08-10-2017, 08:25 AM | #29 |
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I will not buy another GM vehicle without MRC.
It's not that it's softer/more comfortable on the road vs standard shocks. It's the confidence felt over rough patches, and the lack of body roll on quick maneuvers (swerve around an errant garbage can by the curb) that I notice the biggest difference. In track mode it is stiff and responsive, not ruffled by curbs and the like. For a daily driver with occasional track use, it is the ideal blend of comfort and performance at the push of a button. As for durability, my CTS-V is 6 years old. I had the front passenger side shock replaced under warranty at 600 miles for a small leak. Since then, no problems.
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08-10-2017, 08:34 AM | #30 |
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I don't have it so I don't miss it. I don't notice the ride being harsh in my SS even with it being on lowering springs. I also had no intention of getting a convertible until I test drove 3 or 4 different 5th gens for a week at a time through work and they were all convertibles. After that I was hooked. I couldn't pass up the killer deal on my car, the rims would have been too expensive to purchase from the dealership if they weren't already on the window sticker.
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08-10-2017, 08:41 AM | #31 |
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08-10-2017, 09:17 AM | #32 |
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No they're not. They're $384 each. Price has come down a lot.
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08-10-2017, 09:21 AM | #33 | |
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You can get them for around $325 / each. And the first generation were prone to leak, the current gen have not shown any tendencies. To the OP: I had it in my C7, and now in my 50th 2SS Convertible. I drive in New England where we have tons of sh*tty roads, and it's great. Completely worth the money.
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08-10-2017, 09:45 AM | #35 |
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Personally, it was a must have. I've done a 4,150 mile and a 2,200 mile road trip with my car and it is pleasure to set in touring mode and relax.
I also track my car a fair bit. I find the MRC, in Track Mode, to be very good. Minimal body roll and a very good "seat of the pants" feeling for when the car is going to let go.
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08-10-2017, 10:03 AM | #36 |
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I was also on the fence. Drove both. If I could have found the car optioned with it, at the right price, I would have done it. But it wasn't a "must have" for me personally, and the car I found at the price point and options I did have on my "must have" list didn't have it. To me, it was on the "nice to have" option list and I have no regrets. The technology is great though, so I would have no concerns with reliability for the system.
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08-10-2017, 10:11 AM | #37 |
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Drove a Camaro in NYC without mag ride and think without it wouldn't be a doable thing for me at least on these pothole filled roads i live near. I don't think i ever took it off tour mode since i tried it in sport and track LOL. Put me back in Florida where the roads are smooth 90% of the time, then maybe i would have considered to not get the mag suspension.
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I don't see how a coilovers are going to give you the variable dampening range that the MRC system does. And if you really want to go whole hog, there is a new controller on the market for our MRC systems that actively adjusts each shock depending on how you set up the responses regarding G-force, acceleration, braking, speed, etc. 95% of the folks won't want to spend the money for this new controller for a MRC upgrade, but if you do, it's out there. Edit: I see I just echoed Ryephile's post. My bad. |
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08-10-2017, 01:27 PM | #40 |
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Yes in Michigan with our cratered roads......
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I think that MRC is superior to standard shock tech! I don't see how it can be argued. The range of instant adjustability is unbeatable. However, stock shocks for our cars are steel and the valving could probably be improved on as well; an expensive set of coilovers will have forged aluminum bodies and more intricate valving. When upgraded plug-and-play shocks are available on the aftermarket, along with people who have real experience tuning these things via the DSC controller, there won't be a single argument for traditional coilovers Edit: the ZL1 1LE loses like 60-80lbs just from going to forged aluminum shocks! That's not peanuts for a mostly unsprung component.
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