Advanced electronic control for road, track and performance builds
A high performance car is often judged by its power, aero, or the noise it makes under acceleration. Yet one of the most important factors in how a car actually feels has nothing to do with its engine. It is the suspension.
Suspension determines how confidently a car settles into a corner, how stable it feels under braking, how clearly it communicates with the driver and how usable it remains on real roads. This is where TracTive Suspension stands apart.
TracTive is a Dutch manufacturer of high-end suspension systems, best known for its semi-active electronic damping technology. TracTive’s automotive range is designed for serious road cars, dual purpose track cars and motorsport applications, with systems that combine advanced electronics, precise damper control and carefully developed mechanical hardware.
More Than A Conventional Coilover
Traditional performance suspension usually works around a fixed compromise. A setup can be made softer for the road or firmer for the track, usually via spring rates & conventional damping adjustment. It can be tuned carefully, but once set, it does not actively respond to what the car is doing in real time.
TracTive takes a different approach.
Its semi active electronic systems continuously adjust damping while the car is moving. Using data from a dedicated control unit and multi axis G sensor, the system responds to acceleration, braking, cornering, roll and pitch. The goal is not simply to make the suspension stiffer. It is to help the car remain more composed, more controlled and more confidence inspiring across changing conditions.
In practical terms, that means a car can feel more settled during fast direction changes, calmer under braking and more stable when the road or track surface becomes uneven. The suspension is constantly working in the background to support the driver.
The Heart Of The System: TracTive DDA
At the centre of TracTive’s technology is its patented Dynamic Damping Adjustment valve, known as DDA.
This electronic valve regulates the flow of hydraulic fluid inside each shock absorber. It can move through a very wide range of damping positions and can react within just 6 to 10 milliseconds! The control unit continuously processes sensor data and adjusts individual shock damping within milliseconds.
That speed matters because vehicle behaviour changes extremely quickly. Weight transfers forward during braking. The body rolls in a corner. A tyre hits a bump mid bend. A conventional damper cannot decide to change its response at that exact moment. A semi-active TracTive system can.
The result is a more intelligent form of suspension control, one that works not only for lap time focused drivers, but also for owners who want a more capable, more polished and more responsive car on the road.
Stand Alone ACE Or Plug And Play Integration
TracTive systems are offered in two main electronic formats.
Stand Alone ACE
The Active Controlled Electronics system, or ACE, is designed for cars that do not have factory electronic suspension. It brings high-end electronically adjustable damping control to platforms that were not originally equipped with it.
ACE allows the driver to adjust:
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Front axle damping in five levels
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Rear axle damping in five levels
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Roll control in five levels
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Pitch control in five levels
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Five customisable presets for different driving situations
This gives the owner the freedom to move from a more compliant road focused setting to a more focused performance setting without changing hardware.
Plug And Play
For vehicles already fitted with electronic damping systems such as Porsche PASM or BMW EDC, TracTive offers Plug and Play suspension kits.
These systems use the original connectors, keep the factory suspension modes operational and do not require modification of the vehicle wiring harness. This makes them especially appealing for modern Porsche and BMW owners who want a substantial suspension upgrade while preserving the clean factory integration of the car.
Touring Line, Track Line And Motorsport Line
One of TracTive’s strengths is that it does not treat every customer the same. The automotive range is structured around three distinct product lines.
Touring Line
Touring Line is aimed at street biased performance cars. It is designed to improve handling, ride quality and overall composure while retaining everyday usability. Ride height can be adjusted to suit the car’s intended use and visual stance.
This is the most relevant choice for many Porsche and BMW owners who drive their cars regularly, take them on fast road trips or simply want a suspension system that feels more sophisticated than the factory setup.
Track Line
Track Line is made for dual purpose cars. It suits owners who regularly enjoy spirited road driving and also want a car that is more capable during track days. Compared with Touring Line, it offers a more focused performance orientation and is available with fixed or adjustable TracTive top mounts, depending on the application.
This is the sweet spot for drivers who want more precision and tuning depth, but still want to use the car outside the circuit.
Motorsport Line
Motorsport Line takes the concept further. It combines the full functionality of TracTive’s advanced electronic control with external reservoirs and additional high speed and low speed compression adjustment. Some versions are offered in electronically adjustable R ACE specification, while three way mechanically adjustable options are also available.
This line is intended for highly focused builds where individual damper tuning, consistency and detailed chassis setup are a priority.
Lift Systems For Real World Performance Cars
Low performance cars often look right and drive beautifully, but real roads are less forgiving. Steep driveways, parking garages and speed bumps can quickly become a daily annoyance.
TracTive addresses this through two available ride height technologies.
TracTive Lift System
The TLS can raise the vehicle by approximately 30 to 45 mm at the touch of a button, helping improve clearance in awkward situations.
Length Adjustment System
The LAS goes further, allowing ride height adjustment of approximately 15 to 60 mm while maintaining spring preload and preserving negative suspension travel. This makes it useful both for road and track height changes and for more practical everyday clearance.
For owners of low Porsche, BMW and other performance cars, these systems are not a novelty. They can meaningfully improve usability without compromising the visual or dynamic intent of the car.
Why This Matters For Porsche And BMW Owners
TracTive is especially relevant for the type of cars that Rennen Plus already supports.
Many Porsche owners want sharper response without stripping away the character that makes the car enjoyable on the road. BMW M owners often want better control over body movement, stronger composure during fast transitions and a more confident setup that still makes sense outside of a circuit.
TracTive’s combination of electronic damping, product line variety and Plug and Play options makes it a strong fit for these buyers. It offers a deeper, more technically advanced solution than a simple lowering spring or basic coilover conversion, while still allowing the car to remain refined and usable.
Who Should Consider TracTive?
TracTive is worth considering for drivers who want:
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Better stability and control without making the car unnecessarily harsh
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A meaningful upgrade over conventional fixed damping suspension
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Plug and Play integration with supported Porsche PASM or BMW EDC vehicles
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More flexibility for fast road and occasional track use
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A serious suspension solution for high end Porsche, BMW and performance builds
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Lift capability for low cars used on real roads
Why Buy TracTive Through Rennen Plus?
A suspension system should never be treated as a generic catalogue part. The correct setup depends on the car, the owner’s intended use and the balance they want between comfort, response and track focus.
Rennen Plus helps customers navigate the TracTive range and select the right direction, whether that means a Touring Line system for a refined road car, a Track Line package for dual purpose driving or a more focused motorsport solution. Combined with the broader Rennen Motorsport ecosystem, TracTive becomes part of a properly considered performance build rather than an isolated upgrade.
Final Thought
More power can make a car faster. Better suspension can make it feel transformed.
TracTive’s appeal lies in that transformation. These systems are not simply about ride height or stiffness. They are about creating a more intelligent, more composed and more capable performance car, one that works with the driver and adapts to the road beneath it.
For owners looking to improve how their car truly feels, TracTive is one of the most compelling upgrades available through Rennen Plus.
