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t3chfr3ak 01-10-2009 04:47 PM

I want to lower just the front suspension
 
I was wondering if anyone can help me with something. I want to drop just the front end to give it more of a slant. Would doing that effect performace of the cars driveability in any way? Thanks

headpunter 01-10-2009 05:53 PM

it could change it some but not alot, as long as the camber and toe are adjusted to compensate for the angle change i cant see many complications

Info@PeddersUSA.com 01-11-2009 10:50 AM

doing just the front may create more of an issue than you think. The concerns are balance. Dropping the front just alittle, means new coils. Nearly all drop coils out there will have a higher spring rate, thus changing the spring balance. Not having these cars yet to play with, we are not sure of how it will handle.

mike
dms

blackZbandit 01-11-2009 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dms (Post 242959)
doing just the front may create more of an issue than you think. The concerns are balance. Dropping the front just alittle, means new coils. Nearly all drop coils out there will have a higher spring rate, thus changing the spring balance. Not having these cars yet to play with, we are not sure of how it will handle.

mike
dms

Will the drop coils from Pedders on all 4 corners and an alignment be sufficient to lower the car safetly without any concerns after a few hundred miles?

Info@PeddersUSA.com 01-11-2009 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit (Post 243114)
Will the drop coils from Pedders on all 4 corners and an alignment be sufficient to lower the car safetly without any concerns after a few hundred miles?

Our Pedders coils do not "slam" any vehicle. There will be no issues using our coils

mike
dms

blackZbandit 01-11-2009 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dms (Post 243625)
Our Pedders coils do not "slam" any vehicle. There will be no issues using our coils

mike
dms

Thanks alot! I've been wanting an answer to that question for weeks! I just want to lower my car about an inch without having to buy full coil overs but everything I've read online has led me to believe that just drop coils and an alignment will cause my other suspension components to eventually fail... glad to finally hear otherwise straight from the source! Would you suggest I add the bushings you offer also or would they be unecessary for a simple drop?

Rob@WretchedMS 01-11-2009 09:27 PM

Pedders springs are designed to be driven every day, i see some cars that have other brands that lower a car to the ground, causing a number of problems, from uncomfortable ride, to scrapping to much

Info@PeddersUSA.com 01-11-2009 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit (Post 243821)
Thanks alot! I've been wanting an answer to that question for weeks! I just want to lower my car about an inch without having to buy full coil overs but everything I've read online has led me to believe that just drop coils and an alignment will cause my other suspension components to eventually fail... glad to finally hear otherwise straight from the source! Would you suggest I add the bushings you offer also or would they be unecessary for a simple drop?

I think the Street 1 package which includes the front radius rod, rar xmember, and rear diff bushings will be extremely complementary to your Camaro. These are the 3 weak links in the Zeta platform

mike
dms

nUcLeArEnVoY 01-11-2009 10:29 PM

I hope it doesn't cause much of an issue because I want to lower the front of my car too.

Info@PeddersUSA.com 01-11-2009 11:01 PM

Even on the Camaro, you will find the coils will be pretty weak. They will not be like the late model Camaros and TA,s that allowed less than 1/2 inch front travel. You will have a fully active suspension. The travel, however, will be less than the G8, which is a great thing!. this is the difference between Holden design and USA input and control. However, you will find, just like Dale E. Jr. found, there will be way too much looseness and body role in the stock designs. That is good for us because we can fix what they could not do!! LOL

mike
dms

Mr. Wyndham 01-11-2009 11:10 PM

Now when you say such things...like "too much body roll", etc...that's coming from a suspension fanatic, right? (who's naturally apt to want better than the average joe would)

You don't think the car handles like a wet noodle stock, right?

blackZbandit 01-11-2009 11:20 PM

Thanks alot Mike, I took a look at the site and drop coils + the Street I package seem to be the way to go. 2 more questions though: do you guys have a price for your drop coils yet and approximately how much will they lower the car?

Info@PeddersUSA.com 01-11-2009 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye (Post 244054)
Now when you say such things...like "too much body roll", etc...that's coming from a suspension fanatic, right? (who's naturally apt to want better than the average joe would)

You don't think the car handles like a wet noodle stock, right?

Somewhere there is an interview with Dqle E. Jr. He complained nicely of coarse, about the soft suspension and excess body role.

We know what GM is doing with the Camaro suspension, as compared to the G8. So with that said, we pretty much know how the Camaro will handle and feel. But of coarse, once they are out, we will be able to do comparisons. Pedders USA is buying a Camaro. So we will be able to play and play hard. We will not be the only ones. Judging by the amount of emails, calls, and such from future Camaro guys, I can tell you this ride is going to be road hard by thousands.
mike
dms

t3chfr3ak 01-12-2009 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY (Post 243987)
I hope it doesn't cause much of an issue because I want to lower the front of my car too.

Yeah I like you sig pic. That just what I had in mind.


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