Adding MRC
Pro
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major cost. I think that the shocks alone run almost $1,000 each. with the market for used C7's so hot, its probably cheaper to sell your vette and order a 2015 with MRC. By the way, I have it and love it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Haymarket Virginia
Shocks are not $1000 each. I think I saw them low as $400 each? But there's a lot more involved. You have wiring as well as sensors that need to be installed at each wheel. While technically anything is possible, it's not worth it. Buy a Z51 with it if you really want the option.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft Mill, SC
As others have said, forgeddiboutit. Now's a perfect time to replace a non mag ride Z51 with a mag ride Z51, while the market is still hot. I wouldn't waste any time though, as the 2015's are just around the corner and the 2014's will be last year's model and obviously less desirable than a new 2015.
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Drifting
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From: Graniteville South Carolina
Someone posted prices a few weeks ago. They had done some calling around. The price was around $400-450 for one shock. I worked at a dealer before and comparing c6 to c7 shock prices doesn't guarantee the newer model will have the more expensive part. Also some parts departments will have higher prices than others.
Race Director
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From: Guelph, Ontario
Someone posted prices a few weeks ago. They had done some calling around. The price was around $400-450 for one shock. I worked at a dealer before and comparing c6 to c7 shock prices doesn't guarantee the newer model will have the more expensive part. Also some parts departments will have higher prices than others.
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I have to agree. I think it would cost more than just buying the car with the options. Not only do you have to buy the parts, but wire them into the controls of the different driving modes as well. I would also imagine some configuration would be needed as the car won't know what to do with the settings for adjustments.
Melting Slicks
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From: Simi Valley Ca
The Mag Ride shocks themselves have an MSRP of $580 each and can be purchased for much less from forum sponsors. I've seen prices of around $480 when I did some research just to debunk somebody's baseless comment about what they thought they cost.
That said, it's much more complex than just adding the shocks. You have harnesses and probably even a control module/computer as well as software updates that will likely need to be done for the MSRC suspension to work in conjunction with the driver modes. While it may not be impossible, I highly doubt it's feasible at this stage given that nobody really knows what needs to be done even if you could fabricate the harnesses and install the shocks. Either way, it will be a very costly proposition with no guarantees.
If you want MSRC, I'd strongly suggest ordering it with your car as it's a relative bargain when you order. If you don't have MSRC and want it now, I'd suggest living with what you have and be happy you have a great car!
That said, it's much more complex than just adding the shocks. You have harnesses and probably even a control module/computer as well as software updates that will likely need to be done for the MSRC suspension to work in conjunction with the driver modes. While it may not be impossible, I highly doubt it's feasible at this stage given that nobody really knows what needs to be done even if you could fabricate the harnesses and install the shocks. Either way, it will be a very costly proposition with no guarantees.
If you want MSRC, I'd strongly suggest ordering it with your car as it's a relative bargain when you order. If you don't have MSRC and want it now, I'd suggest living with what you have and be happy you have a great car!
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
I would add that NPP is the same as MSRC. If you want it, or think you'll want it, get it. Because retrofitting it will be very costly and invasive if it's even possible.
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From: Indiana
The reason I'm asking is I was going to order a stock 2015 1LT Z51 with MRC but last week my local dealer gave me a great price on a 2014 loaded (CF dash, NPP, Carbon Flash Mirrors/Spoiler, Black Wheels, Battery Charger) 3LT Z51. I went for it because it's Lime Rock Green and they dropped the color which was my color choice. This one does not have MRC but, I'm quite happy with it so far, and was wondering if it could be added. I do not feel like I need to have it but it would have made this car better then what I would have ordered later this year. All said I am very, very happy with what I have and was just looking to round things out. I'm willing to spend a couple of grand for it but I do not need it that bad.
Last edited by Klyde; Jun 7, 2014 at 12:49 PM.
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From: Ocean Springs MS
The Mag Ride shocks themselves have an MSRP of $580 each and can be purchased for much less from forum sponsors. I've seen prices of around $480 when I did some research just to debunk somebody's baseless comment about what they thought they cost.
That said, it's much more complex than just adding the shocks. You have harnesses and probably even a control module/computer as well as software updates that will likely need to be done for the MSRC suspension to work in conjunction with the driver modes. While it may not be impossible, I highly doubt it's feasible at this stage given that nobody really knows what needs to be done even if you could fabricate the harnesses and install the shocks. Either way, it will be a very costly proposition with no guarantees.
If you want MSRC, I'd strongly suggest ordering it with your car as it's a relative bargain when you order. If you don't have MSRC and want it now, I'd suggest living with what you have and be happy you have a great car!
That said, it's much more complex than just adding the shocks. You have harnesses and probably even a control module/computer as well as software updates that will likely need to be done for the MSRC suspension to work in conjunction with the driver modes. While it may not be impossible, I highly doubt it's feasible at this stage given that nobody really knows what needs to be done even if you could fabricate the harnesses and install the shocks. Either way, it will be a very costly proposition with no guarantees.
If you want MSRC, I'd strongly suggest ordering it with your car as it's a relative bargain when you order. If you don't have MSRC and want it now, I'd suggest living with what you have and be happy you have a great car!
Melting Slicks
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From: Simi Valley Ca
I know you guys get a lot lower prices in the US for parts, I just got a quote for the rear magnetic ride shocks for my C6 and in Canada the total for just the two rear shocks is $2400! I am 95% sure my rear shocks are toast right now, and if that's the case, I'm going to have the car converted back to a conventional suspension. I love having MSRC on my C6, but I won't pay this outrageous price to keep it. Hopefully the C7 version of MSRC is more reliable (my car only has 66k on it, that's way too soon for shocks to go, my C5 had 133k on the original shocks with no problems)
Last edited by slief; Jun 7, 2014 at 09:59 PM.