3-way Magnetic Ride Control
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Drifting
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From: Houston Texas
3-way Magnetic Ride Control
My '99 is acting up. Suspension is alot more harsh, less forgiving, I can FEEL every bump in the road. I took it in to a mechanic and we put it on a lift and Everything looks ok.? My computer has no error codes and there are no loose parts that my mechanic or myself could find under the car. Has any else experienced this or heard of this, I'm hoping its a quick fix but I can't identify the problem
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
Safety Car
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From: Sunshine State
Originally Posted by pewterwest99
My '99 is acting up. Suspension is alot more harsh, less forgiving, I can FEEL every bump in the road. I took it in to a mechanic and we put it on a lift and Everything looks ok.? My computer has no error codes and there are no loose parts that my mechanic or myself could find under the car. Has any else experienced this or heard of this, I'm hoping its a quick fix but I can't identify the problem
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
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Drifting
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From: Houston Texas
My ride control is a factory installed option, i'm not sure but I heard people calling it either F45 or F55 I don't know which is correct. I have 3 settings on my console selector, 1-Tour_Which is the most comfortable, 2-Sport_less comfortable but better peformance, 3-Perf (which is "Performance" but I guess it was too long to put on the selector) this is the least comfortable setting but yeilds the best handeling.
Drifting
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From: Sparta NJ
Originally Posted by pewterwest99
My ride control is a factory installed option, i'm not sure but I heard people calling it either F45 or F55 I don't know which is correct. I have 3 settings on my console selector, 1-Tour_Which is the most comfortable, 2-Sport_less comfortable but better peformance, 3-Perf (which is "Performance" but I guess it was too long to put on the selector) this is the least comfortable setting but yeilds the best handeling.
Instructor
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From: Syracuse New York
This article talks about the various forms of ride control and how they've evolved through the years. Interesting reading ... Sounds like you might be stuck in the stiffest setting.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=503
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=503
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Drifting
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From: Houston Texas
thank you for the interesting article, however, my ride control is still working correctly. the handeling and ride changes with the switch. the problem occurs in ALL settings, the car no longer glides over bumps, you can feel everything in the road. It almost feels like it is loose( like some bolt is not connected properly) but this is not the case. Everything is connected and VERY tight, no loose bolts.
I am stumped. One day my suspension just Felt different and has ever since.
I am stumped. One day my suspension just Felt different and has ever since.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: fort worth texas
what tires are u running?
did this happen recently? the weather is getting warmer now..check your tire pressures..
i had a slight increase over the past few weeks.
didnt notice any different handling on my c5 coupe. just noticed a 2-4lb increase in pressures..cold pressures.
just a possibility...good luck.
did this happen recently? the weather is getting warmer now..check your tire pressures..
i had a slight increase over the past few weeks.
didnt notice any different handling on my c5 coupe. just noticed a 2-4lb increase in pressures..cold pressures.
just a possibility...good luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: redlands,ca.-usa
Originally Posted by pewterwest99
My '99 is acting up. Suspension is alot more harsh, less forgiving, I can FEEL every bump in the road. I took it in to a mechanic and we put it on a lift and Everything looks ok.? My computer has no error codes and there are no loose parts that my mechanic or myself could find under the car. Has any else experienced this or heard of this, I'm hoping its a quick fix but I can't identify the problem
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
PLEASE HELP !!!!!
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