Originally Posted by Maxwell
Well Like I've said before, the Manufactuer's are about 15 years ahead of the aftermarket, but I don't see why they can't make a simple MR shock for aftermarket. just need to have a simple electronic interface that sends power to each individual shock, no need to complicate things with steering angle, speed, and osiclation sensors, keep it simple and easy.
Where did you get your 15 years number from?
These shocks are not self contained like normal dampers are. They require control circuitry which takes 12V (or 48V if Delphi has its way) and boosts the voltage to whatever is required for the given emf required for a certain damping force. The emf varies linearly with voltage, if you remember your freshman physics courses.
In any case, how many people do you see buying Tein EDFC's? Not many. Would you buy the shocks if they came out tomorrow and cost $9000 for all four corners and a control box, plus the labor to rewire the car? Or would you are asking for something that costs $300 a corner, with a $100 control box and DIY wiring kit?
Why can't they make a simple MR shock? They can. The issue is not what people can make. It's what people can
sell.