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Originally Posted by kreh
So I was looking into buying a V6 LT1, and I know there is such thing as electronic suspension, throttle controllers, and all that stuff, but I don't believe that the handling changes with the changing of drive modes, I know it does in the SS models, and I am unsure about it in the LT2 models of the V6 and I4, but I was wondering if there is any aftermarket tech or engineering I can get done to have multiple handling options, like stiffer for track or looser for daily driving.
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That's exactly what the MR suspension does. You'll get more damping for a stiffer ride in track, slightly softer in sport, then cushy for street driving in tour and snow/ice modes. There's not a full aftermarket system to add on later that does this if it doesn't come from the factory. Closest would be get a full set of coilovers or dampers that have remote adjustment, but it won't be as refined as the factory system. Side note, the drive modes also change steering effort by changing the amount of assist from the electric power steering system, change throttle pedal response, and change NPP response if you have dual exhaust from the factory.
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Originally Posted by foshjowler
I'm sure with enough money and time, you could get the Mag ride to go on and function like it does for the cars it came on. I personally would put that money elsewhere though.
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Maybe, but not likely to work unless you've got connections within GM. Whole new wiring harness and a bunch of different hardware would need to be added, plus then a couple of different modules would need to be flashed with new software to communicate properly with the damper controller. Would be a large tear-up and likely more expensive than just trading for a car that has MR from the factory. I wholeheartedly agree that money would be better spent elsewhere haha