[epradox]

I am looking to purchase an ss 1le and am trying to narrow down the differences between the years. I like the styling of the 17/18 years but willing to put that aside if there are considerable upgrades to the 19+. Did the magneride suspension get upgrades through out the life cycles or is it the same as the 17?

[Greg83]

Originally Posted by epradox

I am looking to purchase an ss 1le and am trying to narrow down the differences between the years. I like the styling of the 17/18 years but willing to put that aside if there are considerable upgrades to the 19+. Did the magneride suspension get upgrades through out the life cycles or is it the same as the 17?

I have wondered this too. I’ve heard guys complain about a dead spot or throttle lag at initial throttle opening on the earlier cars (like 2017/18)… I thought my 2022 M6 manual felt very crisp but I’ve never driven an earlier year for comparison. Maybe someone else can provide more insight.

[arpad_m]

Magnetic ride control did not receive any updates except for a specific optional drag strip calibration. The engine tune was revised slightly with every model year, sometimes tangibly (search for "pops and crackles in 2019+ Camaro", heh), but MRC remained the same original 3.0 version. Its new and improved 4.0 incarnation is Cadillac only, never made it to the Camaro as far as I know.

[Greg83]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Magnetic ride control did not receive any updates except for a specific optional drag strip calibration. The engine tune was revised slightly with every model year, sometimes tangibly (search for "pops and crackles in 2019+ Camaro", heh), but MRC remained the same original 3.0 version. Its new and improved 4.0 incarnation is Cadillac only, never made it to the Camaro as far as I know.

Thanks for the insight!

[t-ray]

Originally Posted by Greg83

I have wondered this too. I’ve heard guys complain about a dead spot or throttle lag at initial throttle opening on the earlier cars (like 2017/18)… I thought my 2022 M6 manual felt very crisp but I’ve never driven an earlier year for comparison. Maybe someone else can provide more insight.

My 2018 had a dead spot in the throttle. It most often occurred when lifting off the throttle and then immediately re-applying the throttle. Think slowing down to take a left turn across traffic and then making a sudden decision to go for it. That dead spot was downright dangerous.

My 2022 has excellent throttle response and I have not once seen any dead spots.

[Greg83]

Originally Posted by t-ray

My 2018 had a dead spot in the throttle. It most often occurred when lifting off the throttle and then immediately re-applying the throttle. Think slowing down to take a left turn across traffic and then making a sudden decision to go for it. That dead spot was downright dangerous.

My 2022 has excellent throttle response and I have not once seen any dead spots.

Good to know. Thanks!

[epradox]

Originally Posted by t-ray

My 2018 had a dead spot in the throttle. It most often occurred when lifting off the throttle and then immediately re-applying the throttle. Think slowing down to take a left turn across traffic and then making a sudden decision to go for it. That dead spot was downright dangerous.

My 2022 has excellent throttle response and I have not once seen any dead spots.

Interesting so is this a throttle tuning thing? Can an aftermarket tune fix this?