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BlownSS · 11-17-2009, 03:49 PM

Im looking to put a 1-1.25 inch drop on the Maro when it comes in. LIke most, I am torn between the Pfadt and the Hotchkis and Eibach. Anybody with experience on ride quality, performance and such? For those of you that already have them, is it so low that i have to be carefull of parking stalls and curbs / speed bumps and such? Thanks in advance for any info that you can provide

T

ShnOmac · 11-17-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyjk7

LIke most, I am torn between the Pfadt and the Hotchkis and Eibach
T

Just curious how come your not looking into Pedders?

SSOOCH · 11-17-2009, 03:57 PM

Pfadt FTW!

POWERFREAK · 11-17-2009, 04:07 PM

Installed Pfadt springs and sway bars last week. WOW...what a difference. I love the way it drives now. It feels smaller and more planted/glued to the road. As far as ride quality...it's a little more firm but not harsh. You definitely feel the road more, but I like that feeling.

As far as height, you will have to watch curbs when you pull into a parking spot (but you'll hit them with the stock height as well) . I haven't scraped anything yet. Plenty of clearance for headers. The lowest spot is definitely the black rubber piece that runs from side to side under the front bumper. If anything's gonna scrape, it's gonna be that...on a dip in the road or a speed bump....but so far, so good for me.

And of course...the stance is SOOOO much better.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 11-17-2009, 09:12 PM

I would check out Pedders they where on every GM owned camaro at the SEMA show.We are a new Pedders dealer and it is such a up grade that it is hard to believe.We are installing the xa coil overs on our car,but the drop coil springs are a big improvement.

caverman · 11-17-2009, 10:51 PM

I don't have my Camaro yet but at the moment my vote is for Pedders. From the videos and stuff I've see of their stuff they really know what they are doing. I saw their springs on their site for $300 front and rear. You can probalby find them a little cheaper if you look around. Haven't looked at their sway bars yet but I'm sure they are in the $180 a piece range.

I really like DSE's kit but it was like $925 for the springs and sways. I checked with them and they will not sell them seperately. I like the fact that I can buy Pedders springs and then later the sways when I gather up the money.

I've used both Eibach and Hotchkis in the past. Both worked great and really changed the looks of my cars. I wouldn't completely count them out either. I think I saw Eibach's Pro kit for like $260 somewhere. Haven't seen springs from Hotchkis just yet.

eddie SS · 11-18-2009, 01:18 AM

I picked up my Eibach Pro springs from a vendor on this site for $232 shipped.

BlownSS · 11-19-2009, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

Installed Pfadt springs and sway bars last week. WOW...what a difference. I love the way it drives now. It feels smaller and more planted/glued to the road. As far as ride quality...it's a little more firm but not harsh. You definitely feel the road more, but I like that feeling.

As far as height, you will have to watch curbs when you pull into a parking spot (but you'll hit them with the stock height as well) . I haven't scraped anything yet. Plenty of clearance for headers. The lowest spot is definitely the black rubber piece that runs from side to side under the front bumper. If anything's gonna scrape, it's gonna be that...on a dip in the road or a speed bump....but so far, so good for me.

And of course...the stance is SOOOO much better.

thanks man, I ordered the Pfadt package. Everybody else likes it too! did you do your install? Thanks for the info.!

T

caverman · 11-19-2009, 11:42 AM

How much was the Pfadt pkg? I'm assuming that's front/rear springs and swaybars?

jeffny09 · 11-19-2009, 11:58 AM

packge was on group buy til monday for 720

we both ordered it and we gonn use my car as a "guinie pig" for the install lol

freemaSSon · 11-19-2009, 06:40 PM

We recommend PFADT and have stacks in stock.

214-228-8782

POWERFREAK · 11-19-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyjk7

did you do your install? Thanks for the info.!

T

your welcome...nope, I didn't do my own install. When it comes to spring compressors, I leave that to the pros.

I think you'll be real happy with the Pfadt setup.

Aaron Pfadt · 11-19-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyjk7

thanks man, I ordered the Pfadt package. Everybody else likes it too! did you do your install? Thanks for the info.!

T

Thanks for ordering! Feel free to contact us anytime if you have product or setup questions.

-Aaron

CGM2SSRS · 11-21-2009, 01:22 PM

I'm very happy with my Pfadt sport sway's. And you don't have to pull or loosen anything except tires up front to remove or install.

11-17-2009, 03:49 PM	#1
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	Which springs and Sways? Im looking to put a 1-1.25 inch drop on the Maro when it comes in. LIke most, I am torn between the Pfadt and the Hotchkis and Eibach. Anybody with experience on ride quality, performance and such? For those of you that already have them, is it so low that i have to be carefull of parking stalls and curbs / speed bumps and such? Thanks in advance for any info that you can provide T __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

11-17-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Pfadt FTW! __________________

11-17-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	Installed Pfadt springs and sway bars last week. WOW...what a difference. I love the way it drives now. It feels smaller and more planted/glued to the road. As far as ride quality...it's a little more firm but not harsh. You definitely feel the road more, but I like that feeling. As far as height, you will have to watch curbs when you pull into a parking spot (but you'll hit them with the stock height as well) . I haven't scraped anything yet. Plenty of clearance for headers. The lowest spot is definitely the black rubber piece that runs from side to side under the front bumper. If anything's gonna scrape, it's gonna be that...on a dip in the road or a speed bump....but so far, so good for me. And of course...the stance is SOOOO much better. __________________ NY5thgen.com

11-17-2009, 10:51 PM	#6
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I don't have my Camaro yet but at the moment my vote is for Pedders. From the videos and stuff I've see of their stuff they really know what they are doing. I saw their springs on their site for $300 front and rear. You can probalby find them a little cheaper if you look around. Haven't looked at their sway bars yet but I'm sure they are in the $180 a piece range. I really like DSE's kit but it was like $925 for the springs and sways. I checked with them and they will not sell them seperately. I like the fact that I can buy Pedders springs and then later the sways when I gather up the money. I've used both Eibach and Hotchkis in the past. Both worked great and really changed the looks of my cars. I wouldn't completely count them out either. I think I saw Eibach's Pro kit for like $260 somewhere. Haven't seen springs from Hotchkis just yet. __________________ *-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

11-18-2009, 01:18 AM	#7
eddie SS ALWAYS A MARINE......!!! Drives: 2010 camaro IOM/2SS/RS/sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 268 View My Garage	I picked up my Eibach Pro springs from a vendor on this site for $232 shipped. __________________ She's finally home: 09/18/09 Mods so far: SOLO Performance MACH XL cat-back exhaust, NOWEEDS exhaust diverters, Tinted windows, gas cap decal, bow tie black outs, Cold Air Inc CAI, Eibach Pro kit lowering springs Mods I have but not installed yet: rear trunk black out, Diablosport Trinity Future Mods: ARH long tube w/ high flow cats or Dynatech's SuperMaXX long tube w/ high flow cats, Maggie S/C

11-17-2009, 09:12 PM	#5
Bruce@raymondsperformance Drives: 2014 Z28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 705	I would check out Pedders they where on every GM owned camaro at the SEMA show.We are a new Pedders dealer and it is such a up grade that it is hard to believe.We are installing the xa coil overs on our car,but the drop coil springs are a big improvement.

11-19-2009, 11:42 AM	#9
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	How much was the Pfadt pkg? I'm assuming that's front/rear springs and swaybars? __________________ *-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

11-19-2009, 11:58 AM	#10
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	packge was on group buy til monday for 720 we both ordered it and we gonn use my car as a "guinie pig" for the install lol __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

11-19-2009, 06:40 PM	#11
freemaSSon Pat @ ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: CGM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 506	We recommend PFADT and have stacks in stock. 214-228-8782 __________________ "old age and treachery will always overcome youth and ambition" author unknown "There are two types of racers: cheaters...and losers." Smokey Yunick

11-21-2009, 01:22 PM	#14
CGM2SSRS susp.ban4life! Drives: Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Notinsuspensionthread Posts: 943	I'm very happy with my Pfadt sport sway's. And you don't have to pull or loosen anything except tires up front to remove or install.

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