Replacement shocks recommendations

[tadams72]

Originally Posted by spadz93

Currently got 70k on the stock suspension, and also got Eibach lowering springs on as well. Looking to replace the worn out shocks and/or anything else that may be worn out down there as well. I'm pretty green with suspension, so I'm not sure what direction to go in. I know factory shocks are typically rated at 50k miles, so those gotta go. I don't really track the car, mainly just the occaisional spirited drive. Hoping some of you guys can point me in the right direction.

Car's a 2010 2SS M6, fwiw. Currently looking at the 1LE kit on jdp's site here

If you are not tracking the car then you probably don't require much. I know you mentioned JDP's 1LE setup and that will improve the car considerably but the ride is probably going to be a little rougher.

I'm running the old Pfadt Stage 3 setup with some other odds and ends. Wear items are going to be rubber bushings and shocks/struts. I'f I were you, I'd just move to the 1LE upgrade and while you are in there replace any components that look to be worn beyond service life. You're going to see a significant improvement over what you have now.

[spadz93]

Originally Posted by tadams72

If you are not tracking the car then you probably don't require much. I know you mentioned JDP's 1LE setup and that will improve the car considerably but the ride is probably going to be a little rougher.

I'm running the old Pfadt Stage 3 setup with some other odds and ends. Wear items are going to be rubber bushings and shocks/struts. I'f I were you, I'd just move to the 1LE upgrade and while you are in there replace any components that look to be worn beyond service life. You're going to see a significant improvement over what you have now.

Originally Posted by spadz93

I went for the koni oranges. Hopefully they ride nicely with my lowering springs, or at least not too harshly. Got at least a few weeks before they get here and get on the car since i'm going in for surgery tomorrow

Already decided against the 1le setup and got a set of koni oranges.

I'm just going to assume that I won't have any clearance issues since I have stock sized front tires, and it seems like the only people having clearance issues with the koni oranges in the front are the ones who went with the square 275 setup. If I decide to go square in the future, I'll just get camber plates or a good set of spacers to get that clearance back.

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[tadams72]

Also, although old, lots to be learned from reading this.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90270

[tadams72]

Originally Posted by spadz93

Already decided against the 1le setup and got a set of koni oranges.

I'm just going to assume that I won't have any clearance issues since I have stock sized front tires, and it seems like the only people having clearance issues with the koni oranges in the front are the ones who went with the square 275 setup. If I decide to go square in the future, I'll just get camber plates or a good set of spacers to get that clearance back.

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I'd bet you'll be fine with the stock fronts. Honestly not seeing the strut making a huge difference and definitely not with 245 ratio front. I test fit a 20x10 (35 offset) 285/35-20 on the front for my square setup and had about a paper thin clearance with stock strut and Pfadt springs. Planning for a small 10 mm spacer and longer studs to allow for square setup I can rotate. Hoping the yellows are reasonably priced.


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[spadz93]

I may just go for spacers regardless (obviously hubcentric higher-quality ones, most likely from H&R). Saw a picture of another camaro with 25mm all around and was really a fan of the wider look and how the wheels were flush with the fenders. Plus i'll know that clearance won't be an issue

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by spadz93

Looking at a few threads on here before installing these, and I'm reading that there are some tire clearance issues in the front with the oranges, especially for those running the rear tire size up front for a square 275/40R20 setup. I'm running the stock 245's in the front, but I have the eibach lowering springs already, so i'm hoping that I'm not going to experience any issues. I was eventually planning on going square in the future though.

Should I be ordering more parts, like spacers, camber plates, or something else to make sure I don't have clearance issues? This is my DD and my appointment to have these installed is in a week, so now's the time to order any additional parts, should any be necessary.

is this just with lowered cars?

[spadz93]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

is this just with lowered cars?

I hope it's not with lowered Cars. If so I'm in for a rude awakening tomorrow when the oranges go on. Like I mentioned above, seems like the only people having issues are the ones running wider tires up front

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[BMR Sales]

Originally Posted by tadams72

Great. Hope the price point is good.

Me too!

[spadz93]

My friend and I didn't have enough time to get to the suspension today, so during the week we're gonna find time to install these struts/dampers. Kinda bummed, but I'd rather have ample time to finish the job the right way rather than end up being rushed out of the shop my friend works at

[Fast6.3]

Hey Spads Im running 275 up front and lowered 1.5 no clearance issues with konis

[MarioSS]

Originally Posted by Fast6.3

Hey Spads Im running 275 up front and lowered 1.5 no clearance issues with konis

Hey Fast

How do they ride with your 1.5 lowering compared to stock?

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[spadz93]

Originally Posted by Fast6.3

Hey Spads Im running 275 up front and lowered 1.5 no clearance issues with konis

Interesting, no spacers or camber plates either i'm assuming? I dug up like 4 threads with people having issues with their 275's rubbing against the spring perches. You get rims with a corrected offset to avoid that issue?

[Fast6.3]

Originally Posted by MarioSS

Hey Fast

How do they ride with your 1.5 lowering compared to stock?

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Its firm and smooth the only bad thing and I dont blame the springs or shocks its a combination of swaybars tires and bushing but on some potholes its rough but overall Im happy. It would probably be a bit better with 1" springs
Now the handling is awsome I thought before my car handled good Im amazed nos

[Fast6.3]

Originally Posted by spadz93

Interesting, no spacers or camber plates either i'm assuming? I dug up like 4 threads with people having issues with their 275's rubbing against the spring perches. You get rims with a corrected offset to avoid that issue?

I got no spacers or camber plates and actually Im running Pedders aggressive street alignment and no rubbing. I got tsw wheels dont know the offset tho but them from a vendor here tires and wheels