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12-08-2012, 08:39 AM
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Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009
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Lowering Kit for V6 Convertibles ?
I have been looking for just the right lowering kit and have been told by many installers that most of these kits are NOT designed for convertibles
 Of course they will install anything I want but I really don't want something thats not going to improve my handling. 
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12-08-2012, 09:50 AM
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Stop writing "vert", ffs!
Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012
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I wasn't aware of any significant differences between the coupe and convertible suspension... I'm planning to do some work in that area next spring. So I guess I have nothing to offer to this thread except:
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12-08-2012, 09:58 AM
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Drives: 2003 Dodge Viper/2011 IOM SS vert Join Date: Nov 2012
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No problems lowering a 2011 SS convertible
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12-08-2012, 12:08 PM
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 Drives: 2011 victory red camaro convertable Join Date: Apr 2012
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That looks awesome rod knock what lowering springs did you use and are those 22 inch tires? And do you have problems scraping the ground?
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12-08-2012, 12:48 PM
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Drives: 2003 Dodge Viper/2011 IOM SS vert Join Date: Nov 2012
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20" x 10" all four corners 275/40 on front 315/35 on rears. All four tires same diameter as the stock SS tires were
lowered on Pedders Xa coilovers 1.3 inches front 1.6 rear. NO rubbing even on hard turns. |
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12-10-2012, 09:38 AM
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 Drives: 2012 Vert v6 Join Date: Nov 2011
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12-10-2012, 09:38 AM
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Drives: 2012 Vert v6 Join Date: Nov 2011
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Pedders with a V6 |
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12-10-2012, 09:52 AM
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Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009
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Is this part of the Pedders street kit ?
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12-10-2012, 10:37 AM
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12-10-2012, 11:08 AM
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12-10-2012, 11:12 AM
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Because of the extra weight in the rear n the Vert you should use Pedders 220032 front coils and 220035 rear coils.
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12-10-2012, 12:39 PM
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Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009
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12-10-2012, 12:43 PM
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Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
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