Magnetic Selective Ride "Tour" vs "Sport" Mode
08-16-2005, 12:10 AM
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What VVette said is right on. For some reason it takes a few miles for the F55 system to "break in", or at least with my car it did. I have 2900 miles now, and can notice a big difference from the first few weeks. And the Z51 sway bars really help as well.
08-16-2005, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by V Vette
True.. I was a non-believer (ok F55 guys, flame on) and adament that it was a scam..After 3,000 miles (but not before) I could feel the difference...VIVA la difference!!!!!! 
Best of luck...
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08-16-2005, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TRJ
One thing that I would like to add to the conversation about the F55 option....Some of you, and I, will be thinking of adding certain "mod's" to our cars, and therefore probably also thinking of having the car "Dyno'd" to check out the results. I have been thru this, so it's 1st hand info. and not heresay. The F55 adjustable shocks are very sensitive, that's why they work so well, but they don't get along with a dyno very well. Both of my F55 shocks began leaking badly, after 3 pulls on a dyno, and of course, stopped working. They both had to be replaced.....dealer cost is $900.00 each. This was on a '04 C5 with about 1500 miles on it. Just passing the info along, for what it's worth.
Best of luck...
Best of luck...
08-16-2005, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by drtli
Got mine from Fitchner. Put on myself in about 30 minutes. There are instructions linked to in the FAQ. Very easy (need a torque wrench,tho)
08-16-2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by V Vette
TRJ: Thanks..$900.00 EACH??? OMG, ouch!!! 
08-16-2005, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jschindler
Absolutely, no question about it. There is a very noticable difference. But what's really impressive is how you hit a big "dip" or "rise" in the road. You expect the aftershock, but instead the car immediately composes itself. Any one who doesn't believe how good it works has not spent enough time driving one.
08-16-2005, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Miaugi
In 2003 when GM released the F55 they showed a Z06 and a MSR car going through a whoop de whoop at about 75 mph, the Z06 car literally left the ground...the F55 soaked it up and stayed composed. Of course race tracks don't have many whoop de whoop's....but the real does!
08-16-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TRJ
One thing that I would like to add to the conversation about the F55 option....Some of you, and I, will be thinking of adding certain "mod's" to our cars, and therefore probably also thinking of having the car "Dyno'd" to check out the results. I have been thru this, so it's 1st hand info. and not heresay. The F55 adjustable shocks are very sensitive, that's why they work so well, but they don't get along with a dyno very well. Both of my F55 shocks began leaking badly, after 3 pulls on a dyno, and of course, stopped working. They both had to be replaced.....dealer cost is $900.00 each. This was on a '04 C5 with about 1500 miles on it. Just passing the info along, for what it's worth.
Best of luck...
Best of luck...
I love the MSR in mine. A real difference. Now I feel a sway bar swap coming on soon.
08-16-2005, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cmorris11
I agree. F55 is the best of both worlds. I like having the capability to "tighten" things up with Sport mode when intense cornering is needed. Since mine is my everyday ride, having the Tour mode is nice for the potholes.
08-17-2005, 12:58 AM
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Ah yes the high price of replacement
Consider that the shocks are covered under the 3 year warranty and after that figure the prices of these shocks to go down like everything else here that eventually becomes more available in other cars and more available / affordable. then again how much is one collision to you? Remember the F-55 also keeps all of those wheels planted on the ground how much is safety and comfort worth to you just once cause that is all that needs to happen just one time... 
08-17-2005, 09:38 AM
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According to Jim Mero, a suspension engineer at G.M. who led the team that engineered the Corvette msrc system, the shock absorbers are so sturdy and simple that they should last the life of the car. Time will tell.
08-17-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TRJ
The F55 adjustable shocks are very sensitive, that's why they work so well, but they don't get along with a dyno very well. Both of my F55 shocks began leaking badly, after 3 pulls on a dyno, and of course, stopped working.
Edit: Also, they're chassis dynoed at the factory anyway.
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08-17-2005, 12:29 PM
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quick question for people who drove both vettes, with magnetic ride select and without magnetic ride select. Does the corvette without the magnetic ride select feel more like tour mode, or more like sport mode when driving it? thinking of trading 2005 and buying 2006 model and wondering if its worth $1700. (thanks in advance)
08-17-2005, 02:34 PM
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Drove an z51 w/ MN6 and one w/ MSRC before ordering. They were indistinguishable to me in normal driving although I'll stipulate to the superiority of z51 on the track (Corvette engineers certainly would have thought that through). I ended up getting F55 on mine, have been delighted with ride in Touring (w/ Mrs. Flatbush) and very pleased with stiffer response in Sport on mountain twisties here in Colorado.
Ultimately choice is probably based on how much of track and autocross you plan to do and your discretionary tire budget. As near as I can tell from reading, the oil cooler, etc is only needed for very high performance needs (i.e., track).
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Ultimately choice is probably based on how much of track and autocross you plan to do and your discretionary tire budget. As near as I can tell from reading, the oil cooler, etc is only needed for very high performance needs (i.e., track).
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08-17-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Miaugi
In 2003 when GM released the F55 they showed a Z06 and a MSR car going through a whoop de whoop at about 75 mph, the Z06 car literally left the ground...the F55 soaked it up and stayed composed. Of course race tracks don't have many whoop de whoop's....but the real world does!
As soon as I saw the video your talking about I knew I had made a mistake by not getting it on my 03......made up for it on my C6
11-29-2019, 08:35 PM
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I wasn't really all that convinced that there was much of a difference between the Tour and Sport modes on the Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Two days ago, I switched to Sport mode to see if I could notice a difference in the ride. I only went about a 1/2 mile and stopped to go in a store. When I got back to my car, I forgot I was in sport mode. I drove for a few miles and began thinking that the car seemed rather tight and the bumps were much more noticeable. The car had a whole different feel to it. I realized what was going on and switched back to Tour Mode. The car went back to a nice smooth ride. The Magnetic Selective Ride Control seems to be the best of both worlds. I am now convinced.
I am new to the corvette life/experience, and have been reading different threads on the forum. Your input is very useful knowledge. I have a 2003 50th anniversary (C5), with the "Selective ride" feature. When changing from "tour" to "sport", is anything suppose to illuminate on the dash?
Regards,
11-29-2019, 08:43 PM
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Hello,
I am new to the corvette life/experience, and have been reading different threads on the forum. Your input is very useful knowledge. I have a 2003 50th anniversary (C5), with the "Selective ride" feature. When changing from "tour" to "sport", is anything suppose to illuminate on the dash?
Regards,
I am new to the corvette life/experience, and have been reading different threads on the forum. Your input is very useful knowledge. I have a 2003 50th anniversary (C5), with the "Selective ride" feature. When changing from "tour" to "sport", is anything suppose to illuminate on the dash?
Regards,
