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Adaptive Suspension, Re-imagined..
No more guesswork. No more roadside tweaks. Just pure, terrain-aware precision.
What if your suspension could read the road ahead and adjust itself—before you even feel the change? That’s not a dream anymore. It’s the new standard.
Introducing a next-gen damping system that pairs real-time electronic valve control with intelligent terrain sensing. This setup delivers automatic, split-second adjustments to your shocks, optimizing ride quality and control across every surface. Whether you're crawling over rocks or cruising asphalt, it adapts instantly—so you don’t have to.
Intelligent control. Infinite possibility.
This system doesn’t just react—it anticipates.
At the core is a high-speed control unit that reads terrain and wheel dynamics using onboard G-force and gyroscopic sensors. It runs predictive algorithms based on user-defined preferences, calculating and adjusting shock response in real time—over 1,000 data points per second, with changes deployed in under 40 milliseconds.
And it’s not just internal. The system links directly to a mobile interface, giving you full visibility and control over your suspension settings. Monitor, tweak, and dial in your ride from the palm of your hand.
Compression Damping Control - Electrified.
Fast. Fluid. Tuned to the millisecond.
At the heart of the system is an electronically actuated valve that regulates oil flow with surgical precision. This component adjusts damping force dynamically as the shock compresses, responding to terrain changes in under 40 milliseconds.
Each hydraulic circuit is custom-configured for its vehicle platform, maximizing resolution and range. Whether you're navigating jagged switchbacks or smooth highway stretches, the system delivers terrain-specific control with zero compromise.
An ICONic interface.
Dial it in. Lock it down. Own every mile.
The mobile interface brings the entire system to life—seamlessly connected via Bluetooth and designed for intuitive control. From your iOS device, you can fine-tune baseline firmness, tweak vertical “G-Boost” and lateral “Corner Boost” sensitivity, and switch between preloaded Drive Modes like Normal, Desert, and Haul.
Want more? Build your own presets. As many as you want. Tailored to your terrain, your loadout, your driving style.
And when the trip’s done, the app delivers a full performance snapshot—time, speed, distance, G-forces—all wrapped into your personal ride log. It’s not just data. It’s your signature.
What does all of this mean?
The beauty of the IIC and CDEV system lies in its ability to adapt shock settings instantly, without driver input. Whether you're hammering through high-speed washboard or easing into a slow technical crawl, the system reads terrain changes in real time and adjusts damping accordingly. Hit a sudden obstacle at speed, and the shocks stiffen to absorb the impact. Transition into a smoother stretch, and damping softens to deliver a compliant, comfortable ride. It’s not just reactive—it’s anticipatory. From aggressive off-road performance to refined on-road comfort, IIC and CDEV maintain control, precision, and ride quality across every surface.
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