some stupid questions for the modding experts...
06-29-2008, 05:34 PM
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I doubt magnetic ride is a stop-gap as you suspect.
It doesn't make sense to throw away such a highly praised component.
I thinks it's really a matter of integrating the magnetic ride into Drive Select.
I thinks it's really a matter of integrating the magnetic ride into Drive Select.
06-29-2008, 06:16 PM
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Full Ceramic Brakes are incredibly expensive. It is the pinnacle of braking systems but
a huge difference in costs vs traditional systems. It would be the perfect mod to combine with that MTM Supercharger though.<ul><li><a href="http://www.gmpperformance.com/index.cfm?PG=detail&PID=186733">Bring $$$</a></li></ul>
06-29-2008, 06:46 PM
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Ceramic Brakes are a huge upfront cost, but
if you keep the car for some time, there is far less wear compared to standard steel systems, and replacement costs go away.
Interesting to me cos they're lighter than steel.
Interesting to me cos they're lighter than steel.
06-29-2008, 07:32 PM
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The weight factor is very interesting to me as those standard rotors are very heavy.
Probably one of the coolest features of high-performance cars out at the moment. I forget the exact weight savings of the aftermarket setup vs the OEM S5 set but it was substantial. The Carbon-Ceramic would offer far more of an advantage. They look incredible on the R8.
06-29-2008, 08:42 PM
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Perhpas. It could go either way, but seeing as Audi didn't develope the magnetic system...
I still figure it was an easier out-of-the-box solution to have adaptable suspension in a very short timeframe for the R8 launch prior to the Drive Select system.
Although I'll admit I do not wholey know the advantage/disadvantages of having the magnetic adaptability over the Drive Select valved adaptability.
Perhaps magnetic is more suited to sports cars like the TT and R8 and will therefore find its way into their variant of Drive Select as you suggested.
Although I'll admit I do not wholey know the advantage/disadvantages of having the magnetic adaptability over the Drive Select valved adaptability.
Perhaps magnetic is more suited to sports cars like the TT and R8 and will therefore find its way into their variant of Drive Select as you suggested.
06-29-2008, 11:53 PM
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wowzers...
yup, that's expensive.
But I am hoping this car will have about a six year life span for me.
So, I think in that time frame I think the investment would pay off.
But I am hoping this car will have about a six year life span for me.
So, I think in that time frame I think the investment would pay off.
06-30-2008, 06:12 AM
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Why, if the standard system ends up being better and cheaper?
Although I honestly do not know this to be true. But take it as a hypothetical. If the standard system is cheaper and works better why then continue to use magnetic ride? It's a serious question what are the technical advantages of magnetic ride over something else?
06-30-2008, 07:58 AM
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An upgraded suspension will no doubt be stiffer, causing more stress to be absorbed by the chassis.
...which could potentially lead to more creaks and rattles down the road. If this is your concern, you're better served to move in the other direction. Leave the cushy stock suspension in place and get smaller wheels with more tire sidewall to help absorb road imperfections.
