Magnetic Ride Option Question
09-26-2011, 06:16 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
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Magnetic Ride Option Question
Recently we have seen where the Magnetic Ride was added to the Z06 and ZR1 Corvettes. I think the Magnetic Ride was introduced on the 2003 50th Anniversary Corvettes. Just very recently we see on TV that Cadillac is running an add stating that Cadillac engineered the Magnetic Ride for the current CTS-V. So, I am kind of confused. Who actually brought about the Magnetic Ride, Cadillac or Chevrolet or someone else. Thanks in advance for your opinions...
09-26-2011, 06:36 PM
#2
Team Owner
Here's some info. posted a few days ago.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1578685382-post11.html
To the best of my knowledge, Delphi/General Motors pioneered the controlled MR automobile suspension in conjunction with the Lord Corporation (a holder of numerous MR fluid and application patents). For all practical purposes Ferrari does use the Delphi/GM controlled MR suspension (on certain models) albeit with their own spin on it. Ferrari tweaked the calibration sets (algorithms) to their own specifications and most importantly they differ from Corvette's MR suspension by using a controlled MR, coil-over suspension. Corvette seems wedded to the transverse leaf springs but I wish they'd (copy Ferrari and) use a controlled MR coil-over suspension a la the Ferrari 599 and the Ferrari 599XX.
Here's a link to information from Lord Corporation:
http://www.vehicledynamics-expo.com/...y_1/burson.pdf
Here's a link to information from Lord Corporation:
http://www.vehicledynamics-expo.com/...y_1/burson.pdf
09-26-2011, 07:05 PM
#3
Race Director
In that Lord document there's a sort of timeline that starts with the 2002 Cadillac.
Here's a quote from a Wikipedia document:
Sounds like the system made it into the 2002 Cadillac before it came out in the 2003 Vette. The Cadillac got it in Jan 2002, and the 2003 model year Vette wasn't available until later in the year 2002.
Bob
Here's a quote from a Wikipedia document:
General Motors (in a partnership with Delphi Corporation) has developed this technology for automotive applications. It made its debut in both Cadillac (Seville STS build date on or after 1/15/2002 with RPO F55) as "Magneride" (or "MR") and Chevrolet passenger vehicles (All Corvettes made since 2003 with the F55 option code) as part of the driver selectable "Magnetic Selective Ride Control (MSRC)" system) in model year 2003. Other manufacturers have paid for the use of it in their own vehicles. As of 2007, BMW manufactures cars using their own proprietary version of this device, while Audi and Ferrari offer the MagneRide on various models.
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Porsche has introduced magnetorheological engine mounts in the 2010 Porsche GT3 and GT2. At high engine revolutions, the magnetorheological engine mounts get stiffer to provide a more precise gearbox shifter feel by reducing the relative motion between the power train and chassis/body.
As of September 2010, Acura (Honda) has begun an advertising campaign highlighting its use of MR technology in passenger vehicles manufactured for the 2011 model year.
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Porsche has introduced magnetorheological engine mounts in the 2010 Porsche GT3 and GT2. At high engine revolutions, the magnetorheological engine mounts get stiffer to provide a more precise gearbox shifter feel by reducing the relative motion between the power train and chassis/body.
As of September 2010, Acura (Honda) has begun an advertising campaign highlighting its use of MR technology in passenger vehicles manufactured for the 2011 model year.
Bob
09-26-2011, 07:52 PM
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You guys never cease to amaze me on the knowledege you have about these cars. I still have not got my Vet Vert, and probably won't till this next spring. I still read everyones post just about every day. You all are awesome.
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