laserjack

For those who may have gone from a C7 equipped with MRC to a NON-MRC C7, is this something you miss and wish it had ? Is it that noticeable ? Test rode a non-mag ride vette, and rode very smooth and comfortably. I don't plan on track driving or anything super aggressive, just cruising the coast and enjoying the car. Is it worth the $$$ as it seems to be hit and miss as I continue to search for a good used C7. I'm sure the answers will be mixed !!! thankx !

Foosh

LOL . . . no contest. MSRC is infinitely superior OEM, and it's over the top superior with a DSC Sport Controller installed. Anyone saying they don't miss it is likely just a straight-line cruiser who has no need for superior handling and chassis stability. However, even some of those recognize that MSRC delivers a more comfortable ride in the Tour setting.

Crossed Flags Fan

Had it and now I don't have. Don't miss it, don't track car, don't need it. I do drive somewhat aggressively and love taking the on/off ramps at WAY higher than posted speed and never felt like I needed it. Car rides great on broken pavement. Saved bunch of bucks and don't have to worry about the Mag ride system problems and also installing an aftermarket product (???).
Just new shocks when I need them. Have almost 50K miles on the car and drives/handles like new.
Test drive a C7 with and without and you'll know for sure which is best for YOU!!!!

Foosh

What mag ride system problems? There aren't any unless you're referring to rare reports of shock seep. However, even regular shocks seep as well, and no one even bothers to check those. There is nothing different about MSRC shock construction except the delivery of an electric current, and a different type of fluid inside. It's pretty much the same as any conventional shock.

Those leaks are caused by occasional hard impacts and even if it does happen, which is rare, they are still fully functional and will likely remain so for 100K or more miles.

Vet Interested

Kevin A Jones

I haven't had a C7 without Mag-Ride, however love the feel of it on the winding back roads and am sure I would miss it.

Bill Dearborn

I agree there aren't any real issues with the mag ride system. There is no need to add an aftermarket controller. However, the purpose of the MRC shock system isn't to make the car ride softer it is to make it handle better. It doesn't take a fancy shock to get the ride soft. You don't need to add an aftermarket controller if you don't want to change the system. The older cars have available GM upgrades at a cost of $350 that bring the shock calibrations up to the 2019 calibrations. You can do that or just leave it unchanged. The only downside of MRC shocks is if one goes bad the part costs a lot of money compared to a non MRC shock. However, they don't seem to go bad all that often. The old mechanically variable shocks they used before MRC shocks were introduced on the 2003 Corvettes were different. They were expensive and because they varied dampening through mechanical means they tended to fail more often.

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Deepdiver

OP, BASED on your described needs, mag ride is not necessary....and you would not be getting good value out of the option. Save your $$ for something else..

white90conv

I have a C6 with Mag Ride and on the softer setting, the ride is much harsher than the C5 and C7 that do not have Mag Ride. The handling on the C5 and the C7 is still very good in mountain driving. I value the smoother ride. I have seen other people on the forum express the view that Mag Ride makes the normal ride much harsher. I thing Mag Ride is really for people who are driving the car near the limit.

dvilin

Went to a Vette without it to one with it big difference I say get it.

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graveyard

When I bought mine that is one thing I made sure it had and everone that has rode in my car has been very impressed,i love it for crusin or just any type of road you are on,my C6 had it and didn't know much about it till I started using it and you can tell a big difference no matter what anyone tells ya,i would go for the mag ride you want regret it I promise.I love mine, you will to! No it is not a absolute got to have but sure makes the ride more enjoyable,but im sure either way you will love it.

smajicek

I have a lot of c7 owners who regret not getting mag ride. I have it and don't regret it. enough said. Make your decision.

RCL119

I went from a 2016 Sting Ray with out Mag ride to a 2018 Grand Sport with Mag ride, much better with it.

64drvr

OP, it doesn't sound like you would benefit greatly from MRC. It's great if you want the car to be multi-purpose and adjustable.

Avanti

Never miss it (nor it's leaky shocks) on the street or highway.

Dif

Yay for MSRC, I wouldn't buy one without it

smajicek

4 years and 4 months later my mag shocks are not leaking, those c7 friends that I have that regret not getting mag were like this OP, no track, just cruisin around put put put. Now they regret not getting it. MOTORWEEK in 2014 named it the best bang for the buck.

KenHorse

Have MSRC on my '14 Z51. Getting MSRC on my GS. Wouldn't leave home without it

23/C8Z

the control of the car over bumpy, swooping dips, and broken pavement cannot be stressed enough. it's an amazing piece of tech. so much so that FERRARI paid for years to be able to use the tech in their car as did other high end car companies on their top models.. I had a C6 with it and my C7Z and i drove ones of both gens without it.. i would NEVER own a corvette without MSRC.. it's that good and noticeable to me