MSRC reliabilty?
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MSRC reliabilty?
Hey Folks,
I'm putting together an order for my first vette since a C3 back in the 80's. I'd like to stay away from the dry sump system so I'm sticking with the base model. I'd like to have the 19/20 wheels but that requires the MR shocks. I've read it mentioned that it's just another failure point but some folks swear by it. So, question is, for folks who have it, has it required maintenance? I read the thread about MSRC and people either loved it or thought it was a waste of $$ but nobody mentioned problems with it
Thoughts?
I'm putting together an order for my first vette since a C3 back in the 80's. I'd like to stay away from the dry sump system so I'm sticking with the base model. I'd like to have the 19/20 wheels but that requires the MR shocks. I've read it mentioned that it's just another failure point but some folks swear by it. So, question is, for folks who have it, has it required maintenance? I read the thread about MSRC and people either loved it or thought it was a waste of $$ but nobody mentioned problems with it
Thoughts?
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I had it on my C6, had no trouble. I do not have it on my C7 and really don't miss it. Have a 2017 on order and decided $3,500 is not worth the cost (GM garbaged up the option with components I really don't want). Magnetic ride is a neat option, just want the system not anything else.
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It's been on GM cars for years without being a major maintenance problem. Regardless, MSRC shocks cost about $300 each, and even if all 4 shocks needed to be replaced for some bizarre and unlikely reason, it's about the same as buying a new set of tires.
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There are a few threads speaking to how "expensive" they are to fix and failure rates are high. Its bogus.
It certainly adds an element of something that could need fixing but its worth the attributes it brings.
I have it and my wifes Buick has it!! Very reliable.
It certainly adds an element of something that could need fixing but its worth the attributes it brings.
I have it and my wifes Buick has it!! Very reliable.
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Major personal preference thing here. I will rarely track my 16 Base 1LT A8 Coupe and will keep it for 8 years or so. I did not want the complexity of mag shocks or electric diff for that matter. I also did not want a rear sway bar as the leaf springs have a certain small amount of anti sway characteristics.
Having said all that Koni makes some adjustable shocks that I will install on my car for simplicity sake.
https://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthA...118&mk=10&mt=1
Having said all that Koni makes some adjustable shocks that I will install on my car for simplicity sake.
https://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthA...118&mk=10&mt=1
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Major personal preference thing here. I will rarely track my 16 Base 1LT A8 Coupe and will keep it for 8 years or so. I did not want the complexity of mag shocks or electric diff for that matter. I also did not want a rear sway bar as the leaf springs have a certain small amount of anti sway characteristics.
Having said all that Koni makes some adjustable shocks that I will install on my car for simplicity sake.
https://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthA...118&mk=10&mt=1
Having said all that Koni makes some adjustable shocks that I will install on my car for simplicity sake.
https://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthA...118&mk=10&mt=1
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One would hope that "adjustable shocks by GM" would get better every generation if not every year. In the past gen, C6 cars, there were problems but probably over-sampled by CF members. They were very expensive (at about $1K each) until the price started dropping to a "reasonable" point of under $500 each. It's been said they're "lifetime," will last "over 100K miles," etc. That is, until it goes away on your car. And no, they're not covered by your warranty after 36K miles, and the old aftermarket GM extended warranty specifically excluded it. But the new one, GMEPP, does include it for coverage. So, if you have the money, want to experience it, at least it will be covered if you're willing to pay for additional, aftermarket coverage.
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I have it on my 15' and with all of the tracking and autocrossing over 13,300 miles, not a single issue. I've yet to see a C7 come into our service area with an MR concern either.
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There's nothing more inherently unreliable about MSRC than all the other now standard electronic driving aids like ABS, stability control, etc. They've all proven to be incredibly reliable on everything including Hyundais, Kias, etc.
It just another one of those old-school, CF "old wives' tales" that keep getting passed from generation to generation..
It just another one of those old-school, CF "old wives' tales" that keep getting passed from generation to generation..
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I recently replaced my 02 coupe with the F45 option, with a 16 Z51 with MSRC. While I have no opinion on the reliability of the new system, I can certainly feel the difference when changing modes, where as with the F45 the optional positions all felt the same to me. Touring is my go to setting.
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Get MSRC, you won't regret it. The difference in ride and handling is tremendous, and you don't just have to track the car to appreciate the benefits.
I had MSRC on my Cadillac XLR-V and it was fantastic. Never had a problem in 10 years.
I had MSRC on my Cadillac XLR-V and it was fantastic. Never had a problem in 10 years.