kratedisease

So I went and spoke in person with my local Chevy dealer service writer about having the MRC update installed. Their top mechanic was standing next to the service writer and was totally aware of what was involved, as I spoke to the service writer and gave him the "part number" for the update. I had not yet brought the car in yet, I just went to see if they had any idea what I was asking them to do, since they only sell about 4 or 5 Corvettes a year.

So the service writer was clueless, thinking it was a TSB, but I informed him otherwise, and the head mechanic was standing next to the service writer and the mechanic new right away what I was talking about and filled in the service writer about what I was asking. The mechanic was totally aware of the MRC update.

BUT, I had asked/told them both there that GM set the price at $350 for the update, and they were replying that they would have to figure out the price when I bring in the car.

So what I am asking ....... is there somewhere I can reference the $350 price to show the dealer that $350 is the MSRP on this flash service ?

I want to bring something in print or bring something to show on the internet on a Chevy website to show the dealer, so I do not have pricing issues.

This dealer is just a few blocks from my home, probably less than a mile away, so I would like to use them for convince, since the closest "performance" dealer on Chevys web site is one hour away.

Any help would be appreciated.

kratedisease

Anyone have a reference for the $350 fee ?

Skid Row Joe

No. Just wait for a quote from your Chevrolet dealer. If you don't like the price? Choose another Chevrolet dealer. No big deal. Dealers are free to charge what they want to.....

TXshaggy

It’s a Chevy Parts Performance Upgrade, find a Chevy certified Performance dealer and your pain will be reduced. If you call it an update most will be confused.

kratedisease

Any idea what Chevy charges the dealer ? what I am asking in other words, how much does GM makes on each flash of the program or download ?

cowboy casey

I found this online... https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ile.php?id=145

It has all the info for the dealer... This is the bulletin ID GCUS-9-4986

I found it from this article https://www.turnology.com/tech-stori...-ride-upgrade/

Hope this helps

bjones7131

Most get 350 but one I checked with wanted 450. Still on the fence with mine.

Classic-Chevy-Guy

My dealer charged $350 but allowed their 10% off service coupon to be applied for a total of $315.

kratedisease

PERFECT !! this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much !!

Bubbletop409

I experienced the same confusion at my local stealership, I showed the service writer the memo from Chevy outlining the entire procedure and charges. I'm first told my vehicle was out of warranty, told the clueless writer I fully expected to pay for the upgrade. She disappears for a minute, comes back and tells me it would be $ 190.00, I agree, thinking they are doing me a favor to make up for previous mistreatment on their part. While waiting I am now informed she made a mistake, it would be $ 690.00. Told the dumb bitch to wipe her *** with the GM information printout and took my vehicle to Abel Chevrolet where RichieRich and his technicians provide quality Corvette service and maintenance.

Ericm1949

And take note: If you have the FE2 option, even with Z51, you cannot do the upgrade. Ask me how I know.

TXshaggy

Z51 with MSRC can get the upgrade; just no track calibration upgrade. Check out the Ask Tadge thread or check out the Upgrade documentation.

Ericm1949

Not from my experience. I took my car in (16 Z51 w/FE2 suspension) & the dealer ran a build print out to show me that the FE2 did not qualify for the upgrade. They could not tell me why though.

Ericm1949

If anyone in CF understands this FE2 “not upgradable” then school me as I don’t understand why it is not included.

Marcho Polo

according to the matrix in this article as well as the pdf from Corvette Action Center, it shows 2016 FE2 is upgradeable. Maybe your dealer doesn't know what they are doing?
https://www.turnology.com/tech-stori...-ride-upgrade/


Model Year Trim Level Suspension RPO Availability
2016 Base FE2 NOW
2017 Base FE2 NOW

TXshaggy

Here is the page out of the Chevy Parts Performance Catalog. Z51 is available...except for Track calibration.

roadbike56

That's incorrect. It is most certainly upgradable. How do I know? My Z51 was upgraded and it made a difference.
However, in defense of Ericm1949, the dealer I used told me it could not be upgraded. FYI, this is a BIG Corvette dealer, ranked in the top 10 in sales. They insisted it was not on the upgrade list. So I asked to see the list. There on the list was the description of my car. I showed it to the Service Rep who apologized, and told the mechanic to contact GM and begin the upgrade. Hey, they're human and they made a mistake, it happens.

Gearhead Jim

Our 2017 Z51 has FE4 (Z51 with mag ride) and the computer upgrade was done over a year ago. As advertised, Tour and Sport became noticeably more compliant but Track didn't change. FE2 cars do get an upgrade to the Track setting also.

rvette/suspension

This link from Chevrolet Performance shows the FE2 upgrade as available.
The world of Chevrolet dealers includes some really sharp people, and some who don't know their *** from a hole in the ground.

Ericm1949

Thanks guys, I’m going to take this information to my dealer and get the upgrade done.

nmerhaut

Thanks for the link to the process. Looks I should get the upgrade for Sport and not Track as I drive mostly on the street with a few HPDEs a year.