Future Tech: Electronic Shocks Are Here Today

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Electronically adaptive shock absorbers have the ability to adjust themselves in real time by way of g-load and position sensors. There are two types of systems: Electro-mechanical valving and “Magneride”. Let’s discuss both types of systems starting with the latter.  It might be the toughest word in the automotive vocabulary: “Magneto-rheological”. That’s eight syllables. Don’t worry, though; all that matters is that the technology is awesome. “Magneto-rheological” fluid, aka MRF, is a type of oil that, when subjected to a magnetic field, greatly increases its viscosity. If it helps, you can just say “MagneRide”.

Bottom Line: MRF is smart fluid for your shocks. It offers you the best of both worlds: exceptional ride quality with ultra-high performance handling.  While MRF has been used in Corvettes for years, RideTech offers a plug-and-play tuning module for C7 Corvettes and other late model cars that greatly improves ride quality and handling at the push of a button.

MagnaTuner, supplied with RideTechs special calibration will greatly improve both the ride quality and handling of your late-model Corvette.
MagneTuner, supplied with RideTech’s special calibration, will greatly improve both the ride quality and handling of C7 Corvettes as well as MagneRide-equipped Camaros, Mustangs, Shelby GT350s, Porsches, and Nissan GTRs. Here is RideTech’s 2015 Z06 in action.

MagneTuners are available for C7 Corvettes as well as 2017 and newer Camaros with MagneRide. Systems are also available for Nissan GTR’s, MagneRide-equipped Porsches, Shelby GT350s, and 2018 Mustangs when equipped with MagneRide. The MagneTuner plug-and-play controller alters the factory calibration and interfaces with the factory mode select switch. Installation takes about 20 minutes. You also don’t need to be a suspension dynamics expert as RideTech ships each MagneTuner pre-calibrated; although you are certainly able to determine your own calibration if you so desire. Expect a dramatic improvement in both ride quality and handling, straight out of the box; with the MagneTuner system, there is no need to take apart your suspension or spend thousands of dollars on installation and tuning labor.

To learn more about MagneTuner, click HERE

PRO-TOURING CARS: While the new cars rely on Magneto-rheological technology, pro-touring cars will benefit from our Instinct Electronic Shock System. Instinct utilizes electro-mechanical valving that is similar to the tried and true technology used on many exotic supercars. Though quite different than Magneto-rheological technology, the goal is the same:  electronic adjustment. As of this writing, the Instinct System has been installed and developed on RideTech’s 48-Hour Corvette and Camaro as well as select customer cars.

For Instinct Electronic Shock Absorbers, click HERE

Here's a great "behind the scenes" shot: We snapped a photo of this complete Instinct System just prior to installation on the RideTech 48-Hour Camaro. Note the wiring that connects to each shock.
Here’s a photo of Instinct technology showing an active coil-over, controller, sensors and wiring.

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