Selective Ride Indication?
Instructor
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Le Mans Master
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I find it interesting that some OP's can feel the difference while others say not. If mine is in "sport" I can feel the ride difference immediately if the road has any bumps in it. When on a smooth piece of pavement I can't tell the difference..........
Le Mans Master
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i know immediately.
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Drifting
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From: Bergen County New Jersey
I feel a small difference on rough roads, I would say about 15 - 20 % smoother in tour. It sort of absorbs the rough road better and mutes the bumps.... I switch back and forth all the time.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '11
Old trick I learned from someone on this forum. On a straight, rock the car back and forth (safely!) in each mode. Watch the front fenders. You will see how they flatten in Sport mode.
I can tell the difference without doing that, but great test for new owners.
I can tell the difference without doing that, but great test for new owners.
Safety Car
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CF Senior Member
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From: Tucson Arizona
No indication other than the switch setting and the effect on the system. The difference between tour and sport modes is not a soft versus a firm ride per se.
This is a direct quote from Darin Dellinger, one of the lead Delphi engineer's responsible for the F55 system:
"...In the "tour" position, the MR controller emphasizes the sky hook algorithm when setting shocks and when set in "sport", it emphasizes wheel control."
If anyone's interesed in reading a great article about the development of the MR suspension system in the Corvette, PM me your email address and I'll be glad to send it to you.
This is a direct quote from Darin Dellinger, one of the lead Delphi engineer's responsible for the F55 system:
"...In the "tour" position, the MR controller emphasizes the sky hook algorithm when setting shocks and when set in "sport", it emphasizes wheel control."
If anyone's interesed in reading a great article about the development of the MR suspension system in the Corvette, PM me your email address and I'll be glad to send it to you.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '11
Yep, that was me! Just switch the **** back and forth in each position and the fenders will either stop or start rocking, depends on which position you are in. You need to go about 45 to 50 mph and turning the steering wheel quickly back and forth and switching **** to different position, it works very well in showing fender rocking or non-rocking. Also "sport" mode works very well in high cross winds.
Great test, and great idea!
Former Vendor
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From: Austin Texas
I have been on vacation for 2 weeks and missed my car. I rented a PT Cruiser and a Mustang Convertible. No many choices in Hawai'i. I had the pleasure of driving my Vette and really appreciated the MSRC suspension. Nice a forgiving in touring and you can definitely feel a nice difference in sport mode. To the OP, the only indication is the selection switch marker.
Drifting
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