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Dynamix is here!

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#1 ·
Dynamix is here on the VR1! What do you guys think? Technology advancements are a good thing. Will Dynamix deliver?
 
#7 ·
DYNAMIX is the only system with complete control of all four shocks, as well as key vehicle inputs, to smooth out the whoops and flatten any corner on the trail. The brain of DYNAMIX is the patented IMU – Inertial Measurement Unit – that senses what the vehicle is actually doing. Every movement, pitch, roll, and input is captured and understood by the IMU, which then dictates shock position and compression to deliver the best trail handling on the snow. Through the complete control of the DYNAMIX system, the suspension modes feature a wide range of capability, enabling the system to maintain bottom out prevention in Comfort and smooth out trail chatter in Extreme.
 
#11 ·
How does it, "dictate shock position" does it have linear actuators like that Bose setup from a few years back? Does it sense when the oil and charge has leaked out of the shocks as Polaris has been prone lately? Will it be serviceable 3-5 years out when the sled is out of warranty or used?
 
#36 ·
Doo also controls rebound. Sounds like Poo is using the shock to measure movement vs doo uses a arm and rear suspension arm sensors. I am curious how much range of adjustment the poo shocks have? Doo shocks range is impressive. Both the doo and poo shocks are way more sophisticated than cat, cat is just giving you adjustable shocks via a button.
 
#38 ·
Doo also controls rebound. Sounds like Poo is using the shock to measure movement vs doo uses a arm and rear suspension arm sensors. I am curious how much range of adjustment the poo shocks have? Doo shocks range is impressive. Both the doo and poo shocks are way more sophisticated than cat, cat is just giving you adjustable shocks via a button.
Polaris uses an IMU, there are no shock sensors
 
#46 ·
They've already been running a similar active system with Fox on the RZR's for several years now so most of the shock system issues should be ironed out already. Fox has plenty of experience now putting electronics on a snow skid between the push button adjust systems for RMKs that Burandt has been pushing for years and also Cat's ATAC system. So hopefully this goes off smoothly.
 
#55 ·
I think the dynamix is a cool feature if you want to pay for it, but my concern come from the fact there is another "module" to worry about that is controlling your suspension and its function. While it supposedly tried and true....what cost involvement is there in "shock maintenance" after a year or two of usage. To me...while it is a very nice piece of technology and if it works as they say....it is a game changer....but I surely would not want to worry about maintenance costs and more electrical shit later on.
 
#60 ·
Anyone know how changing torsion springs impact this type of active shocks? I like the HP torsion springs over standard; I weigh 210 wet.
 
#61 ·
advice of the day folks ITS just a sled . NOT bmw , folks ask for this stuff and priced accordingly .price goes up , but remember this when you opened the hood on a 90 or 2000 vintage sled ,, compared to today , KEEP IT SIMPLE ..sure its nice to have new tech , some of this stuff is going to far ,, have read it cost 9 grand to replace a 9 r motor,, just wait till the gremlins get into this new shock system , weather its in warranty or not ,the dealers wont have a clue how to fix it , and sure the techs been around on a sxs for awhile,, do you think they honestly tested it on a sled , sled worlds a whole different game , its looks good on paper , should work , tech dept reads next years forums for fixs , to each there own poison , no thanks on the new ,
 
#62 ·
advice of the day folks ITS just a sled . NOT bmw , folks ask for this stuff and priced accordingly .price goes up , but remember this when you opened the hood on a 90 or 2000 vintage sled ,, compared to today , KEEP IT SIMPLE ..sure its nice to have new tech , some of this stuff is going to far ,, have read it cost 9 grand to replace a 9 r motor,, just wait till the gremlins get into this new shock system , weather its in warranty or not ,the dealers wont have a clue how to fix it , and sure the techs been around on a sxs for awhile,, do you think they honestly tested it on a sled , sled worlds a whole different game , its looks good on paper , should work , tech dept reads next years forums for fixs , to each there own poison , no thanks on the new ,
on the bold, you nailed it. what happens when the shock gets a little down on gas or is not quite in tip top shape? and the rebuild being difficult may slow people from rebuilding. it adjusts and nothing changes , does it freak out and go to limp mode or something?
 
#64 ·
fox makes a great product. i use them in the mtb world and they rock. my friend is a big fox rebuilder for mtb. he says they switched to chinese sources years back and that hurt durability. still a good product and easily serviced. parts pretty much out there. i had fluid leaking from my rear shock clicker on my mtb. rebuilt that little bitch , orings so small in the clicker i had to take a contact lens out so i could see up close. now i have multi focal contacts and can see it all. that little fox shock has 400psi in it!
 
#66 ·
In the snowgoer article from yesterday which highlighted Polaris's efforts to improve quality they said:

"So, the brand says it is facing the problem head-on. First, it delayed many of the things the brand had planned to unveil for model year 2024 by a season to give more testing and validation time. For example, we know the Dynamix shocks were a part of last year’s original plan but it is finally making it to production for 2025. Company officials also said that it is adding a year into its overall development cycle to slow down the rush to production and make sure potential problems are identified and fixed before making it to product units."

I know most of us here are in the "prove it to me" category given the numerous issues in recent years, but if this system is proven to be reliable after a couple of years I would definitely be interested in it as a VR1 buyer.