2016 1SS Handling Question - Page 2

KILLA BEE · 06-25-2017, 08:19 AM

I Can admit, I am a punk when it comes to driving certain speeds when Im cornering. I always feel like I might flip over Lol.
But when I have MRC on say, trak mode (usually Im in tour mode because bmore has F***** up roads.) them same corners feel like Im not even turning the wheel. Need my MRC!!

BrianL · 06-25-2017, 09:55 AM

I drove both, and really wanted MRC, but it wasn't a "must have" after driving several with it. I love the handling of my SS without it though, so don't really question my decision to save some $.

laynlo15 · 06-25-2017, 10:51 AM

Not for me, love my non mrc, it handles awesome

MATTHEWLONG · 06-25-2017, 11:40 AM

No MRC. Would be a great option to have but it really isn't needed to be a fantastic car to drive.

Deviousin10tions · 06-25-2017, 03:20 PM

After driving both, I prefer the non MRC suspension you can predict it every time.

WhyUMad1LE · 06-25-2017, 04:35 PM

I don't think you need the MRC, my friend has one without it and it feels fun yet comfortable.

On the 1LE it helps with the ride more since the springs are stiffer.

Spartan268 · 06-26-2017, 10:55 AM

You don't need it. It does make it feel a bit nicer but if you're only really strutting around town it's not really all that more useful. If you like to do some spirited canyon runs or track runs, you may want it.

gpskinzhut · 06-26-2017, 11:52 AM

Have driven both and ended up with non. I don't think I would have ever used tour mode, I'm more fond of a more rigid suspension feel anyway. Both cars handled fantastic so wasn't enough of a difference for me to really care about.

I`m Batman · 06-26-2017, 02:22 PM

I like mine to be stiff all the time... lol

so no need for MRC for me.

matt fe2o3 · 07-21-2018, 08:02 PM

Well today was a clean out the shorts event on 92 westbound in Union City. A Mini (red with racing stripes) took my lane on the freeway while I was in it. How it did not contact my car I don’t know. Far left lane on freeway hard high speed left towards the wall... an over-correction back to lane and centered the steering - My week old 2SS stuck the landing back into the lane - an oh sh*t moment that turned out great.

If I had been in the 4Runner or the Outback it would likely have been different- not an ideal way to try out stock 2SS handling and suspension- but by God it’s a winner.

Close call but man what a great handling car.

455/455 · 07-21-2018, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmcbigblue

I have a 1ss without the magnetic ride and I think that the suspension is great.

Ill second that.

Prodogs · 07-21-2018, 10:23 PM

2017 2SS NON MAG

Ride is awesome on Charlotte, NC Roads. I have not driven the Camaro MAG but I have driven BMW X5 and BMW 4 series with Active Suspension and I don't miss it a bit.

HighIron · 07-21-2018, 10:44 PM

Interesting. Would I be reasonably correct to say/assume that MRC doesn't necessarily make the car handle better as far as limits go, but is able to make the ride more compliant when the limits are not approached/needed?

DC5 · 07-21-2018, 11:05 PM

I've never driven a Camaro equipped with MRC, but I'm very happy with the standard SS suspension (FE3?). The ride quality is very good, especially on the highway. Moreover, if you plan to keep the vehicle long term, you'll appreciate only having to spend a fraction of what it would cost to replace the struts and shock absorbers on a vehicle equipped with MRC.

06-25-2017, 08:19 AM	#15
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	I Can admit, I am a punk when it comes to driving certain speeds when Im cornering. I always feel like I might flip over Lol. But when I have MRC on say, trak mode (usually Im in tour mode because bmore has F***** up roads.) them same corners feel like Im not even turning the wheel. Need my MRC!! __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

06-26-2017, 11:52 AM	#22
gpskinzhut Drives: 2020 Corvette Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,982 View My Garage	Have driven both and ended up with non. I don't think I would have ever used tour mode, I'm more fond of a more rigid suspension feel anyway. Both cars handled fantastic so wasn't enough of a difference for me to really care about. __________________ 2020 Corvette 2LT Z51 2017 ZL1 A10: (SOLD) \|\| 2017 2SS M6: (SOLD) \|\| 2014 2LT Convertible: (SOLD) \|\| 2010 2LT M6 Supercharged:(SOLD) \|\| 1987 IROC-Z 5.0 M5: (SOLD)

07-21-2018, 08:02 PM	#24
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	Well today was a clean out the shorts event on 92 westbound in Union City. A Mini (red with racing stripes) took my lane on the freeway while I was in it. How it did not contact my car I don’t know. Far left lane on freeway hard high speed left towards the wall... an over-correction back to lane and centered the steering - My week old 2SS stuck the landing back into the lane - an oh sh*t moment that turned out great. If I had been in the 4Runner or the Outback it would likely have been different- not an ideal way to try out stock 2SS handling and suspension- but by God it’s a winner. Close call but man what a great handling car. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD

06-25-2017, 09:55 AM	#16
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	I drove both, and really wanted MRC, but it wasn't a "must have" after driving several with it. I love the handling of my SS without it though, so don't really question my decision to save some $.

06-25-2017, 10:51 AM	#17
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	Not for me, love my non mrc, it handles awesome

06-25-2017, 11:40 AM	#18
MATTHEWLONG Drives: 2017 CAMARO 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: ROSWELL GEORGIA Posts: 51	No MRC. Would be a great option to have but it really isn't needed to be a fantastic car to drive.

06-25-2017, 03:20 PM	#19
Deviousin10tions Drives: Hyperblue 2016 1SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 52	After driving both, I prefer the non MRC suspension you can predict it every time.

06-25-2017, 04:35 PM	#20
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I don't think you need the MRC, my friend has one without it and it feels fun yet comfortable. On the 1LE it helps with the ride more since the springs are stiffer.

06-26-2017, 10:55 AM	#21
Spartan268 Drives: HB 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 518	You don't need it. It does make it feel a bit nicer but if you're only really strutting around town it's not really all that more useful. If you like to do some spirited canyon runs or track runs, you may want it.

06-26-2017, 02:22 PM	#23
I`m Batman Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 393	I like mine to be stiff all the time... lol so no need for MRC for me.

07-21-2018, 10:23 PM	#26
Prodogs Drives: 2017 2ss Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Charlotte Posts: 66	2017 2SS NON MAG Ride is awesome on Charlotte, NC Roads. I have not driven the Camaro MAG but I have driven BMW X5 and BMW 4 series with Active Suspension and I don't miss it a bit.

07-21-2018, 10:44 PM	#27
HighIron Drives: 2024 2SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: US Posts: 156	Interesting. Would I be reasonably correct to say/assume that MRC doesn't necessarily make the car handle better as far as limits go, but is able to make the ride more compliant when the limits are not approached/needed?

07-21-2018, 11:05 PM	#28
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	I've never driven a Camaro equipped with MRC, but I'm very happy with the standard SS suspension (FE3?). The ride quality is very good, especially on the highway. Moreover, if you plan to keep the vehicle long term, you'll appreciate only having to spend a fraction of what it would cost to replace the struts and shock absorbers on a vehicle equipped with MRC.

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