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ft_sjo · 08-20-2013, 08:18 AM

Can you put up a photo of the control box, if any? Or is it just a USB connector for interface?

DougW · 08-20-2013, 08:31 AM

Here is the box mounted under my dash, its the red one strapped to my auto ecu.
DougW

InvalidJohnny5 · 08-20-2013, 08:58 AM

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ft_sjo · 08-20-2013, 09:04 AM

@DougW Thanks for the photo. Are there any works to make it a device with a display, perhaps to allow adjustments etc.,without needing a laptop handy? Maybe even if it were just cycling through a few pre-sets?

DougW · 08-20-2013, 11:48 AM

It has 3 maps and an led that blinks based on which map you choose. To many features to not use a laptop to adjust the settings. Most people would use the presets without need to tweak every setting, I'm not sure what a display would show since you need to look at the road not the gauge when you pull Gs.
DougW

CSG Mike · 08-20-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougW

It has 3 maps and an led that blinks based on which map you choose. To many features to not use a laptop to adjust the settings. Most people would use the presets without need to tweak every setting, I'm not sure what a display would show since you need to look at the road not the gauge when you pull Gs.
DougW

Is it possible to edit the calibrations on the fly, assuming you have a codriver that can use the laptop as you're driving?

ayau · 08-20-2013, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Is it possible to edit the calibrations on the fly, assuming you have a codriver that can use the laptop as you're driving?

That's some Williams F1 active suspension shit right there

DougW · 08-20-2013, 01:00 PM

Yes you can edit on the fly, I have a blue tooth version that you could change via telemetry for that special pucker factor. I guess with Wi Fi one could add a camera then via a web site change the chassis real time from your Lazy boy but for now you get a laptop to enter data or update firmware via usb. Still remember Williams F1 coming into the pits for a tire change raising the car and having the suspension put the tires back on the ground, don't you know some nerd said I didn't think about that.
DougW

ayau · 08-20-2013, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougW

Yes you can edit on the fly, I have a blue tooth version that you could change via telemetry for that special pucker factor. I guess with Wi Fi one could add a camera then via a web site change the chassis real time from your Lazy boy but for now you get a laptop to enter data or update firmware via usb. Still remember Williams F1 coming into the pits for a tire change raising the car and having the suspension put the tires back on the ground, don't you know some nerd said I didn't think about that.
DougW

Did they have to turn off the active suspension in order to raise the wheels off the ground for a tire change?

DougW · 08-20-2013, 01:51 PM

No active on F1 anymore just million dollar shocks to save money.
Doug W

meeks · 08-20-2013, 02:38 PM

this is brilliant. the more support for our chassis, the better. it makes it a more competitive platform out there. on a lighter note, i dont mean to offend or tease here but...do i forsee @DougW @CSG Mike @Racecomp Engineering colab here in the future working together to produce the 'holy grail' of suspension set-ups

DougW · 08-20-2013, 03:53 PM

One never knows.
DougW

OICU812 · 08-20-2013, 07:47 PM

It's becoming evident a customer will receive a batman cape with his/her order.

Captain Snooze · 08-20-2013, 08:23 PM

@DougW and CSG Mike.
Ummm... Out of my depth question coming up.
If one is wanting a more track focused car than stock aren't the standard springs too soft regardless of damping "quality"?

08-20-2013, 08:31 AM	#44
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08-20-2013, 08:18 AM	#43
ft_sjo Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: The Motherland Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 473 Times in 271 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s)	Can you put up a photo of the control box, if any? Or is it just a USB connector for interface?

08-20-2013, 09:04 AM	#46
ft_sjo Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: The Motherland Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 140 Thanked 473 Times in 271 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s)	@DougW Thanks for the photo. Are there any works to make it a device with a display, perhaps to allow adjustments etc.,without needing a laptop handy? Maybe even if it were just cycling through a few pre-sets?

08-20-2013, 11:48 AM	#47
DougW Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S stock for now Location: SC Posts: 160 Thanks: 3 Thanked 171 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	It has 3 maps and an led that blinks based on which map you choose. To many features to not use a laptop to adjust the settings. Most people would use the presets without need to tweak every setting, I'm not sure what a display would show since you need to look at the road not the gauge when you pull Gs. DougW

08-20-2013, 01:00 PM	#50
DougW Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S stock for now Location: SC Posts: 160 Thanks: 3 Thanked 171 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	Yes you can edit on the fly, I have a blue tooth version that you could change via telemetry for that special pucker factor. I guess with Wi Fi one could add a camera then via a web site change the chassis real time from your Lazy boy but for now you get a laptop to enter data or update firmware via usb. Still remember Williams F1 coming into the pits for a tire change raising the car and having the suspension put the tires back on the ground, don't you know some nerd said I didn't think about that. DougW

08-20-2013, 01:51 PM	#52
DougW Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S stock for now Location: SC Posts: 160 Thanks: 3 Thanked 171 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	No active on F1 anymore just million dollar shocks to save money. Doug W

08-20-2013, 02:38 PM	#53
meeks slide to unlock Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Raven Black Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 154 Thanks: 171 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	this is brilliant. the more support for our chassis, the better. it makes it a more competitive platform out there. on a lighter note, i dont mean to offend or tease here but...do i forsee @DougW @CSG Mike @Racecomp Engineering colab here in the future working together to produce the 'holy grail' of suspension set-ups

08-20-2013, 03:53 PM	#54
DougW Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S stock for now Location: SC Posts: 160 Thanks: 3 Thanked 171 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	One never knows. DougW

08-20-2013, 08:23 PM	#56
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,823 Thanks: 4,053 Thanked 9,565 Times in 4,199 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s)	@DougW and CSG Mike. Ummm... Out of my depth question coming up. If one is wanting a more track focused car than stock aren't the standard springs too soft regardless of damping "quality"?

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