Magnetic ride auto vs comfort mode.

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So how exactly does auto mode work?

Comfort mode is fixed but is it better to leave it in auto or comfort for a soft ride?
 
I find when it is in comfort mode going over speed bumps I bounce up and down like on a bouncy castle, so leave it in mag ride auto and slightly firmer but better
 
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Yes but what sensors cause the dampening to change when set to auto? Does it sense the harshness or softness of the road and adjust the dampening accordingly?
 
No it monitors the piston movement and compensates by electrifying the oil in the housing clumping the iron filings and causing increased friction. There are many videos about this online.
 
As an aside - in case people are tempted to compare Audi Mag Ride with another popular MQB car beginning with "G" .........


The active dampers on the (insert name of car here) aren't the same (not mag ride) as the active dampers on the S3, they are a hydraulic electromechanical control system, as opposed to magnetic control.

VW's version isn't as costly as Audi's mag ride, which makes it a more attractive option.
 
Richy_C said:
No it monitors the piston movement and compensates by electrifying the oil in the housing clumping the iron filings and causing increased friction. There are many videos about this online.
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So if one were to drive on very bumpy roads, there will be lots of rapid piston movement and the voltage going through the oil inside the shock will be reduced to reduce the viscosity of the liquid which in turn softens the dampening to provide a more comfortable ride correct?
 
Opposite, would produce less rebound in an attempt to keep the wheel in better contact with the road making it a harder ride.

Turning the magride off gives the piston more room to move than the non mag suspension making a softer ride.

Exaggerated explanation would be, magride is for smooth track day use. But switching it off has a posative side effect of a smoother ride on bumpy roads. Not as safe at speed though in my mind but I'm no expert.
 
Richy_C said:
Opposite, would produce less rebound in an attempt to keep the wheel in better contact with the road making it a harder ride.

Turning the magride off gives the piston more room to move than the non mag suspension making a softer ride.

Exaggerated explanation would be, magride is for smooth track day use. But switching it off has a posative side effect of a smoother ride on bumpy roads. Not as safe at speed though in my mind but I'm no expert.
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I didn't know you could turn it off. To my knowledge, you have three modes to chose from: Comfort, Dynamic and Auto.
 
Richy_C said:
Comfort = off, dynamic = on.
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Oh ok so no voltage is being applied at all. Hope there is a way to hack the voltage supply to have granulated control over the stiffness of the suspension.
 
wab172uk said:
Keep it in Dynamic mode. Ride is spot-on
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Yeah, its great in dynamic but all the time would be a tad harsh if you have speed bumps and less then perfect roads to deal with. Comfort for pottering about, dynamic for fun in the country :)
 
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