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FASTFATBOY · 11-10-2022, 05:40 PM

I am getting them off my car, I have spoken to Sam Strano about it. I was going to put Koni Yellows on the car but the fronts aren't available.

Mine are failing, the car rides like a tomato wagon.

Seems the 5th gen does not have any aftermarket support.

These Ridetechs have a million mile warranty and are rebuildable, per Sam for turning and handling they may be a good route for $2400.

Anyone else gone this route?

https://www.ridetech.com/product/coi...-series-gen-5/

Lou gill · 11-10-2022, 08:27 PM

I would not give my Mag ride ride for anything!

FASTFATBOY · 11-11-2022, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lou gill

I would not give my Mag ride ride for anything!

When they fail(and they will) and you can no longer get them(like now with the fronts, you can't get them)

What will you do?

I've already replaced them once.

Shodown · 11-11-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou gill

I would not give my Mag ride ride for anything!

You’ll have to eventually lol.

Triple5even813 · 12-14-2022, 09:37 PM

QA1 makes a reasonably priced dual adjustable front strut kit for our cars. I have them on mine and while they're not fancy or pricy, the adjustability helps keep the weight on the rear wheels through the shifts. I run 10% rebound and about 75-80% compression.

Vicster · 12-15-2022, 10:20 AM

I will be going with the Air Lift Performance air ride when mine die.

https://www.airliftperformance.com/v...vrolet-camaro/

Whisper1 · 12-16-2022, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

I am getting them off my car, I have spoken to Sam Strano about it. I was going to put Koni Yellows on the car but the fronts aren't available.

Mine are failing, the car rides like a tomato wagon.

Seems the 5th gen does not have any aftermarket support.

These Ridetechs have a million mile warranty and are rebuildable, per Sam for turning and handling they may be a good route for $2400.

Anyone else gone this route?

https://www.ridetech.com/product/coi...-series-gen-5/

Sorry yours have gone out twice. No doubt you have to make a change, basically immediately. How much would you figure for a reputable shop to do the install and fine tuning of a set up like this? I watched the video and this is not something I would let just anyone install for fear that the alignment etc. would not be dialed in correctly. Good luck with your swap and hope you will let us know the outcome.

ZMEnow · 12-16-2022, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Whisper1

Sorry yours have gone out twice. No doubt you have to make a change, basically immediately. How much would you figure for a reputable shop to do the install and fine tuning of a set up like this? I watched the video and this is not something I would let just anyone install for fear that the alignment etc. would not be dialed in correctly. Good luck with your swap and hope you will let us know the outcome.

He’s more than capable of putting them on himself.. I meant Vicster with the Air ride.

FASTFATBOY · 12-16-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Whisper1

Sorry yours have gone out twice. No doubt you have to make a change, basically immediately. How much would you figure for a reputable shop to do the install and fine tuning of a set up like this? I watched the video and this is not something I would let just anyone install for fear that the alignment etc. would not be dialed in correctly. Good luck with your swap and hope you will let us know the outcome.

I can do the install and then wrecker it to a shop and get it aligned. Setting ride height is a PITA and should really be done with a set of scales(which I have access to).

I have a good shop that can align it. Fine tuning the shock settings is on you and how you like it to feel.

No way in hell I'd put air ride on my car, I like it to turn with a lot of lateral grip.

Whisper1 · 12-17-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

I can do the install and then wrecker it to a shop and get it aligned. Setting ride height is a PITA and should really be done with a set of scales(which I have access to).

I have a good shop that can align it. Fine tuning the shock settings is on you and how you like it to feel.

No way in hell I'd put air ride on my car, I like it to turn with a lot of lateral grip.

Yeah, well that will work out good for you. Seems like half the guys on this board are mechanics. I have floor jacks and jack stands and enough skill to tackle a very basic bolt on. I'll use Vengeance Racing if I'm forced to make a change. Dodging the bullet so far at 22K but it sounds like it's inevitable. Good luck.

Vicster · 12-21-2022, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

He’s more than capable of putting them on himself.. I meant Vicster with the Air ride.

I will, it will be in my build journal... I found a tire speed shop that will align my car to my specs. They have always got it spot on. Biggest change to alignment is when I bolted in the 6 point rollbar.

I hate to say it, but I cannot wait for the magride struts to fail...

ZMEnow · 12-21-2022, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

I will, it will be in my build journal... I found a tire speed shop that will align my car to my specs. They have always got it spot on. Biggest change to alignment is when I bolted in the 6 point rollbar.

I hate to say it, but I cannot wait for the magride struts to fail...

With the HP you are running won’t take long for the rears, just a few dozen or more of good hole shots, you’ll get your wish..

VelJones · 01-16-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

When they fail(and they will) and you can no longer get them(like now with the fronts, you can't get them)

What will you do?

I've already replaced them once.

What do you mean you can’t get them anymore?

FASTFATBOY · 01-16-2023, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VelJones

What do you mean you can’t get them anymore?

You need a decoder ring? At present you cannot get mag ride front shocks.

Not far in the future you won't won't be able to get them at all as GM is the only one who makes them and they will discontinue them.

11-10-2022, 05:40 PM	#1
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 301	Mag Ride alternative......... I am getting them off my car, I have spoken to Sam Strano about it. I was going to put Koni Yellows on the car but the fronts aren't available. Mine are failing, the car rides like a tomato wagon. Seems the 5th gen does not have any aftermarket support. These Ridetechs have a million mile warranty and are rebuildable, per Sam for turning and handling they may be a good route for $2400. Anyone else gone this route? https://www.ridetech.com/product/coi...-series-gen-5/ __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6, 2.4 pulley and a few bolt ons. 590 wheel and 11.70@122 on a hard tire.

12-14-2022, 09:37 PM	#5
Triple5even813 Learner of things Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 coupe, black Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 98 View My Garage	QA1 makes a reasonably priced dual adjustable front strut kit for our cars. I have them on mine and while they're not fancy or pricy, the adjustability helps keep the weight on the rear wheels through the shifts. I run 10% rebound and about 75-80% compression. __________________ 2013 M6. Cammed, straight piped, 17# boost, E85. Tuned by CHenry Motorsports. 825rwhp @ 6450, 812 rwtq @ 3500. Stock unported blower, stock heads, stock bottom end, stock throttle body. Boost only, no meth, no nitrous

12-15-2022, 10:20 AM	#6
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 663 View My Garage	I will be going with the Air Lift Performance air ride when mine die. https://www.airliftperformance.com/v...vrolet-camaro/ Attached Images __________________ 1,000hp IS NEVER ENOUGH!!! Last edited by Vicster; 12-15-2022 at 03:05 PM.

11-10-2022, 08:27 PM	#2
Lou gill Drives: ‘13 ZL1 convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mad City WI Posts: 176 View My Garage	I would not give my Mag ride ride for anything!