Magnetic Ride Control
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Look for FE4 (mag ride). Other FE (suspension) codes are not. All of your codes are on a label near the battery.
This applies to base / Z51 only. GS and Z06 have mag ride standard.
See this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-anything.html
Ron
This applies to base / Z51 only. GS and Z06 have mag ride standard.
See this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-anything.html
Ron
Last edited by RonC7; Oct 9, 2017 at 10:51 AM. Reason: .
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Not sure what these mean 6x1, 7x1, 8x2 and 9x2.
But the BZ4 is Performance Track Management (PTM )and comes with FE4 = MSRC w/ Z51.
FE4 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Includes (B4Z) Performance Traction Management.
http://eogld.cloud.gm.com/NASApp/dom...page=6&butID=3
But the BZ4 is Performance Track Management (PTM )and comes with FE4 = MSRC w/ Z51.
FE4 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Includes (B4Z) Performance Traction Management.
http://eogld.cloud.gm.com/NASApp/dom...page=6&butID=3
Melting Slicks
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Suspension codes for 2017 models
STANDARD SUSP (FE1)
MAGNETIC RIDE (FE2)
Z51 SUSP (FE3)
Z51 MAGNETIC RIDE (FE4)
Z06 SUSP (FE6)
Z07 SUSP (FE7)
If you have access to the car, just open the hood and look to see if there is a wire coming from the top of the shock. If there is, it is mag ride.
I have the FE2 mag ride on my 2017 Stingray.
STANDARD SUSP (FE1)
MAGNETIC RIDE (FE2)
Z51 SUSP (FE3)
Z51 MAGNETIC RIDE (FE4)
Z06 SUSP (FE6)
Z07 SUSP (FE7)
If you have access to the car, just open the hood and look to see if there is a wire coming from the top of the shock. If there is, it is mag ride.
I have the FE2 mag ride on my 2017 Stingray.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Sachse Republic of Texas
Not sure what these mean 6x1, 7x1, 8x2 and 9x2.
But the BZ4 is Performance Track Management (PTM )and comes with FE4 = MSRC w/ Z51.
FE4 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Includes (B4Z) Performance Traction Management.
http://eogld.cloud.gm.com/NASApp/dom...page=6&butID=3
But the BZ4 is Performance Track Management (PTM )and comes with FE4 = MSRC w/ Z51.
FE4 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Includes (B4Z) Performance Traction Management.
http://eogld.cloud.gm.com/NASApp/dom...page=6&butID=3
if you look look at the list I posted a SS of; on the Left is a alpha numeric code. That is where it shows a description next to the code
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Yes, it does have MSRC and Performance Traction Management (PTM). FE4 is the Z51 and GS version of MSRC. FE2 is the base car version of MSRC without PTM. FE6/7 is the Z06 version. FE1 is no MSRC.
Last edited by Foosh; Oct 9, 2017 at 11:59 AM.
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I have 2017 Z51 without MSRC, this is what I purchase.With that being said...I like what I have, I've heard many say MSRC is must have, I wouldn't let that steer anyone away from not purchasing Corvette. I absolutely love the ride I get. I don't think at any moment its a harsh ride, for me it's a sports car feel, I actually thought after hearing MSRC is a must, I wouldn't like the suspension...but I do....peace
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FE3 is a great suspension, and not overly harsh in my view, but it is a firm sports car suspension all the time.
The reason so many people say MSRC is a "must have" is that you have both sports car and softer touring car suspensions in the same car w/ a flick of the dial.
The reason so many people say MSRC is a "must have" is that you have both sports car and softer touring car suspensions in the same car w/ a flick of the dial.
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Reason I think it's a "must have" is because it gets so much firmer. I don't really care about it being softer. Z51 is great on the street. I got mag ride for the track.
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Heel & Toe
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The salesman was trying to tell me that since it had the "mode dial"; that meant it had MSRC. I told him he was wrong. He then continued to tell me he had been selling Vettes for 18 years and blah, blah, blah. I kindly informed him that it needed to have the FE4,B4Z build code... And wires coming from the top of the shocks. I think he needs to become more informed on what he is selling�� I do not think I will be mKing a purchase with them.
Racer
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I have 2017 Z51 without MSRC, this is what I purchase.With that being said...I like what I have, I've heard many say MSRC is must have, I wouldn't let that steer anyone away from not purchasing Corvette. I absolutely love the ride I get. I don't think at any moment its a harsh ride, for me it's a sports car feel, I actually thought after hearing MSRC is a must, I wouldn't like the suspension...but I do....peace
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The beauty of MSRC is to be able to accommodate to both road conditions, and what you're using the car for with a turn of the dial. I like all the MSRC modes, but I like being able to have both a softer ride or a firmer ride depending upon what I'm doing, and the pavement conditions.
It's also a must have because of PTM, which you can't get w/o MSRC, and when you're in Track/PTM wet, it's in Tour mode, which is much softer than the FE3 suspension.
You should talk to Mike Levitas at DSC about the benefits of a softer suspension on the track sometimes. He should know having won his class at the 24 Hrs. of Daytona and many other IMSA championships.
Last edited by Foosh; Oct 9, 2017 at 11:33 PM.
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^ 
and it's a misconception when some think it's just about the ride being Softer or Firmer.
MSRC is a Handling package, and with MSRC, the improvement in Handling is very noticeable compared to without MSRC.
And Yes, the DSC Controller is a game changer
and it's a misconception when some think it's just about the ride being Softer or Firmer.MSRC is a Handling package, and with MSRC, the improvement in Handling is very noticeable compared to without MSRC.
And Yes, the DSC Controller is a game changer
Last edited by Dif; Oct 9, 2017 at 11:35 PM.
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2014 Z51 w/o Magnetic Ride. I like it. It's a sports car! 
