Blue Lion

I've never had a car with it. But after doing my research for my 2024, it's on the list.

Greg00Coupe

great advice. I suspect the base cars can out perform most drivers on here especially on the street. Heck it may be all of us!

Fishfryer527

Not needed. Neither is Z51. BUT… since I’m never going to own a Ferrari, I want the most capable vette. But… not needed.

Didier9

My wife has a C8 with no MSRC and I have a C8 with MSRC. Neither are Z51. The difference is noticeable but in normal driving, the non MSRC is fine. The MSRC settles faster after large bumps, but these are not the most uncomfortable circumstances when driving a C8. The biggest difference I have noticed is if you take a turn and there is a large bump in the turn. The MSRC settles much faster and the car seems to not care, the trajectory does not change when going over the bump in a turn. With my wife’s car, the car steps aside a bit.
An example where it makes no difference and I wish it did is going over the sharp transversal cuts when going over bridges. The wide tires are unforgiving. Don’t expect the MSRC to help with that.

For the modest cost, I am glad I took it on my car though. The increased stability in bumpy turns is noticeable.

I occasionally put the car in sport mode and there also you can definitely feel the difference, but I do not do it often and I do not go on the track, so I can’t really comment on those situations.

jweiss12

There are so many of these threads and everyone will share their opinions based upon personal preference and what is in their own car.

FWIW, I have it in my ‘23 70th Anniversary HTC, had it on my ‘22 3LT Coupe, but didn’t have it on my ‘21 Z51 Coupe. I also had a mix of with and withouts on a number of C7s.

I honestly believe that for street driving, whether Z51 or base, it really isn’t needed so long as you run the proper psi in your tires (30psi). All C8s are very compliant on street, with the exception of track mode in a MagRide car. That is way too stiff for driving around town.

The real benefit to MagRide is on track or at the limit road course driving. The system allows you to keep a more consistent contact patch with the road below you over rough or uneven pavement. That is its biggest benefit.

If I was buying a daily driver or just street use car, I wouldn’t care about MagRide either way. These cars, especially for dedicated sports cars, ride wonderfully with or without. Again, make sure you set the proper tire pressure. It makes a world of difference.

wheelswithinwheels

I drive 99.9% of time in Sport Mode with my C7 and never missed it and it would actually be a waste of $$ so It's not on my C8 either.

I think it is for the old farts here who cant drive or need the caddy ride which is what I don't want. I want to feel the road not float over it with a sponged-up ride.

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C7Me

Exactly!! I don't understand how somebody cannot feel the difference in ride modes with mag ride. It's so noticeable! And for those that never had had it, and said it's not needed, don't know what their talking about/missing. It's the one option that was non-negotiable for me.

C7Me

I don't understand this thinking. Why is having a "more consistent contact patch with the road below you over rough or uneven pavement" just a benefit on the track?? In my mind, that would be a huge benefit anywhere and everywhere, especially on the street where there is more of that. Definitely would be more important than on a track.

bob118

Hey who are you calling an old FART! LOL! I've waited so long to get a C8 and after paying for college and weddings it's now my time. Can't help it if it took me this long to get one. And yes, it will be used for touring and driving in the countryside. Thanks for your comments all taken with a bit humor of course .

wheelswithinwheels

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I hardly even if feel the change in the dial from Sport to Tour etc so those who feel the MRC is worth it then great.

REAL CRIME HERE is why GM put such **** cast wheels on C7 GS that bend like tinfoil renders this whole bs ride thing moot

16falcon

I was on the fence about MSRC on my 2021 non Z51 HTC, as this was my first car that had it as an option. I am so glad I decided to get it. I find a very noticeable difference when changing modes. It will be a requirement on any future car that has it as an option.

Jean Fume

Don't let your dreams being altered by reducing your options or accessoires to save some weeks.
I am in the same situation as you are and wait since 11 months altough the dealer said delivery in April 2023.

cmonkey713

Would not have a C8 without Mag Ride.

Foosh

It's essential for me. I wouldn't purchase either a C7 or C8 without it. Obviously, many others don't feel that way.

That's why it never really helps to solicit opinions on questions such as this on a forum full of strangers for whom you have no clue what their level of driving sophistication is.

astepup

My C7 base coupe didn't have magride and it was a great handling road trip car with a very comfortable ride. The C7 Z-51 with no magride provides a poor ride quality on even mediocre roads while on rough roads it just plain sucks. My '23 non Z-51 with magride is (for me) the right combination. For longer cruises of 3+ hours it's a joy to drive but I can stiffen up the suspension for whatever fun road I may find myself on.

Chemdawg99

This.
But I add that depending on what you want from the car or how you will use the car, MSRC is nice to have. But to answer the OP's question directly, MSRC is not important. Personally, I would not drive a C8 without it, especially a Z51.

STINGmole

It's not important, but is desirable to have.

Lots of talk about use on the track, but I feel the real benefit is the way the car handles on rural roads with railroad tracks, dips and elevation changes, potholes, and rough roads when equipped with mag ride.

I like a firm ride with no body roll, so it's a must on the non Z51 to me. I could have gone either way with the Z51, but feel it offers a more comfortable ride (closer to the non Z51 without mag ride) in the lowest setting.

Mag ride isn't all about soft or stiff ride though. It keeps the car level and prevents bounce and sway over uneven surfaces.

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Chemdawg99

Facts.

Mvfvette1

Yes, there is way too much focus on mag ride simply making the ride more compliant or being able to stiffen up the shocks. The real magic is the control it gives the car. Going around a turn that has bumps and/or expansion cracks is where you can really feel a difference. The mag ride eliminates much of jitter and settles the car down.

This is an old promo video from the c5 and mag ride has come a long way since. I think it's one of gm's most impressive technologies: