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Fishdadddy · 03-09-2010, 10:12 AM

Plus I like the idea of being able to adjust for height the way I want it.

d69chris · 03-09-2010, 11:27 AM

All coilovers will give you the ability to adjust the height where you want it. I think a good range for the car is going to be 1-1.5 inches. 2 inches maybe a little extreme if you are putting on larger size tires.

Pricing ranges from $950 to $2000..........................BC, Pedders, KW, Pfadt

hypurone · 03-09-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by racer50200

And Pdaft's are made in America? I like there design as well! I look forward to hearing some member's experiences with them on their Camaros......

You might be waiting awhile for that feedback as the Pfadt units are not available yet. I have been impatiently waiting....

racer50200 · 03-09-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hypurone

You might be waiting awhile for that feedback as the Pfadt units are not available yet. I have been impatiently waiting....

I think I will also be waiting a while before making a decision. Given the cost, I only want to do this once!!

CBH · 03-09-2010, 11:35 PM

Thanks Pfadt. I'm torn again.....;^)

I'm also curious about the ride height adjustment. Is it adjustable while mounted on the car (like rebound/dampening) or does the unit have to be removed, adjusted, and then re-installed ? Asking about any and all brands.

An example where I can think of adjusting the height multiple times would be normal height on the street, but lower for smaller wheels on the track.

Are most folks running coilovers with or without the sway upgrades ?

d69chris · 03-09-2010, 11:43 PM

Most coils come with the wrenches to adjust height, just need a jack.

My concern would be getting them even & resetting the alignment. I am paying to have mine installed, frame height adjusted(not wheel wells), corner balanced(driver weight factored in), plus alignment. Don't think I will be changing, will find a happy midpoint.

hypurone · 03-10-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by racer50200

I think I will also be waiting a while before making a decision. Given the cost, I only want to do this once!!

I am only waiting on them to arrive!!

I will post up once installed and road tested...

Michael_Js · 03-10-2010, 11:06 AM

I don't think the coil overs replace the need for sways - again, IMO. PFadt sways made a huge difference, IMO, on the handling of my Baby. I have lowering springs also, but want to move to the coilovers for better ride control. A good thread here

Thanks! Keep the info coming as I too am ready to make a decision.

PfadtRacing · 03-10-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CBH

Thanks Pfadt. I'm torn again.....;^)

I'm also curious about the ride height adjustment. Is it adjustable while mounted on the car (like rebound/dampening) or does the unit have to be removed, adjusted, and then re-installed ? Asking about any and all brands.

An example where I can think of adjusting the height multiple times would be normal height on the street, but lower for smaller wheels on the track.

Are most folks running coilovers with or without the sway upgrades ?

Hi again CBH,

The feedback you got about adjusting with spanner wrenches while installed is true, the car will obviously need to be on jack stands or a frame lift. And yes the dampening adjustment can be done also while installed (it's common across all brands, but not a staple).

And I cant speak to everyone, but it is a fairly common step in upgrading components on a your car to start with upgraded sways (and drop coils possibly), and then move to coilovers. The coilovers would not change the need to upgrade the sways, as they are semi-independent systems.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!

Circuit Motorsports · 03-10-2010, 03:01 PM

It's true that coilovers and swaybars won't "replace" each other. But you must take into consideration the overall stiffness of your suspension.

If you get a coilover setup, you don't need super stiff swaybars as the coilovers have increased the spring stiffness over stock. Same goes for coilovers. If you already have bigger swaybars you don't need super stiff coilovers.

Some guys might be fine with just sways and stock springs/shocks. Some guys might prefer stiffer coilovers and stock sways. It's all about personal preference and driving style/environment.

03-09-2010, 11:27 AM	#16
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	All coilovers will give you the ability to adjust the height where you want it. I think a good range for the car is going to be 1-1.5 inches. 2 inches maybe a little extreme if you are putting on larger size tires. Pricing ranges from $950 to $2000..........................BC, Pedders, KW, Pfadt __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

03-09-2010, 11:43 PM	#20
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	Most coils come with the wrenches to adjust height, just need a jack. My concern would be getting them even & resetting the alignment. I am paying to have mine installed, frame height adjusted(not wheel wells), corner balanced(driver weight factored in), plus alignment. Don't think I will be changing, will find a happy midpoint. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

03-10-2010, 11:06 AM	#22
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	I don't think the coil overs replace the need for sways - again, IMO. PFadt sways made a huge difference, IMO, on the handling of my Baby. I have lowering springs also, but want to move to the coilovers for better ride control. A good thread here Thanks! Keep the info coming as I too am ready to make a decision. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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Fishdadddy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ; 1970 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Plus I like the idea of being able to adjust for height the way I want it.

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CBH VETT 4 5 Drives: Yellow 1SS/RS w/ Clutch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101	Thanks Pfadt. I'm torn again.....;^) I'm also curious about the ride height adjustment. Is it adjustable while mounted on the car (like rebound/dampening) or does the unit have to be removed, adjusted, and then re-installed ? Asking about any and all brands. An example where I can think of adjusting the height multiple times would be normal height on the street, but lower for smaller wheels on the track. Are most folks running coilovers with or without the sway upgrades ?

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Circuit Motorsports Account Suspended Drives: 2005 STi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 983	It's true that coilovers and swaybars won't "replace" each other. But you must take into consideration the overall stiffness of your suspension. If you get a coilover setup, you don't need super stiff swaybars as the coilovers have increased the spring stiffness over stock. Same goes for coilovers. If you already have bigger swaybars you don't need super stiff coilovers. Some guys might be fine with just sways and stock springs/shocks. Some guys might prefer stiffer coilovers and stock sways. It's all about personal preference and driving style/environment.