C5/C6 question
 

Whats the big difference between Z51 and Mag ride ?

FROM WHAT I KNOW:lmao: If I'm wrong then I should spend more time listening to the shop banter.

Z51 has the more aggressive road course set-up, Magnetic ride is more of a luxury ride type.

Z51
Mag Ride

Z51- Drive it like ya stole it

Mag Ride- Out for a Sunday drive.

Z51 cars come with cross drilled rotors, slightly bigger rears i believe too. Extra oil cooler, quicker rear end gears(3.15???), stiffer front/rear sways.

I find it funny GM gives you a model make for the auto-x track, but when something breaks when using it for its built intentions, not covered under warranty for racing. :banghead:

Thanks folks.

When those magnetic shocks go out, make sure you are sitting down when they tell you replacement cost....

I was thinking just that.:banghead:

I believe they are in the $300 range...per shock.

Could be worse.

Well, if you buy a used C5 with that option that has 50K miles on it, figure the cost of shock replacement when negotiating the purchase price.

Or are those magnetic shocks more robust and long lasting than standard shocks?

Also standard shocks are not covered under warranty. Are these?

Well, on the Zs, some models came with adjustable shocks. A few years ago they stopped making replacements for them, so you can't get a new one anywhere. This is a scenario to consider if you plan on keeping the car for many years.