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Ex-stang · 07-05-2010, 08:56 AM

Well the Eibach pro-kit is on its way ordered from performanceparts.com.Should arrive in next few days.Have heard people having issues with bumpy performance because of the preload not being set properly on install ( huh

).
Need a reputable shop that can install align and set camber etc for a professional set-up.
Anyone have any clue, just drop by the post and add your suggestions for reputable shops in and around Montreal (north shore, south shore etc).
You know pics will be up as soon as installed !

quoted from another thread!
Front
Camber -1.25
Toe - OUT .1
Rear
Camber - 1/2 the Front
Toe - Zero
.
" Have the tech loosen every rotational bolt / bush in the suspension. Drive the car SLOWLY and CAREFULLY around the lot with the bolts a couple of turns loose. Put it back on the alignment lift. Without taking any weight off the wheels, tighten all the bolts. All the bushes are now timed to your new lowered ride height. "
I've looked at all the sellers of lowered springs instructions and no one mentions this step. I wonder just how many folks or install shops either drop spring or coil over users actually loosened every suspension point and recenter the bushings. I was well aware of this step but this thread seems to be the first to mention it is necessary.
Ed M.
This is something that should be done whenever ride height is changed. It takes some time and effort and that is why IMO that this step is skipped. What I have not mentioned in this thread is if you skip this step it can lead to premature wear and or failure of the rubber bushes. The rear lower in control arm bush is a steel jacketed bush. It is never going to adjust by itself to the new ride height. It will only fatigue into a more relaxed state. Other bushes that are rubber could in theory eventually rotate to the proper position, but the OE design is that the ferule twist and the bush not rotate.
I cannot speak to why this is not standard operating procedure for other companies because it is the correct way to do the job.

UPDATE!!! 2010-07-07

My springs are here!!!!! Getting em installed at the local MIDAS shop near my house..Tech said hes done hundreds of lowered cars, itl be his first 2010 camaro.
I downloaded pfadt spring install guide and bringing it with me tommorow morning...
Il post pics with the new dropped car, Thanks too 99 i found a new name for my car ...Calling it "Sergeant"

06blownSS · 07-05-2010, 07:39 PM

I have the pro-kit installed on my car. I did it at my local garage that I've been going to for years and had NO issues at all, and he is by no means a specialist. He has done the springs on 4 of my other cars but the Camaro has been the most valuable to date. I wasn't overly worried about installing springs its a straight forward install for any mechanic that knows how to uninstall and install springs.

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-05-2010, 08:06 PM

never hear of "timing' the bushings, but you will love the lowered stance.

RickRay · 07-06-2010, 10:50 AM

ESP Performance .. Cobra Sport..both in Laval. Try talking to any Midas dealers?

Ex-stang · 07-07-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

ESP Performance .. Cobra Sport..both in Laval. Try talking to any Midas dealers?

Thanks rick !

Ex-stang · 07-07-2010, 08:33 PM

Shameless bump for the update in original post...

lee · 07-07-2010, 08:37 PM

how much did they charge you for the install?

Ex-stang · 07-07-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee

how much did they charge you for the install?

They quoted an hour per wheel havent brought it in yet (tommorow morning)
Im guessing maybe 160.00$ install plus alignement fees......

RickRay · 07-07-2010, 09:06 PM

Way to go Sergeant See you Friday night....

ACS Composite · 07-07-2010, 10:24 PM

I went to resort ideal for my suspension install.

If you call ask for Said, he looked after my car, very prompt service.

Ex-stang · 07-08-2010, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACS Composite

I went to resort ideal for my suspension install.

If you call ask for Said, he looked after my car, very prompt service.

Thanks ACS i just put him in my contacts!!!!!
Soo when are us v6 ers getting that front lip

Ex-stang · 07-10-2010, 09:08 PM

They are on and man getting the oe specs for the alignement was a pain i nthe ass even the gm dealers machine here in Terrebonne didnt have the specs for the 2010 camaro...found em online here they are for those interested ....
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fe2 = v6
fe3 = v8
wrs = rally sport
wbs is a typo should read wrs as in the `with`wrs package confirmed by dealer dbs doesnt exist

07-05-2010, 08:56 AM	#1
Ex-stang Drives: "Sergeant" a 1LT/SIM/RS/CONN/BA/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 203 View My Garage	Eibach lowering kit on its way, anyone know a good installer? (montreal region) Well the Eibach pro-kit is on its way ordered from performanceparts.com.Should arrive in next few days.Have heard people having issues with bumpy performance because of the preload not being set properly on install ( huh ). Need a reputable shop that can install align and set camber etc for a professional set-up. Anyone have any clue, just drop by the post and add your suggestions for reputable shops in and around Montreal (north shore, south shore etc). You know pics will be up as soon as installed ! quoted from another thread! Front Camber -1.25 Toe - OUT .1 Rear Camber - 1/2 the Front Toe - Zero . " Have the tech loosen every rotational bolt / bush in the suspension. Drive the car SLOWLY and CAREFULLY around the lot with the bolts a couple of turns loose. Put it back on the alignment lift. Without taking any weight off the wheels, tighten all the bolts. All the bushes are now timed to your new lowered ride height. " I've looked at all the sellers of lowered springs instructions and no one mentions this step. I wonder just how many folks or install shops either drop spring or coil over users actually loosened every suspension point and recenter the bushings. I was well aware of this step but this thread seems to be the first to mention it is necessary. Ed M. This is something that should be done whenever ride height is changed. It takes some time and effort and that is why IMO that this step is skipped. What I have not mentioned in this thread is if you skip this step it can lead to premature wear and or failure of the rubber bushes. The rear lower in control arm bush is a steel jacketed bush. It is never going to adjust by itself to the new ride height. It will only fatigue into a more relaxed state. Other bushes that are rubber could in theory eventually rotate to the proper position, but the OE design is that the ferule twist and the bush not rotate. I cannot speak to why this is not standard operating procedure for other companies because it is the correct way to do the job. UPDATE!!! 2010-07-07 My springs are here!!!!! Getting em installed at the local MIDAS shop near my house..Tech said hes done hundreds of lowered cars, itl be his first 2010 camaro. I downloaded pfadt spring install guide and bringing it with me tommorow morning... Il post pics with the new dropped car, Thanks too 99 i found a new name for my car ...Calling it "Sergeant" Last edited by Ex-stang; 07-07-2010 at 08:32 PM.

07-05-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
06blownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal!! Posts: 754	I have the pro-kit installed on my car. I did it at my local garage that I've been going to for years and had NO issues at all, and he is by no means a specialist. He has done the springs on 4 of my other cars but the Camaro has been the most valuable to date. I wasn't overly worried about installing springs its a straight forward install for any mechanic that knows how to uninstall and install springs. __________________ Black on Black on Black 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3;K&N intake, Dynatech 1 7/8 catted LTs, Borla S Cat Back, Eibach prokit, Pfadt rear trailing arms, ZL-1 driveline, BTR Stage III Cam, Tuned by Performance Redline 444.1whp & 442.9 ft-lb

07-06-2010, 10:50 AM	#4
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	ESP Performance .. Cobra Sport..both in Laval. Try talking to any Midas dealers? __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

07-07-2010, 09:06 PM	#9
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	Way to go Sergeant See you Friday night.... __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

07-10-2010, 09:08 PM	#12
Ex-stang Drives: "Sergeant" a 1LT/SIM/RS/CONN/BA/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 203 View My Garage	They are on and man getting the oe specs for the alignement was a pain i nthe ass even the gm dealers machine here in Terrebonne didnt have the specs for the 2010 camaro...found em online here they are for those interested .... fe2 = v6 fe3 = v8 wrs = rally sport wbs is a typo should read wrs as in the `with`wrs package confirmed by dealer dbs doesnt exist

07-05-2010, 08:06 PM	#3
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	never hear of "timing' the bushings, but you will love the lowered stance.

07-07-2010, 08:33 PM	#6
Ex-stang Drives: "Sergeant" a 1LT/SIM/RS/CONN/BA/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 203 View My Garage	Shameless bump for the update in original post...

07-07-2010, 08:37 PM	#7
lee Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,016	how much did they charge you for the install?

07-07-2010, 10:24 PM	#10
ACS Composite Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,249	I went to resort ideal for my suspension install. If you call ask for Said, he looked after my car, very prompt service.

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