Definition of active suspension
: a computerized system in automobiles that actively adjusts the suspension in response to driving conditions
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Lexus has tried smoothing things out by retuning the base suspension and improving the optional active suspension that constantly adjusts shock dampening.
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Stilettos, emergency suspension on Jan. 25 Suspended 30 days, with 14 days as an active suspension and 16 days deferred.
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Other approaches to stabilize boats have relied on a kind of active suspension, like Velodyne Marine’s Martini 1.5, designed to make high-speed boating safer, which could be crucial in search-and-rescue operations.
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One candidate had three active suspensions by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
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The active suspension and limited-slip differential in the $1,200 Ti Performance Package probably also had a lot to do with handling as well.
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The active suspension references the period of actual closure; most clubs received a deferred suspension in addition to the active portion.
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Scores, emergency suspension on Jan. 19 Suspended 45 days with 21 days active suspension and 24 days deferred.
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Rick's Sporting Saloon, emergency suspension on Jan. 19 Suspended 30 days with 14 days an active suspension and 16 days deferred.
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First Known Use of active suspension
1971
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