Tune your magnetic shocks from Ride Tech for the C7 suspension! Very trick!!
#42
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Bret: I sent this pm to Mike also;
Going back to the options you are providing with Z06 or Z51, I'm struggling since GM has chosen a completely different route with GS for suspension tuning. GS uses softer front with bigger stab bar concept.
If you look at the table below, you can see what I'm talking about:
GS fr: GS base 119 Nmm, GS w/Z07 119 Nmm (no change for Z07)
GS re: GS base 145 Nmm, GS w/Z07 177 Nmm (same as Z06)
GS stab bars: GS base 28mm, w/Z07 32mm (larger than Z06 w/Z07)
Whereas Z06 and Z51 both increase springs for Z07, but not stab bars:
Z06: ft 119/190 Nmm
Z06 re: 145/177 Nmm (same as GS)
Z06 stab bar: 28mm/28mm
So that tells me DSC tuning may need to be different for GS vs Z06 or Z51. Will you be developing the software for GS?
Going back to the options you are providing with Z06 or Z51, I'm struggling since GM has chosen a completely different route with GS for suspension tuning. GS uses softer front with bigger stab bar concept.
If you look at the table below, you can see what I'm talking about:
GS fr: GS base 119 Nmm, GS w/Z07 119 Nmm (no change for Z07)
GS re: GS base 145 Nmm, GS w/Z07 177 Nmm (same as Z06)
GS stab bars: GS base 28mm, w/Z07 32mm (larger than Z06 w/Z07)
Whereas Z06 and Z51 both increase springs for Z07, but not stab bars:
Z06: ft 119/190 Nmm
Z06 re: 145/177 Nmm (same as GS)
Z06 stab bar: 28mm/28mm
So that tells me DSC tuning may need to be different for GS vs Z06 or Z51. Will you be developing the software for GS?
Last edited by Kamran; 12-25-2016 at 11:46 AM.
#43
Le Mans Master
Bret: I sent this pm to Mike also;
Going back to the options you are providing with Z06 or Z51, I'm struggling since GM has chosen a completely different route with GS for suspension tuning. GS uses softer front with bigger stab bar concept.
If you look at the table below, you can see what I'm talking about:
GS fr: GS base 119 Nmm, GS w/Z07 119 Nmm (no change for Z07)
GS re: GS base 145 Nmm, GS w/Z07 177 Nmm (same as Z06)
GS stab bars: GS base 28mm, w/Z07 32mm (larger than Z06 w/Z07)
Whereas Z06 and Z51 both increase springs for Z07, but not stab bars:
Z06: ft 119/190 Nmm
Z06 re: 145/177 Nmm (same as GS)
Z06 stab bar: 28mm/28mm
So that tells me DSC tuning may need to be different for GS vs Z06 or Z51. Will you be developing the software for GS?
Going back to the options you are providing with Z06 or Z51, I'm struggling since GM has chosen a completely different route with GS for suspension tuning. GS uses softer front with bigger stab bar concept.
If you look at the table below, you can see what I'm talking about:
GS fr: GS base 119 Nmm, GS w/Z07 119 Nmm (no change for Z07)
GS re: GS base 145 Nmm, GS w/Z07 177 Nmm (same as Z06)
GS stab bars: GS base 28mm, w/Z07 32mm (larger than Z06 w/Z07)
Whereas Z06 and Z51 both increase springs for Z07, but not stab bars:
Z06: ft 119/190 Nmm
Z06 re: 145/177 Nmm (same as GS)
Z06 stab bar: 28mm/28mm
So that tells me DSC tuning may need to be different for GS vs Z06 or Z51. Will you be developing the software for GS?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-rates.html
With regards to the Z51 with MSRC, the MSRC spring rate is actually softer than the base springs the way the OP interprets the information (or at least the way I interpret what the OP is saying). The non-MSRC Z51 front spring is the same as base and the rear non-MSRC Z51 spring is slightly stiffer than base. They don't address base with MSRC in the table.
#44
Pro
It looks like you are getting the information in the table above from the thread below:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-rates.html
With regards to the Z51 with MSRC, the MSRC spring rate is actually softer than the base springs the way the OP interprets the information (or at least the way I interpret what the OP is saying). The non-MSRC Z51 front spring is the same as base and the rear non-MSRC Z51 spring is slightly stiffer than base. They don't address base with MSRC in the table.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-rates.html
With regards to the Z51 with MSRC, the MSRC spring rate is actually softer than the base springs the way the OP interprets the information (or at least the way I interpret what the OP is saying). The non-MSRC Z51 front spring is the same as base and the rear non-MSRC Z51 spring is slightly stiffer than base. They don't address base with MSRC in the table.
I believe GM has rethought their approach on tuning w/GS. I'm not sure if their new approach has trickled down to the new 2017 Z06.
My interest is, if DSC needs a different algorithm since it appears GS may have departed from the conventional suspension tuning used for Z06, etc, and DSC currently offers modules for Z51 and Z06. Since I have a GS, my interest is the plug-n-play application of DSC for GS.
Last edited by Kamran; 12-25-2016 at 04:45 PM.
#45
Honestly I'm not sure you'll need a different tune. I know they use the same tune for the FE6 and FE7 cars. Remember that it's a dynamic system so it's about how the shocks react to the forces on then.
I have been meaning to ask mike though if the tractive shocks they sell for the Z06 will work for the GS.
I have been meaning to ask mike though if the tractive shocks they sell for the Z06 will work for the GS.
Last edited by Poor-sha; 12-25-2016 at 04:47 PM.
#46
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Honestly I'm not sure you'll need a different tune. I know they use the same tune for the FE6 and FE7 cars. Remember that it's a dynamic system so it's about how the shocks react to the forces on then.
I have been meaning to ask mike though if the tractive shocks they sell for the Z06 will work for the GS.
I have been meaning to ask mike though if the tractive shocks they sell for the Z06 will work for the GS.
I'm not knowledgable enough to assume it's that simple (may be it is?), since Z51 algorithm is different from Z06 algorithm. I rather not assume GS is the same as either.
#47
Poor-sha, you are correct...the wide range of adjustability, coupled with the expanded active feedback from the sensorset will end up making appropriate valving changes to accommodate the various spring rates, swaybar rates, tire compounds, and bushing materials that are used in the different Corvette models.
On the Grand Sport...Danny Popp has a customer with a 2017 GS that is running at Sebring this week with a new MagneTuner. He will likely report back next week.
On the Grand Sport...Danny Popp has a customer with a 2017 GS that is running at Sebring this week with a new MagneTuner. He will likely report back next week.
#48
Le Mans Master
I understand now, didn't realize you were talking about the T1 suspension.
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Does this work with the base C7? I have the magnetic suspension, but since I did not get the Z51 ECU it only has a basic performance setting in track mode, no adjustments. Would this bring those modes?
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#56
Hi guys, this ECU looks awesome. I love the idea of being able to adjust the suspensuon how you need and only have to plug in a computer.
Questions though, does this recognize everything on its own, meaning there is no need to use the suspension selection switch on the console?
And are there plans to release on for the C6s with Mag Ride?
Questions though, does this recognize everything on its own, meaning there is no need to use the suspension selection switch on the console?
And are there plans to release on for the C6s with Mag Ride?
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You remove the OEM controller in the driver's wheel well and replace it with the DSC/RideTech controller. You can just plug it in and go or you can connect a USB cable and adjust all the parameters to your heart's delight.
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