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snickerdoodle · 02-05-2013, 06:39 AM

So I have decided I am going to hold on to my warranty for a little longer due to financial reasons... So I am considering coilovers and lowering her a little bit. Has anyone done coilovers yet? If so what type and have you noticed a big difference?

L99CAMA2011 · 02-05-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

So I have decided I am going to hold on to my warranty for a little longer due to financial reasons... So I am considering coilovers and lowering her a little bit. Has anyone done coilovers yet? If so what type and have you noticed a big difference?

After what I was told by an Eibach rep yesterday don't get any coilovers related to their brand just a tip. Also be very careful of which brand you buy. Aftermarket valving is a hit or miss for this car big time. Also make sure there is warranty that will be honored if the coilover goes wrong and note many kits sold will be softer than the 1LE suspension so it may not stay as flat on corners.

S3XPanther · 02-05-2013, 09:34 AM

pedders super car

The Stig · 02-05-2013, 10:05 AM

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pedders super car

I have their Xa coilovers and would kill to have their supercars.

2cnd chance · 02-05-2013, 02:12 PM

Sounds like you need to make a call to Pete at Pedders. Check out the L28 they built with Lingenfelter.

newb · 02-05-2013, 06:43 PM

You can still headers and keep your warranty intact. Not the cheapest option but kooks makes a "green" catted mid pipe now. Doesn't throw a code or require a tune. And trust me they aren't cheap but alleviates the need to tune. Granted a tune will make more power, but this is a nice temp solution.

Rhyder · 02-05-2013, 06:46 PM

HUH and all this time I thought the 1LE came with the same struts as the ZL1...good to know

ddunerider · 02-05-2013, 06:48 PM

Pedders Xa ...Had them a week and I Love them!!!

Joe@CPR.com · 02-05-2013, 07:03 PM

we have installed quite a few of the BC racing and pfadt's both are fantastic!!! let me know if you would like a price on a set

snickerdoodle · 02-06-2013, 06:23 AM

I have been looking into those paired with stepped headers... h/o, I will be voiding my warranty when things get back on track in the fall. so i figure why not just hold off and do it right? i hear those cats alone are nearly a grand. but they do work!

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Originally Posted by newb

You can still headers and keep your warranty intact. Not the cheapest option but kooks makes a "green" catted mid pipe now. Doesn't throw a code or require a tune. And trust me they aren't cheap but alleviates the need to tune. Granted a tune will make more power, but this is a nice temp solution.

snickerdoodle · 02-06-2013, 06:24 AM

the 1LE does have upgraded struts h/o they are not the same as the magnetic coilovers the ZL1 has.

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

HUH and all this time I thought the 1LE came with the same struts as the ZL1...good to know

Rhyder · 02-06-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

the 1LE does have upgraded struts h/o they are not the same as the magnetic coilovers the ZL1 has.

Ya I just was thinking when they said upgraded that what it was upgraded to....wonder why they didnt....

newb · 02-06-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by snickerdoodle

I have been looking into those paired with stepped headers... h/o, I will be voiding my warranty when things get back on track in the fall. so i figure why not just hold off and do it right? i hear those cats alone are nearly a grand. but they do work!

Seen them in $950 range. Supposedly they make as much Hp as the non green cats. But that is a lot of money. I am curious to see how coilovers workout on the 1LE. I am considering lowering springs but it handles so well stock that I am scared of upsetting what GM has created. I think I will hold out for springs designed with the 1LE in mind.

So Cal Camaro · 02-06-2013, 03:40 PM

I'll let you know soon about coilovers....just ordered the Pedders Super Car Coilovers...2 events coming up, so will have feedback soon...

02-05-2013, 06:39 AM	#1
snickerdoodle Drives: 2013 1LE AGM 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 249	Coilovers! So I have decided I am going to hold on to my warranty for a little longer due to financial reasons... So I am considering coilovers and lowering her a little bit. Has anyone done coilovers yet? If so what type and have you noticed a big difference?

02-05-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	pedders super car __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

02-05-2013, 02:12 PM	#5
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Sounds like you need to make a call to Pete at Pedders. Check out the L28 they built with Lingenfelter. Attached Images

02-05-2013, 06:43 PM	#6
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	You can still headers and keep your warranty intact. Not the cheapest option but kooks makes a "green" catted mid pipe now. Doesn't throw a code or require a tune. And trust me they aren't cheap but alleviates the need to tune. Granted a tune will make more power, but this is a nice temp solution. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

02-05-2013, 06:48 PM	#8
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Pedders Xa ...Had them a week and I Love them!!! __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

02-05-2013, 06:46 PM	#7
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	HUH and all this time I thought the 1LE came with the same struts as the ZL1...good to know

02-05-2013, 07:03 PM	#9
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	we have installed quite a few of the BC racing and pfadt's both are fantastic!!! let me know if you would like a price on a set

02-06-2013, 03:40 PM	#14
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	I'll let you know soon about coilovers....just ordered the Pedders Super Car Coilovers...2 events coming up, so will have feedback soon... __________________