Mrc
Le Mans Master
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
1. The finest production suspension on any factory produced us car - imho
2. If you've never had it, you likely won't miss it
3. In order to get it on a C7, you must get a Z51 model - the combo price of the 3 options is noting to sneeze at.
4. I would order it - but it's a personal choice - it's not necessary for either street or occasional track use . . . .
Safety Car
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From: Pacific Northwest
Every new Ferrari leaves the actors with the GEN 2 magnetorheological (MR) suspension purchased from GM. The new C7 debuts the Gen 3 MR system.
As per the above post, it allows the car to ride soft, yet instantaneously (1/1000 of the second) stiffening when required to deal with significant road irregularities. It provides for a gentler ride when desired, yet paradoxically a firmer ride when desired.
Coupled with the Z-51 package, these two are my must have options (and I do not track my car).
As per the above post, it allows the car to ride soft, yet instantaneously (1/1000 of the second) stiffening when required to deal with significant road irregularities. It provides for a gentler ride when desired, yet paradoxically a firmer ride when desired.
Coupled with the Z-51 package, these two are my must have options (and I do not track my car).
Racer
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From: Espoo, Finland
Although people can not fully say how great it is when nobody has driven it, but there was so massive difference between MRC and non MRC grand sports and Z06s that you just have to get it on this premise.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: N Jury
Z51 then MRC...then NPP then 2 or 3lt would be my order of importance.
Order the. MRC ...it's an amazing technology..
Really the core of the c7 upgrades from c6...
Great without but the ultimate with MRC.
1800 well spent!
Order the. MRC ...it's an amazing technology..
Really the core of the c7 upgrades from c6...
Great without but the ultimate with MRC.
1800 well spent!
Melting Slicks
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From: So Cal
You'll be very happy you ordered it once you've driven it and you'll be even happier when you sell it down the road and you have the most desired option for potential buyers.
It will sell higher and faster ...
It will sell higher and faster ...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
I'd say if you're getting the Z-51 it is an option you need to get. Even if you won't be using the better handling, the improved ride in tour mode with be worth the money (unless you don't drive the car much).
If you're getting the base car, you won't miss it so much. When asked about the ride quality at one of the seminars at the bash the engineer mentioned that the most comfortable ride was the Z-51 with MR suspension, even better than the base.
If you're getting the base car, you won't miss it so much. When asked about the ride quality at one of the seminars at the bash the engineer mentioned that the most comfortable ride was the Z-51 with MR suspension, even better than the base.
Safety Car
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From: Chesapeake VA
1. It's MSRC - Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
2. I'd want it. It drastically increases the performance envelope of the car. You can have a track worthy machine when needed then have a Cadillac for the daily driving duties and road trips.
3. This new Gen III system has dual magnetic coils which makes it even more responsive than the previous systems and allows for a greater range of damping tuning. I.e. the soft/touring mode can be even softer vs. the track mode being truly track tuned.
End of the day I bet the Z-51 with the MSRC in touring will ride better than the base car w/o Z-51.
2. I'd want it. It drastically increases the performance envelope of the car. You can have a track worthy machine when needed then have a Cadillac for the daily driving duties and road trips.
3. This new Gen III system has dual magnetic coils which makes it even more responsive than the previous systems and allows for a greater range of damping tuning. I.e. the soft/touring mode can be even softer vs. the track mode being truly track tuned.
End of the day I bet the Z-51 with the MSRC in touring will ride better than the base car w/o Z-51.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '12
1. It's MSRC - Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
2. I'd want it. It drastically increases the performance envelope of the car. You can have a track worthy machine when needed then have a Cadillac for the daily driving duties and road trips.
3. This new Gen III system has dual magnetic coils which makes it even more responsive than the previous systems and allows for a greater range of damping tuning. I.e. the soft/touring mode can be even softer vs. the track mode being truly track tuned.
End of the day I bet the Z-51 with the MSRC in touring will ride better than the base car w/o Z-51.
2. I'd want it. It drastically increases the performance envelope of the car. You can have a track worthy machine when needed then have a Cadillac for the daily driving duties and road trips.
3. This new Gen III system has dual magnetic coils which makes it even more responsive than the previous systems and allows for a greater range of damping tuning. I.e. the soft/touring mode can be even softer vs. the track mode being truly track tuned.
End of the day I bet the Z-51 with the MSRC in touring will ride better than the base car w/o Z-51.
The MSRC is impressive and Ferrari recognized that because they licensed it from GM. The videos and pictures from the original release were cool to see. On one section of the track, the car was going air born with the regularly suspension. The MSRC car kept all four tires on the ground.
If the GenIII system improves upon that system by allowing even more flexibility and faster response times, it will be a beast and a must have for me if I buy a C7.
Safety Car
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From: Chesapeake VA
I was in Bowling Green at the time of the 50th anniversary car's unveiling (first one with the MSRC) and watched a video they had showcasing the car vs. a yellow coupe on a test course. It was really cool to watch. Since then they've updated the system a bunch and now with the C7 taken it to the next level.
Safety Car
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From: Arlington VA
Its not just MSRC. It also comes with PTM (performance traction management). These are 5 distinct driving modes, that adjust 12 different functions on the vehicle. The combined package of Gen3 MSRC + PTM (and Z51) is a must have for me.
Yes its a $4600 combined package. But I believe this combination gives the best bang for the buck overall performance driving package for the base C7 car. To get anymore performance, you will need to purchase a much more expensive C7 Z06 or ZR1 model. Thats means spending about $20,000 more.
Yes its a $4600 combined package. But I believe this combination gives the best bang for the buck overall performance driving package for the base C7 car. To get anymore performance, you will need to purchase a much more expensive C7 Z06 or ZR1 model. Thats means spending about $20,000 more.
Race Director
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From: Manheim Pennsylvania
Magnetic Ride is a must have option. I currently have it on my C6 and I would be going backward if I would not get it on the C7. The system is on 100% or the time keeping the tires glued to the ground unlike any other mechanical system available. Everyone seems to more concerned about the soft side, it is the performance capability that impresses me. If cost is a concern, forget the performance exhaust and get MSRC.
Intermediate
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From: Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
Racer
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I was in Bowling Green at the time of the 50th anniversary car's unveiling (first one with the MSRC) and watched a video they had showcasing the car vs. a yellow coupe on a test course. It was really cool to watch. Since then they've updated the system a bunch and now with the C7 taken it to the next level.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
The baseC7 does not offer it as an option as the suspension is fairly soft. The Z51 C7 has a harsher suspension and with the mag ride option, the car rides much softer in the tour mode, and slightly firmer in the sport mode.
Most people will find that they will not be driving the base C7 anywhere near it's capabilities, thus the softer suspension will be just fine. For those that select the Z51 option, then the mag ride might be advantageous if the roads/streets/highways you travel on are in bad shape.
My C6 Z06 has the harshest suspension of all the C6's, including those with Z51, and I don't have the mag ride. I don't have any problems keeping my Z06 firmly planted to the road nor do I experience any back problems because of the stiffer suspension. I drive my Z06 on long cruises all over the country over all types of roads.
Most people will find that they will not be driving the base C7 anywhere near it's capabilities, thus the softer suspension will be just fine. For those that select the Z51 option, then the mag ride might be advantageous if the roads/streets/highways you travel on are in bad shape.
My C6 Z06 has the harshest suspension of all the C6's, including those with Z51, and I don't have the mag ride. I don't have any problems keeping my Z06 firmly planted to the road nor do I experience any back problems because of the stiffer suspension. I drive my Z06 on long cruises all over the country over all types of roads.
Last edited by JoesC5; May 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM.