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jake1811 · 12-31-2012, 04:04 PM

which suspension lowers the car the most and is an all around better spring?

Matt @ FSP · 12-31-2012, 04:22 PM

Any of those brand coil springs will get you the look you are aiming for. Really depends on personal preference at that point. I had the Pfadt lowering springs on my personal car before going over to the full coilovers, will never look back now!

We have Pfadt items on sale with free shipping now. I cannot post prices since this is not the marketplace but shoot me a PM with any questions.

- Matt

Apex Motorsports · 12-31-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jake1811

which suspension lowers the car the most and is an all around better spring?

I believe Pedders and Eibach are both 1 inch lowering springs and Pfadt is 1.25 inch. With lowering springs you don't want to go much lower than that. Ride quality and damper service life will begin to suffer if you push it to far. Of the three, none of them are bad products. Like Matt, I prefer the Pfadt springs because I like the lower stance and the ride of their springs.

Matt @ FSP · 12-31-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I believe Pedders and Eibach are both 1 inch lowering springs and Pfadt is 1.25 inch. With lowering springs you don't want to go much lower than that. Ride quality and damper service life will begin to suffer if you push it to far. Of the three, none of them are bad products. Like Matt, I prefer the Pfadt springs because I like the lower stance and the ride of their springs.

Hit it on the head. Thanks Chase for posting the lowering dimensions, I totally forgot to post them!

stros · 12-31-2012, 05:37 PM

Been happy with my Pedders springs. They offer a 1.3 inch front drop...and 2 options rear (1.5 or 1 inch if you want more rake). I went with the 1.5. Ride is definitely stiffer but not too harsh. I love the stance. Here's a thread about them with some pics if you're interested.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188730

Rob@WretchedMS · 12-31-2012, 08:58 PM

Jake, you need to be careful with lowering the car too much.
Pedders springs are about a 1.4" drop, much more than that and you will have issues with travel. If you want to go more than that i would suggest coilovers.

I have the Pedders parts on sale at the moment, but the sale is ending very soon.
If i can help please let me know

rtcat600man · 12-31-2012, 09:11 PM

The Eibach's I had installed drop my Camaro approx. 1.25 in each corner.

JHall651 · 01-01-2013, 01:05 AM

What ever you do go with coilovers

TSSUNAMI · 01-02-2013, 04:38 PM

I've been running PFADT 1.25" springs that I purchased from Apex Chase for about a year now.

While I have not experience with coil overs I will let you know how things went with my PFADT springs.

1. The stance is incredible. Taking the gaps out of the fenders with these springs is a must-do. If I had to start all over again modding my car, this would have been the FIRST mod that I would do. (Edit: too lazy to load pics to this post, if you want to see how it looks click on my build thread at the bottom of this page, scroll about halfway down and you'll see the car after it was lowered. OR just do a web search for pfadt springs, there's a thread on here in the suspension section showing TONS of great looking PFADT lowered camaros.)

2. Handling: Turns in a lot more responsively, much less lift on acceleration, less dive under hard braking. Everything is firmed up nicely, car feels more stable in corners as well. You WILL feel more potholes, and need to exercise caution over speedbumps and railroad tracks. It's not really that you won't have clearance, it's just much more jarring. As I understand it, this is common with all brands of lowering spring.

That being said, it's not bad at all, for what you gain in appearance and improved handling, I will gladly give up some of the softness of the OEM springs. To each their own.

3. Quality, packaging.

The springs came packed in a large box with cardboard dividers between each spring. The instructions were clearly written and had adequate pictures showing the install. I feel like if I had access to the proper tools, and garage space, I could have installed these myself. (I paid 250 to have mine installed by a GM dealership, that included alignment.)

The springs come powdercoated in silver, and are very nice looking.

I purchased these from Apex, and he was great as far as answering questions, my order was recieved in less than 5 days as well. Great company to buy from and I would recommend both the PFADT lowering springs AND Apex chase for your purchase.

ginsberg2@hotmail.com · 01-02-2013, 04:59 PM

pedders customer service has been outstanding.

SSOOCH · 01-02-2013, 05:05 PM

flip a coin! I have PFADT, Pedders and SPOHN suspension parts on my SS. My car handles killer!

Coke or Pepsi? Blonde or Brunette? PFADT or Pedders?

Go with what you can afford. Any suspension mod is worth it regardless of manufacturer!

Camper · 01-02-2013, 05:16 PM

replace eibach with BMR

12-31-2012, 04:04 PM	#1
jake1811 Drives: 2012 bumble bee camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 22 View My Garage	pfadt, pedders, or eibach suspension? which suspension lowers the car the most and is an all around better spring?

12-31-2012, 05:37 PM	#5
stros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose California Posts: 233	Been happy with my Pedders springs. They offer a 1.3 inch front drop...and 2 options rear (1.5 or 1 inch if you want more rake). I went with the 1.5. Ride is definitely stiffer but not too harsh. I love the stance. Here's a thread about them with some pics if you're interested. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188730 __________________ 2010 Silver SS/RS L99. Pedders Radius Rod & Subframe Inserts, Pedders Sway bars, Pedders Lowering Coils, Pedders Rear Alignment Kit. Solo Mach XL w/J Pipes Catback exhaust

12-31-2012, 09:11 PM	#7
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	The Eibach's I had installed drop my Camaro approx. 1.25 in each corner. __________________ MY BUILD

01-01-2013, 01:05 AM	#8
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	What ever you do go with coilovers __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit

01-02-2013, 04:38 PM	#9
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	I've been running PFADT 1.25" springs that I purchased from Apex Chase for about a year now. While I have not experience with coil overs I will let you know how things went with my PFADT springs. 1. The stance is incredible. Taking the gaps out of the fenders with these springs is a must-do. If I had to start all over again modding my car, this would have been the FIRST mod that I would do. (Edit: too lazy to load pics to this post, if you want to see how it looks click on my build thread at the bottom of this page, scroll about halfway down and you'll see the car after it was lowered. OR just do a web search for pfadt springs, there's a thread on here in the suspension section showing TONS of great looking PFADT lowered camaros.) 2. Handling: Turns in a lot more responsively, much less lift on acceleration, less dive under hard braking. Everything is firmed up nicely, car feels more stable in corners as well. You WILL feel more potholes, and need to exercise caution over speedbumps and railroad tracks. It's not really that you won't have clearance, it's just much more jarring. As I understand it, this is common with all brands of lowering spring. That being said, it's not bad at all, for what you gain in appearance and improved handling, I will gladly give up some of the softness of the OEM springs. To each their own. 3. Quality, packaging. The springs came packed in a large box with cardboard dividers between each spring. The instructions were clearly written and had adequate pictures showing the install. I feel like if I had access to the proper tools, and garage space, I could have installed these myself. (I paid 250 to have mine installed by a GM dealership, that included alignment.) The springs come powdercoated in silver, and are very nice looking. I purchased these from Apex, and he was great as far as answering questions, my order was recieved in less than 5 days as well. Great company to buy from and I would recommend both the PFADT lowering springs AND Apex chase for your purchase. __________________ My Build Thread

12-31-2012, 04:22 PM	#2
Matt @ FSP Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 2,610	Any of those brand coil springs will get you the look you are aiming for. Really depends on personal preference at that point. I had the Pfadt lowering springs on my personal car before going over to the full coilovers, will never look back now! We have Pfadt items on sale with free shipping now. I cannot post prices since this is not the marketplace but shoot me a PM with any questions. - Matt

12-31-2012, 08:58 PM	#6
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	Jake, you need to be careful with lowering the car too much. Pedders springs are about a 1.4" drop, much more than that and you will have issues with travel. If you want to go more than that i would suggest coilovers. I have the Pedders parts on sale at the moment, but the sale is ending very soon. If i can help please let me know

01-02-2013, 04:59 PM	#10
ginsberg2@hotmail.com Account Suspended Drives: ls3 camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: computer Posts: 388	pedders customer service has been outstanding.

01-02-2013, 05:05 PM	#11
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	flip a coin! I have PFADT, Pedders and SPOHN suspension parts on my SS. My car handles killer! Coke or Pepsi? Blonde or Brunette? PFADT or Pedders? Go with what you can afford. Any suspension mod is worth it regardless of manufacturer! __________________

01-02-2013, 05:16 PM	#12
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	replace eibach with BMR