Any benefits of the Mag ride control in a 2lt non z51 car?
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Any benefits of the Mag ride control in a 2lt non z51 car?
I was looking at dealers and saw this 2018 Stingray 2lt non z51 but surprisingly it had the Mag ride in it. Any benefits of that if you never plan on taking the car to the drag strip or road course? I thought you had to get at least a z51 to get the mag ride control?
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Yes - MSRC does a lot more than adjust stiffness between the ride settings. Its constantly making adjustments based on the environment. So when you hit a pothole or uneven road, the suspension is much more compliant.
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While it does adjust the ride comfort/stiffness in my opinion it isn't necessarily needed in a base car. My base '16 without rides better than my previous '06 with mag ride. In my '06 I never changed the settings (always in touring mode) except to make sure it was still working. Ultimately you are the only one that can decide if you want that feature. Good luck in your decision.
I will say that is a beautiful C7. And, if it's the one for you and the deal makes you happy, drive her home. You will love the C7.
Also, the mag ride is a stand alone option.
I will say that is a beautiful C7. And, if it's the one for you and the deal makes you happy, drive her home. You will love the C7.
Also, the mag ride is a stand alone option.
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Absolutely yes, there are benefits to MSRC in a non-Z51 car on the street. If you only want a softer ride all the time, it isn't necessarily needed, but if there are times you'd like less body roll on twisty country roads, along with a sportier suspension, you can dial that right up.
Because the MSRC reacts so much more quickly to pavement imperfections than standard shocks, it also keeps all 4 tires more firmly planted on the ground.
Perhaps you've never seen this video:
Because the MSRC reacts so much more quickly to pavement imperfections than standard shocks, it also keeps all 4 tires more firmly planted on the ground.
Perhaps you've never seen this video:
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Just agreeing with others . . . I have a 2lt non Z. Most of time I am in Sport, but hit a bad stretch of road and you will be amazed how nice Touring is. (On my last car I had to stop and turn a **** on each shock, so this is quite an improvement!)
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The C7's suspension is better than my previous C6 with magnetic ride. Magnetic ride isn't needed, I am on my second base Stingray convertible (2014 & 2017) went without magnetic ride on both. All my operations have been limited to street use.
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While it does adjust the ride comfort/stiffness in my opinion it isn't necessarily needed in a base car. My base '16 without rides better than my previous '06 with mag ride. In my '06 I never changed the settings (always in touring mode) except to make sure it was still working. Ultimately you are the only one that can decide if you want that feature. Good luck in your decision.
I will say that is a beautiful C7. And, if it's the one for you and the deal makes you happy, drive her home. You will love the C7.
Also, the mag ride is a stand alone option.
I will say that is a beautiful C7. And, if it's the one for you and the deal makes you happy, drive her home. You will love the C7.
Also, the mag ride is a stand alone option.
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As Zymurgy also explained, there is no comparison between MSRC in the C6 and the system in the C7. You might as well compare a flip phone to an Apple iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy 8.
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Even after all these years, some people still don't understand how good the MSRC system really is. It's a lot more than just the softness or firmness of the shocks. It's all about balance! If you slam on your brakes hard, the MSRC will keep the nose from dipping down like it would on a non MSRC car. In hard cornering, the same thing happens, it keeps the car flat instead of leaning hard to one side. So you end up having a lot more control under extreme conditions, keeping the car firmly planted. If you're just cruising around normally you won't notice these things, but if you drive your car harder than the average person, it's a system you'll want to have whether you have the Z51 package or not.
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Yes, I never cease to be amazed by that, and the other ancient, urban myth that continues to circulate is that they are prone to failure and prohibitively expensive to replace. Neither is true today.
Like any other shock, premature failure is possible since all shocks are fluid-filled, but also like any other shock, they should be good for at least 100K miles. Moreover, a set of 4 costs about the same to replace as a set of OEM tires.
I suppose 15 years ago, when they started appearing on C5s, they probably were very expensive to replace and less reliable. But, like all technology that matures and improves, the costs have come way down, and reliability has gone way up.
However, I do understand what some are saying here that you don't need MSRC if all you want is the soft ride in a base car and never intend to drive in a track-spirited fashion. Nonetheless, I still believe that MSRC benefits everyone even in street use with the car far more maneuverable and consequently safer because it stays more stable in all situations. In short, it keeps all 4 tires more firmly planted on the pavement.
Like any other shock, premature failure is possible since all shocks are fluid-filled, but also like any other shock, they should be good for at least 100K miles. Moreover, a set of 4 costs about the same to replace as a set of OEM tires.
I suppose 15 years ago, when they started appearing on C5s, they probably were very expensive to replace and less reliable. But, like all technology that matures and improves, the costs have come way down, and reliability has gone way up.
However, I do understand what some are saying here that you don't need MSRC if all you want is the soft ride in a base car and never intend to drive in a track-spirited fashion. Nonetheless, I still believe that MSRC benefits everyone even in street use with the car far more maneuverable and consequently safer because it stays more stable in all situations. In short, it keeps all 4 tires more firmly planted on the pavement.
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Thank you Foosh for your comment. It's kind of funny this came up. Was out to dinner with my wife Sunday, had a couple of gentlemen admiring the car when we walked outside after dinner. They had all kinds of question, got the tour, then one asked what the center **** was all about. I explained MRC/PTM, and his response was "well had that fancy suspension stuff in my 91 Lincoln Continental and wouldn't buy another fancy suspension car as long as I live". (For those who don't remember, 90's Lincolns were notorious for failed air suspensions causing the car to sit on the ground) but seriously, comparing the MRC to a 30 yr old air ride technology in a Continental? My response was, "well, I like living on the edge, I took the gamble". Nothing I would have said would have made a difference to him. In his mind, all suspension technology stopped advancing with his 91 Continental