How to Identify Magnetic Ride Control Car

TransAmx2 · 08-10-2016, 09:59 AM

Quick question, I was looking at cars.com and it seems many dealers are ignorant or don't care to list the big options for the cars they list, Obviously you can identify a Dual mode exhaust from the back but I was wondering, is there a way to identify a Magnetic Ride Control Car from pictures alone? At first I thought it was paired with the "Mode" switch on the center console

But either every SS I have seen in person has Mag Ride or the 2 aren't paired.

Thanks for any feedback

jimmypop13 · 08-10-2016, 10:03 AM

No way to tell other than the window sticker or the code sticker wherever it is. The shocks themselves probably have a tell if you can find a sticker on them and compare the two.

SS 1LE · 08-10-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmypop13

No way to tell other than the window sticker or the code sticker wherever it is. The shocks themselves probably have a tell if you can find a sticker on them and compare the two.

The driver mode screens aren't different?

BMR Suspension · 08-10-2016, 10:16 AM

If the Camaro is like any of the other GM MRC cars, there will be a small ride height sensor at each corner. here is what it looks like on the front of a ZL1.

SuperSound · 08-10-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

The driver mode screens aren't different?

Easiest way if you have access to start the car/put in service mode is goto Settings, Drive Mode, and look for Suspension.

raptor5244 · 08-10-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Easiest way if you have access to start the car/put in service mode is goto Settings, Drive Mode, and look for Suspension.

Agreed. You will see suspension options from the display. Another way is to look under the trunk liner, (where you would usually find a spare tire :-)). You will see a sticker with all of the RPO codes for all of the option installed on that particular car. MRC has RPO code F55.

SuperSound · 08-10-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by raptor5244

Agreed. You will see suspension options from the display. Another way is to look under the trunk liner, (where you would usually find a spare tire :-)). You will see a sticker with all of the RPO codes for all of the option installed on that particular car. MRC has RPO code F55.

That's a good one. Didn't know the codes where there.

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Whis · 08-10-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

Easiest way if you have access to start the car/put in service mode is goto Settings, Drive Mode, and look for Suspension.

This.

Camaroguy555 · 08-10-2016, 12:57 PM

I'm assuming you are searching cars online and cannot look at them in person since you could just check the Monroney. If you have a car you are truly interested in I would call any chevy dealer parts dept and give them the VIN. They can check for MRC.

TransAmx2 · 08-10-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy555

I'm assuming you are searching cars online and cannot look at them in person since you could just check the Monroney. If you have a car you are truly interested in I would call any chevy dealer parts dept and give them the VIN. They can check for MRC.

correct, I'm just window shopping, comparing my options and was looking to see if there is a quick way to identify a MRC car through the pictures the dealers provide. Seems silly to me that they don't list the major options on the cars they are trying to sell, if it's too much work just take a picture of the build sheet.

Thanks for all the feedback guys, I appreciate it.

KyBoy · 08-10-2016, 02:36 PM

When I was searching, I found that carguru.com was more detailed. Or just got Rodgers Chevrolet website and pick the car you want, I'm sure it's there.

Heath

E-Ray · 08-10-2016, 03:03 PM

Here's a list of the 2016 RPO codes, thanks to Sledgehammer70.
http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...ight=RPO+Codes

sgnilleh · 05-03-2018, 05:51 AM

This is almost 2 years later but I'm shopping around for a 2016/2017 2SS and have run into the same exact issue where they don't label Dual Mode Performance Exhaust or Mag Ride and half the time don't know even after I ask them to look into it. Thanks for asking the question and thanks to everyone with the great solutions!

Mike C · 05-03-2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sgnilleh

This is almost 2 years later but I'm shopping around for a 2016/2017 2SS and have run into the same exact issue where they don't label Dual Mode Performance Exhaust or Mag Ride and half the time don't know even after I ask them to look into it. Thanks for asking the question and thanks to everyone with the great solutions!

If I find a car on cars.com and I don't know if it has MRC, I will then go to either chevrolet.com or www.gmfamilyfirst.com, put in the zip code the car is in and try to look up the window sticker. Half the time the dealers web site either doesn't have the option to look at the window sticker or the w/s won't come up.

08-10-2016, 09:59 AM	#1
TransAmx2 Drives: '98 Pontiac Trans Am Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Posts: 257	How to Identify Magnetic Ride Control Car Quick question, I was looking at cars.com and it seems many dealers are ignorant or don't care to list the big options for the cars they list, Obviously you can identify a Dual mode exhaust from the back but I was wondering, is there a way to identify a Magnetic Ride Control Car from pictures alone? At first I thought it was paired with the "Mode" switch on the center console But either every SS I have seen in person has Mag Ride or the 2 aren't paired. Thanks for any feedback __________________ 2017 1LE Camaro Hopeful 1998 Trans Am M6, Bolt Ons (Daily Driver) 2005 Eddie Bauer Expedition (Family Vehicle) 2007 Z51 Corvette M6 (Salvage Project Car) 1987 Trans Am 350tpi A4 RIP

08-10-2016, 10:03 AM	#2
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	No way to tell other than the window sticker or the code sticker wherever it is. The shocks themselves probably have a tell if you can find a sticker on them and compare the two. __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

08-10-2016, 02:36 PM	#11
KyBoy Drives: '17 2SS H50 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Louisa, Ky Posts: 3,952	When I was searching, I found that carguru.com was more detailed. Or just got Rodgers Chevrolet website and pick the car you want, I'm sure it's there. Heath __________________ 2017 H50-2SS-MN6-F55-NPP-RIK-WL4-IO6 1100 - 5/26 0000 - Cancelled - 7/5 Contacted Becky - 7/1 2000 - 7/5 3000 - 7/6 3000 - 7/11 TPW 8/1 3100 - 7/18 TPW 8/1 3300 - 7/20 3400 - 7/21 Built - 8/2 - PS 1,182/1 of 699US 4300 - 8/3 5000 - 8/5 6000 - 8/13

08-10-2016, 10:16 AM	#4
BMR Suspension Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 498	If the Camaro is like any of the other GM MRC cars, there will be a small ride height sensor at each corner. here is what it looks like on the front of a ZL1.

08-10-2016, 12:57 PM	#9
Camaroguy555 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2016 1SS NPP 6MT MRC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Parker Posts: 206	I'm assuming you are searching cars online and cannot look at them in person since you could just check the Monroney. If you have a car you are truly interested in I would call any chevy dealer parts dept and give them the VIN. They can check for MRC.

08-10-2016, 03:03 PM	#12
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Here's a list of the 2016 RPO codes, thanks to Sledgehammer70. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...ight=RPO+Codes

05-03-2018, 05:51 AM	#13
sgnilleh Drives: 2016 2SS Automatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7	This is almost 2 years later but I'm shopping around for a 2016/2017 2SS and have run into the same exact issue where they don't label Dual Mode Performance Exhaust or Mag Ride and half the time don't know even after I ask them to look into it. Thanks for asking the question and thanks to everyone with the great solutions!

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