I have the auto adjusting suspension switch on my GXL.

2 questions - what exactly is it supposed to do? How can you tell if it's still working?

 

good question. I cannot tell a difference in mine. although it is 12 years old. most likely its worn out. I heard thiers good aftermarket setups that work great.

 

The reason I ask is that I just bought the car yesterday, and the suspension is in great shape. I wonder if the previous owner didn't have them replaced with aftermarket stuff, and in that replacement, the stock auto adjust couldn't possibly work. Unless the system is different than I imagine it to be. I've heard it's useless anyway, but I want to know if I waste my time hitting the switch when I hit like 75. not like I race anyway, I don't know what good it would do on the highway.

 

The only write up I have seen was in my 87 owners manual. It described inputs from throttle, brake, steering, & speed. The actuators had three settings in two ranges, and all four operated independantly according to the combined inputs. The effect was supposed to be anti-squat on throttle, anti-dive on braking, anti lean on turning, and extra stiffness over 72mph.

 

yo! That's funny that you guys are talking about that. I just drove my 89 yesterday for the first time, and I have the switch in suspension, and I can feel it big time. The sport gives you much stiffer suspension, and better for taking turns and what not, although when you go over a bump, you feel it... When you switch it to normal, you get a lot of lean when you take turns at high speeds, and it's not nearly as stiff, and the ride is much less bumpy. You can hit a bump and not feel it as much as you would in sport. I almost always keep mine on sport, unless I'm in the middle of the city, and places where I can't go over 60 mph . Anyways, you can change it right while you're driving. My friend says that he gets the best results when he changes it while moving, so give it a try.


-Kanaida

 

Does the convertible have the adjustable suspension?

My TII has 1 mode - OUCH hard.

 

Yo, if you guys are going to do ANY hard cornering of any kind, throw the stock suspension away. A good way to tell if your suspension is still working is to lift up the hood and take a peak under the suspension 'caps'. The wires would be conected to a small unit underneath. Hopefully it's still connected if it is, then it's still working. In any case, I swapped those things out the first month I got the car. I opted for KYB struts, and Eibach springs. They're not too expensive and they kick *** on the circuit AND on street driving. Doesn't lower the car TOO much so you don't have to worry too much about rubbing your undercarriage on speed bumps. IMO, that's the most important thing for me. ^_- If you wish to order the kit, I'd suggest Performance Labs in Kirkland Washington. Ask for Tam (That's right, TAM) Here's the phone number: (425)820-7488 Alright, hopefully this'll help you in your quest!

Peace,
AJ ^_^

 

I can't tell a difference in mine. Is there a way to pop the hood and test it to make sure it's working? Like would I be able to hear a motor turning or something when I hit the switch?

 

I took the 2 screws off the motor on mine to see if it turned when I hit the switch. The car wasn't moving when I did this, but the motor did turn about 1/4 turn. I imagine it turns more once the car is moving.

 

well that bites. I just did that and mine didn't turn at all.

 

I am trying to install the system on my 91' and Im trying to tell if it is working. Was the car running when you tested the motor or should it work off the battery when the power is on?

 

Well the cars are 18 to 23 years old and more than likely the struts are, too. I highly doubt even 2% of RX7's that had auto adjusting suspension still work. If you are really worried about having an adjustable suspension; you are better off buying new struts with a progressive rate spring like Tokico Ilummina's with Eibach ProKit Springs.

 

Wanna Bet? Mine works Fine... I keep it in sport mode. If its in the Normal mode it floats. I like to feel the Dips on the freeway. Wow this thread is OLD

 

If I had the money I would certainly do that, but I dont know for sure if the system doesnt work. Im in the process of painting the car and swapping engines from my parts car so i cant exactly start it up to test them. Do you know if the car has to be started in order for the system to work or will it work off of the battery power when the key is switched on?

 

mine works, but i been wondering how it would work with after market suspensions.

 

I remember hearing a clicking sound whenever pressing the switch but I don't remember it doing anything at all. Swapped it out.