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Originally Posted by London Lad
What does it do that the active suspension on an 2001 Mercedes SL doesn't ?
Surely it can only extend or retract 'spring' length, change damping on compression and / or rebound and alter roll bar tension?
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Speed of response.
There is no damping, compression, rebound, or roll bar tension adjustments, as there are no shocks -- the linear motor simply is directed to the appropriate length so quickly the concept of damping is relevant.
That's what makes it so unique... the other systems are just electronic adjustments of traditional systems, or slow-reacting hydraulic systems which cannot react to individual bumps.