Mag Ride and z51
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From: Mohave Desert
Mag Ride and z51
Hello everyone. Just curious on feedback if mag ride is a (comfort) necessity with the z51 package. Is the z51 suspension too stiff for daily driving without it?
I appreciate any feedback as I am about to finalize my order...
thank you!
I appreciate any feedback as I am about to finalize my order...
thank you!
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Mine is a Z51 without magride, FE3. Very nice ride but always feels planted and as a sports car should feel. Not at all harsh riding.
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From: Rockford, IL
I have a Z51 with Mag ride. My C6 GS did not have mag ride. My C8 is an incredible ride and very comfortable. It drives and rides amazing. I am glad I got the mag ride.
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C8 z51 with mag ride is like a luxury car. The c8 with z51 is fine as a daily driver without mag ride...just not as sweet. My last three daily drivers (250k miles) were z51 corvettes without mrc.
My c8 with z51 and mrc is fabulous.
try and swing z51 and mrc if you can. Not necessary but i love mine
My c8 with z51 and mrc is fabulous.
try and swing z51 and mrc if you can. Not necessary but i love mine
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From: Sandy Springs, GA
The Mag ride is just an excellent feature to have to be able to instantly adjust the suspension to the needs of the driver. You want comfort, fine move the **** to Tour; you want a little more performance, move the **** to Sport; you want to carve the mountain roads and maintain a flat and responsive car all while looking good doing it, set the **** to Track and hold on.
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From: Mohave Desert
Thank you! I added to my build. How do you like the ceramic gray versus white? I've only seen pics, but it seems like it would be an "off-white" type color? I had considered getting it but my build is in white at the moment.
Thanks again for your response.
Thanks again for your response.
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From: Virginia
The Mag ride is just an excellent feature to have to be able to instantly adjust the suspension to the needs of the driver. You want comfort, fine move the **** to Tour; you want a little more performance, move the **** to Sport; you want to carve the mountain roads and maintain a flat and responsive car all while looking good doing it, set the **** to Track and hold on.