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Adjustable Shocks: Poor Design? No Difference?

Discussion in '348/355' started by billyfitness, Sep 22, 2008.

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  1. billyfitness

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    #1 billyfitness, Sep 22, 2008
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    My suspension malfunction warning light came on so upon pulling the right rear motor off I found 3 of the metal teeth broken on the adjustable shock gear.
    I don't know what you guys think but:
    - I never notice any difference hitting the 'comfort' switch anyway.
    - A poor construction: A plastic sprocket turning a metal gear. Destined to fail.
    - Why did Ferrari add this to the F355 in the first place...just a gadget to sell the car?
    -Billy
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    #4 f355spider, Sep 22, 2008
    There is definitely a difference between the two settings, but I only notice it at 50mph and up. They change seems to be mostly on the rebound damping, not compression. So it becomes more "floaty" when on "comfort".
     
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    #7 saw1998, Sep 22, 2008
    Oz:

    You're a shameless, capitalist pig!!! And yes, I will be ordering one of your fabulously beautiful "Gothspeed Keys" with my next order.
    I hope you sell a million.

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    #8 SonomaRik, Sep 22, 2008
    +1 : saves me from the ebay scenario, much rather go with you
     
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    #9 gothspeed, Sep 22, 2008
    lol ................. :p ............................ :D
     
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    #10 vvassallo, Sep 22, 2008
    Long live our resident shameless, um, what he said. ;) :D
     

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