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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 10:29 PM
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I know the standard answer here is trade for a car with MSRC or live without it. That isn't an option for me, as have a twin turbo build underway and just got this car with everything else wanted for a great deal. I am looking at aftermarket options including what DSC may coming akin to their tractive kit. I though saw a post that someone here retrofitted MSRC to their C8. Does anyone know if the Z51 has all the sensors, and its a question of shocks and a controller? And would that be plug and play, or is there some funky Global B platform stuff that would stop the MSRC controller from working with a car with a non MSRC vin?
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 11:02 PM
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DSC has been coming out with that controller since 2020
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In my humble opinion I would go with a nice static suspension setup like MCS over mag ride
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No. If you really want a different suspension I would look into a nice set of aftermarket coil overs or, as you said, get DSC’s tractive system if it works with the C8.
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Could it be installed as far as parts go yes. As far as the programming from Techline Connect no they won't give you a rpo code to program it and make it work. Once more module cracking comes available it will be more achievable.
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Check "madcat" who just posted success with a MSRC addition....
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I saw and bumped his thread. I may go with the DSC standalone control and either OEM MSRC shocks (all available now) or their forthcoming high performance electronic shocks. First, I need to get my twin turbos in at the end of this month! Doing factory MSRC (from Madcat's thread) looks like ~$4K in parts and a lot of labor.
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