[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by churchx

Irace86.2.0: dynamically adjustable suspension indeed is about perfect for performing it's function, no wonder active suspension was banned in F1 due providing great unfare advantage. But there are few "buts"/cons aswell. Especially so in light of use for common, daily driving applications. Not just cost/complexity, but also wear. One thing something overhauled between every race, another - which should last at least 20K miles, while not costing arm and leg. Be adjustment via air, hydraulic, turning knobs like in EDFC, or magnetorhelogical, or electromagnetic linear motors as in mentioned Bose system. All cost a lot, add complexity (thus things to potentially fail), and last less then "classic" dampers. Which, given high enough budget can perform rather well even without dynamic adjustment, if that budget is invested in quality & fine tuning or custom designing for a use. It might loose on some points while also win or not have some cons in other areas. And as dynamically proactively adjustable suspension is such a rare appearance, my hunch tells me that market has voted that on average as overall product/as compromise, pros are not that good and cons are serious enough.

@Racecomp Engineering: well, tarmac rally setup also is beast on it's own

I think it will trickle down. It is in use in the Audi S8 and other cars. With Lidar and other camera tech becoming mainstream, active suspension will eventually make it into cheaper cars just like active diffs, active suspension has worked its way down, just like ABS and other systems before them.