Does the pre-Raven Air suspension have variable comfort settings?

[SilverGS]

Does the pre-Raven Air suspension have variable comfort settings? I have a 2016 S75D and I have tried switching the suspension from Standard height to Low height, but that does not seem to make any difference in the comfort level.

Other than auto lowering at a set speed on the highway and at a geo location to avoid hitting the car on steep driveways etc, what other features are there in the Air suspension?

 

[animorph]

That's all it does, up or down.

 

[Fresh-popcorn]

Mine has 3 Settings.
Comfort
Auto
Sport

Ride height has nothing to do with ride comfort.

 

[SilverGS]

Mine has 3 Settings.
Comfort
Auto
Sport

Ride height has nothing to do with ride comfort.

What year and model do you have? Can you take a screenshot please?

 

[Fresh-popcorn]

2019 (August Build) Raven performance.
Not near my car atm so cant take a pic but will do so later

 

[SilverGS]

2019 (August Build) Raven performance.
Not near my car atm so cant take a pic but will do so later

My question was about pre-raven suspension..

 

[RichardL]

Older air suspension only adjusted ride height, not ride quality

 

[Uncle Paul]

Ride and handling is significantly better with the Raven adaptable suspension.

In Auto it will ride smoothly and quietly in low speed cruising, but firm up significantly at higher speeds or with enthusiastic driving.

 

[Fresh-popcorn]

My question was about pre-raven suspension..

Sorry didnt notice pre.

 

[DustinT]

One thing to note is that on vehicles with air suspension you will have less travel in the lower positions, for obvious reasons. Hence, it will appear to be stiffer and perhaps a bit bouncer.

Source: I've owned several vehicles with air suspension. The physics are the same, regardless of the badge on the back.

 

[SilverGS]

One thing to note is that on vehicles with air suspension you will have less travel in the lower positions, for obvious reasons. Hence, it will appear to be stiffer and perhaps a bit bouncer.

Source: I've owned several vehicles with air suspension. The physics are the same, regardless of the badge on the back.

On the Model S that isn't the case. At lower height settings the air pressure is less and this makes it softer. At higher height settings the air pressure is more and the ride is stiffer.

 

[DustinT]

On the Model S that isn't the case. At lower height settings the air pressure is less and this makes it softer. At higher height settings the air pressure is more and the ride is stiffer.

 

[DustinT]

On the Model S that isn't the case. At lower height settings the air pressure is less and this makes it softer. At higher height settings the air pressure is more and the ride is stiffer.

It lowers the pressure to lower the ride height, but that has the effect of reducing the available compression for the suspension. So, if you do end up hitting a bump it will be quite jarring compared to the standard ride height.

 

[Johnny Hansen]

Pressure is the same low or high. The air volume is different.

 

[DustinT]

One thing to note is that on vehicles with air suspension you will have less travel in the lower positions, for obvious reasons. Hence, it will appear to be stiffer and perhaps a bit bouncer.

Source: I've owned several vehicles with air suspension. The physics are the same, regardless of the badge on the back.

I’m quoting myself here, but the original point remains. The ride is stiffer, and less comfortable at either high or low ride height compared to normal. We’re quibbling over semantics and missing the original point.

 

[Jpandes]

Ride and handling is significantly better with the Raven adaptable suspension.

In Auto it will ride smoothly and quietly in low speed cruising, but firm up significantly at higher speeds or with enthusiastic driving.

I wish my car had adaptive suspension