MRC for a non daily driver/ Garage queen

01pewterz28 · 04-07-2017, 02:14 PM

I am thinking about buying a 2017 SS convertible one has the MRC the other does NOT.

Now for my situation is it going to be worth the extra $$?

My Camaro will NOT be a daily driver, I will drive it 1-2 times a month, it will be for going to shows, car cruises, and or taking it out for a spin. The longest drive for me will be 20-45 min max. Other than that it will have NO track time, no auto cross/road coarse time. Pretty much it will be a garage queen who get's to come out 1-2 times a month.

Is it worth the expense sure it sounds like it's nice I just do not believe I will have the ability really enjoy it.

Thanks in advance.
Sean

MR 45TH · 04-07-2017, 02:22 PM

Daily or not, most will tell you that it's worth getting the MRC. I am also one of those that would recommend it

Garys16SS · 04-07-2017, 02:28 PM

Well worth purchasing......my $.02.

RideZX6R · 04-07-2017, 03:11 PM

it's like what? 2% or so of the overall price?
Buy it, it's well worth the cheap monies for such convenience
Cheap enough that someone who can afford such a car do be a 1-2 time a month "garage queen" shouldn't even be worrying about the extra cost.

01pewterz28 · 04-09-2017, 01:03 PM

Thanks for the info I found 2 cars to choose from that have MRC at 2 different dealerships. I hope to close a deal by Tuesday for the one that Becky has.

SSport16 · 04-09-2017, 09:41 PM

Definitely MRC all the way, even for a few times being driven. Mine is not a true DD, bever sees rain and not driven a ton of miles, only have 4900 miles in 16 months of ownership, but I love my MRC!

01pewterz28 · 04-10-2017, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

Definitely MRC all the way, even for a few times being driven. Mine is not a true DD, bever sees rain and not driven a ton of miles, only have 4900 miles in 16 months of ownership, but I love my MRC!

Thanks yea hope to seal the deal tomorrow just waiting on pricing if all goes well I will fly up this week and bring her home.

drivingagain · 04-10-2017, 01:46 PM

I barely use my MRC but would not hesitate to get it again. I have 18k miles and mostly leave it in comfort mode. The NPP is my favorite.

Alpha1BC · 04-10-2017, 02:10 PM

I got MRC and am very happy with it. My suggestion would be to try to drive one car with and one car without back to back (try to get the same trim levels if possible to get the best ride comparison). MRC is for suspension damping performance only, you still get the different steering calibrations and the NPP modes without the MRC option.

Don't get me wrong, MRC is nice and I always recommend it, but to play devil's advocate you'll save more down the road if you like the non-MRC cars just as much for how you plan to drive. MRC dampers cost quite a bit more to replace once they go kaput.

cleoent · 04-10-2017, 02:34 PM

MRC is worth it. You use it every single mile. It keeps the car smooth. It keeps the car flat. In every driving condition it improves every aspect of the car.

init4fun · 04-12-2017, 11:45 AM

I know i'm the outsider here but leading up to buying my car I drove a have dozen Camaro's both with and without MRC including having a 1SS A8 car as a rental for 8 days in CA. For the life of me I couldn't tell any difference in the way the MRC car rode or drove compared to standard car in anything but track mode.

In track mode the MRC was stiff and you could feel the difference. Every other setting felt almost exactly like the non-MRC car. It certainly wasn't any softer than my car is today. For me it wasn't worth the expense to buy something I wasn't going to see the benefit from. Instead I put that extra cash toward something I wanted and bought the 50th package with NPP and a moonroof.

in the end there isn't anyone here that can make the decision for you. Go drive both cars and see which one you prefer.

04-07-2017, 02:14 PM	#1
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	MRC for a non daily driver/ Garage queen I am thinking about buying a 2017 SS convertible one has the MRC the other does NOT. Now for my situation is it going to be worth the extra $$? My Camaro will NOT be a daily driver, I will drive it 1-2 times a month, it will be for going to shows, car cruises, and or taking it out for a spin. The longest drive for me will be 20-45 min max. Other than that it will have NO track time, no auto cross/road coarse time. Pretty much it will be a garage queen who get's to come out 1-2 times a month. Is it worth the expense sure it sounds like it's nice I just do not believe I will have the ability really enjoy it. Thanks in advance. Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

04-07-2017, 02:22 PM	#2
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	Daily or not, most will tell you that it's worth getting the MRC. I am also one of those that would recommend it __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

04-07-2017, 02:28 PM	#3
Garys16SS Drives: 2016 SS, BLACK, MANUAL Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 277	Well worth purchasing......my $.02. __________________ 2016 Black/Black SS, 6speed, MRC, Roto-Fab air intake, Vitesse controller, 1 7/8" headers and exhaust from Stainless Works complete with nonNPP mufflers and 5"outlets, Katech ported TB, Moroso catch can, MRR M017 polished powder wheels, Eibach lowering springs, and BMR upper/ lower trailing arms and upper control arms. ZL1/1le sway bars and Magnusson Supercharger with Jannetty tune. Stay Tuned!!!......More to come. 2014 Camaro Ashen grey, 3.6, 6 speed, Vararam intake, Elite catch can, chrome wheels, and Vitesse controller. 2003 SSR red, 2016 Vette

04-07-2017, 03:11 PM	#4
RideZX6R Probably tired right now Drives: 1Lap1LE \| EV6 FE \| 18 F150 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: At the office (CLT, NC) Posts: 1,133	it's like what? 2% or so of the overall price? Buy it, it's well worth the cheap monies for such convenience Cheap enough that someone who can afford such a car do be a 1-2 time a month "garage queen" shouldn't even be worrying about the extra cost. __________________ -Seven '17 SS 1LE - 1LAP 1LE (Now with more 427!) '18 F150 Platinum Powerstroke diesel '22 Kia EV6 First Edition '18 RS3 (1 of 2) Cumulus Blue '24 911 T (ordered) Formers... '19 RS5 Sportback Sonoma Green \| '07 Cayman S 6MT \| '16 Audi S3 Prestige Viper Green (APR Stage 3+) \| '19 Mustang Shelby GT350R \| '17 SS 1LE MBM 575whp all-motor

04-09-2017, 09:41 PM	#6
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Definitely MRC all the way, even for a few times being driven. Mine is not a true DD, bever sees rain and not driven a ton of miles, only have 4900 miles in 16 months of ownership, but I love my MRC! __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

04-09-2017, 01:03 PM	#5
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Thanks for the info I found 2 cars to choose from that have MRC at 2 different dealerships. I hope to close a deal by Tuesday for the one that Becky has.

04-10-2017, 01:46 PM	#8
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	I barely use my MRC but would not hesitate to get it again. I have 18k miles and mostly leave it in comfort mode. The NPP is my favorite.

04-10-2017, 02:10 PM	#9
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,001	I got MRC and am very happy with it. My suggestion would be to try to drive one car with and one car without back to back (try to get the same trim levels if possible to get the best ride comparison). MRC is for suspension damping performance only, you still get the different steering calibrations and the NPP modes without the MRC option. Don't get me wrong, MRC is nice and I always recommend it, but to play devil's advocate you'll save more down the road if you like the non-MRC cars just as much for how you plan to drive. MRC dampers cost quite a bit more to replace once they go kaput. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

04-10-2017, 02:34 PM	#10
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	MRC is worth it. You use it every single mile. It keeps the car smooth. It keeps the car flat. In every driving condition it improves every aspect of the car. __________________ Leo 2016 e-Force 2SS Instagram @cleoent

04-12-2017, 11:45 AM	#11
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	I know i'm the outsider here but leading up to buying my car I drove a have dozen Camaro's both with and without MRC including having a 1SS A8 car as a rental for 8 days in CA. For the life of me I couldn't tell any difference in the way the MRC car rode or drove compared to standard car in anything but track mode. In track mode the MRC was stiff and you could feel the difference. Every other setting felt almost exactly like the non-MRC car. It certainly wasn't any softer than my car is today. For me it wasn't worth the expense to buy something I wasn't going to see the benefit from. Instead I put that extra cash toward something I wanted and bought the 50th package with NPP and a moonroof. in the end there isn't anyone here that can make the decision for you. Go drive both cars and see which one you prefer.

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