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From: an@hou2h.UUCP (A.NGUYEN)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Unconventional "suspension?"
Message-ID: <417@hou2h.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 26-Apr-84 20:27:51 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 26 20:27:51 1984
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Lotus (yay!) has proposed to replace conventional suspensions of
springs and dampers with hydraulic rams powered by engine driven
pumps.  Accelerometers on each corner of the car would sense
oncoming bumps and dips, and the hydraulic system would pull the
affected wheel up or force it down so as to keep a constant pressure
on the tyre contact patch.  Their testing indicates cornering speeds
can go up as much as 10 percent.  Lotus also claims that passengers
in a sport sedan hitting a brick at 100 mph would hardly be aware of
it.  Furthermore all this hydraulic technology is based on highly
developed and proven jet fighter hydraulic control systems.

	Summarized, without permission, from "Chassis and Suspension,
	Part 4," by Kevin cameron.  "Cycle" magazine, May 1984.