[akras]

Is this going to kill me?

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The stupidity of this is that there are things public should be aware of (say, some pesticides), but put this warning everywhere, and people will stop paying attention even when they actually should. Which defeats the purpose of the Proposition 65...

 

[akras]

I was on the fence on purchasing the controller but after reading feedback in this thread, I've made my decision to go forward with it.

If you have a 2015 (or maybe 2016) you may want to check this thread out:

Issue with DiabloSport suspension controller

I have received my brand-new unit today and I couldn't wait: I had to install it right away. Unfortunately, the immediate result was really disappointing: I can't change suspension settings anymore; the controller doesn't work. The display shows "Street" (but it rides more like "Track"); when...

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[akras]

I wonder if the controller be thrown off if running different size tires from stock or even more if running a staggered set. Anyone have ideas on this?

If anything, the controller (and the suspension setup in general) may be thrown off by a considerable change (compared to stock) of the unsprung mass (such as the installation of oversized tires on cheap and heavy cast aftermarket wheels). Large increase in the unsprung mass will upset suspension tuning (stock controller or this one); how much mass one needs to add to notice it, I don't know. The width of the tire or reasonable changes in the diameter should not have any noticeable effect by themselves.

 

[akras]

So normal $ went up? It was $999 when it came out...

It was launched at $999 and has since gone up a bit from there.

 

[akras]

Another day of no warning messages on the dash. However, I'm not sure if it's just me since I'm not used to this controller yet or if it's starting itself in sport or track mode even though I always start the car in street mode for suspension

Mismatch between what mode the car expects to see at startup and what mode the controller wants to start with may cause issues (or so I was told at some point).

 

[akras]

Either my unit does not want to go into street mode or it's me. Just how harsh is the ride on the street in street suspension mode for you guys?

My understanding is that if the controller sends no current to the shocks (so, basically, if the controller doesn't work), the shocks become as stiff as they can. The more current, the softer the shocks. My DS controller never worked, and the car rode like the track suspension setting with it.

 

[akras]

Default to the firmest possible setting, correct?

Yes. It is still absolutely drivable, and there should be no safety concerns whatsoever.

 

[akras]

The controller in this case may be fine or not. However, did the user check for physical damage in the connectors? Resistance in the circuit(s)? Establish another problem upstream that has a related effect but is not a direct result of the product or installation? The occurrence requires investigation.
But, it's easier to piss and moan online.
The mudslinging and whining never ceases to amaze me. Acting like entitled children with big piggy banks.

Did you mean someone specific when you said "entitled children with big piggy banks"?

 

[akras]

I'm selling mine if anyone is interested

It still doesn't work properly, you lost trust in the product, or decided that it's not worth a kilobuck?

 

[akras]

I daily drive mine & prefer the stock ride quality for that.

I think I read that in the "street" mode the controller gives you a softer ride, but better control in turns... I am wrong?