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caverman · 09-20-2011, 09:08 AM

Took my car to Mike over at Whiteside Customs to get some BC Coilovers and some bushings installed.

I’ll say that I’ve never had adjustable coilovers on any of my street cars before but these things really improved the ride of my car. I just got them installed so I don’t a whole lot of drive time with them other than the hour long ride home. Right off the bat I could tell the ride was 100x smoother than what I had before. Currently they are set at 12 front/6 rear so I could go a little softer if I need.

These coilovers seem to be a great…..and they have a great price to go along with them. Sometimes people say you get what you pay for but in this case I think you’re just getting a great coilover for a very good price.

I also had some rear differential bushings installed along with a set of Radius Rod full bushings. So far I’m not really hearing any extra noise from the diff bushings but like I said I haven’t had a lot of seat time with them. I did leave the radio down for most of the ride home so that I could see if I noticed any extra noise….so far, nothing.

I’ll have to take the car out to the track to see if the rear bushings made any difference but I’m pretty sure they will. I’m hoping to get out to my next AutoX event at the beginning of November so we’ll see if the coilovers and bushings help there as well.

Even if they coilovers don’t help the performance of my car at all I’ll say they are still worth the money for the better drivability they give the car vs just doing a drop spring.

Thanks to Mike for doing a great job in my install, adjusting everything up properly, and making sure my alignment was done correctly. Those of you in the DFW area considering coilovers should call Whiteside and you’ll see how affordable they are to get installed.

toilets · 09-20-2011, 10:07 AM

Very nice!!! You get bounced around at all when hitting dips? I like the feel of mine but it is more stiff then stock which I like of course.

caverman · 09-20-2011, 10:12 AM

So far I don't get bounced around any more than I would in Yukon. You'll still feel bumps in the road just like any car but WAY better than it was.

Do you have the coilovers? If so, give 12F / 6R a try.

toilets · 09-20-2011, 10:14 AM

yeah, I got the Pedders ones but I think its the same. Im at 14F/10R now... But Ive been given advice to go with a 20F 24R at my next autox event.

Orange5thGen · 09-20-2011, 10:14 AM

How low did you go? Have any before and after pics?

caverman · 09-20-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toilets

yeah, I got the Pedders ones but I think its the same. Im at 14F/10R now... But Ive been given advice to go with a 20F 24R at my next autox event.

Should basically be the same. Of course it all depends on what you like driving wise. I want a nice soft ride around town but stiff at a AutoX or Drag event. That's why I went with the coilovers.

Just for grins try the 12/6 for a couple days and see how you like it. Easy enough to change.

toilets · 09-20-2011, 10:19 AM

I will change it sometime this week and give it a try. Thanks!

caverman · 09-20-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

How low did you go? Have any before and after pics?

Well....I had some Hotchkis 1" springs on it before so the car was already lowered. We set it to go to about 1.25" so there isn't a major difference. Not like going from stock to 1.25" lower.

It was dark when I came home last night. I'll get some pics in my driveway like I took with my Hotchkis springs and see if I can compare them. I'll post them up once I have them but it will probalby be tonight or tomorrow before I get a chance to do that.

toilets · 09-20-2011, 10:22 AM

mine ended up being a 1.4 inch drop. Im in the same boat as Caverman and I can take picks for you when I get home. ( i think i have a stock photo)

Whiteside Customs · 09-20-2011, 01:29 PM

David,

Thank you for allowing us to work on your Camaro! Enjoy the ride!

caverman · 09-20-2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

How low did you go? Have any before and after pics?

Tooks some pics tonight to use as comparison. First pic is with the Hotckis 1" springs. Second pic is with BC Coilovers set to about 1.25".

blk5genss · 09-20-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiteside Customs

David,

Thank you for allowing us to work on your Camaro! Enjoy the ride!

Excellent work, can you pm me what I would looking at to buy and heve the BC Coilovers installed as well as the rear cradle bushing? Also what it would run me it I did it myself, part only! Thanks!!

2010SSRSM6 · 09-21-2011, 04:10 AM

How easy is it to change the ride height settings?

caverman · 09-21-2011, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SSRSM6

How easy is it to change the ride height settings?

In the picture above where Mike is measuring the height on the coil you'll see a coulple locking mechanisms. Bacsically you loosen I believe the lower one and use the included tools to take some threads out.

09-20-2011, 09:08 AM	#1
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	BC Coilovers installed Took my car to Mike over at Whiteside Customs to get some BC Coilovers and some bushings installed. I’ll say that I’ve never had adjustable coilovers on any of my street cars before but these things really improved the ride of my car. I just got them installed so I don’t a whole lot of drive time with them other than the hour long ride home. Right off the bat I could tell the ride was 100x smoother than what I had before. Currently they are set at 12 front/6 rear so I could go a little softer if I need. These coilovers seem to be a great…..and they have a great price to go along with them. Sometimes people say you get what you pay for but in this case I think you’re just getting a great coilover for a very good price. I also had some rear differential bushings installed along with a set of Radius Rod full bushings. So far I’m not really hearing any extra noise from the diff bushings but like I said I haven’t had a lot of seat time with them. I did leave the radio down for most of the ride home so that I could see if I noticed any extra noise….so far, nothing. I’ll have to take the car out to the track to see if the rear bushings made any difference but I’m pretty sure they will. I’m hoping to get out to my next AutoX event at the beginning of November so we’ll see if the coilovers and bushings help there as well. Even if they coilovers don’t help the performance of my car at all I’ll say they are still worth the money for the better drivability they give the car vs just doing a drop spring. Thanks to Mike for doing a great job in my install, adjusting everything up properly, and making sure my alignment was done correctly. Those of you in the DFW area considering coilovers should call Whiteside and you’ll see how affordable they are to get installed. Attached Images __________________ *-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

09-20-2011, 10:12 AM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	So far I don't get bounced around any more than I would in Yukon. You'll still feel bumps in the road just like any car but WAY better than it was. Do you have the coilovers? If so, give 12F / 6R a try. __________________ *-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

09-20-2011, 10:14 AM	#5
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	How low did you go? Have any before and after pics? __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

09-21-2011, 04:10 AM	#13
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	How easy is it to change the ride height settings? __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

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