I own a 2017 Stingray Corvette and want to know if the selective ride accessory can be operated by choice or is it linked to the trans selection automatically ? If it can be controlled, how do I do it ? Thanks, Max

 

Magnetic Selective ride control (MRC) was available as an option ($3495) on '17 base Stingrays and Z51 Stingray ($1795) and std on GS and Z06. I doubt you have it as not many base Stingrays do. If yours does have MRC you will select ride mode by the dial control on the center consol.
Check page 201 in your 2017 owner's manual for ride control settings.

 

Kevin, thank you for the quick response. The window sticker for my LT1 lists it as "Magnetic Selective Ride Control" for $3495. I am still confused, is the only control for it's use done by my selecting tour, sport or track and it is automatically engaged? In other words, I can not just turn it off and on at ant time when I choose to.
Thanks again, Max

 

Yes, you choose the driving mode to change the ride control. You cannot turn ride control on and off.

There are aftermarket systems which provide more control.

You should find reviewing the owners manual to be of help.

 

^^^
Enjoy your car!

The Mag Ride system is always active unless it's broken or fuse is pulled. You can select which mode, but there is no such thing as "no mode".
You pick your mode by twisting the console **** left or right. The mode selected will indicate in the speedometer cluster.
The different ride modes also change some other characteristics like steering effort, though things like steering can be locked in a different mode if desired.

In our 2017, the basic modes were labeled Econ, Weather, Tour, Sport, and Track.
In reality, they were Stiff, Stiffer, and Brutal.
A couple of years ago GM came out with revised programming (no actual parts were replaced) that a dealer can download for about $300, that made a huge improvement in ride on our Z51, and handling actually got better too. I'm not sure how much improvement you'll see if you get it for a regular Stingray, but predict you'll like it.

 

Or Smooth, Perfect and Firm - depending on other cars you've driven. My previous Nissan 350Z was truly "brutal" with the stock suspension, so in comparison my C7 Z51 is downright plush in Tour mode. This the beauty of mag-ride... you can pick one feels good to you. As such I love it because I can have on-rails track car or a comfortable daily driver by just twisting the **** to fit my mood or needs.

 

I agree, love C7's MRC.

 

A huge thanks to all of you. I bought my LT1 on March 3, 2017.It is just ready to break 13,000 miles, never driven in the rain, garage kept and wiped down after each outing. A classy car with a bunch true lovers.
Thanks again, Max

 

X2 I enjoyed the car, a Z51, prior to the upgrade. Now.,I really enjoy it!!!

 

Did the $350 upgrade to the MRC on my 2014 Z51 a couple months ago and it made a world of difference particularly in Touring mode which is where I am most often.
Mike

 

Just so you'll know, the correct nomenclature for your option level Stingray, it is "1LT".

 

Unless OP is referring to the LT1 engine in his Stingray.

 

im confused.so m r c is different than the sport track tour modes that are on every corvette c7

 

I'm sure others will weigh in with more details, but MRC with MRC has a connection between your shocks and the computer that a non-MRC C7 does not have. More info here;

https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gene...ol-technology/

---Magnetic Ride Control is unique in that it does not use mechanical valves or small moving parts that are prone to wear. Instead, a Magnetic Ride Control shock absorber uses the following components:

• A monotube damper filled with magnetorheological fluid located at each wheel of a vehicle
• A set of sensors
• An electronic control unit (ECU) responsible for coordinating the entire system

The MRC dampers are filled with magnetorheological fluid that is a mixture of easily-magnetized iron particles in a synthetic hydrocarbon oil. For the third generation of the technology, each monotube damper contains a piston with two electromagnetic coils and two small fluid passages through the piston. The electromagnets are capable of creating a variable magnetic field across the fluid passages.

When the magnets are off, the fluid travels through the passages freely; when the magnets are activated, the iron particles in the fluid create a fibrous structure through the passages in the same direction of the magnetic field. The strength of the bonds between the magnetized iron particles causes the viscosity of the fluid to increase, resulting in a stiffer suspension. Altering the strength of the current results in an instantaneous change in force of the piston.

If the sensors sense any body roll, they communicate the information to the ECU, which in turn compensates by changing the strength of the current to the appropriate dampers.
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If you don't have the magnetic shocks then changing driving modes (via the center console selector) only effects the steering resistance, throttle mapping and (if equipped) the exhaust sound among other things. See below...




Now if you have a Z51 (which adds the eLSD) along with MRC that also unlocks the PTM (performance traction management) which allows various levels of traction control for track driving situations.

Mag-ride is major game changer to me... totally worth the cost. Other manufactures have licensed the tech from GM, for example Ferrari, Audi, Ford, Acura and Lamborghini all offer mag-ride options now

 

That's correct. You cannot turn it off.

 

He'll realize very little change on a base Stingray. He should save the $350.00 GM-Chev. charge for the reprogramming of MSRC, pre 2018.