A lot more information regarding the new A8
09-08-2002, 07:24 PM
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A lot more information regarding the new A8
Check out the homepage, or follow the link below. I am getting very excited about this car since it appears to be well appointed and positioned to effectively take on the 7 series and S class. It seems to depend less on the ASF as the main "gimmick" and really deliver some meat in terms of innovative features. We shall see.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a8launch/">https://www.audiworld.com/news/02/a8launch/</a</li></ul>
09-08-2002, 08:28 PM
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Going into shock...
Must... get... A8!
"Radar-assisted distance control" and the new dashboard are just the cats meow on top of an already excellent car.
Anyone have an idea on how these babies will price out?
"Radar-assisted distance control" and the new dashboard are just the cats meow on top of an already excellent car.
Anyone have an idea on how these babies will price out?
09-09-2002, 02:06 AM
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Now that's just not fair...
It was a (comparatively) simple descision: keep the S8 because there won't be any new ones for a few years, or get an RS6 because it's damn quick.
Now you've gone and given me a 3rd option, a new A8 4.2 with loads of goodies.
Gadgets or speed? Speed or gadgets? Hmmm....
Now you've gone and given me a 3rd option, a new A8 4.2 with loads of goodies.
Gadgets or speed? Speed or gadgets? Hmmm....
09-09-2002, 05:04 AM
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One thing I don't understand ...
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In "Dynamic Response to Order" on page 3, it says " The dynamic mode lowers the vehicle by 20 millimetres to a ground clearance of 100 millimetres even before it sets off; its centre of gravity is lower and the air suspension operates with firmer springs and a harder damping characteristic."
How can you let air out of the struts/shocks to lower the car but not have a softer suspension?
I've been assuming that the option, the "adaptive air suspension - sport" sports suspension provided stiffer spring rates by using pistons with smaller cross sectional area, but the write-up leads you to believe that spring rate and shock damping can be stiffened or softened in the same direction. Anyone have any thoughts on how this is possible?
What am I missing?
In "Dynamic Response to Order" on page 3, it says " The dynamic mode lowers the vehicle by 20 millimetres to a ground clearance of 100 millimetres even before it sets off; its centre of gravity is lower and the air suspension operates with firmer springs and a harder damping characteristic."
How can you let air out of the struts/shocks to lower the car but not have a softer suspension?
I've been assuming that the option, the "adaptive air suspension - sport" sports suspension provided stiffer spring rates by using pistons with smaller cross sectional area, but the write-up leads you to believe that spring rate and shock damping can be stiffened or softened in the same direction. Anyone have any thoughts on how this is possible?
What am I missing?
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09-09-2002, 06:38 AM
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Re: One thing I don't understand ...
Possibly progressive spring rates? E.G. the more compressed the spring, the higher the dampening rate? Other technology like in the '03 Corvette uses magnetic resistive fluid which alters the viscosity of the shock fluid to provide greater dampening based on road surface response.