DSC Sport Magnetic Shock controller observations
#261
Former Vendor
I haven't set up the software, drivers yet on my laptop so not yet. Looks easy enough to get to the usb port for a quick adjustment. No wifi yet? Will the unit I have support it when available if no to the previous question.. I probably do the adjustment tomorrow morning.
with the key on zero travel under settings
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cheapthrills (02-13-2017)
#262
Melting Slicks
Awesome news.
#263
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I ordered on Friday and received today,
Install took me about a hour total, there was little info about getting the controller out of the bracket inside the wheel well. A call was answered quickly and had me moving along. They probably should address that part.
First impressions from a quick drive, this truly transforms the car. I can even drive in track mode on semi smooth roads with any harshness or upsetting the suspension. Others have done a much better job describing the changes then I could do, I'll just say the V2 controller is awesome so far.
Install took me about a hour total, there was little info about getting the controller out of the bracket inside the wheel well. A call was answered quickly and had me moving along. They probably should address that part.
First impressions from a quick drive, this truly transforms the car. I can even drive in track mode on semi smooth roads with any harshness or upsetting the suspension. Others have done a much better job describing the changes then I could do, I'll just say the V2 controller is awesome so far.
#264
It's great to see we're batting 1000 here. Everyone seems to be happy, and I'm not surprised, because it's not just a subtle difference, it's huge difference.
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Bunk (02-14-2017)
#265
Melting Slicks
Anyway I have some more time with the car this afternoon, just really impressed. The only negative I see is the car is seriously begging me to get in big trouble. Can't wait for a nice weekend cruise somewhere with some turns. Great job DSC
#266
Former Vendor
Going to have to give credit to all the independent reviewers of this product. This is not something I would have know about or bought without such positive independent reviews (other then Foosh, you have to be on the payroll )
Anyway I have some more time with the car this afternoon, just really impressed. The only negative I see is the car is seriously begging me to get in big trouble. Can't wait for a nice weekend cruise somewhere with some turns. Great job DSC
Anyway I have some more time with the car this afternoon, just really impressed. The only negative I see is the car is seriously begging me to get in big trouble. Can't wait for a nice weekend cruise somewhere with some turns. Great job DSC
#267
Melting Slicks
Hey Mike,
Can the pdts files be loaded in a text editor or excel to fill tables with custom values or copy/paste between files without connecting the dsc unit?
Alex
Can the pdts files be loaded in a text editor or excel to fill tables with custom values or copy/paste between files without connecting the dsc unit?
Alex
Last edited by spearfish25; 02-13-2017 at 07:01 PM.
#268
So, when someone shows up touting a device costing a little over $1K that is claimed to totally transform a car, my BS detector immediately goes off. In fact, I questioned the OP because I was totally skeptical in this case.
The very reason I'm so enthusiastic is that I'm so shocked at how good this upgrade is. I even posted my invoice above to show I paid the same price everyone else did.
You're damned right I'm enthusiastic. I can't believe it every time I drive my C7.
#269
Melting Slicks
Just teasing you foosh. I love the fact you helped talk me into this
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Foosh (02-13-2017)
#270
Melting Slicks
Rennlist has a settings and file sharing thread. I think we need to start something. It would be nice to share street and track profiles.
#272
Melting Slicks
Anyone successfully mange to attach a usb cable AFTER installing the controller? Z51 so a little less room to work with then a Z or GS. I just cant get my big hands in there to attach the cord. Just want to do the Zero travel, nothing exotic here. Really don't want to pull that puppy out.
#273
Former Vendor
Anyone successfully mange to attach a usb cable AFTER installing the controller? Z51 so a little less room to work with then a Z or GS. I just cant get my big hands in there to attach the cord. Just want to do the Zero travel, nothing exotic here. Really don't want to pull that puppy out.
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cheapthrills (02-14-2017)
#274
Melting Slicks
I did just pull it out, Thanks.
#275
Melting Slicks
#276
Race Director
Why do you think GM left so much performance on the table?
Sounds like a cool mod
Thanks for sharing
Sounds like a cool mod
Thanks for sharing
#277
Former Vendor
Its not that they did its just that they use a tier one vender they have but so much input. As well our approach is entirely different. the oe view the chassis from the tire to the chassis. I look at it from the steering wheel down. It forces you to have solutions. Engineering at the race track gives you a broader stroke of the brush thats all. At the end of the day its not right or wrong just what works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#278
Race Director
Impressive. I also just watched Matt Farrah's review on the track of the dsc controller on the track. Congratulations on an amazing modification that translates into real world performance...
Keeping the tires in better contact with the road offers tremendous value.
Keeping the tires in better contact with the road offers tremendous value.
#279
Former Vendor
Thanks for the compliment keep an eye out for the next part it will be the dampers its just as big or bigger
#280
Melting Slicks
So it's sunny and 85 here today So I figured what an awesome day to take the car to Mexico, a place where doing anything stupid will only kill me or a cow. Understand I have owed this car for a little over 2 years and about 20k of mostly fun driving, I know this car very well. Several observations about it's new super powers, putting down speed that will get you arrested should NOT be this easy and comfortable. It's just amazing how more planted yet smooth the car is at speeds that might even get you arrested in Mexico. Track mode is very livable on this car on roads that are not track smooth and plush touring, well I never really will be in that mode but it is plush. It's pretty nice to be able to buy something for your 2 year old car, install it in an hour ( I can do it in about 15 minutes now) and soddenly feel totally excited about your car again, not that I ever lost the love but yeah this thing rocks.
I do think DSC's software while easy to use the instructions should be updated for newbies like me but the guys there are very helpful, they really want you to be happy.
Scale of 1 to 10 on worth the money, well I guess it depends on how much you have available for mods but this is a 10 for me.
I noticed on their site they doing a controller for the Focus RS, which so far seems plagued with bad press over it's road manners. Be interesting to hear how that works out.
I do think DSC's software while easy to use the instructions should be updated for newbies like me but the guys there are very helpful, they really want you to be happy.
Scale of 1 to 10 on worth the money, well I guess it depends on how much you have available for mods but this is a 10 for me.
I noticed on their site they doing a controller for the Focus RS, which so far seems plagued with bad press over it's road manners. Be interesting to hear how that works out.
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