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Old 12-08-2012, 07:39 AM   #1
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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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Old 12-08-2012, 08:50 AM   #2
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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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Old 12-08-2012, 08:58 AM   #3
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No problems lowering a 2011 SS convertible

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Old 12-08-2012, 11:08 AM   #4
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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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Old 12-08-2012, 11:48 AM   #5
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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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Old 12-10-2012, 08:38 AM   #6
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Old 12-10-2012, 08:38 AM   #7
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Old 12-10-2012, 08:52 AM   #8
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Is this part of the Pedders street kit ?
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Old 12-10-2012, 09:37 AM   #9
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No problems lowering a 2011 SS convertible

Sorry to threadjack....but where did you get them wheels!!!
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Old 12-10-2012, 10:08 AM   #10
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Old 12-10-2012, 10:12 AM   #11
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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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Old 12-10-2012, 11:39 AM   #12
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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.
This is what I was told but could not get anyone till now to verify !
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Old 12-10-2012, 11:43 AM   #13
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This is what I was told but could not get anyone till now to verify !
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:11 PM   #14
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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.
So Pete...will this setup fit a 2012 V6, and how much of a drop will this be? Thanks!
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