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Jferrell88 · 08-23-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E85LSX

yup there is alot of negative camber in the front. The front camber is adjusted by loosening the two bolts that hold the front strut to the knuckle and then moving the knucke in or out since the holes through it are slotted. In the pics its set to the max negative position. Im not sure yet where I'm going ot set it, I am going to increase the negative camber in the back though.

And the ride height can be set about a half inch lower all around than it is in my pics, it can also be set about 2 inches higher. I used the installation guides recomendation for the ride height and so far i'm happy with it. I think it could go down a half inch without the tires hitting the wheel wells but I might start hiting more speed bumps and things. I don't think i should go any lower.

so on your negative camber, did you set it that way for handling reason, or is that just the result of the coil over instalation? comparing yours to the other pedders drop cars your seems more negative. looks like it might be ruff on tires

Jferrell88 · 08-23-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CGM2SSRS

Watkins Glen. Not to far away. But not easy to get track time on.

it'd really suck to get into that armco also!!!

CGM2SSRS · 08-23-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrell88

it'd really suck to get into that armco also!!!

There are multiple camber settings available. If your doing a lot of high speed/hard cornering, the negative camber allows your tires to track with more of the foot print on the ground. It actually saves the outside edges from becoming ground rubber on the road/track.
Jferrell, this was supposed to be a response for you.

Jferrell88 · 08-23-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CGM2SSRS

There are multiple camber settings available. If your doing a lot of high speed/hard cornering, the negative camber allows your tires to track with more of the foot print on the ground. It actually saves the outside edges from becoming ground rubber on the road/track.
Jferrell, this was supposed to be a response for you.

I understand how camber works, i think lol , feel free to correct me anytime. You would have a good setup for hard driving and track sessions right? , but wouldn't it be a little much for a daily driver? thats what i should have said sorry

CGM2SSRS · 08-23-2009, 08:26 PM

Not really. It will feel a little different in how it handles. I will say if one is NOT driving hard cornering, at more then 1.5 degree's negative camber COULD have an adverse wear condition to the inner tire edges.
Yes the negative camber is mostly for hard cornering and the tire relation to the road while doing it.

CGM2SSRS · 08-23-2009, 08:30 PM

Also, some people that are just slamming their cars need/have to go negative on the camber setting just to clear the struts/fenders. It has nothing to do for them with performance.

2011RS/SS · 08-23-2009, 08:56 PM

looks damn good

2010SLVRBULIT · 08-23-2009, 09:03 PM

looks good..air tools used?

nassau97 · 08-23-2009, 09:04 PM

Your car looks great. Which kit did you install? On Pedders website they have several different ones available.

MP81 · 08-23-2009, 09:06 PM

I really like the look!

Excellent!!!

E85LSX · 08-23-2009, 09:24 PM

These are the Pedders xa extreme adjustable coilovers. I am not planning on taking it to the track to often for auto crossing events but she will see some time at Englishtown on the drag strip. I did the suspension for some "spirited" street driving and also the look. I used air tools to for the installation but you could do it with out them.

I want to reduce the negative camber up front and maybe even set it closer to what the rear is at now. CGM2SSRS you seem to know alot about setting up suspension. The stock camber is -.75 front and rear what would you suggest for hard street driving that won't destroy my tires to quickly?

After more "spirited" driving the car feels very stable in high speed turns and gives you much more confidence when turning and braking. With the old setup the car would almost feel like its floating on some fast turns and would force me to slow down. Today I hit the same turns and was able to go much faster, in fact I felt I couldn't safely find the new limits of the car. I currently have the dampeners at 12 clicks up front and 9 clicks rear. This is what Pedders recommends for "General Street Play" . At these settings the ride is not harsh at all, I might turn up the settings to their "Aggressive Street" settings to see what she feels like. I'll keep everybody posted!

khislop007 · 08-23-2009, 09:48 PM

Looks good buddy!

Tony SS · 08-23-2009, 09:57 PM

Where did you say the ride is set at? 1.5 lowered?

Thx,
Tony SS

Justin · 08-23-2009, 10:06 PM

Is it possible to get the car a bit higher? If so how much?

08-23-2009, 09:06 PM	#38
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08-23-2009, 09:24 PM	#39
E85LSX Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 244	These are the Pedders xa extreme adjustable coilovers. I am not planning on taking it to the track to often for auto crossing events but she will see some time at Englishtown on the drag strip. I did the suspension for some "spirited" street driving and also the look. I used air tools to for the installation but you could do it with out them. I want to reduce the negative camber up front and maybe even set it closer to what the rear is at now. CGM2SSRS you seem to know alot about setting up suspension. The stock camber is -.75 front and rear what would you suggest for hard street driving that won't destroy my tires to quickly? After more "spirited" driving the car feels very stable in high speed turns and gives you much more confidence when turning and braking. With the old setup the car would almost feel like its floating on some fast turns and would force me to slow down. Today I hit the same turns and was able to go much faster, in fact I felt I couldn't safely find the new limits of the car. I currently have the dampeners at 12 clicks up front and 9 clicks rear. This is what Pedders recommends for "General Street Play" . At these settings the ride is not harsh at all, I might turn up the settings to their "Aggressive Street" settings to see what she feels like. I'll keep everybody posted! __________________ Mods: TVS2300, 3.2 pulley, American Racing Headers, Custom Cam, Coil Overs, Tuned for E85, 610RWHP* 570RWTQ Follow me on Twitter www.e85lsx.com

08-23-2009, 09:48 PM	#40
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08-23-2009, 10:06 PM	#42
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CGM2SSRS susp.ban4life! Drives: Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Notinsuspensionthread Posts: 943	Not really. It will feel a little different in how it handles. I will say if one is NOT driving hard cornering, at more then 1.5 degree's negative camber COULD have an adverse wear condition to the inner tire edges. Yes the negative camber is mostly for hard cornering and the tire relation to the road while doing it.

08-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#34
CGM2SSRS susp.ban4life! Drives: Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Notinsuspensionthread Posts: 943	Also, some people that are just slamming their cars need/have to go negative on the camber setting just to clear the struts/fenders. It has nothing to do for them with performance.

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08-23-2009, 09:04 PM	#37
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08-23-2009, 09:57 PM	#41
Tony SS Orange MadneSS Drives: "Ordered" Inferno Orange 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA. Posts: 113	Where did you say the ride is set at? 1.5 lowered? Thx, Tony SS