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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Well duh :p
I just wondered if he read it somewhere. He said it consumes several horspower, not that he thinks it would.
Anyone know how much power caddies magnetic ride uses?
I just wondered if he read it somewhere. He said it consumes several horspower, not that he thinks it would.
Anyone know how much power caddies magnetic ride uses?
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Originally Posted by SHOWOFF
It really couldn't be that much. I saw a special on Rhys and Rod Millen where they were developing a Military vehicle that used that Magnetic fluid and they could change the viscosity with a small amount of current in a fraction of a second. This was the same fluid that Cadillac was going to use.
From Chevrolet's website:
"Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Magnetic Selective Ride Control is a real-time, cockpit-adjustable ride control system that adjusts shock absorber damping by means of electromagnetically charged particles contained within the shock fluid. When exposed to a magnetic charge, the fluid properties change, forming a near solid state. With wheel position sensors at each wheel, the system literally reads and responds to every inch of the road, immediately adjusts the damper force on each wheel and responds to changing road and driving conditions.
Unlike traditional mechanical shock valves, there is practically no limit to the range of soft-to-firm damping capability. And it responds five times faster than previous real-time damping (RTD) systems.
There are two cockpit settings: “Tour” and “Sport,” with a switch located on the center console. The "Tour" setting provides more ride comfort and compliance for everyday driving conditions, while the “Sport” setting provides a firmer ride for performance driving and more communication of road feel.
The difference for driver comfort is dramatic. Drivers feel less feedback from swells, dips and contours in the road. Real-time damping systems have existed for years, but they have always relied on traditional, mechanically operated shock valves. The breakthrough MR technology, with precise electronic control, represents the cutting edge of active suspension systems."
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