I have a question, I would like to know if MRC would enhance the ride of a non Z51 C7? I would like the smoothest ride possible and don't know if adding a MRC option on a non Z51 would do anything more to aid in the ride?

 

Yes, get it. Not even a question anymore, as all the high end cars now have it.

 

I can't compare non-Z51 with and without MRC, because all I have is a non-Z51 with MRC. and I can say I am glad I ordered it! You can definitely appreciate the difference between the suspension settings (Tour, Sport and Track). The ride in Tour is, as many have said, like on rails - not floaty, firm but comfrotable, while Sport and Track notch up the firmness producing more jumpiness on road imperfections.

Also, don't forget or overlook that the MRC on a non-Z51 car is the FE3 package which also adds the Z51 largers wheels and tires and the Z51 style spoiler. Its an expensive option package, but worth it to me.

There are tons of threads on MRC vs. non-MRC but not in a non-Z51 car because it was not offered on a non-Z51 unttil MY 2016. I would love to hear thoughts/comparisons from someone who has driven both MRC and non-MRC non Z51's...

Hope this helps somewhat...

 

I don't have MRC on my C7 Z51 3LT Crystal Red but I have owned 5 Corvettes and am very familiar with the technology. I wanted MRC but I found the car and deal that I wanted otherwise. That said if the base car you are looking at has MRC cool, it is a value added option. IMO the best MRC benefit is safety/control but it will help the ride and maybe resale. Only negative is that MRC shocks cost more when replaced. The C7 stock base suspension is fine and less stiff. Do you need MRC to get a better ride in the base car probably not but all factors considered I would go for it!

 

I have heard that the MRC shocks really don't wear in the conventional sense... so my question is... "has anyone replaced worn out MRC shocks?"
I have them on my CTS and on the pending C7, it does not give you a plush ride, but controls the body motions and makes the car far nicer to drive... should be standard equipment as far as i'm concerned..

 

My wife's car is a base '14 coupe without MRC, and mine is a '16 Z51 with MRC. Hers is noticeably smoother riding, as expected. Not sure how much MRC would improve or affect hers, and to be honest I don't really feel much difference between the modes on mine.

 

One thing to keep in mind is the difference in the base wheels and tires and the FE3/ZF1 "upgrade" to the Z51 wheels and tires. That must have some effect on ride as well...

 

MRC is a wonderful technology. That's why other car makers besides GM are copying it or licensing it's use from GM. It allows the car to ride softer and not be floaty at the same time, or be more firm without being harsh. Truly, the best of both worlds. It's a great option, but priced higher than I'd hoped adding it to the base car. I think its a better value priced in with the Z51 package.

 

I find it a little interesting that the track pack they are coming out for the Z51 is for non-magride car.

 

Forum member ---kp---recently did a review of a 2016 base with magride.Search kp.

 

When I ordered my C6 I first test drive a base, Z51 and one with magnetic ride control, by far the base car rode much softer / smothers then the others. If you want a soft nice ride go with the base. My 14 is Z51 with magnetic ride and doesn't ride anywhere near as soft as my base C6 did.

 

Many have on C6's and they are said, supposed to last the life of the car. The C7 is a new MRC (3rd) generation, I personally have not heard of failures yet.

 

My 2015 Z51 has MRC.

On the highway, sport mode is positively awesome. The car feels so planted to the road. Very noticeable improvement and not harsh at all.

On Touring the ride is fine, but not as solid feeling IMHO.

 

 

Cost. MSRC shocks are expensive to replace. T1 cars also don't need the adjustability for the street and the T1 Bilsteins are valved for R-Comps, not street tires like the MSRC. Nothing interesting about it at all.

 

I was pricing out a Base car with the list of options I wanted including MSRC.
But to get MSRC on the Base, it's packaged with the Bigger Wheels/Summer tires and rear Spoiler which amounts to more $$ just to get MSRC.
When I priced all the same options on a Z51 car and then added MSRC, total MSRP was only a couple thousand more for a lot more car.
I bought a C7 with Z51 & MSRC and glad I did
In Tour mode it rides like my C6 with MRC did in Sport which was not bad.
I'll be changing out the 19-20 wheels with 18-19 wheels and the Tour ride will improve even more.
When I want more Handling, the Sport and Track mode will fit the bill.
Just an FYI for those interested

 

Try this link for a non Z51 Magride equipped C7 review.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-stingray.html

 

Z51 absolutely ride much rougher than non Z51. So the question is, is it the Z51 tires or the MRC?

As for me my 2LT without MRC ride is smoothhhhhhh...would not change anything related to suspension, including MRC.

Keep in mind people who spent a lot of money on the MRC are going to talk it up. Makes "them" feel better having spent that much money.

 

I have MRC and am very happy with it. When I am doing a long trip on the interstate, I move to Tour mode. In town driving I am in Sport and when I am feeling edgy I move to Track mode.

 

No Offense, but this is why people get confused trying to find out what MSRC is all about.
The whole point of MSRC is it makes the ride more Compliant and not rough.
With MSRC Suspension, each Shock reacts independent of each other in milliseconds, stiffening and softening depending on road conditions.
They are not one dimensional like regular shocks.
Yes, the Z51 is rougher since it is Track oriented with Track oriented Suspension components.
But adding MSRC to the Z51 tones down the ride and, makes it more compliant for better handling on rough roads.
Yes, the Base will give you the softest smoothest ride.
But MSRC does Not make it rougher,.. it makes it even more compliant and handle even better over anything less than smooth roads.
Doesn't mean everyone should get MSRC, but some people that do realize exactly what MSRC does, is why they want it.

Bigger wheels .. on any car .. will ride slightly rougher simply because of less tire wall.
But it's only Slightly rougher compared to Base wheels/tires.
And on a Base car with MSRC package, you have to get the bigger wheels which will ride slightly rough.
But, those bigger wheels can be changed to 18-19 Base wheels for an even Smoother more compliant ride with MSRC.

To each his own and that's why there's all these choices.
But it's nice to know what certain Option choices actually do and not what some think they do.
Again no offense