Magnetic select ride question
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Gents, it seems yer arguing over semantics. If I am able to discern what the reason for the question is--other than to continue this somewhat pointless argument--I would guess that the REAL question is "Should I pay all that money for the mag ride option?" As an old guy who likes to think of himself as a gear head (albeit without track experience) who has lived cars since I was 14 or so, my answer would be "not". Reason for me is that I bought my '13 GS vert--first Vette, BTW--from dealer stock and it came equipped with MSR. Prolly wouldn't have popped for the extra cash if I had been ordering. I can only tell a slight difference in handling--and NOT SO MUCH in ride quality/stiffness/roll--when I'm pushing the car aggressively on the street. Under normal daily driving, I'm convinced I couldn't tell whether it was set to Tour vs Track unless I peeked.
Bottom line, if you're an aggressive driver who sees himself either having the opportunity to do track days or who has a myriad of sparsely-travelled twisty country/mountain roads that offer the joy of spirited driving without annihilating other drivers/children on bicycles or picking up 12 points on the old DL, then it is prolly worth the cost. Don't forget you'll pay dearly for the option a second time when it comes to replacements. If it was my dime, I'd go for the Z51 and forgo the MSR.
Bottom line, if you're an aggressive driver who sees himself either having the opportunity to do track days or who has a myriad of sparsely-travelled twisty country/mountain roads that offer the joy of spirited driving without annihilating other drivers/children on bicycles or picking up 12 points on the old DL, then it is prolly worth the cost. Don't forget you'll pay dearly for the option a second time when it comes to replacements. If it was my dime, I'd go for the Z51 and forgo the MSR.
No desire for a drawn out argument here. Not to worry.
I appreciate your input, but as I said before, I love data. Where's the data?
We have had people compare dyno runs with and without the C6's butterflies opened to get an exact understanding of their contribution to performance.
One would think the same should be conducted for something as crucial as the suspension!!!
Exactly. He understands. Thank you.
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Race prep
Looking for reputable shop in Maryland that can install 5point harness and bar, tires and wheels. I was using Hoosiers on my 911 race car and like the performance ; any thoughts about this. Would also like to get about 500 hp. Advise appreciated.
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