Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual page 124

Independent wheels, with upper and lower
triangular wishbones.
Double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock
absorbers with electronically-controlled
calibration variation.
Small kingpin offset to improve braking
stability and reduce kickback on the
steering wheel to a minimum.
Anti-dive configuration thanks to the upper
arm being tilted to reduce front pitching
when braking.
Transverse stabiliser bars
A maintenance-free, one-piece double-row
ball bearing is fitted on the wheel hub.
The features of the system with which the
vehicle is equipped are varied hydraulically
and electronically during use depending on
the driving and load conditions.
Electronically-controlled active
suspensions with continuous damping
through the "Skyhook" system.
The suspensions use the "Skyhook"
system developed by Mannesmann-Sachs
and perfected by Ferrari for continuous
automatic damping control via acceleration
sensors which record the movements of
each wheel and the vehicle body.
Not only does this system always ensure the
best compromise between handling and
comfort, but it can also slightly enhance one
or another aspect by using specific settings.
Three different setting levels are available
on this vehicle.
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Level 1: slightly more flexible setting,
optimised to best absorb road
unevenness and ensure better
grip on wet road surfaces (ICE
and "Low grip" position).
Level 2: slightly stiffer setting, optimised
for racing-style and high-speed
driving (in medium- to high-grip
conditions) without reducing
comfort dramatically (SPORT
position).
Level 3: even stiffer setting, optimised for
driving on the race track (RACE
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