FX3 expectations, general questions - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ZrErik · 12-01-2023

I have a 1991 Z, with no FX3 trouble lights on. How should it feel between he options?
I've read the change should be very noticeable, and heard that only at high speed, I am struggling to see any difference between the settings.

How should the system operate and feel?

2nd post ever!

AlbanyBrian · 12-01-2023

My experience with FX3 in my 1993 ZR-1 is there is a noticeable difference between the three modes. In tour I notice much more oscillation after going over bumps and less harshness in the cars response to bumps and rough surfaces. Handling is still good in tour, but not as controlled as sport or performance modes. Performance mode is noticeably tighter vehicle control, less bounce and harsher response to rough road surface. In performance mode the handling feels much more controlled and responsive. Sport is in between. My experiences and attempt to quantify.
The best way I found to feel the difference is to drive over the speed humps (not the abrupt ones like in parking lots, the more gently ones that you might find in a neighborhood) in the different modes at the same speed, I find the difference noticeable. Then you will become more aware of the differences on different road surfaces and different driving levels (easy cruising to pushing on a fun winding road). Enjoy your car.
Brian

Matt B · 12-05-2023

I can only confirm what Brian states. Tour is definitely kinda comfortable, Performance isn't. There's even a clearly noticeable different feeling under hard acceleration.
The differences in damping rate do not just work at higher speed, it's rather the other way around. The faster you get the more your FX3 stiffens up. No matter which setting you are in.

So, if you don't sense a considerable change in in road feel in city driving you should check your system.

ZrErik · 12-05-2023

That?s what I expected, thank you. I am pretty sure my system is not working at all.

Young1 · 12-09-2023

Driving the car hard and fast in corners with demonstrate the differences significantly. Test with a 90 degree corner at 30-35 mph using no brakes.

12-01-2023	#1
ZrErik Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	FX3 expectations, general questions I have a 1991 Z, with no FX3 trouble lights on. How should it feel between he options? I've read the change should be very noticeable, and heard that only at high speed, I am struggling to see any difference between the settings. How should the system operate and feel? 2nd post ever! Last edited by ZrErik; 12-01-2023 at 11:25 AM.

12-01-2023	#2
AlbanyBrian Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 35	Re: FX3 expectations, general questions My experience with FX3 in my 1993 ZR-1 is there is a noticeable difference between the three modes. In tour I notice much more oscillation after going over bumps and less harshness in the cars response to bumps and rough surfaces. Handling is still good in tour, but not as controlled as sport or performance modes. Performance mode is noticeably tighter vehicle control, less bounce and harsher response to rough road surface. In performance mode the handling feels much more controlled and responsive. Sport is in between. My experiences and attempt to quantify. The best way I found to feel the difference is to drive over the speed humps (not the abrupt ones like in parking lots, the more gently ones that you might find in a neighborhood) in the different modes at the same speed, I find the difference noticeable. Then you will become more aware of the differences on different road surfaces and different driving levels (easy cruising to pushing on a fun winding road). Enjoy your car. Brian

12-05-2023	#3
Matt B Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Beautiful Bavaria Posts: 523	Re: FX3 expectations, general questions I can only confirm what Brian states. Tour is definitely kinda comfortable, Performance isn't. There's even a clearly noticeable different feeling under hard acceleration. The differences in damping rate do not just work at higher speed, it's rather the other way around. The faster you get the more your FX3 stiffens up. No matter which setting you are in. So, if you don't sense a considerable change in in road feel in city driving you should check your system. __________________ ZR-1 #638/1991

12-05-2023	#4
ZrErik Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	Re: FX3 expectations, general questions That?s what I expected, thank you. I am pretty sure my system is not working at all.

12-09-2023	#5
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Re: FX3 expectations, general questions Driving the car hard and fast in corners with demonstrate the differences significantly. Test with a 90 degree corner at 30-35 mph using no brakes. __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.