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Jan 16, 2010 11:22 pm
Jan 16, 2010 11:22 pm
Subject: Re: variable damping suspension
Hi folks,
"Luvax" variable hydraulic shock absorbers are pretty scarce! They work by having a variable "spill valve" which allows different settings to be had from "hard" (low spill rate) to "soft" (high spill rate). I wonder if non-adjustable Luvaxes have the same internals and perhaps can be converted. I looked at the Stevson Motors website and was impressed that they still knew about them. I think they would be my first port of call.
My M45 has "Telecontrols" which are friction rather than hydraulic shocks. These work by allowing the driver to tighten up or loosen the friction dampers according to road conditions.
Those of you who studied engineering will be familiar with the benefits of hydraulic rather than friction damping which is why most car makers went over to hydraulic shocks in the mid 1930s. Citroen went over to the wonderful full hydraulic suspension about the same time, a very radical move.
If you see Luvaxes for sale at an auto jumble - buy them!
Colin M34
PS The club has lots of Jackall rams in the ex-Leo hoard. I had to sort them all out - a filthy job!
Hi folks,
"Luvax" variable hydraulic shock absorbers are pretty scarce! They work by having a variable "spill valve" which allows different settings to be had from "hard" (low spill rate) to "soft" (high spill rate). I wonder if non-adjustable Luvaxes have the same internals and perhaps can be converted. I looked at the Stevson Motors website and was impressed that they still knew about them. I think they would be my first port of call.
My M45 has "Telecontrols" which are friction rather than hydraulic shocks. These work by allowing the driver to tighten up or loosen the friction dampers according to road conditions.
Those of you who studied engineering will be familiar with the benefits of hydraulic rather than friction damping which is why most car makers went over to hydraulic shocks in the mid 1930s. Citroen went over to the wonderful full hydraulic suspension about the same time, a very radical move.
If you see Luvaxes for sale at an auto jumble - buy them!
Colin M34
PS The club has lots of Jackall rams in the ex-Leo hoard. I had to sort them all out - a filthy job!