ATX-C7

Okay guys, I ordered my 2014 Z51 w/ Mag ride, and have been driving it for about 4 months. It's been nice, but about to place an order for a 2015 Z51 and debating getting it again (it's a weekend car only).

For those of you who purchased yours without and have been driving it for a while--any second thought on NOT getting mag ride??

Kracka

Why are you getting another? Replacement or addition?

I absolutely love the mag ride, especially for DD and roadtrip purposes. If it was purely a weekend recreational car...tougher decision. Which mode do you drive in most the time? I'd suspect the standard Z51 suspension would feel similar to the Sport mode level of stiffness. Can anyone chime in regarding that?

What do you like about the magnetic? What don't you like about it?

Zymurgy

Wait just a minute. What did you do with the real ATX-C7? You know, the one that posted the following:

Kracka

ATX-C7

Yep replacement--I'm a car flipper, get bored want the latest (in this case new rims--QCC below, 8 spd, 4G WiFi, new car smell )



I think I like it, reason I say think, I have my car in Sport mode 100% of the time, as I like it a little stiffer (remember I came from 911's). So hard to say without having driven a NON mag--hence my question

LOL, well that was before I realized that I'm really only using her in the weekend and find myself only using sport. Is $1795 a bunch of money, no. BUT, hey there are a lot of new little goodies on the 2015 that I can apply that too...

Kracka

Well, since you buy/sell cars frequently, order it without then let us know which you opt for in your 2016 model

ATX-C7

Good point...

WKMCD

FWIW: The Mag Ride is one of my favorite features on my car. I usually drive around in Sport mode but it's nice to have Tour and Eco for a softer ride. BTW: WTF is the Weather setting.

DRLC5

I have had mag ride on 2 of my 3 C6s and current CTS V, The one without did not give the same ride and feel of having mag ride. I will also order it on my new Z06 or 15 Stingray. I think it is well worth the $$ and would NOT order one without it.

StingRaycer

I think the weather setting is for allowing the tranny/diff etc to not spin the tires as easily in the wet/ice/snow conditions

JoesC5

I have a C6 Z06(stiffest suspension available in a C6) and I don't have mag ride, yet I take it on long distance road trips. Just got back from a 6418 mile 15 day road trip, Leaving Saturday on a ~2,300/9 day road trip and another ~2,100 mile/7 day road trip in October. That's a lot of miles in a log wagon suspension(LOL) Z06 without mag ride.

I would wager that a C7 Z51 without mag ride has a less stiffer suspension than my C6 Z06, so it should do just find on road trips(and as a daily driver, where you are only in the car for a short time, not 8-10 hours at a time averaging 450+ miles a day like when on a road trip). Plus I'm 72 YO with bad neuropathy in my feet, not exactly a spring chicken.

Kracka

Coming from a Mitsubishi Evo, I no longer wanted to deal with a washboard ride down the highway.

StingRaycer

I love the Mag Ride and I was on the fence because of the cost. I got my car last Oct 4 and I use all the modes. Track when I am on the BlueRidge Parkway or Exit Ramps, sport most of the time and I have to say I really like getting the softer ride on road trips. I would not order one without it as long as I could afford it. Just my opinion but I have been driving the car for 10 months now and I love it.

JoesC5

That's good information. First that I've heard that the C7 Z51 without mag ride, rides like a Evo on washboard roads.

JoesC5

That's good information. First that I've heard that the C7 Z51 without mag ride, rides like an Evo on washboard roads.

JerriVette

Mag ride is so subtle and effective.....it's worth the cost.

It's not the mode selected but rather the ability of the cars tires in any mode to stay in contact with various road surfaces.

Order MRC

onyx_z71

The only thing I don't like about the Mag Ride in my automatic car is that if I want "Sport" or "Track" shifting and throttle feel, I have to take the rougher ride along with it as those adjustments cannot be selected for default like the steering feel and DIC can.

youcancallmeray

If you are in the position of being able to upgrade your car in just one year there should be no plausible reason not to get the Mag Ride.

ATX-C7

Agree--just one of those last minute items I was trying to get some feedback from those without it. That's all...

SoCalC7

Don't have it so I arguably don't know what I'm missing... but I have 0 regrets after 1,600+ miles. Love the constant feedback my Z51 offers.