MRC worth it? - Page 3

KaBoom1701 · 11-06-2015, 08:50 AM

I would try to find a Camaro or caddy to test drive to feel how the mag ride is so smooth before dismissing this option.

Just my .02

moonrider · 11-06-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Obsessed 17

To each his own, just keep on mind you could easily spend more than 1800 on suspension upgrades later.

I fine with that. That's the fun part of owning a car with a lot of aftermarket support.

Memphis43 · 11-06-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by moonrider

I fine with that. That's the fun part of owning a car with a lot of aftermarket support.

I think if you wanted the perfect setup for track mrc is a no go.

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newb · 11-06-2015, 09:22 AM

AS others have said, for a daily driver and occasional track/twisty driving, the MRC is a great compromise between comfort and aggression. But if you only plan to weekend drive or frequent HPDE, the standard suspension with some aftermarket upgrades will serve you well. You have to decide what is important to you. Although many people will say you have to get it, there are advantages to each. All depends on what your goal is for the car, and what your tolerance level is to a stiff ride. Take into account how many miles you plan to drive, how you drive, and the roads in your area.

Imp · 11-06-2015, 09:36 AM

If for some strange reason there's an engineer that was part of the MRC dev team reading this thread, please shoot me a PM. I have a few questions for motorsport that maybe you can help me with.

--kC

KaBoom1701 · 11-06-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis43

I think if you wanted the perfect setup for track mrc is a no go.

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LOL...ok?

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Originally Posted by newb

AS others have said, for a daily driver and occasional track/twisty driving, the MRC is a great compromise between comfort and aggression. But if you only plan to weekend drive or frequent HPDE, the standard suspension with some aftermarket upgrades will serve you well. You have to decide what is important to you. Although many people will say you have to get it, there are advantages to each. All depends on what your goal is for the car, and what your tolerance level is to a stiff ride. Take into account how many miles you plan to drive, how you drive, and the roads in your area.

Not really. MRC works awesome on the track.

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If for some strange reason there's an engineer that was part of the MRC dev team reading this thread, please shoot me a PM. I have a few questions for motorsport that maybe you can help me with.

--kC

Best I could do...

newb · 11-06-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

LOL...ok?

Not really. MRC works awesome on the track.

Best I could do...

No one said MRC doesn't work on the track. It works very well. But there are plenty of non MRC setups that work better. That is why I said for occasional track work. If you are going to dedicate large amounts of time to track duty, there are better suspension choices available (i.e. coilovers, aftermarket suspension parts...). That's why it is personal preference. If you have 0 fu@#s to give about a compliant street comfortable ride, the $1695 can be better spent elsewhere. If you need proof, look at the 5th gen Z/28. If MRC is the end all be all of suspensions, why didn't they use MRC? And I am 100% sure it handles better than the ZL1.

JAG47 · 11-06-2015, 10:53 AM

So which setup from the factory will do really well on a track and twisties? MRC? Lowering springs? Standard? How does this affect the driver modes track and sport? How come MRC doesn't perform really well on a track?

Memphis43 · 11-06-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by moonrider

I fine with that. That's the fun part of owning a car with a lot of aftermarket support.

I think if you wanted the perfect setup for track mrc is a no go.

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Memphis43 · 11-06-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JAG47

So which setup from the factory will do really well on a track and twisties? MRC? Lowering springs? Standard? How does this affect the driver modes track and sport? How come MRC doesn't perform really well on a track?

It's not that it doesn't perform well. But it won't do as good as a dedicated setup.

Even the reviews show this. The best test was with a non mrc camaro.

Race dampers, springs etc can provide much better overall track focused settings than mrc will ever be able to provide.

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Imp · 11-06-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis43

I think if you wanted the perfect setup for track mrc is a no go.

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Look, I'll be really blunt here, there are very few of us here that would produce better times on a track with a non-MRC car, than with. We're talking those around Randy Pobsts level of acumen.

Don't listen to those that have passed the lore from forum to forum repeating what people who they don't know said about MRC.

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who said MRC doesn't work well at 31 Flavors last night. It's gotta be true.

--kC

Battlezone580 · 11-06-2015, 11:42 AM

All I can say is MRC is amazing, my ZL1 feels like its on rails with the MRC. I can handle turns so fast its insane.

The MRC is so good its hard to even get my car sideways. I would say its worth it IMO.

I'm laughing at all these people who are just quoting blogs or random people, take it from someone who has drove a car with MRC...

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Don't listen to those that have passed the lore from forum to forum repeating what people who they don't know said about MRC.

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who said MRC doesn't work well at 31 Flavors last night. It's gotta be true.

--kC

So true, couldn't have been said any better

brutusvk · 11-06-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Imp

Look, I'll be really blunt here, there are very few of us here that would produce better times on a track with a non-MRC car, than with. We're talking those around Randy Pobsts level of acumen.

Don't listen to those that have passed the lore from forum to forum repeating what people who they don't know said about MRC.

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who said MRC doesn't work well at 31 Flavors last night. It's gotta be true.

--kC

Well said. A lot of folks overestimate their abilities and overstate their intentions.

newb · 11-06-2015, 01:22 PM

Well since the internet tough guys have spoken this thread can be closed. MRC is the best thing going so every SS should have it. End discussion.

11-06-2015, 08:50 AM	#29
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	I would try to find a Camaro or caddy to test drive to feel how the mag ride is so smooth before dismissing this option. Just my .02 __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

11-06-2015, 09:22 AM	#32
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	AS others have said, for a daily driver and occasional track/twisty driving, the MRC is a great compromise between comfort and aggression. But if you only plan to weekend drive or frequent HPDE, the standard suspension with some aftermarket upgrades will serve you well. You have to decide what is important to you. Although many people will say you have to get it, there are advantages to each. All depends on what your goal is for the car, and what your tolerance level is to a stiff ride. Take into account how many miles you plan to drive, how you drive, and the roads in your area. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

11-06-2015, 01:22 PM	#42
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	Well since the internet tough guys have spoken this thread can be closed. MRC is the best thing going so every SS should have it. End discussion. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

11-06-2015, 09:36 AM	#33
Imp Dodges all the cones Drives: Soon Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SE Mass/RI Posts: 756	If for some strange reason there's an engineer that was part of the MRC dev team reading this thread, please shoot me a PM. I have a few questions for motorsport that maybe you can help me with. --kC

11-06-2015, 10:53 AM	#36
JAG47 Drives: Future 2016 camaro Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Exeter California Posts: 22	So which setup from the factory will do really well on a track and twisties? MRC? Lowering springs? Standard? How does this affect the driver modes track and sport? How come MRC doesn't perform really well on a track?

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