"Adjustable dampers" refers to a device that can be changed or modified to control and regulate the movement or vibration of an object or machine. Essentially, it allows you to adjust how something moves, like making it softer or harder, to suit different needs or preferences.
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There are four different suspension setups on offer — steel springs, a lowered sport suspension,
electronically adjustable dampers and a self - leveling air suspension.
It uses steel springs and three -
stage adjustable dampers that are connected to one another via diagonal oil lines and a central valve.
The sport chassis setting allows the
electronically adjustable dampers to be adjusted at the touch of a button and provides the option to choose between sporty, comfort or normal chassis settings.
It uses steel springs and three -
stage adjustable dampers that are connected to one another via oil lines and one central valve each.
Our # 23,995 test Libra was equipped
with adjustable dampers with three recommended settings - standard, sport and track.
The New Renault Mégane RS275 Trophy - R comes as standard with the Cup chassis (complete with mechanical Limited - Slip Differential), 2.0 - litre petrol R.S. engine (boosted to 275bhp), a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, «Öhlins Road & Track» one -
way adjustable dampers with composite springs and MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres that are specifically - adapted to the car.
The adaptive ALPINA sport suspension solves this conflict of interest by means of electronically
adjustable dampers in collaboration with performance springs, bump stops and stabilisers.
The standard fit FlexRide system
features adjustable dampers with their own specific valve and hydraulic tuning that's determined by Standard, Sport and Tour settings.
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Performance package - $ 3495 Torsen differential Painted forged - aluminum wheels
Bilstein adjustable dampers Unique rear springs, instrument cluster, and shift knob SVT Track package - $ 2995 Engine oil cooler Differential and transmission coolers w / pumps Leather Recaro seats - $ 1595
Sport mode for the magnetically
controlled adjustable dampers is so stiff that it's best left for track time, which is fine since the tour mode keeps body control intact while removing the punishing edge over rough roads.
An optional Magna Ride electronically
adjustable damper system uses technology seen in everything from Cadillacs to Ferraris.
Other standard features for the Trophy - R include the noted Cup chassis, a limited - slip differential), an Akrapovic exhaust, Öhlins Road &
Track adjustable dampers with composite springs and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
While the Merc gets air suspension with varying ride - height adjustments, automatic differential locks and a special off - road calibration for the stability control system the BMW is more road oriented and
gets adjustable dampers upfront and the rear is suspended via self - levelling air springs.
High performance braking is guaranteed with 320 mm AP Racing front discs and four - piston callipers, while the suspension features one - way
adjustable dampers from ZF - Sachs with specific aluminium wishbones.
AVS
adds adjustable dampers at each corner that feature 650 levels of damping force for the ultimate in control over any surface.
Underpinning it all is a pushrod suspension backed up with Multimatic - sourced Dynamic Suspension Spool
Valve adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars, along with driver - adjustable ABS and variable traction control.
53 models
use adjustable dampers with steel coil springs, while 63 models get AMG's multi-chamber air suspension.
There's now a fully independent front suspension and coil springs at all four corners, with adaptive,
adjustable dampers standard on the G63.
Dynamics are managed by an array of active features
including adjustable dampers and antiroll bars, stability control, and traction management for all - wheel - drive cars.
I can't count the number of cars with
adjustable dampers where the sport setting did nothing but make the ride slightly more jiggly, so I appreciate the narrow - yet - accurate focus.
Uprated suspension includes stiffer springs and five -
position adjustable dampers - based on MUGEN's commercially available products - with braking courtesy of four - pot callipers grabbing 320 mm grooved and vented discs up front.
AMG fit the GT4 with
manually adjustable dampers, and an ABS braking system from AP racing, with a bias - adjustment knob in the cockpit.
In addition to the new turbo motor — which makes 250 horsepower in the Veloster N, or 275 with the optional Performance Package — Hyundai added three -
mode adjustable dampers, an electro - hydraulically actuated limited - slip differential, rev - matching, and an active exhaust system on Performance Package models.
As soon as we set off, we're grateful for the stretched wheelbase and retuned
PASM adjustable dampers, all of which helps to take a little of the edge off the ride compared with the previous Boxster, a machine that was still admirably compliant for such a sporting car.
Jaguar has also fettled the bits that make the XKR - S GT stick to the ground, with
retuned adjustable dampers, increased spring rates and a general extra fettling of the suspension geometry, carbon ceramic brakes, and a set of wider 20 ″ forged alloys.
AMG has also introduced optional electronically
adjustable dampers on the roadster, with three settings, Comfort, Sport and Sport +, a system fitted to the test cars.
A Torsen limited - slip differential is included with the optional Performance Package as are Bilstein
electronic adjustable dampers which can be controlled via a button on the console.
Standard Airmatic air suspension and
adjustable dampers help the CLS be a chameleon of the road, changing from a comfortable cruiser to sportier handler at the touch of a button.
As well as just booting power, BBR can also offer lower springs, as well as Koni
top adjustable dampers for all 3 models.
The G80 Sport also gets stiffer springs,
continuously adjustable dampers (previously an option on the ’15 Genesis, now exclusive to the Sport), larger rear brakes, high - temp front brake pads, front - brake cooling ducts, and slightly lighter wheels (1.1 - lb per corner).
Carbon - ceramic brake rotors cost extra, as
do adjustable dampers, dynamic engine mounts, and active antiroll bars.