3200/4200 Rear Damper
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That's interesting. I don't (as far as I know) need then, but the reason I asked was that David Askew *was* going to get tooled up to 4200 skyhook, and the cost was prohibitive.
I've found the chaps in Ireland are doing exchange refurb at £371 assuming yours can be refurbed, otherwise there's a £75 extra.
That's not bad, compared to new
C
I've found the chaps in Ireland are doing exchange refurb at £371 assuming yours can be refurbed, otherwise there's a £75 extra.
That's not bad, compared to new
C
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The 'Skyhook' 4200/GS 'Sachs' dampers use 'magnetic particles in the oil' technology, different to the earlier 'Skyhook' 3200 Bilstein dampers.
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Sorry Dave, I'm wrong, not 'magnetic particle in oil', but still active with wheel and body sensors.
I think the 3200 Bilstein system just stiffened the damper up by a set amount.
I think the 3200 Bilstein system just stiffened the damper up by a set amount.
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David Askew showed me both types of dampers.....the 3200GT had the Bilstein Ferrari type actuator fixed on the top,also controlled by accelerometers and jaw sencing feeding info though to the cars ECU..
The later 4200 and GS dampers had an a internal actuator..(less warranty claims I guess ) but the system worked in exactly the same way..
Dave
The later 4200 and GS dampers had an a internal actuator..(less warranty claims I guess ) but the system worked in exactly the same way..
Dave
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The 3200 standard system has complete adjustment controlled by the motors and an ECU. It adjusts depending on your driving and the road speed and of course the sport button. The shocks are continuously variable but i think the system only uses a discrete number of settings. There is a lengthy section in the manual about it.
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Thanks davy, Thats a perfect explanation of the 3200GT suspension system in normal mode..
When you press the sport button,ok you just think it just bangs the dampers onto full hard setting....,but at the same time
it changes the engine mapping into full boost 3200GT hooligan mode!
Dave
When you press the sport button,ok you just think it just bangs the dampers onto full hard setting....,but at the same time
it changes the engine mapping into full boost 3200GT hooligan mode!
Dave
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Actually I must scan the section in the manual for you, it shifts the range of settings to a bit harder, across the board. So it still adjusts the stiffness with increasing speed and signs of enthusiastic cornering but all the settings are a bit stiffer. Its the only car i have been in where this shift is noticeable, both in the suspension and the engine performance. Its one of the reasons I don't seem to be able to get rid of it, I appear to be addicted to the turbo rush and endless stupid problems!
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Chat here about it http://www.maseratiforum.co.uk/3200_SPORT_BUTTON/m_32383/tm.htm
Found the manual and it confirms that on the auto it does indeed hold onto the gears longer. The Manual section mentions nothing about sharpening throttle response but refers to setting the shocks to "Sporty action" so I think your seat dyno is Skewed Rob
Found the manual and it confirms that on the auto it does indeed hold onto the gears longer. The Manual section mentions nothing about sharpening throttle response but refers to setting the shocks to "Sporty action" so I think your seat dyno is Skewed Rob