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Old 04-21-2009, 06:06 PM   #15
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We have found a Camaro, or should I say the Mother of Camaro has found us and asked for help! We have discussed on the forums about our involvement with GM in many departments from Chevrolet, to Pontiac, to GM Racing, to Camaro platform staff and others. We recieved a call today from GM asking for help. They are having rear springs fall out of the Camaro from other suspension manufacturers on 4
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Camaros plus a Camaro that GM is building that will blow the socks off of everyone. Unfortunately, the world does not know about this Camaro and we cannot discuss it so do not ask!!

So Pete and I will be at a undisclosed GM facility doing a install with them present. The Xa coil overs will be going on this Camaro! When we do it, I will see if we have permission to discuss the Camaro and take pictures. Plus we will be able to test the before and after performance level. We are very excited!

So the Xa beta test Camaro is selected. Thanks to all. On a positive note, having it done on Monday, means we can get production up and running extremely fast.

Thanks to all

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Old 04-21-2009, 08:26 PM   #16
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Why do you tease us?....
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Old 04-21-2009, 10:01 PM   #17
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There is only ONE special camaro.

and it's spelled:

Z28

And the only CAMARO that would blow my socks off would be a BLACK EDITION

I think ya just let some cats out of the bag! Too many hints
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There is only ONE special camaro.

and it's spelled:

Z28


I think ya just let the cat out of the bag!
what about ZL1 or COPO. I mean Z28 isn't soooo special.
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I'm not picky...I'll take the Dale Jr edition...or anything....LS...don't care, it's ALL good!
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From what I hear, there will be a very special Camaro, a more coveted Camaro in the eyes of some collectors than the Z28, but I cannot say any more than that.
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We received a call today from GM asking for help. They are having rear springs fall out of the Camaro from other suspension manufacturers...
Yes we did get a call. That said, on a new product the issue they are having could have been the same issue had we done the first run of coils for these Camaros. As much as Mike and I roll our eyes at what we sometimes see, I always try to remember that it could have been us in the same position or that we too will have our turn in a similar situation at some point in time. It keeps us from pointing fingers and on our toes.

We take our OEM relationships very seriously. When we get a call, we do everything we can to support them. This is particularly true with GM. GM has been very good for Pedders and the only way we have to say thank you is to be very good to GM. Brand-X did lowering coils so Pedders will do Xa coilovers. How is that for a thank you?

These are show cars, not go cars, but the Xa coilovers will allow the designer to set the vehicles at exactly the ride height they envisioned when they did the original design. When they migrate from being mostly to show to mostly go cars the Xa coilovers will deliver superior performance. That is how Pedders answers a call from GM to say Thank You.
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Old 04-26-2009, 01:48 AM   #23
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And guys there is a more special Camaro than a Z28

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We have found a Camaro, or should I say the Mother of Camaro has found us and asked for help! We have discussed on the forums about our involvement with GM in many departments from Chevrolet, to Pontiac, to GM Racing, to Camaro platform staff and others. We recieved a call today from GM asking for help. They are having rear springs fall out of the Camaro from other suspension manufacturers on 4
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So Pete and I will be at a undisclosed GM facility doing a install with them present. The Xa coil overs will be going on this Camaro! When we do it, I will see if we have permission to discuss the Camaro and take pictures. Plus we will be able to test the before and after performance level. We are very excited!

So the Xa beta test Camaro is selected. Thanks to all. On a positive note, having it done on Monday, means we can get production up and running extremely fast.

Thanks to all

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This is literally worse than getting a lap dance from Megan Fox for an hour and then having her just walk off. You are officially my least favoriet person EVER. :seesaw: :bangdesk: :slice: :troll: :sm2: :fighting0040: :notheadlights:
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This is literally worse than getting a lap dance from Megan Fox for an hour and then having her just walk off. You are officially my least favoriet person EVER. :seesaw: :bangdesk: :slice: :troll: :sm2: :fighting0040: :notheadlights:
So think of the joy you will have thinking about it, then the laughter and excitement when it comes out. You will say: "DAMN.........."


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how \hard will it be to adjust the hight oln the xa coilovers?
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how \hard will it be to adjust the hight oln the xa coilovers?
It is not hard at all. For the fronts, it will be easier to adjust with the wheels off and there will be approx a 1mm change in strut height to ride height. Makes it easier and important to make sure the threads are very clean and free from dirt.

For the rear, wheels off the ground and approx a 1.75 to 1 ratio.

Adjusting the shocks is a breeze. As long as you can count, and would like to play a little, you will be able to fine tune the settings for your driving style

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