NEW PRODUCT: FOX iQS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SUSPENSION FOR THE AXYS

[mountainhorse]

Looking over new stuff for this season... and ran into this...

The new iQS system from FOX... Looking pretty nice.

So far... ONLY for the AXYS with REACT suspension.

PART NUMBER: 854-02-001
MODEL: POLARIS PRO-RMK 800/850, REACT

BENEFITS

• Enhances safety, efficiency, control, convenience, performance
• Select profiles on-the-fly, permitting adjustments to suit varying terrain as you ride
• Tangible improvements in ride handling
• No need to count clicks

HIGHLIGHTS

• Electronic modal damping control via Bosch ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
• Full range adjustment takes place in less than one second
• Wide range adjustment characteristics
• Plug and Play wiring harness

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[FatDogX]

Wow!!!

Can't wait to see the price tag on these!!!

 

[goridedoo]

Wow!!!

Can't wait to see the price tag on these!!!

I wanna say I saw 5k somewhere. Not SURE on that though.

 

[aksledjunkie]

$3995.00


https://www.ridefox.com/content.php?c=iqs

 

[JJ_0909]

Been waiting for this. This system, if done right, could be the biggest step forward for mountain snowmobile suspension since...ever.

So many things you could do if the valving was able to be changed in real time (which is exactly what this can do). You can have a "suspension map" that could do different things depending on the angle of the sled, angle of the slope, load each shock is taking etc.


Be fun to watch it evolve!

 

[aksledjunkie]

Been waiting for this. This system, if done right, could be the biggest step forward for mountain snowmobile suspension since...ever.

So many things you could do if the valving was able to be changed in real time (which is exactly what this can do). You can have a "suspension map" that could do different things depending on the angle of the sled, angle of the slope, load each shock is taking etc.


Be fun to watch it evolve!

I'll be running this setup this season on my personal build. Hope to have some reviews near Christmas after our B.C. trip.

 

[richracer1]

Wow!!!

Can't wait to see the price tag on these!!!

FOX iQS FLOAT SERIES

PRICE: $3,995

PART NUMBER: 854-02-001
MODEL: POLARIS PRO-RMK 800/850, REACT

 

[Killer Time Racing]

Not going to need anything like that ever but for four high end shocks and a Custom Valve it's going to be close to that price after Springs and stickers.

 

[JJ_0909]

Not going to need anything like that ever but for four high end shocks and a Custom Valve it's going to be close to that price after Springs and stickers.

Don't forget these too will likely need a custom valve.

 

[Teth-Air]

Been waiting for this. This system, if done right, could be the biggest step forward for mountain snowmobile suspension since...ever.

So many things you could do if the valving was able to be changed in real time (which is exactly what this can do). You can have a "suspension map" that could do different things depending on the angle of the sled, angle of the slope, load each shock is taking etc.


Be fun to watch it evolve!

So you are saying that a strain gauge could be added to the steering post so as soon as you pulled right or left, the shock for that side could instantly soften to allow for easy roll up? Or on off camber riding there could be an accelerometer sensor to stiffen the downhill shock and soften the uphill shock to help to keep the sled level?

 

[Jaynelson]

The "live valve" Fox shocks in the Dynamix RZR's already have that sorta thang going on....so it's not that far fetched I suppose

 

[JJ_0909]

So you are saying that a strain gauge could be added to the steering post so as soon as you pulled right or left, the shock for that side could instantly soften to allow for easy roll up? Or on off camber riding there could be an accelerometer sensor to stiffen the downhill shock and soften the uphill shock to help to keep the sled level?

100% - Live valve on the mountain bike side is looking at pitch of the bike (up or down), "map" (what setting the rider has it in) and is adjusting the supsension's valving in real time (100x/second) to open or close just the right amount for the vehicle to be most efficient.

I honestly think it sort of sucks on a mountain bike, but on a sled - wow. Game changing. Rear suspension could be stiffened up in real time if front end coming up too quick, left or right shock could be softened/stiffened depending on the side hill. Could effect high speed compression or low speed compression.

You could have a sled that rides on trail incredibly well with a push of a button, have a wheelie machiine to impress your buds, then climb crazy steep stuff - all by just selecting the right suspension map.

It'll be the biggest thing in snowmobile suspension since oil damped shocks came on the scene...

 

[mountainhorse]

These things look pretty sexy from the no frills lock-out while still riding setting for the rear track shock that you can program in....Cool !!


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[aksledjunkie]

Spoke with Fox last week. Looks like my set will ship mid December. So hopefully have some reviews and thoughts early 2019.

 

[NoNonsense]

The iQS tech is different than the fox live valve. iQS just has a servo on the compression damping 'clicker' where as Live Valve has an active compression damping valve that can respond quickly to vehicle events.

The RZR LiveValve uses an IMU and a controller much more sophisticated than the one fox is showing here. I'm sure it can be applied to sleds, but will take some pretty serious software and systems engineering to work right since vehicle dynamics of snowmobile are a lot bigger mystery than a 4 wheeled vehicle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXtKJrmQcE

 

[JJ_0909]

The iQS tech is different than the fox live valve. iQS just has a servo on the compression damping 'clicker' where as Live Valve has an active compression damping valve that can respond quickly to vehicle events.

The RZR LiveValve uses an IMU and a controller much more sophisticated than the one fox is showing here. I'm sure it can be applied to sleds, but will take some pretty serious software and systems engineering to work right since vehicle dynamics of snowmobile are a lot bigger mystery than a 4 wheeled vehicle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXtKJrmQcE

Great point. I didn't dig into it enough, but figured this may be the case.

I guess I got to day dreaming about technology that exists elsewhere in Fox's lineup that could be applied to sleds with potentially amazing results.

 

[jfgsx]

Have you receive your kit ? Mine suppose to arrive december 1...

 

[GoBigParts]

Just slightly cheaper than a turbo.

We do sell these if anyone wants a quote.

 

[TimG]

So how would this system do compared to a Skinz ARC? The ARC is a coupling device. Would this be as effective for planting the front end down when you turn upwards out of a sidehill?

 

[JJ_0909]

So how would this system do compared to a Skinz ARC? The ARC is a coupling device. Would this be as effective for planting the front end down when you turn upwards out of a sidehill?

In theory, it could accomplish the same goal. Without knowing how aggressive the settings are, that's tough to know at the moment!