C7 vs C8 select mode
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C7 vs C8 select mode
Question for you guys. I have my first Corvette, a 2017 C7 StingRay non-Z51. What I’m trying to understand is I have a select drive mode with Winter, Econ, Tour, Sport and Track. Are the T S &T adjusting my suspension, is that magnetic ride control? I also have the adjustable exhaust w/ 5 more HP.
My understanding of the C8 is you’ll only get the adjustable magnetic suspension if you order the Z51 package. But you can still add the exhaust mode to a non-Z51.
So so in the non-Z51...what is the mode selector for?
My understanding of the C8 is you’ll only get the adjustable magnetic suspension if you order the Z51 package. But you can still add the exhaust mode to a non-Z51.
So so in the non-Z51...what is the mode selector for?
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Yes you can get the performance exhaust in non Z51 , the performance selector does the same thing in the base as the Z51 but the Z51 start out stiffer and is stiffer through the settings. So the base Sport mode would be something similar to Z51 in Tour mode as far as stiffness of ride. But the base in Sport with perf exhaust will run 495 HP and the Z51 in tour will be 490. Track mode in base will not be as stiff as Track in Z51 both would be running 495 HP there are other differences as well but Im not sure what they are.. So in a nutshell the mode selector on the base will stiffen or soften the ride, adjust shift points steering etc just like in the Z51 but if will not be as performance oriented as the Z51 and you don't have the e-LSD, can't get the MR or the lift feature.
Last edited by mdull; Aug 28, 2019 at 01:47 PM.
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Yes you can get the performance exhaust in non Z51 , the performance selector does the same thing in the base as the Z51 but the Z51 start out stiffer and is stiffer through the settings. So the base Sport mode would be something similar to Z51 in Tour mode as far as stiffness of ride. But the base in Sport with perf exhaust will run 495 HP and the Z51 in tour will be 490. Track mode in base will not be as stiff as Track in Z51 both would be running 495 HP there are other differences as well but Im not sure what they are.. So in a nutshell the mode selector on the base will stiffen or soften the ride, adjust shift points steering etc just like in the Z51 but if will not be as performance oriented as the Z51 and you don't have the e-LSD, can't get the MR or the lift feature.
On the C8 Non Z51, the mode selector will only effect the steering and shift points and throttle response. Even the Z51 would be the same but with slightly stiffer fixed suspension to start with than the base C8.
Only the C8 with Z51 ($5,000) can you get the Mag Ride ($1,895) suspension with adjustable select mode that would effect the stiffness of the ride.
Racer
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Not true if your talking C8. If your talking his C7, assuming it has Mag Ride, then yes! The Touring, Sport, Track modes would stiffen the suspension.
On the C8 Non Z51, the mode selector will only effect the steering and shift points and throttle response. Even the Z51 would be the same but with slightly stiffer fixed suspension to start with than the base C8.
Only the C8 with Z51 ($5,000) can you get the Mag Ride ($1,895) suspension with adjustable select mode that would effect the stiffness of the ride.
On the C8 Non Z51, the mode selector will only effect the steering and shift points and throttle response. Even the Z51 would be the same but with slightly stiffer fixed suspension to start with than the base C8.
Only the C8 with Z51 ($5,000) can you get the Mag Ride ($1,895) suspension with adjustable select mode that would effect the stiffness of the ride.
Last edited by mdull; Aug 31, 2019 at 11:05 AM.
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Ok I have no problem with this since I am getting mag ride anyway, but where did you get your info which seems like a big departure from C7 selective ride, not saying your wrong and yes I was making the assumption that the C7 and 8 selective ride would work the same. This is the first time I have seen this referenced and if true I am guessing that a lot of people who were just getting Z51 w/o Mag Ride will want to change rethink there choice as the increased stiffness of the Track V Tour is a really big part of the Selective Ride, more than steering and throttle response, at least for me. Also there was a noticeable difference in the Z51 suspension V the base. If what you are saying is correct, then there is not much point in getting the Z51 without the Mag Ride.
Fast forward to the 2020 C8 base StingRay, NO AVAILABLE MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL, unless you option Z51, which will now included Performance Exhaust and PDA. But...the Mag Ride is an additional option only available with the Z51 package for $1,895.
If that hat makes Sense?
Racer
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Yup! It’s true...my 2019 C7 StingRay non-Z51 has as an option Magnetic Ride Control for $1,795. It also has the adjustable performance exhaust and PDR that came together for an addition option of...I think $1,795.
Fast forward to the 2020 C8 base StingRay, NO AVAILABLE MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL, unless you option Z51, which will now included Performance Exhaust and PDA. But...the Mag Ride is an additional option only available with the Z51 package for $1,895.
If that hat makes Sense?
Fast forward to the 2020 C8 base StingRay, NO AVAILABLE MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL, unless you option Z51, which will now included Performance Exhaust and PDA. But...the Mag Ride is an additional option only available with the Z51 package for $1,895.
If that hat makes Sense?
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MSRC is the rub. That's what's required.
Racer
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The only way the ride quality can be changed dynamically is with the inclusion of the MSRC. That means in C8, if you're expecting the mode selector to change the ride quality, you have to have Z51 and MSRC at this point in time. If you don't have MSRC, then all the selector dial will do is change the other aspects of the car: steering, throttle, shifting, noise (if you have the perf exhaust), etc. But not the ride quality.
MSRC is the rub. That's what's required.
MSRC is the rub. That's what's required.
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