benapm1

Looking at a z51 coupe and trying to get some input on get mag ride or don't get it. I have read mixed reviews. Any input would be great

NTMD8R

2014 Z51 Convertible MN7 with MRC.
Been autocrossing for over 30 years with Corvettes.
We (my wife and I) both put it in Track Mode, and then in "Race" configuration.
This works just GREAT !!!!

Haven't tried it any other way, so can't really compare.
Personally, I'd be upset if I was limited in any way with throttle response,
or power, or shocks capability.

But, depending on experience, you might want the "nannies" to do some work.

It's also a great resale option too (I expect).

froggy47

Better than Penske, JRI, MCS, Mouton? I don't know. I would like to think they are the best of all, but, is it just another nanny?

ponycar

I have driven both mag cars and cars without at Ron Fellows school. The current mag ride control is not a nanny, it is a sophisticated tunable damper system. I would prefer it for AX and on track. It makes the car a great sports car and GT. I have a awesome C5 dedicated track car yet if I could afford to run a C7 on track i would do so immediately. I love the C7C mag shocks on the street, best of both worlds.

froggy47

Have you autox'd both?

NTMD8R

ponycar,
I disagree with you.
I think the MRC does provide "nannies", as per this chart.
Steering, Throttle progression, Launch control, and ELS (among others)
are all variable, depending on selection.
It is much more than a "sophisticated tunable damper system".

RBbugBITme

Mag shocks are garbage for racing where you're concerned about lap times. If you're going to have fun and drive 90% on the road, have at it. There is a reason F1 experimented with the tech and hasn't touched it since and you don't see it on any other class of professional racing.

froggy47

Well, I'm glad the OP is getting some feedback.

It's a question I wondered about myself.

benapm1

I ordered it without it. Never had it on my 99frc which I have been auto crossing for 13 years so I didn't do it. Talked to a couple other people and they have it and don't like it

froggy47

Wise choice IMO.

hklvette

What about that whole "being banned" thing? Active suspension components are illegal in most (all?) racing series.

For a "do everything" car, I think they're a great idea. For a dedicated vehicle, there are better solutions.

RBbugBITme

Rules are evaluated every single year and if they were worth it the teams would argue for it. With respect to F1 and other higher level racing series that can afford separate test systems/cars, these shocks were used for a short time during testing to set the car up quicker and they still stopped using them because they are garbage.

FYI the first systems were developed out of my office with McLaren a long time ago. It was a waste of time and money.