Which is More Advanced: Variable Suspension or Air Suspension?
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Variable suspension is more advanced than air suspension. Here is a detailed introduction about it: 1. Introduction one: Variable suspension refers to shock absorbers with variable damping. A higher compression damping results in a firmer feel, improving handling performance. 2. Introduction two: The optimal ratio between compression and rebound is 1:3, with rebound damping always greater than compression damping. This ensures the shock absorber functions effectively and justifies its existence. 3. Introduction three: Through high-frequency detection of road conditions by the vehicle's onboard computer, the damping settings of the shock absorbers are continuously adjusted in a short time, balancing comfort and vehicle handling.
As a long-haul truck driver who frequently hits the road, I'm particularly sensitive to suspension systems. In my eyes, air suspension is more advanced – that's the consensus among us truck drivers. After all, it automatically adjusts vehicle height based on load. Last year when I drove that Scania equipped with air suspension, the weighing error at the toll station was less than 50kg. Variable suspension with adjustable damping is good, but ultimately it only changes stiffness. Of course, air suspension maintenance costs do hurt – last time replacing an airbag cost me 8,000 yuan. In practical use, air suspension feels like stepping on cotton when going over speed bumps, while variable suspension feels like wearing a pair of soft-soled shoes.
