ABC and air matic
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Originally Posted by api3
hey.. can any one tell me whats the differnce between abc and air matic? and how do they work? the benz site dont give too much info about them...thxxxxxxxx
abc- active suspension, when it senses unwanted movement it acts to supress it. for example when if it senses dive under braking; it firms up the front, in corners it firms up the outside....., its kind of an advanced airmatic
airmatic- "simple" air bag suspension, its non-active
there is more to it but thats a simple explanation
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SL55 AMG, 2006 Range Rover Sport with Kahn Design Package
Airmatic: Air suspension in simple terms. Raising and lowering the vehicle via button in console.
ABC: A proactive suspension that "senses" bumpy road and raising the car automatically, with or without your approval. As you drive faster above certain speed limit, the car drops automatically, again with or without your approval or raises up when you drive slower below certain speed limit. You as an owner has no control over ABC.
ABC: A proactive suspension that "senses" bumpy road and raising the car automatically, with or without your approval. As you drive faster above certain speed limit, the car drops automatically, again with or without your approval or raises up when you drive slower below certain speed limit. You as an owner has no control over ABC.
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Originally Posted by adam@kronen
Airmatic: Air suspension in simple terms. Raising and lowering the vehicle via button in console.
ABC: A proactive suspension that "senses" bumpy road and raising the car automatically, with or without your approval. As you drive faster above certain speed limit, the car drops automatically, again with or without your approval or raises up when you drive slower below certain speed limit. You as an owner has no control over ABC.
ABC: A proactive suspension that "senses" bumpy road and raising the car automatically, with or without your approval. As you drive faster above certain speed limit, the car drops automatically, again with or without your approval or raises up when you drive slower below certain speed limit. You as an owner has no control over ABC.
what the **** r u talking about, we arent talking about off roaders.
see my simple explanation above.
i cant believe u work at a shop
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S 63 Coupe, GLS 63
Airmatic= Air suspension. Height adjustable, dampening adjustable
ABC=Active Body Control. Hydraulic(fluid) controlled. NO SWAY BARS. height adjustable, dampening adjustable. Much more advanced then airmatic.
Both systems automatically lower the car ~60mph to improve aerodynamics. Both systems keep the car level depending on passenger weight ans position and how much **** you have piled into your car.
ABC=Active Body Control. Hydraulic(fluid) controlled. NO SWAY BARS. height adjustable, dampening adjustable. Much more advanced then airmatic.
Both systems automatically lower the car ~60mph to improve aerodynamics. Both systems keep the car level depending on passenger weight ans position and how much **** you have piled into your car.
