C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Magnetic Select Ride..........How to test function

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:49 PM
  #21  
DashingDaryl's Avatar
DashingDaryl
Instructor
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 100
Likes: 5
Default

Originally Posted by RainJ
Ride was getting bad on my 2000 with F45.
I removed the shocks and replaced with C6/Z06 shocks for around $200 (all 4) and am very pleased.
The orig. shocks were toast and I couldnt justify the cost of exact replacement.
This really sounds like the way to go. Were the C6 shocks also adjustable, or are they just standard shocks?

Does anyone else have other any feedback after they changed to C6 shocks?

Last edited by DashingDaryl; Jun 2, 2008 at 08:51 PM.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:22 AM
  #22  
rjgcpa's Avatar
rjgcpa
2nd Gear
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default Feedback

Hey, thanks so much for the feedback. Up to this point I thought the dealer was A Okay. Guess I've learned they are no better than the rest. . In spite of the service from dealers like this, I still love my Vette (no way they can change that).

Last edited by rjgcpa; Jun 3, 2008 at 08:23 AM. Reason: change spelling
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:17 PM
  #23  
oakvillec5's Avatar
oakvillec5
Drifting
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,490
Likes: 17
From: Oakville, Ontario
Default 98 with SRTD

I just got my car a week ago, I can't tell the difference yet...any tricks to test for: TOUR,SPORT & PERF ? (assuming its working !)
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 04:38 AM
  #24  
BlackZ06's Avatar
BlackZ06
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,933
Likes: 30
From: San Rafael CA
Default

Originally Posted by oakvillec5
I just got my car a week ago, I can't tell the difference yet...any tricks to test for: TOUR,SPORT & PERF ? (assuming its working !)
You have the F45 option in a 1998. It is a different system from the F55 system discussed above.

If you want to know if your F45 is working there are 2 things you should do .......

1) Read your Owner's Manual to understand how the system works. At some speeds there is no difference in the shock settings regardless of the selected mode.

2) Check the car to see if any DTC are set. Go here if you don't know how to display DTC data on the DIC.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1

If you have DTC and don't know what they are .... start a NEW thread and list the DTC and someone will help you in interpreting/diagnosing the codes.

Reply
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 04:47 AM
  #25  
chaase's Avatar
chaase
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 23,480
Likes: 9
From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
Default

Originally Posted by Smoke20
Great thread, Guys....now how about this question. I am considering a Vette with the selective ride option. Typically, I think and analyze things too much. So, my question is this. Is the life expectancy of these shocks different than standard gas filled? Has this system proven to be durable?

Thanks for any thoughts.
I believe they were engineered to go at least 100k miles. They are very expensive to replace, so they were designed to last.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:32 AM.

story-0
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE