MagneRide Shocks Life Expectancy?

[galaxy]

Here's a goofy question I happened to think of, that I've not seen discussed...

What's the lifespan of magneride shocks? Is it a normal wear item like any other shock absorber? Or is it a completely different aspect; purely talking maintenance/wear and tear item?

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[1 old racer]

The car I traded in for my PP1 was a 2009 CTS-V. I bought it brand new. The first set started leaking at about 35k and within 5k miles three out of the four leaked. I noticed "weeping of the shocks at about 20k and the dealer said that this was normal for magneride shock, dont buy that. I paid over 600 per shock and did the job myself. The 2nd set lasted about the same. This time the shock from the same source costed about 450 per shock. I traded the car in at 94k with the front starting to leak. This is why I didnt want the megeride with my Mustang. I must note that I really did love the way the car handled in the different modes with the setup. I just didnt like the replacement cost. Now that more cars are using this system I am sure the price must have come down. So check it out before you buy and if you are ok with the replacement cost, jump on it because they really do work.

 

[Soulja4187]

The car I traded in for my PP1 was a 2009 CTS-V. I bought it brand new. The first set started leaking at about 35k and within 5k miles three out of the four leaked. I noticed "weeping of the shocks at about 20k and the dealer said that this was normal for magneride shock, dont buy that. I paid over 600 per shock and did the job myself. The 2nd set lasted about the same. This time the shock from the same source costed about 450 per shock. I traded the car in at 94k with the front starting to leak. This is why I didnt want the megeride with my Mustang. I must note that I really did love the way the car handled in the different modes with the setup. I just didnt like the replacement cost. Now that more cars are using this system I am sure the price must have come down. So check it out before you buy and if you are ok with the replacement cost, jump on it because they really do work.

You know that technology always improves so you are talking about something that was built for comfort back in 2009. 8 years later the MagneRide suspension is being used for high performance cars which back in 2009 your CTS did not see or was built for such application. Cant compare apples to oranges.

 

[1 old racer]

I beg the differ, it was a V not a std CTS. As for as what they do for the control and ride I do feel they are a great system. All I stated is to look at the replacement price. If you are ok with that then go for it.

 

[460Fred]

Well hopefully the improvements in technology over the past eleven years will fix the vintage problems.

 

[Kobi Addiction]

Im at 46k miles with mine and no leaks. Modes still work great.

 

[dem00n]

I have a friend who works for the company (BWI) who produces our magneride shocks and for other manufactures, such as the C8 Corvette. The issue is that each company specifies the shock internals differently, so GM may cheap out on a seal to save $0.005 which causes the shock to leak at 50k instead of 75k, for example.

This company also produced the magneride for the Audi R8, which was one of the first cars to start utilizing this technology. If you're familiar with the R8, you know the magneride shocks would have a relatively short life, which pissed off owners, but that was apart of the stepping stone to building a longer lasting shock.

Anyways, magneride is so common now that they have a lifespan similar to conventional shocks. Albeit they're more expensive, but the price has gone down significantly since the mid 2000's.

There's some other info...but I don't want to get him in trouble.

 

[kz]

This company also produced the magneride for the Audi R8, which was one of the first cars to start utilizing this technology. If you're familiar with the R8, you know the magneride shocks would have a relatively short life, which pissed off owners, but that was apart of the stepping stone to building a longer lasting shock.

First car was a Cadillac in 2002, first sports car - Vette. This literally has been created by Delphi which back then was owned by GM.

 

[dem00n]

You're correct, hence why I said "...one of the first cars...", not "...the first car...".

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