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My recent decision, to proactively fix a small leak on my PTT, turned into a full air suspension debug session. I learned many useful details, which I hope you can keep in mind, when your car starts exhibiting air suspension issues. Troubleshooting the air suspension is not super difficult, but it ... Read More
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What are air shocks? Air shocks are the part of your vehicle that create a smooth ride for you and your passengers. These shock absorbers cushion the vehicle from the inevitable bounces and bumps that occur due to less-than-perfect road conditions. Air shocks work by absorbing the energy of the ... Read More
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Air Compressors – Air compressors supply the air pressure that the air suspension system uses to support the vehicle. When sensors call for a pressure increase the air compressor will run until the vehicle is at the appropriate ride height. Read More
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Air Suspension When it comes to air-ride suspension, they come in several styles for both OE replacement and aftermarket upgrades. Some systems use an integrated air spring and shock absorber that replaces your customer’s metal springs with pressure-adjustable air springs (i.e., airbag). Using ... Read More
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How does BMW EDC work? By reducing the nose's tendency to dip when braking and improving the tyre traction, EDC shortens the braking distance when braking heavily. The damper adjustment means that even when braking with ABS the vehicle chassis remains upright on the road and all four wheels have the ... Read More
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What does EDC mean BMW? Electronic Damper Control Also, does my BMW have EDC? Go to Settings in iDrive, look for Suspension (or something like that), you should see a setting choice for "Sport" or " Normal" if you have EDC. You can also look at the top of the front shocks and see if there is a wire ... Read More
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What is an air suspension struts? As a starting point, it is important to discuss what is air suspension and how does it differ from traditional suspension systems? The main difference between a traditional shock or strut is that they have a dampening mechanism set to a certain ride control feel ... Read More
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Why do you need an air suspension shock and it's advantages. 1. Every time you add or take away weight to a vehicle, speed up or slow down, or turn left or right, this challenges what the shock absorbers and springs are capable of. Traditional stock shocks and springs are designed and installed with ... Read More
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Read About Other Suspension Systems: Mercedes ABC System Electronic Stability Control While an air suspension system is more complex, the advantages are clear. The system is comprised of a central air suspension comrpessor as well as air struts within an air bag at each wheel. The air compressor ... Read More
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About The Air Suspension Compressor The compressor pumps air into the air bags to raise the chassis off the axles and provide good ride quality. If the compressor fails, your air suspension will not be able to adjust, and will be stuck at the inflation level where the compressor quit. Eventually, ... Read More
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