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toehead93 · 04-02-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezss

I was trying to avoid spending 2k on this, is that the only real option going coilover?

Checking the LG springs now also.

I think BC Racing has the most affordable coilovers close to $1k. Still more than double the springs, but only half of $2k.

caverman · 04-02-2012, 04:36 PM

I agree with Pfadt and say...go ahead and install the since you have them. At this point they are technically used anyway so you won't get all your money back but you'll still get a majority of it if you sell them. Plus being Pfadt springs I'm sure they'll sell quickly if you price them as used.

Definately look at going with a coilover. Not only will you get a lower look but you'll bet better ride quality and better handling. With the coils set at the correct setting, they helped me to pick up .2 tenths in the 1/8th mile.

Start doing your research and getting price quotes on coils. I didn't have the budget to afford Pfadt so I went with BC Coilovers. So far they've been great for me and what I do. I spent $1k on the coils, $250 for install, and $125 for an alignment.

Here is my car with 1" Hotchkis and then the BC with about 1.5" drop. The BC rides much better than the Hotchkis did. Not that Hotchkis was horrible or anything....just that the BC is better.

ezss · 04-03-2012, 07:27 AM

great pics caverman...thanks for the feedback.

OK I did install all 4, drove it around a bit to let it settle, and here are some new pics in the next post from this morning

ezss · 04-03-2012, 07:34 AM

And my wife took a pic of me working on it, apparently funny because I was working in flip flops...come on it is the south, lol.

PfadtRacing · 04-03-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezss

And my wife took a pic of me working on it, apparently funny because I was working in flip flops...come on it is the south, lol.

Not exactly OSHA Approved, but gets the job done! Nice job!

Weezerj · 04-03-2012, 12:45 PM

Looks good....

ezss · 04-03-2012, 01:02 PM

lol...do shade-tree mechanics need OSHA approval?

ezss · 04-03-2012, 01:03 PM

I had to explain to my local goodyear how to adjust front camber too...good thing this website has all the information!

TJ91 · 04-03-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

ya i have springs now. i do love the look, but also plan to one day drop lower. you will need coilovers for sure to drop 2

only way to do it is using coilovers. I love my car lowered but want it a bit lower.
But you could fill the gap with a larger wheel

Bear · 04-03-2012, 06:20 PM

Why dont you send the car to Joe Prince and let him take care of it. He does great work.

ezss · 04-03-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

Why dont you send the car to Joe Prince and let him take care of it. He does great work.

LMAO!! Bear how the heck are you man! There's a blast from the past!
Like the new ride! Congrats!

Bear · 04-05-2012, 08:50 AM

Life is good now, but that damn car was the bane of my existence. That guy screwed me and you do bad. Is the 00' SS with the 408 the replacement motor of JPR? I actually got separated from my wife during all that stuff because of the $$, stress, and aggravation. We split for 14 months. I sold the Hawk to someone in Chicago and started over. Me and my wife have been together since and it's been 6 years back. This car will not see the track or the speed shop for motor work. So far it's springs, muffler delete, rotors and pads. Maybe headers in a year if the car is trouble free. Lesson learned!! Hope all is well. I'll see you around.

ezss · 04-05-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

Life is good now, but that damn car was the bane of my existence. That guy screwed me and you do bad. Is the 00' SS with the 408 the replacement motor of JPR? I actually got separated from my wife during all that stuff because of the $$, stress, and aggravation. We split for 14 months. I sold the Hawk to someone in Chicago and started over. Me and my wife have been together since and it's been 6 years back. This car will not see the track or the speed shop for motor work. So far it's springs, muffler delete, rotors and pads. Maybe headers in a year if the car is trouble free. Lesson learned!! Hope all is well. I'll see you around.

Glad to hear you got it turned around, I know that was a sucky situation and I am sorry that happened...I think you got the worst of it of any of us.

The 4th gen motor is a rapid motorsports 402 LS2, with callies knife edge 4" stroker and all forged internals. Its been 6+ years now, so jettisoning JPR and his shady alliance with JD's auto repair was the best thing I did. I dont really race the car much these days, but it has hit high 10s and I have made a few adjustments/modifications since then I think would make it even faster if I went again.

See you around, if not in person on the boards

Nessal · 04-06-2012, 02:53 AM

From my experience (I got coilovers), in order to get a 1 finger gap with the stock wheels, you're going to have to drop it about 1.75". In the rear it's a bit more. I had mine that way for a while but rose the rear up because I didn't want to ruin the CV boots and leak grease everywhere.

04-02-2012, 04:36 PM	#16
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I agree with Pfadt and say...go ahead and install the since you have them. At this point they are technically used anyway so you won't get all your money back but you'll still get a majority of it if you sell them. Plus being Pfadt springs I'm sure they'll sell quickly if you price them as used. Definately look at going with a coilover. Not only will you get a lower look but you'll bet better ride quality and better handling. With the coils set at the correct setting, they helped me to pick up .2 tenths in the 1/8th mile. Start doing your research and getting price quotes on coils. I didn't have the budget to afford Pfadt so I went with BC Coilovers. So far they've been great for me and what I do. I spent $1k on the coils, $250 for install, and $125 for an alignment. Here is my car with 1" Hotchkis and then the BC with about 1.5" drop. The BC rides much better than the Hotchkis did. Not that Hotchkis was horrible or anything....just that the BC is better. Attached Images __________________ *-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

04-03-2012, 06:20 PM	#24
Bear Drives: 2015 Green Flash 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 352	Why dont you send the car to Joe Prince and let him take care of it. He does great work. __________________ Back in the Game.

04-05-2012, 08:50 AM	#26
Bear Drives: 2015 Green Flash 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 352	Life is good now, but that damn car was the bane of my existence. That guy screwed me and you do bad. Is the 00' SS with the 408 the replacement motor of JPR? I actually got separated from my wife during all that stuff because of the $$, stress, and aggravation. We split for 14 months. I sold the Hawk to someone in Chicago and started over. Me and my wife have been together since and it's been 6 years back. This car will not see the track or the speed shop for motor work. So far it's springs, muffler delete, rotors and pads. Maybe headers in a year if the car is trouble free. Lesson learned!! Hope all is well. I'll see you around. __________________ Back in the Game.

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04-03-2012, 07:27 AM	#17
ezss Drives: 22 ZL1, 00 402 SS, 89 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 26	great pics caverman...thanks for the feedback. OK I did install all 4, drove it around a bit to let it settle, and here are some new pics in the next post from this morning

04-03-2012, 07:34 AM	#18
ezss Drives: 22 ZL1, 00 402 SS, 89 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 26	And my wife took a pic of me working on it, apparently funny because I was working in flip flops...come on it is the south, lol.

04-03-2012, 12:45 PM	#20
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04-03-2012, 01:02 PM	#21
ezss Drives: 22 ZL1, 00 402 SS, 89 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 26	lol...do shade-tree mechanics need OSHA approval?

04-03-2012, 01:03 PM	#22
ezss Drives: 22 ZL1, 00 402 SS, 89 RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: United States Posts: 26	I had to explain to my local goodyear how to adjust front camber too...good thing this website has all the information!

04-06-2012, 02:53 AM	#28
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	From my experience (I got coilovers), in order to get a 1 finger gap with the stock wheels, you're going to have to drop it about 1.75". In the rear it's a bit more. I had mine that way for a while but rose the rear up because I didn't want to ruin the CV boots and leak grease everywhere.