Do I really need Mag Ride?

mwaisane · 08-09-2017, 08:17 PM

Hello all, I have been on a daily search now for the past year for a 6th gen, 2 SS, 6 sp, mag ride and dual mode exhaust and those options are few and far between on the used market. I have found plenty of options without Mag ride but have also read many posts that those who have it love it, and the cars without drive in sport mode all the time. I will be driving this mostly like a daily driver (I have a paid off 2011 grand cherokee overland as a backup) and will be putting some miles on it. I do not really plan to track this vehicle (wouldn't say never) and I would like my wife to ride in it and not complain too much about the bumps. For those who have experience, please help me decide if Mag ride is necessary. For $1500 I have no idea why so many people went without as I hear it is magnificent. Other have said its fine without.

Thanks

LibertyHill · 08-09-2017, 08:22 PM

Generally those without say its fine without and those with say its magnificent. I drive around in sport and love it, but I really appreciated tour mode on the trip to Fest!

Sub · 08-09-2017, 08:23 PM

Its a great option because its softer than stock in tour snd harder than stock in track. Some days you just want a cush ride!

Im selling a 2ss with the options you want, check out the FS section.

soloknight6 · 08-09-2017, 08:31 PM

Do you really need it? No...
Should you get it? Yes...

2SS W/O Magride here.

Eric SS · 08-09-2017, 08:34 PM

I wanted it so got it. But now I regret it because I track the car and would have rather saved the money and put it towards a good coilover setup.

But, if you don't plan on being a track rat, definitely get it, It is awesome!

CamaroBody · 08-09-2017, 08:35 PM

I was on kind of on the fence as well, but now I realize that this feature is a must have. The feel of magnetic ride is absolutely exceptional. Fantastic technology.

1SS/2SS with Mag Ride and NPP is my recommendation.

$42,995 (2SS) + $1,695 (Magnetic Ride) + $895 (NPP) = $45,585
$42,995 (2SS) + $1,695 (Magnetic Ride) + $895 (NPP) + $1,495 (Auto) = $47,080

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crankaholic · 08-09-2017, 08:36 PM

The only downside to MRC is that you're stuck with stock damping and more-or-less stock spring rates, a bit of an issue if you want to lower the car and retain it's track performance. Not having MRC allows you to splurge on a set of custom valved/sprung coilovers. If you're not going to do that, go for MRC - tour mode is supple and track mode is properly good for back roads and occasional track days.

mwaisane · 08-09-2017, 08:37 PM

Thanks for the heads up about the marketplace- didn't know that existed. I am looking closer to 30K. Waiting for these prices to fall with the 2018s out. Gotta wait til the end of summer.

Mr. Meh · 08-09-2017, 08:38 PM

No, but

Marty McFlew · 08-09-2017, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwaisane

Hello all, I have been on a daily search now for the past year for a 6th gen, 2 SS, 6 sp, mag ride and dual mode exhaust and those options are few and far between on the used market. I have found plenty of options without Mag ride but have also read many posts that those who have it love it, and the cars without drive in sport mode all the time. I will be driving this mostly like a daily driver (I have a paid off 2011 grand cherokee overland as a backup) and will be putting some miles on it. I do not really plan to track this vehicle (wouldn't say never) and I would like my wife to ride in it and not complain too much about the bumps. For those who have experience, please help me decide if Mag ride is necessary. For $1500 I have no idea why so many people went without as I hear it is magnificent. Other have said its fine without.

Thanks

Probably don't need it. Depends on your driving. When I first got mine I kept it in tour mode and notice that when I hit the ramps at a good speed I would get more lean than I wanted, so I then started keeping it in sport mode and hit the ramps pretty flat. Gives me a firmer ride but still comfortable. Now for no mag ride I'm not sure if the standard setup would be closer to tour or closer to sport mode. So if you hit the ramps hard a non mag ride setup may give you more lean. Regular speed at ramps will be no problem though.

enzia35 · 08-09-2017, 09:04 PM

DD, get it. Wish I did.

Glen e · 08-09-2017, 09:06 PM

Depends on what you do with your car. I had on it on my C7, would not get it again, just didn't use the aggressive settings as a DD enuf to justify it.

CamaroBody · 08-09-2017, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Depends on what you do with your car. I had on it on my C7, would not get it again, just didn't use the aggressive settings as a DD enuf to justify it.

the back roads here in California justify every cent

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NightSkyCode · 08-09-2017, 09:13 PM

Driving on roads that are bumpy often? GET IT. You will be happy you did. It makes driving the Camaro everyday that much more pleasant. I was not going to buy one without it.

08-09-2017, 08:17 PM	#1
mwaisane Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 33	Do I really need Mag Ride? Hello all, I have been on a daily search now for the past year for a 6th gen, 2 SS, 6 sp, mag ride and dual mode exhaust and those options are few and far between on the used market. I have found plenty of options without Mag ride but have also read many posts that those who have it love it, and the cars without drive in sport mode all the time. I will be driving this mostly like a daily driver (I have a paid off 2011 grand cherokee overland as a backup) and will be putting some miles on it. I do not really plan to track this vehicle (wouldn't say never) and I would like my wife to ride in it and not complain too much about the bumps. For those who have experience, please help me decide if Mag ride is necessary. For $1500 I have no idea why so many people went without as I hear it is magnificent. Other have said its fine without. Thanks

08-09-2017, 08:22 PM	#2
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	Generally those without say its fine without and those with say its magnificent. I drive around in sport and love it, but I really appreciated tour mode on the trip to Fest! __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

08-09-2017, 08:23 PM	#3
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Its a great option because its softer than stock in tour snd harder than stock in track. Some days you just want a cush ride! Im selling a 2ss with the options you want, check out the FS section. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

08-09-2017, 08:31 PM	#4
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	Do you really need it? No... Should you get it? Yes... 2SS W/O Magride here. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!

08-09-2017, 08:35 PM	#6
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,160	I was on kind of on the fence as well, but now I realize that this feature is a must have. The feel of magnetic ride is absolutely exceptional. Fantastic technology. 1SS/2SS with Mag Ride and NPP is my recommendation. $42,995 (2SS) + $1,695 (Magnetic Ride) + $895 (NPP) = $45,585 $42,995 (2SS) + $1,695 (Magnetic Ride) + $895 (NPP) + $1,495 (Auto) = $47,080 . __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s Last edited by CamaroBody; 08-09-2017 at 08:49 PM.

08-09-2017, 08:34 PM	#5
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	I wanted it so got it. But now I regret it because I track the car and would have rather saved the money and put it towards a good coilover setup. But, if you don't plan on being a track rat, definitely get it, It is awesome!

08-09-2017, 08:36 PM	#7
crankaholic Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 771	The only downside to MRC is that you're stuck with stock damping and more-or-less stock spring rates, a bit of an issue if you want to lower the car and retain it's track performance. Not having MRC allows you to splurge on a set of custom valved/sprung coilovers. If you're not going to do that, go for MRC - tour mode is supple and track mode is properly good for back roads and occasional track days. __________________

08-09-2017, 08:37 PM	#8
mwaisane Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 33	Thanks for the heads up about the marketplace- didn't know that existed. I am looking closer to 30K. Waiting for these prices to fall with the 2018s out. Gotta wait til the end of summer.

08-09-2017, 08:38 PM	#9
Mr. Meh Drives: Sold Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Posts: 775	No, but

08-09-2017, 09:04 PM	#11
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	DD, get it. Wish I did. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

08-09-2017, 09:06 PM	#12
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Depends on what you do with your car. I had on it on my C7, would not get it again, just didn't use the aggressive settings as a DD enuf to justify it. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-09-2017, 09:13 PM	#14
NightSkyCode Owned gen 4, 5 and 6 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 270	Driving on roads that are bumpy often? GET IT. You will be happy you did. It makes driving the Camaro everyday that much more pleasant. I was not going to buy one without it. __________________ 2017 2SS, Mosaic black <3, NPP Exhaust, MRC, GM CAI, Loaded.

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