs and military vehicles. Liquid?based struts and an on-board processor provide better handling and control when you need it, and a smoother, softer ride when you want it. The reduced vehicle vibration increases comfort and lowers maintenance costs.
What does CLASS do?
CLASS automatically and instantaneously changes the spring stiffness and damping at each individual wheel in response to road and driving conditions. When the road’s rough, the ride is soft and smooth. When the vehicle makes sharp turns, corners, or emergency evasive maneuvers, the suspension stiffens to provide superior stability and eliminates roll. Thanks to the on-board processor, the suspension adapts and makes adjustments without driver intervention for a fluid, seamless experience.
All computer controlled
CLASS
(Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System)-built for ultimate passenger comfort, safety and ride experienceWhat is CLASS
?CLASS
, which stands for, Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System, is a smart suspension system for ambulances, shuttle buses, RVs and military vehicles. Liquid?based struts and an on-board processor provide better handling and control when you need it, and a smoother, softer ride when you want it. The reduced vehicle vibration increases comfort and lowers maintenance costs.What does CLASS
do?CLASS
automatically and instantaneously changes the spring stiffness and damping at each individual wheel in response to road and driving conditions. When the road’s rough, the ride is soft and smooth. When the vehicle makes sharp turns, corners, or emergency evasive maneuvers, the suspension stiffens to provide superior stability and eliminates roll. Thanks to the on-board processor, the suspension adapts and makes adjustments without driver intervention for a fluid, seamless experience.
ABMax24
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Looks like I was wrong, it runs the FOX Podium Live Valve shock, which essentially uses a solenoid to control the needle valve on the remote reservoir of the shock. Or almost exactly like the CLASS system arff had posted.
https://rzr.polaris.com/en-ca/rzr-xp-turbo-eps-dynamix-edition/
http://liquidspring.com/class/
https://utvactionmag.com/fox-live-valve-for-podium-x2-shocks/
https://rzr.polaris.com/en-ca/rzr-xp-turbo-eps-dynamix-edition/
http://liquidspring.com/class/
https://utvactionmag.com/fox-live-valve-for-podium-x2-shocks/
rzrgade
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Will it stand up too mud / rocks / water / heat / cold / pressure washing / poor
Maintenance/ bigger tires / worn out bushings / worn out shock springs / lift kits / forward AArms / portals ...
All these items factor into what goes on in s suspension system .
I think it is way too complicated / too much to go wrong .
Also will most dealer techs understand it & be able to diagnose it properly ..and fix / repair it cost effectively ?
Once warranty is no longer in effect ?
Does it even work well...?
These are valid questions , one must ask ...?
Because at about 4500$ , you can put some pretty bad azz shocks on it tuned by some of the best in the world ..
This might work , but I would not want to be the R&D buyer on my dime ....
Maintenance/ bigger tires / worn out bushings / worn out shock springs / lift kits / forward AArms / portals ...
All these items factor into what goes on in s suspension system .
I think it is way too complicated / too much to go wrong .
Also will most dealer techs understand it & be able to diagnose it properly ..and fix / repair it cost effectively ?
Once warranty is no longer in effect ?
Does it even work well...?
These are valid questions , one must ask ...?
Because at about 4500$ , you can put some pretty bad azz shocks on it tuned by some of the best in the world ..
This might work , but I would not want to be the R&D buyer on my dime ....
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rightsideup
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pricing has gone down on some models.....it would be nice to see Polaris go back to process they did in the mid nighties with early 2000s with sleds releasing new models as limited demos a year before the production models. This still may not give insight to long term reliability but would introduce people to the new tech. This tech has been around in cars for awhile it would be interesting to know how much testing has been done in rugged conditions as rzrgade described.
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rzrgade
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Yes I am not against the principle ..
But Polaris and R&D should never be in the same sentence ...
Also the variety that sport utv s encounter is incredible .. I can't think of a machine that is asked to do more than a high performance sport utv .
From 4' deep mud to rocks to sand to 60 ' jumps and climbing hills that make you pucker ...
So to have an electronic dial is a little far fetched in my mind ...too much variation, in terrain.
Time will tell, I guess ..
It's interesting that this is only available on a 64 " wide car ... which is really no longer considered a long travel car by any means ....
It simply does not have enough wheel travel .
But Polaris and R&D should never be in the same sentence ...
Also the variety that sport utv s encounter is incredible .. I can't think of a machine that is asked to do more than a high performance sport utv .
From 4' deep mud to rocks to sand to 60 ' jumps and climbing hills that make you pucker ...
So to have an electronic dial is a little far fetched in my mind ...too much variation, in terrain.
Time will tell, I guess ..
It's interesting that this is only available on a 64 " wide car ... which is really no longer considered a long travel car by any means ....
It simply does not have enough wheel travel .
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Well I think it's a great idea.
I worked at Chev when fuel injection and computers really took off. I remember a lot of people figuring you need a carb and computer system was crazy.
Well it seems everyone uses it now.
Same as the first cvt quads lots of people figured it was crazy.
Technology is great.
It's a Fox system on a Polaris.
I worked at Chev when fuel injection and computers really took off. I remember a lot of people figuring you need a carb and computer system was crazy.
Well it seems everyone uses it now.
Same as the first cvt quads lots of people figured it was crazy.
Technology is great.
It's a Fox system on a Polaris.
turbo392
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Better yet, it's a mountain bike system on a Polaris.
the_real_wild1
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Looking online at new sxs deals and while looking at Polaris they have pricing up on the new suspended rzr's. Looks like about 35k otd or so. Everyone is talking about deals on sxs but I haven't seen any yet.
rzrgade
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So about 40
K ready to ride ...
K ready to ride ...
rzrgade
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This will be a popular machine ..
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