Hi All,

Looks like airbags might be obsolete. Check out the Bose audio site.

Regards, Norm

yeah I read the article in popular science magazine. That's pretty neat, but I bet it's harder on the tires/wheels seeing that it shoves them into the holes, beyond that it's awesome. Airbags are still way cheaper though.

I certainly hope they used a linux/unix embedded based control, and not M$... Otherwise, the blue screen-o-death could take on a whole new meaning

J/K... Thats a really really cool idea... I bet it works unbelieveable, I'd love to retro-fit the delta with a set!

Huh....very interesting stuff...

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Brando

definitely cool, a whole new approach. I never expected Bose to come out with something like that, although it is mostly electronic.

Now, they have to make one of those into a pogo-stick. That would be sweet!!! How high do you think they could make a person launch?!

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/0410_bose_bumps.wmv

Check it out!

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Brando

nice!

real nice



LMFAO

That would be an extremely comfortable ride I wish they showed a clip of an air suspension vehicle in that movie too

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Brando

Hi Brando, all

This demonstration has been done in TV ads as long as there have been TV ads.

If you removed your sway bars, your car would show the same straight line behavior as the Bose equipped car. Same for air ride cars.

The Bose system relies on numerous sensors, for instant adaptability to any condition that might arise.
That would include firming the outside, and softening the inside suspension on a curve to keep the car level without a swaybar.

Assuming it works as advertised, I wonder about the longevity of the electric and electronic components, what kind of warning of imminent failure, and what failsafes might be designed into the system.

Regards, Norm

I wonder how it would handle the Chicago winter. Caz it frigin cold out, 2 days ago I was standing by my car for at least an hour before I got the door opened. And I know electronics don't like that kinda cold.

As Norm said, the major concern would be longevity and safety in my book. I am not surprised in the least to read that. This is similar to solenoid activated valves, no more camshaft! I beleive these things are very close to production. It will just take some time.

Bose= Better Off with Something Else

why?

I owned a set of 901s in the early 80s and they were bettery than any other set of loudspeakers I had ever used before. I had to sell them because I was stationed over in Japan and had to be frugal on my shipment when returning back to the states. I really liked them.

Just wondering.....