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Spec · 03-30-2015, 06:31 PM

What'll it take? How much would it cost? I wonder.

Experts out there - what would bring better performance - without roughening the ride too much, with the Hotchkis race set?

Coilovers - been looking at these Megan's which look decent.

1LE Shocks - I'm hearing and reading good things. Maybe this is all I need to complete my suspension.

MRC - Magnetic Ride Control for my 5th Gen SS. Is there such a thing? A quick search didn't bring up any results, maybe I broke the internet or something. Chevy guys in the 'know' - anything coming up or is this available now? Link please! And alas, would this complete the suspension?

Other - please share. Thanks!

Splitter · 03-30-2015, 06:35 PM

Shoulda got the ZL1 eh?

Just kidding haha, I'm curious what will be said about this.

KaBoom1701 · 03-30-2015, 06:59 PM

To my knowledge I don't think there is a "Mag-Ride" kit for regular SS V8's...

Would be awesome as this is what makes the ZL1 a great car IMHO. But to do this would require a ECU flash to incorporate the PTM settings to take full advantage of the mag-ride.

I think the closest you will get is coilovers set up...

rebelyell22 · 03-30-2015, 07:00 PM

Might as well just get the ZL1

Spec · 03-30-2015, 07:12 PM

Interesting. Maybe an aftermarket 'mag-ride' system need not tap into the ECU, and could be controlled or switched between different settings by a dash remote or something? Why would the Vehicle ECU need to be involved if it had its own ECU built in?

PS, not in the market right now for a ZL1 lol Splitter, gotta love your sense of humor... what I am in the market for is the next best boost to the Hotchkis set from the thoughts of those who love to race, and perhaps from the Hotchkis guys themselves...

ssrs2lt · 03-30-2015, 07:20 PM

I looked into magnetic ride.. Hate how rough camaro rides. It's hard find vendors to do it .. I was given the Its a muscle car what do you expect bs.. Dumb I gave up but if you find someone let me know..

GVA 45TH 2SS · 03-30-2015, 07:26 PM

I want to get this air suspension kit one day.
Hit a button on the dash like the VTC and change how it handles.
http://www.ridetech.com/store/muscle...ures_hash=V359

cmracing · 03-30-2015, 07:29 PM

And we remove the F45 option from our C5 Corvettes when one of more of those shocks go bad and they want upwards of $1000 each for replacements. In-goes normal shocks and a reprogram to remove the option. I have these on my Buick Lucerne, though we can't change settings like we could on the 'Vette. So far they are still working, but it's just a matter of time.........

pyroguy · 03-30-2015, 07:31 PM

+1 for air ride. Smooth ride with excellent handling.

ZOOK · 03-30-2015, 08:03 PM

Give Tyler a call at jdp motorsport

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/

Camaro Dude · 03-30-2015, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec

What'll it take? How much would it cost? I wonder.

Experts out there - what would bring better performance - without roughening the ride too much, with the Hotchkis race set?

Coilovers - been looking at these Megan's which look decent.

1LE Shocks - I'm hearing and reading good things. Maybe this is all I need to complete my suspension.

MRC - Magnetic Ride Control for my 5th Gen SS. Is there such a thing? A quick search didn't bring up any results, maybe I broke the internet or something. Chevy guys in the 'know' - anything coming up or is this available now? Link please! And alas, would this complete the suspension?

Other - please share. Thanks!

Why did you leave out the Z/28 suspension kit?

The 1LE shocks/suspension tuning is very well sorted out, make no mistake about that one.

When my 1LE shocks and springs wear out, I'd love to try the Z/28 kit, just to see....

Spec · 03-31-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

Why did you leave out the Z/28 suspension kit?

The 1LE shocks/suspension tuning is very well sorted out, make no mistake about that one.

When my 1LE shocks and springs wear out, I'd love to try the Z/28 kit, just to see....

I forgot about the Z/28. I think I've got a great suspension set up now and that I'm just missing some better shocks... I wonder what the difference is between 1LE and Z/28 shocks.

Love the air bags too but too costly for me right now. If I had the dough, it'd be a toss up between that, and an SC or Turbos.

Rob@WretchedMS · 03-31-2015, 12:08 PM

The Magnetic Ride Control Upgrade is available, it's about 60k plus trade in.

Inexpensive coilovers will give you good results
Expensive coilovers will give you great results.
The more you spend the more you get, (for the most part) when it comes to coilovers.

Gaining Performance with out loosing comfort is very difficult. Quality coilovers are about the only way that you can achieve this.

Apex Motorsports · 03-31-2015, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

The Magnetic Ride Control Upgrade is available, it's about 60k plus trade in.

Exactly. Unfortunately you can not retro fit it. It is looped in with everything else in the car. Sure would have been nice if the production 1LE had it like the concept did.

03-30-2015, 06:31 PM	#1
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Magnetic Ride Control for 5th Gen SS What'll it take? How much would it cost? I wonder. Experts out there - what would bring better performance - without roughening the ride too much, with the Hotchkis race set? Coilovers - been looking at these Megan's which look decent. 1LE Shocks - I'm hearing and reading good things. Maybe this is all I need to complete my suspension. MRC - Magnetic Ride Control for my 5th Gen SS. Is there such a thing? A quick search didn't bring up any results, maybe I broke the internet or something. Chevy guys in the 'know' - anything coming up or is this available now? Link please! And alas, would this complete the suspension? Other - please share. Thanks!

03-30-2015, 06:59 PM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	To my knowledge I don't think there is a "Mag-Ride" kit for regular SS V8's... Would be awesome as this is what makes the ZL1 a great car IMHO. But to do this would require a ECU flash to incorporate the PTM settings to take full advantage of the mag-ride. I think the closest you will get is coilovers set up... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

03-30-2015, 07:00 PM	#4
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Might as well just get the ZL1 __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

03-30-2015, 07:20 PM	#6
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	I looked into magnetic ride.. Hate how rough camaro rides. It's hard find vendors to do it .. I was given the Its a muscle car what do you expect bs.. Dumb I gave up but if you find someone let me know.. __________________

03-30-2015, 07:31 PM	#9
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	+1 for air ride. Smooth ride with excellent handling. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

03-30-2015, 06:35 PM	#2
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	Shoulda got the ZL1 eh? Just kidding haha, I'm curious what will be said about this.

03-30-2015, 07:12 PM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Interesting. Maybe an aftermarket 'mag-ride' system need not tap into the ECU, and could be controlled or switched between different settings by a dash remote or something? Why would the Vehicle ECU need to be involved if it had its own ECU built in? PS, not in the market right now for a ZL1 lol Splitter, gotta love your sense of humor... what I am in the market for is the next best boost to the Hotchkis set from the thoughts of those who love to race, and perhaps from the Hotchkis guys themselves...

03-30-2015, 07:26 PM	#7
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I want to get this air suspension kit one day. Hit a button on the dash like the VTC and change how it handles. http://www.ridetech.com/store/muscle...ures_hash=V359

03-30-2015, 07:29 PM	#8
cmracing Drives: 2014 RS/SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 191	And we remove the F45 option from our C5 Corvettes when one of more of those shocks go bad and they want upwards of $1000 each for replacements. In-goes normal shocks and a reprogram to remove the option. I have these on my Buick Lucerne, though we can't change settings like we could on the 'Vette. So far they are still working, but it's just a matter of time.........

03-30-2015, 08:03 PM	#10
ZOOK Drives: 2010 2ss 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA Posts: 328	.jdp motorsports Give Tyler a call at jdp motorsport http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/

03-31-2015, 12:08 PM	#13
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	The Magnetic Ride Control Upgrade is available, it's about 60k plus trade in. Inexpensive coilovers will give you good results Expensive coilovers will give you great results. The more you spend the more you get, (for the most part) when it comes to coilovers. Gaining Performance with out loosing comfort is very difficult. Quality coilovers are about the only way that you can achieve this.