How do you know if you have magnetic ride control?

Mmulligan37 · 02-10-2020, 11:52 AM

Hello, I’m currently in the market for a 2017-18 Camaro 2ss convertible. After reading countless used car descriptions on dealer’s web sites, I finally realized that if the car has dual mode exhaust it will have 4 exhaust pipes in the back. The question I have is there any way to tell if the car has magnetic ride control as an option just by looking at the pictures, or does it have to be listed in the dealer’s description of the car?

jb_camaro_2ss · 02-10-2020, 12:49 PM

You can't by just looking at pictures. Other than checking the settings menu of the car in person, you can check the VIN and see the original options on the window sticker. There are a couple websites that will let you do that (costs a few bucks). Or you can just ask the dealer to check the car for you so that you won't waste a trip.

Umbriel · 02-10-2020, 12:53 PM

RPO code F55 on the list in the trunk is the easiest way to know for sure.

Azerlazer26 · 02-10-2020, 01:05 PM

Sorry for the crappy pic. My car is in storage for the winter. As others said, look for the RPO code F55. You can find your RPO code sticker underneath the trunk mat. A second way is to go into the infotainment system —> under settings —> drive mode and suspensions option should be present. A third way to find out is to look under the front or rear and you should see the ride height sensor (Red circle in the picture). Lastly, you can email socialmedia@gm.com and ask for a build sheet. Just provide your VIN and they’ll send you the build sheet with every single option your car has

hope this helps!

Mmulligan37 · 02-10-2020, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the help. I’ll definitely use your suggestions as I continue my hunt for the right car.

GTO_Gregory · 02-10-2020, 06:17 PM

You can also look for a little black wire on the bottom edge of your shock absorber.

Mando895 · 05-06-2020, 10:01 AM

I know this is a little late, but the easiest way to tell is to go into the settings menu in the infotainment system. If you select "driving mode," you can see if there is an option to change the suspension settings. If so, the car has MRC, and if not, restart the system once and check again (sometimes options can disappear because GM). Hopefully this helps!

Camrochris · 08-21-2023, 11:15 AM

This is wayyyy late but if my car has "track" under driving modes does that mean it has MRC? Or is that just like an empty slot on the dash. It CAN have MRC....or NOT but the Infotainment center leace the setting there in case they are added just like the one Car and Driver tested in 2018. It had MRC and was a 1SS so it is optional.

WhiteMale · 08-21-2023, 11:59 AM

again, look under the car as in that picture, that's for sure how you'll know. That little arm is the sensor for the MRC, there's one on each wheel.

Bumbleboy92 · 08-21-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Camrochris

This is wayyyy late but if my car has "track" under driving modes does that mean it has MRC? Or is that just like an empty slot on the dash. It CAN have MRC....or NOT but the Infotainment center leace the setting there in case they are added just like the one Car and Driver tested in 2018. It had MRC and was a 1SS so it is optional.

All SS’s have Track mode, MRC can be optioned on only the SS as well. If it doesn’t have MRC then the Suspension setting in the infotainment is not going to be there

02-10-2020, 11:52 AM	#1
Mmulligan37 Drives: Jeep, 200 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	How do you know if you have magnetic ride control? Hello, I’m currently in the market for a 2017-18 Camaro 2ss convertible. After reading countless used car descriptions on dealer’s web sites, I finally realized that if the car has dual mode exhaust it will have 4 exhaust pipes in the back. The question I have is there any way to tell if the car has magnetic ride control as an option just by looking at the pictures, or does it have to be listed in the dealer’s description of the car?

02-10-2020, 01:05 PM	#4
Azerlazer26 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 611 View My Garage	Sorry for the crappy pic. My car is in storage for the winter. As others said, look for the RPO code F55. You can find your RPO code sticker underneath the trunk mat. A second way is to go into the infotainment system —> under settings —> drive mode and suspensions option should be present. A third way to find out is to look under the front or rear and you should see the ride height sensor (Red circle in the picture). Lastly, you can email socialmedia@gm.com and ask for a build sheet. Just provide your VIN and they’ll send you the build sheet with every single option your car has hope this helps! Attached Images

02-10-2020, 06:17 PM	#6
GTO_Gregory Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Texas & Uncle Sam's Choice Posts: 123	You can also look for a little black wire on the bottom edge of your shock absorber. __________________ 2024 Chevrolet 3500HD Z71, LTZ, 4x4, 6.6 ltr. L5P long-bed. 2016 Camaro 2SS Six-speed, Hotchkis sway bars, Eibach .750" drop springs, Mamo throttle body, E85, BMR stuff. 2006 Quicksilver 6-speed GTO ERL LS3-430, All-Pro 285cc heads, 262/273 .758/.742 116+3 cam, Sheet-metal Intake, 70lb Siemens injectors, SLP, GMM Ripshifter, QA1 Coil-overs front and rear, nylon suspension bushings, Hotchkis, RPM Trans, SPEC twin clutch, SpinTech, Kooks 1 7/8 -2.0", BMR drive train, Kaaz 3.91, Lingenfelter CAI, Baer brakes, mini-tubs, E85.

05-06-2020, 10:01 AM	#7
Mando895 Drives: Hyper Blue Metallic 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 16	I know this is a little late, but the easiest way to tell is to go into the settings menu in the infotainment system. If you select "driving mode," you can see if there is an option to change the suspension settings. If so, the car has MRC, and if not, restart the system once and check again (sometimes options can disappear because GM). Hopefully this helps! __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic 8-Speed Auto, Magnetic Ride Control, Borla S-Type Exhaust (NPP), HRE FF10s (Tarmac), Michelin PS4S Tires, Rotofab CAI, SEMA Grille, Mishimoto Oil Catch Can, StopTech Slotted Rotors, PowerStop Z26 Pads Also Own: - 2004 Lexus RX330

02-10-2020, 12:49 PM	#2
jb_camaro_2ss Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Arctic Blue Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Atlanta Posts: 64	You can't by just looking at pictures. Other than checking the settings menu of the car in person, you can check the VIN and see the original options on the window sticker. There are a couple websites that will let you do that (costs a few bucks). Or you can just ask the dealer to check the car for you so that you won't waste a trip.

02-10-2020, 12:53 PM	#3
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	RPO code F55 on the list in the trunk is the easiest way to know for sure.

02-10-2020, 04:39 PM	#5
Mmulligan37 Drives: Jeep, 200 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	Thanks for the help. I’ll definitely use your suggestions as I continue my hunt for the right car.

08-21-2023, 11:15 AM	#8
Camrochris Drives: 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 3.6L supe Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: VA Posts: 59	This is wayyyy late but if my car has "track" under driving modes does that mean it has MRC? Or is that just like an empty slot on the dash. It CAN have MRC....or NOT but the Infotainment center leace the setting there in case they are added just like the one Car and Driver tested in 2018. It had MRC and was a 1SS so it is optional.

08-21-2023, 11:59 AM	#9
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,986	again, look under the car as in that picture, that's for sure how you'll know. That little arm is the sensor for the MRC, there's one on each wheel.

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