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Are black shocks a sign it doesnt have MRC? (Yellow does?)
Ok so i'm considering this 2014 z51 3LT (considering ) and looking into if it has MRC. The dealer believes it does not. Says Corvettes with MRC have yellow shocks! Truth? Here's the VIN if this gives clues
If it's completely OEM, black shocks are MSRC. Yellow are standard.
However, to confirm, they're not after-market, you need to look at the shocks to verify the wiring going to each shock. You can also see the wires running from the top of the shock tower to a junction point under the hood. You see the wiring for all 4 there.
Wouldn’t the dial on the center console be an easy way to tell if the car has this option?
If you're driving the car, especially over a rough road, yes then you should be able to feel the difference between the Tour and Sport modes. Just let me add, I have not updated the program on my Z51 yet so not sure how different the ride is with the updated program.
You can not tell just sitting in the car in a parking lot.
However, take into account the driver should have driven a car with mag ride to know what that difference is.
Last edited by roadbike56; 03-22-2018 at 08:24 AM.
I thought the same thing but I have the dial on my base 3LT. I don't see the point of it on a non mag car, but whatever since I pulled the NPP fuse
Because the dial does more than just adjust the suspension. Otherwise you'd have more than one dial for each attribute it changes ( steering, throttle response)
Last edited by ssidekickbp; 03-22-2018 at 09:13 AM.
I'm looking at so many vettes I got confused... OK this is the correct one VIN: 1G1YK2D76E5101028
Originally Posted by Glennm27
Wouldn’t the dial on the center console be an easy way to tell if the car has this option?
Typical dealer answer, unfortunately. He knew there was a difference in color but got it backwards! Had a Z51 without MRC and it had yellow 45 mm Bilstein shocks versus the black 36 mm on the base car and the black MRC control shocks on my Grand Sport.
To be sure you have a Z51 look for a dry sump tank! They look for the wires coming from the top of the shock- assuming they are black!
All C7's have a **** to adjust driving mode. Did it all the time in my Z51 without MRC to change the levels the nannies activated etc. Switched to Weather Mode when below 45F, normally drove in Sport Mode. BUT changing that **** did not change the ride, nothing to make that happen! The shocks, springs and sway bar did not know I was changing the ****! The stiffnes was always between MRC set at Touring and Sport.
If you're driving the car, especially over a rough road, yes then you should be able to feel the difference between the Tour and Sport modes. Just let me add, I have not updated the program on my Z51 yet so not sure how different the ride is with the updated program.
You can not tell just sitting in the car in a parking lot.
However, take into account the driver should have driven a car with mag ride to know what that difference is.
Is the dial on the console on all Corvettes or only those with the MRC option?
I guess I assumed it (the dial) was only on cars with MRC, hence my reply of looking for the dial if he wants to know if the car has the MRC option. Seems easier than getting under the car and seeing what color the shocks are.
Yes I had the exact same **** on my none MRC Z51 as I do on my Grand Sport.
No need to get under the car you can see the rear shocks through the rear wheels. That yellow stands out!
There are many things the **** does. This is a comparison between my Z51 (that had no affect on the ride as it was NT MRC) and my Grand Sport that does.
Made this comparison to show for my Z51, which I always drove in Sport, that was max Throttle Response. To match that with my Grand Sport would have to drive in Track. On the street that rattles your teeth! I added a Vitesse Throttle Controller and can set it wherever I want. Typically I use 4 or 5 which feels like what I had with my Z51 set at Sport = Track in 2014.
What did you mean, "...the mileage doesn't add up"? THAT would be of more concern to me. Too many C7s out there to consider one that might be wonky, imho. All the best whatever you decide!
Mag ride position is determined by what mode you are in. In the previous generations you had a switch on your console that controlled just the ride. With C7 the ride will be determined by what mode you are in. Tour=smother ride. Sport & Track stiffer. Plus the tour sport & tracks kicks in other handling changes, If you are not sure if you have it just open the hood and if you have a wire going to the top of your shocks you have it.
03-20-2018, 02:26 PM
Are black shocks a sign it doesnt have MRC? (Yellow does?)
