Magnetic Ride Delete?
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2nd Gear
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Magnetic Ride Delete?
Have an 2008 Vette with magnetic ride suspension, and one of the shocks has worn out. Would like to know if I could replace the shocks with regular, non-magnetic shocks or if the ECU would have a fit about it. Any advice would be appreciated.
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I should first ask you what you mean the F55 shock wore out. It's possible but very rare. Can you elaborate on what is going on?
As for removing, disabling and replacing with standard. It's doable but not exactly easy. Here are a couple informative threads that should tell you what you need to know:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...imination.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...imulators.html
As for removing, disabling and replacing with standard. It's doable but not exactly easy. Here are a couple informative threads that should tell you what you need to know:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...imination.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...imulators.html
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From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
Link for simulators: http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/ProductDetails.aspx?pid={a264b1af-8bcf-493b-8315-826dc5556156}&gid={e1d40489-37c6-4b3d-b097-93ff79cd43c8}&GroupName=Shocks+%26+Sprin gs&pname=05-12+RTD+Shock+Absorber+MIL+Simulators&Ref erer=&Alias=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&
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And the links above to the electronics simulators will be a good starting point to see what is available. We have a lot of people upgrade their shocks to the Johnny O'Connell shocks when their F55 shock goes bad or gets broken in an accident, because a set of JOC shocks is about the same cost of a single OEM MR shock. If this is the route you eventually go, please feel free to call me (Blair), or PM me and we can get you set up with some replacement upgrades.
But, are you certain the MR shock has gone bad? What are the symptoms? Just curious. You shouldn't have to spend a bunch of money if it is some thing simple to fix/address.
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2nd Gear
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Going to check with the dealership and see if this is a failure that would be covered under warranty, otherwise I'll look into the simulators and a set of performance shocks. Thanks for the help!
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Symptoms are that the entire wheelwell of the shock in question is covered in oil, and the shock itself has oil dripping out of it. Also, when going over bumps (railroad tracks especially) that one corner of the car will noticeably bottom out. You can feel the shock body hitting the stopper.
Going to check with the dealership and see if this is a failure that would be covered under warranty, otherwise I'll look into the simulators and a set of performance shocks. Thanks for the help!
Going to check with the dealership and see if this is a failure that would be covered under warranty, otherwise I'll look into the simulators and a set of performance shocks. Thanks for the help!
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Or start a WTB thread in the "C6 Parts" forum: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...shocks-c6.html
Or, if you go with sims & perf shocks, sell your 3 good mag shocks, like this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...ar-1000-a.html
Might get enough $$ to pay for the new shocks.
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Symptoms are that the entire wheelwell of the shock in question is covered in oil, and the shock itself has oil dripping out of it. Also, when going over bumps (railroad tracks especially) that one corner of the car will noticeably bottom out. You can feel the shock body hitting the stopper.
Going to check with the dealership and see if this is a failure that would be covered under warranty, otherwise I'll look into the simulators and a set of performance shocks. Thanks for the help!
Going to check with the dealership and see if this is a failure that would be covered under warranty, otherwise I'll look into the simulators and a set of performance shocks. Thanks for the help!
Like CO LightFoot mentioned there are a couple ways you could go with this:
1. Find someone locally or on Ebay willing to sell a single Mag Ride unit and replace it.
2. Move to a fixed shock or coilover and disable the mag ride all together. We've had mixed reviews of folks running Sims on newer vehicles, but with a good tech at a dealer this should be pretty easily accomplished with a Tech2 tool.
For what it's worth, we unfortunately do not have any Mag ride shocks right now. That being said we do have plenty of Johnny O'Connell Stage 1 packages which would be a great fit for your car!
