F55 Question
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F55 Question
I have what may be a stupid F55 question, but here goes:
It seems to me that when I start the car, the suspension seems to be very unforgiving. After 1-2 minutes of driving, it becomes far smoother and behaves normally. Since F55 is, in essence, a computer-controlled suspension, does it take the computer a minute or two of driving to "learn" what's going on and begin to assert itself? Or, is there something wrong with my F55? No faults or anything reported, I'm just trying to figure it out. I know I'm sensitive to the feel of the suspension, but I was wondering if I'm totally off base here or not.
It seems to me that when I start the car, the suspension seems to be very unforgiving. After 1-2 minutes of driving, it becomes far smoother and behaves normally. Since F55 is, in essence, a computer-controlled suspension, does it take the computer a minute or two of driving to "learn" what's going on and begin to assert itself? Or, is there something wrong with my F55? No faults or anything reported, I'm just trying to figure it out. I know I'm sensitive to the feel of the suspension, but I was wondering if I'm totally off base here or not.
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Le Mans Master
There's no "warm up" period that I'm aware of. The magnetic shocks should be fully functional as soon as you start the car.
I wonder if what you're feeling is just the result of the tires being cold when you start driving.
I wonder if what you're feeling is just the result of the tires being cold when you start driving.
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I have what may be a stupid F55 question, but here goes:
It seems to me that when I start the car, the suspension seems to be very unforgiving. After 1-2 minutes of driving, it becomes far smoother and behaves normally. Since F55 is, in essence, a computer-controlled suspension, does it take the computer a minute or two of driving to "learn" what's going on and begin to assert itself? Or, is there something wrong with my F55? No faults or anything reported, I'm just trying to figure it out. I know I'm sensitive to the feel of the suspension, but I was wondering if I'm totally off base here or not.
It seems to me that when I start the car, the suspension seems to be very unforgiving. After 1-2 minutes of driving, it becomes far smoother and behaves normally. Since F55 is, in essence, a computer-controlled suspension, does it take the computer a minute or two of driving to "learn" what's going on and begin to assert itself? Or, is there something wrong with my F55? No faults or anything reported, I'm just trying to figure it out. I know I'm sensitive to the feel of the suspension, but I was wondering if I'm totally off base here or not.
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It just a Corvette's way of saying that it wished it was equipped with Z51 instead of F55!
OK, that was only a joke. I have a feeling I'm going to pay for that one.
OK, that was only a joke. I have a feeling I'm going to pay for that one.
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Maybe the tiny magnetic particles have settled together while the car sits and the movement of the car disperses them.
Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves. Tiny iron particles suspended in fluid fill the shock damper. Under the presence of a magnetic charge, these particles align in tight formations to provide more damping resistance with incredible speed.
Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves. Tiny iron particles suspended in fluid fill the shock damper. Under the presence of a magnetic charge, these particles align in tight formations to provide more damping resistance with incredible speed.
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I think it is saying, this is what you would have to deal with all the time, aren't you glad you have F55!
I've noticed the same thing as the OP from time to time. It does feel like it's the tires. Disappears after 5 or 6 miles.
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Maybe the tiny magnetic particles have settled together while the car sits and the movement of the car disperses them.
Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves. Tiny iron particles suspended in fluid fill the shock damper. Under the presence of a magnetic charge, these particles align in tight formations to provide more damping resistance with incredible speed.
Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by electro-magnets, rather than mechanical valves. Tiny iron particles suspended in fluid fill the shock damper. Under the presence of a magnetic charge, these particles align in tight formations to provide more damping resistance with incredible speed.