Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
 
dave@hennessey
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Technical Camaro Topics > Suspension / Brakes / Chassis


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-09-2011, 09:04 PM   #15
ayceman
 
Drives: 2007 Dodge Charger SXT, 2010 2SS
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: OC
Posts: 105
Great write up one of the best I have ever seen, let me say that due to price I was going to go with Energy Suspension, even with your first post where you stated having issues. But after seeing this and how Pedders is more firm I will be going with them in the near future, your post has sold me on these.
ayceman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2011, 10:24 PM   #16
caverman


 
caverman's Avatar
 
Drives: '69 SS Convertible
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 7,111
Quote:
Originally Posted by ayceman View Post
Great write up one of the best I have ever seen, let me say that due to price I was going to go with Energy Suspension, even with your first post where you stated having issues. But after seeing this and how Pedders is more firm I will be going with them in the near future, your post has sold me on these.


Price is why I went with ES originally as well but in this case it's worth spending the extra money for Pedders IMO. Get the Stage 1 Street kit so you can do the radius rod inserts as well. That will save you a little money and it's a great addition to the car. You won't be disappointed.
__________________
-2010 Camaro 2SS | M6 | VR w/White Stripes | 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow | LPE 3.91 gears | ADM tuned | Halltech w/ADM Scoop | Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod | BC Coilovers| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars | Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings | VMax TB | Morimoto Projectors | MGW shifter | Red Calipers
Build Journal
caverman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2011, 12:45 AM   #17
DMSDesign
Suspension Specialist
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 65
Quote:
Originally Posted by caverman View Post


Price is why I went with ES originally as well but in this case it's worth spending the extra money for Pedders IMO. Get the Stage 1 Street kit so you can do the radius rod inserts as well. That will save you a little money and it's a great addition to the car. You won't be disappointed.
With respect to suspension, your experience definately shows that you do get what you pay for

mike
dms
DMSDesign is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2011, 01:09 AM   #18
PQ
Booooosted.
 
PQ's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Mobile, AL
Posts: 36,716
Send a message via Yahoo to PQ
Crap. I missed this.

Now you see how easy it was for us that did the Pedders stuff. I had a problem with the rear alignment pins too. Had to put sockets under the front cradle mounts to lift the rear in a level manner.

Well done. Hope you enjoy it.
__________________
PQ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-10-2011, 08:20 AM   #19
Bruce@raymondsperformance
 
Bruce@raymondsperformance's Avatar
 
Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Indy
Posts: 705
Quote:
Originally Posted by DMSDesign View Post
With respect to suspension, your experience definately shows that you do get what you pay for

mike
dms
+1
Bruce@raymondsperformance is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-11-2011, 01:26 PM   #20
JusticePete
 
JusticePete's Avatar
 
Drives: Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
Quote:
Originally Posted by PQ View Post
Crap. I missed this.

Now you see how easy it was for us that did the Pedders stuff. I had a problem with the rear alignment pins too. Had to put sockets under the front cradle mounts to lift the rear in a level manner.

Well done. Hope you enjoy it.
Those rear alignment pins can bind metal to metal. They fit inside the OE bush ferule and not directly into the bush material. That means you can lube it a little bit. A smear of Pedders molybdenum lube or just a squirt of WD-40 works wonders. Just a bit allows it to slip into place.
JusticePete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2011, 12:33 PM   #21
JusticePete
 
JusticePete's Avatar
 
Drives: Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
caverman,

It has been a few weeks since your install. Has your opinion or experience changed in any way?
JusticePete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2011, 01:33 PM   #22
PQ
Booooosted.
 
PQ's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Mobile, AL
Posts: 36,716
Send a message via Yahoo to PQ
Quote:
Originally Posted by JusticePete View Post
Those rear alignment pins can bind metal to metal. They fit inside the OE bush ferule and not directly into the bush material. That means you can lube it a little bit. A smear of Pedders molybdenum lube or just a squirt of WD-40 works wonders. Just a bit allows it to slip into place.
Well, I got carried away and lubed the CRAP out of ALL of them. THEN found out I maybe shouldn't have.
__________________
PQ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-19-2011, 02:41 PM   #23
caverman


 
caverman's Avatar
 
Drives: '69 SS Convertible
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 7,111
Quote:
Originally Posted by JusticePete View Post
caverman,

It has been a few weeks since your install. Has your opinion or experience changed in any way?
Nope...opinion is still the same. They are working out great. Ride is nice and firm and I would definatley recommend Pedders over the other brand/style.

I still haven't had a chance to make it to the track and really put them to the true test. It's been extremely hot around hear lately. Last week I had to pick up my Yukon from the paint shop and in the driveway the temp guage was showing 108. Not sure if that was completley accurate but it sure has felt every bit that hot lately.
__________________
-2010 Camaro 2SS | M6 | VR w/White Stripes | 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow | LPE 3.91 gears | ADM tuned | Halltech w/ADM Scoop | Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod | BC Coilovers| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars | Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings | VMax TB | Morimoto Projectors | MGW shifter | Red Calipers
Build Journal
caverman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2011, 10:16 AM   #24
JusticePete
 
JusticePete's Avatar
 
Drives: Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
Caverman, thank you for the update.
JusticePete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2011, 11:41 AM   #25
JusticePete
 
JusticePete's Avatar
 
Drives: Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
Bump for Blacktip.
JusticePete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2011, 11:48 AM   #26
JusticePete
 
JusticePete's Avatar
 
Drives: Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
I use an air chisel with a rounded tip to vibrate off the lower sub-frame cover plates. Here is the short version.



The longer version is in the middle of this West Coast Customs video clip.

JusticePete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2011, 09:46 AM   #27
JusticePete
 
JusticePete's Avatar
 
Drives: Camaro Justice
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
Lots of EP1200 incoming questions. I wish this thread was a sticky. Great Post and Thanks Again.

Would you mind if I copied over to our customer support section?
JusticePete is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2011, 02:51 PM   #28
caverman


 
caverman's Avatar
 
Drives: '69 SS Convertible
Join Date: May 2009
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 7,111
Quote:
Originally Posted by JusticePete View Post
Lots of EP1200 incoming questions. I wish this thread was a sticky. Great Post and Thanks Again.

Would you mind if I copied over to our customer support section?
If you're asking me I'm good with you doing whatever you want with it.
__________________
-2010 Camaro 2SS | M6 | VR w/White Stripes | 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow | LPE 3.91 gears | ADM tuned | Halltech w/ADM Scoop | Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod | BC Coilovers| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars | Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings | VMax TB | Morimoto Projectors | MGW shifter | Red Calipers
Build Journal
caverman is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hotchkis versus Pfadt Sway Bars Avalnch Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 78 05-02-2018 03:26 PM
Newest Camaro Ugrade at a Seriously Knowledgable Pedders Suspension Export in Mt. Vie Info@PeddersUSA.com Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 8 04-21-2010 11:15 PM
Major Pedders Event in Houston! Saturday, Jan 30th! Meet DMS Info@PeddersUSA.com USA - Texas 9 01-11-2010 05:55 PM
Pedders suspension already for the Camaro Info@PeddersUSA.com Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 75 10-21-2009 07:25 PM
Pedderizing the Nickey Camaro! Pedders coilovers / suspension fitted & tested. DallasMike Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 57 06-15-2009 04:36 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.