Bose_Car_Suspension_System_(what???)

[chuyler1]

That's right. The same company that makes mediocre audio systems in cars has now built a car suspension system that they hope will change the industry. It uses electromagnetic motors instead of shock absorbers.

http://www.siliconeer.com/past_issues/2005/January2005-Files/jan05_bose_front_text.gif

A demo review:
http://www.siliconeer.com/past_issues/2005/january2005.html

And info on the Bose website:
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/learning/project_sound/suspension_challenge.jsp

[whitemp5seattle]

that's crazy

[Andrewsmc]

impressive..

[altspace]

Well.....so much for drop springs.

[altspace]

Love the testing videos and pics. I wonder how old that Lexus's suspension is?

[chuyler1]

I was talking about this with my friend who sent me the info. He said they want to get this system on a production vehicle by 2009...most likely a high-end luxury vehicle such as the Lexus used in the tests. It sucks up less than 1/3 the power a normal A/C compressor does.

I think it would be cool to be able to computer program your suspension don't you? Soft ride for the winter or bad roads and with the push of a button, hunker down and tackle some twisties. I know Audi and other companies have ride height adjustments...but they won't perform the way this does.

If this flies, I wonder if they'll make retro-fit kits.

[seanmcsean]

I wonder how the "all highs no lows gotta be bose" theory will apply to this one. I suppose they'll get into lift kits? :D

[chuyler1]

...hmm, wonder if those electromagnetic motors can replace hydrolics...

The Bose Bounce System -BBS

[altspace]

16 switches yo!

[mountjonas]

i remember seeing that a long time ago. volvo also had an active suspension. it was weird watching a car go through a slalom and dive into the turns like a jet would.

[noclue119]

i remember seeing that a long time ago. volvo also had an active suspension. it was weird watching a car go through a slalom and dive into the turns like a jet would.

A GT i saw this concept tested on a R/C car which won every race i took place in. But ya the idea is a great idea.

[Yaggie1]

Why am I thinking that they had something similiar to that with Cadillac already.........? Am I wrong ? I coulda swore they did..............I could be crazy though.......

[chuyler1]

Lincoln and Cadillac I believe used an electronically controlled air ride system. Aka air bags.

[peajay]

yes lincoln and caddy use air ride.
there are some shocks out there that can change the viscosity of the liquid in the cylinder to create a faster or slower response to bumps and those were magnetically controlled too.

[clicknext]

That's pretty awesome. I'm skeptical, but only because it's made by bose.