If you get a "base" GT 350 without Magneride, what struts/shocks do you get?

Colleton · Aug 2, 2015

SILVER GT said:
Well, this turned into a Magneride debate...

Guess we have no answers to my original question- what struts and shocks will be used on non Magneride cars?

No one knows right now, so it's impossible to answer your question.

I'd bet money that they are Bilsteins of some stripe. A nice surprise would be if they are the same type of cockpit adj. shocks found on the PP equipped '13/'14 GT500. That would be sweet.

SILVER GT · Aug 2, 2015

FTD said:
The base car is nothing but a marketing ploy. This becomes apparent when you read the commentary when associated media is published. I believe not taking a Tech or Track package is going to cost you more in the long run.

I have no desire to spend the extra $7000 for Magneride. So base car it will be. All I really care about is the drivetrain, but even the base car will have better suspension then a PP GT.

Patio208 · Aug 2, 2015

SILVER GT said:
I have no desire to spend the extra $7000 for Magneride. So base car it will be. All I really care about is the drivetrain, but even the base car will have better suspension then a PP GT.

Carfedul, the rich guys around here will say you can't afford the car

w3rkn · Aug 2, 2015

Grimace427 said:
Maintenance for what would be less? Fewer moving parts than what? If you mean the suspension specifically with Magneride you now have electronics and wiring that can potentially fail or become damaged. Then software issues could pop up. The physical shocks and struts can still fail like anything else, cost per unit is most definitely going to be much higher than conventional parts.

Compared to typical dampers, MagneRides have no moving parts.

The physical shock isn't like others, that is why there is a patent and no moving parts. The parts themselves are not much more. The system is.

TraKWeapon · Aug 3, 2015

w3rkn said:
Compared to typical dampers, MagneRides have no moving parts.

The physical shock isn't like others, that is why there is a patent and no moving parts. The parts themselves are not much more. The system is.

The photo below are the MR dampers from a ZL1. I'm trying to figure out how they move up and down without moving? :thumbsup:

From your definition regular dampers don't have moving parts either. The washers and shims aren't moving but rather the fluid moves through them. Regardless both are going to wear and from what I can tell there's plenty to go wrong with a MR damper just like a regular damper.

Pablo GT350 · Aug 3, 2015

Those MR shocks failed on my buddy's Cadillac. Replacements are pricey.

w3rkn · Aug 3, 2015

TraKWeapon said:
The photo below are the MR dampers from a ZL1. I'm trying to figure out how they move up and down without moving?

From your definition regular dampers don't have moving parts either. The washers and shims aren't moving but rather the fluid moves through them. Regardless both are going to wear and from what I can tell there's plenty to go wrong with a MR damper just like a regular damper.

I didn't give a definition, I gave you a FACT.

Again "moving parts"... not movement within. The fluid moves around.. and yes those actual shaft moves (again and quite obvious), but nothing else does. Unlike what is inside "shocks" that breakdown due to wear.

Again, go look it up. Delphi had white papers on it many many years ago. It isn't news. There are even animation to help people who do not understand technology.

Bossing · Aug 3, 2015

I agree with ^ w3rkn

The MagneRide technology is a reliable, high quality, and robustly engineered suspension system. There is a reason many highline marques uses it (Ferrari, Audi, Lambo, etc.) ...not just GM and not just Ford for the new Shelby. I believe the current version is the Gen3 and it is simply spectacular in terms of performance and variability.

If you don't opt for it, then no big deal or no love lost...

If you spec it to your GT350, then you'll be in for a treat once you drive it daily and especially when push it hard or when you track it.

TraKWeapon · Aug 3, 2015

Bossing said:
The MagneRide technology is a reliable, high quality, and robustly engineered suspension system. There is a reason many highline marques uses it (Ferrari, Audi, Lambo, etc.) ...not just GM and not just Ford for the new Shelby. I believe the current version is the Gen3 and it is simply spectacular in terms of performance and variability.

I didn't say they weren't but to say the MR dampers are going to be more (or less) reliable than regular dampers is without merit and that's my point.

Bossing · Aug 3, 2015

TraKWeapon said:
I didn't say they weren't but to say the MR dampers are going to be more (or less) reliable than regular dampers is without merit and that's my point.

Oh I agree with you... Mag will be more expensive maintenance-wise no matter how we slice it. The benefit though, to me, is worth it. Same goes for example PASM for Porsche's... much better than standard Bilstein dampers. But of course the trade off is it will be more expensive to replace.

We're playing with upper end performance cars... and far more advanced technology alike. Magnetic suspensions, electronic differentials, active aero, more complex valvetrains and drivetrains, etc... they'll all have a price to pay when maintenance or repair issue comes into the picture.

Stealth · Aug 6, 2015

Base Shelby GT350 suspension

SILVER GT said:
Just as the title says. Do we know? Same as a GT or are they upgraded?

The dealer training doc says:
MacPherson strut double ball joint front and independent Integral link rear as the standard equipment for the GT350

F1-R · Aug 10, 2015

Patio208 said:
That's what I was hoping for. I would love to have it but I'm not willing to pay $7500 for it. I told myself I wouldn't pay over $55k for this car so I will have to make due without the magneride.

Well said. I am on the same boat as you. The more I read the feedback from other members the more it feels that I am losing out by not getting the track package. I started with a Premium GT w/PP and now I am looking at a "Base" GT350. Don't think I can stretch my budget any more :(

Bossing · Aug 10, 2015

F1-R said:
Well said. I am on the same boat as you. The more I read the feedback from other members the more it feels that I am losing out by not getting the track package. I started with a Premium GT w/PP and know I am looking at a "Base" GT350. Don't think I can stretch me budget any more :(

I commend you for sticking within your means.... even a base no-option GT350 will be one fine helluva ride! :cheers:

And from the Supplement.... http://www.fordservicecontent.com/F...350-Supplement-version-1_su_EN-US_07_2015.pdf

hookedonafeeling · Oct 10, 2015

Apart from Bossing, can anyone else testify to the merits of Magneride? I've gathered that it's an awesome and advanced suspension system, but I'd like to hear more from those who've had the pleasure of driving with it, even if for a brief measure. And in your opinion, is it worth $7.5K?

Hack · Oct 10, 2015

hookedonafeeling said:
Apart from Bossing, can anyone else testify to the merits of Magneride? I've gathered that it's an awesome and advanced suspension system, but I'd like to hear more from those who've had the pleasure of driving with it, even if for a brief measure. And in your opinion, is it worth $7.5K?

I'm sure you realize this, but for $7.5k you get a lot more than Magneride. That's the cost of the tech pack option, which adds different seats and better electronics to the car. If you consider this similar to a premium version, in other Mustangs a base to premium upgrade is about $4k. So, I would consider the cost of the Magneride being about $3.5k. Still a LOT of money, but definitely not $7.5k.

You could also choose the track pack and get Magneride added for less $$.

If you get a "base" GT 350 without Magneride, what struts/shocks do you get?

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