RLX Shocks (Explanation)
02-03-2014, 05:00 AM
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RLX Shocks (Explanation)
Honda's explanation of what "reactive" shocks are. Basically old fashioned twin tube things.
AMPLITUDE REACTIVE DAMPERS
Amplitude Reactive Dampers are used to provide a superior level of ride comfort together with crisp, precise handling. The dampers operate in two distinct performance parameters, including a Ride Zone and a Handling Zone. Each zone has a unique set of compression and rebound damping forces tailored to provide the desired ride and handling attributes. In essence, the amplitude reactive dampers operate like two separate suspension systems combined in one. The new dampers are entirely mechanical in operation with no electronics required.
Ride Zone
For short suspension stroke (between 1-5 mm travel), the dampers provide minimal damping effect to provide an extremely comfortable ride where little suspension travel is needed- such as on smooth road surfaces.
Handling Zone
For longer suspension stroke (over 10 mm travel), a second damping circuit is engaged. Here damping effect is maximized for enhanced steering feel, improved body-roll control and more secure handling- such as during aggressive cornering or on severe road conditions.
With the Amplitude Reactive Dampers, by adding a second spring floating valve above a conventional main piston valve, the Legend is able to maintain the superior driving dynamics of the previous model, and further improve ride qualities to that of a sedan.
For example, while driving on rough surfaces, the application of short-stroke damper movement allows the main piston valve absorb the small vibrations for a comfortable ride. However during hard cornering both the main and second piston valves move that create a much larger damping force for better driving dynamics.
AMPLITUDE REACTIVE DAMPERS
Amplitude Reactive Dampers are used to provide a superior level of ride comfort together with crisp, precise handling. The dampers operate in two distinct performance parameters, including a Ride Zone and a Handling Zone. Each zone has a unique set of compression and rebound damping forces tailored to provide the desired ride and handling attributes. In essence, the amplitude reactive dampers operate like two separate suspension systems combined in one. The new dampers are entirely mechanical in operation with no electronics required.
Ride Zone
For short suspension stroke (between 1-5 mm travel), the dampers provide minimal damping effect to provide an extremely comfortable ride where little suspension travel is needed- such as on smooth road surfaces.
Handling Zone
For longer suspension stroke (over 10 mm travel), a second damping circuit is engaged. Here damping effect is maximized for enhanced steering feel, improved body-roll control and more secure handling- such as during aggressive cornering or on severe road conditions.
With the Amplitude Reactive Dampers, by adding a second spring floating valve above a conventional main piston valve, the Legend is able to maintain the superior driving dynamics of the previous model, and further improve ride qualities to that of a sedan.
For example, while driving on rough surfaces, the application of short-stroke damper movement allows the main piston valve absorb the small vibrations for a comfortable ride. However during hard cornering both the main and second piston valves move that create a much larger damping force for better driving dynamics.
02-03-2014, 05:01 AM
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Re: RLX Shocks (Explanation)
...the dampers provide minimal damping effect to provide an extremely comfortable ride where little suspension travel is needed- such as on smooth road surfaces.
If you are traveling at 15-25 mph over road construction or an unimproved surface, the driver might feel that the car is over spring and under damped, if that makes sense.
The RLX has fairly stiff springs, and when the car is in the "ride zone" some people don't like it.
02-27-2014, 05:00 AM
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Re: RLX Shocks (Explanation)
The more I drive this car (4500 miles now), the more I understand why they did this.
In almost all situations, the suspension provides good handling.
It's just that one odd situation where you're crawling over bad pavement that presents an unsettling feeling.
In almost all situations, the suspension provides good handling.
It's just that one odd situation where you're crawling over bad pavement that presents an unsettling feeling.
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