HERE is how much difference a DSC controller makes..
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HERE is how much difference a DSC controller makes..
I've heard the question often... "Should I do the MRC update or the DSC controller?" well... I did the DSC, I explain why in the video, but between their alignment and the fact that I would KNOW without a doubt that it's been installed, it was a no brainer for me. If any of you are curious about the same take a look at the video. I'll be posting up more information about this as I spend more time with it!
Last edited by HorsePowerObsessed; Jun 4, 2019 at 06:18 PM.
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I do have the Z07 package. You can work with the guys down there to get it stiffened up. If you're local they'll do it for you if you stop by.
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Oh ok, cool. Let me know how it goes. How do you like the setup otherwise? I'm not sure if you watched the video but my alignment was way out of whack so that by itself made a huge difference for me.
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I absolutely love the guys over at TPC, they worked on both my 911 Turbo has in the past. Although it’s no fault of their own, I have been getting those random service suspension light errors every single day of driving the car. Super annoying, they sent me a new unit and I still have the same issue so I’m going to bring the car back to them to see if we can do something about it
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I have not pulled the trigger on DSC controller
I have NOT felt the ride quality (I would like to see the difference on street and on track)
I know one DFW track rat who said that "the DSC unit needs to be programmed per car & per track, so you need to learn how to program it"
I did do the MRC update on my 2017 Z06 when I found out GM attained 2:39.77 @ VIR. GM video proof:
Here's Fastestlap times at VIR: https://fastestlaps.com/tracks/virgi...e-post-01-2014
........Ford GT @ 2:43.00
I have NOT felt the ride quality (I would like to see the difference on street and on track)
I know one DFW track rat who said that "the DSC unit needs to be programmed per car & per track, so you need to learn how to program it"
I did do the MRC update on my 2017 Z06 when I found out GM attained 2:39.77 @ VIR. GM video proof:
........Ford GT @ 2:43.00
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Drifting
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I absolutely love the guys over at TPC, they worked on both my 911 Turbo has in the past. Although it’s no fault of their own, I have been getting those random service suspension light errors every single day of driving the car. Super annoying, they sent me a new unit and I still have the same issue so I’m going to bring the car back to them to see if we can do something about it
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Drifting
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I have not pulled the trigger on DSC controller
I have NOT felt the ride quality (I would like to see the difference on street and on track)
I know one DFW track rat who said that "the DSC unit needs to be programmed per car & per track, so you need to learn how to program it"
I did do the MRC update on my 2017 Z06 when I found out GM attained 2:39.77 @ VIR. GM video proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq0cvWZkv5I&t=31s
Here's Fastestlap times at VIR: https://fastestlaps.com/tracks/virgi...e-post-01-2014
........Ford GT @ 2:43.00
I have NOT felt the ride quality (I would like to see the difference on street and on track)
I know one DFW track rat who said that "the DSC unit needs to be programmed per car & per track, so you need to learn how to program it"
I did do the MRC update on my 2017 Z06 when I found out GM attained 2:39.77 @ VIR. GM video proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq0cvWZkv5I&t=31s
Here's Fastestlap times at VIR: https://fastestlaps.com/tracks/virgi...e-post-01-2014
........Ford GT @ 2:43.00
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The owner has a C7 ZR1 with the DSC controller in it which he uses on the track WITH the same settings you can get off of their website. He is also what you may call a "track rat" with a lot of time spent at various tracks. It's hard to put into words but on the street my car feels softer yet more stable in the turns. I think they really are on to something, if you are even thinking about it you may want to at least speak with them. I have a 12 minute interview with the owner that I recorded while I was there and he goes into greater detail about this unit and what it is capable of that will be edited shortly if you're interested.
Sport and track also much better -- IMO. Just some twisty mtn roads, not on a track yet.
Big caveat -- you do need the serial cable connection to do anything serious with it, including zero the ride height setting.
WiFi does hook up but only for browsing and download -- spoke with their tech, Jeremy, today -- excellent support.
Wish they had info on their site noting you need the cable connection, now have to get into the fender again to run the cable.
Don't know yet if I'll keep it in the engine compartment, or try running it into the cabin.
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Installed on my '16 Z06 a couple of days ago. It is much softer on crappy road surfaces in Tour -- and I think more compliant in turns, and seems like faster turn in.
Sport and track also much better -- IMO. Just some twisty mtn roads, not on a track yet.
Big caveat -- you do need the serial cable connection to do anything serious with it, including zero the ride height setting.
WiFi does hook up but only for browsing and download -- spoke with their tech, Jeremy, today -- excellent support.
Wish they had info on their site noting you need the cable connection, now have to get into the fender again to run the cable.
Don't know yet if I'll keep it in the engine compartment, or try running it into the cabin.
Sport and track also much better -- IMO. Just some twisty mtn roads, not on a track yet.
Big caveat -- you do need the serial cable connection to do anything serious with it, including zero the ride height setting.
WiFi does hook up but only for browsing and download -- spoke with their tech, Jeremy, today -- excellent support.
Wish they had info on their site noting you need the cable connection, now have to get into the fender again to run the cable.
Don't know yet if I'll keep it in the engine compartment, or try running it into the cabin.
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I did this on my fe4 z51. Not worth it one bit. # for # I gained maybe .1 or .2 seconds per lap. TERRIBLE on the street. I didn't pay 1300 to spend hours tuning it myself with the promise that the stock tunes work well.
For my z07 I am doing gm mag ride update.
For my z07 I am doing gm mag ride update.
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I've heard the question often... "Should I do the MRC update or the DSC controller?" well... I did the DSC, I explain why in the video, but between their alignment and the fact that I would KNOW without a doubt that it's been installed, it was a no brainer for me. If any of you are curious about the same take a look at the video. I'll be posting up more information about this as I spend more time with it!
https://youtu.be/qjdt4O4JCiE
https://youtu.be/qjdt4O4JCiE
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The controller is 1290.00 on their site and can be had even cheaper here on the forums. In my experience it's worth every penny.
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I didn't take it to the track, no, but the owner, Mike, has with his ZR1. He knows more than enough about track racing that I'm pretty confident the controller is doing what it needs to. The settings on the site and on my controller are the same he uses on the track.