Pedders Xa Coilovers Installed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ChuckD · 04-16-2011, 02:36 PM

Last weekend I installed the Pedders Xa Coilovers. Below are photos and feedback on the installation process.

The job took a bit longer than expected, but with the right tools on hand it would have gone a lot faster.

Photos with 644 mm Front and 665 mm Rear:

I may raise the front by 5mm and drop the rear by 5 mm. I'm having some trouble with driveways.

I have the struts set at 16/14. The extra damping is really not that noticeable unless you hit a pothole or other rough spot in the road. I was quite pleased with the overall handling and ride quality.

I did hear some noise coming from the front suspension on my first drive into work, but it's been quiet ever since. I figure the suspension was settling.

Installation Feedback

1) Clevice bolts are PITA... needed two breaker bars and two 24 mm sockets (one needs to be a deep socket).

2) Had to buy a 24 mm open-end wrench for the nut on top of the strut tower.

3) The instructions don't specify to remove the yellow foam-on-steel insulator. (this has been covered in another forum posting, shown below)

Yellow Insulator

What is shown in the instructions:

(don't install the indicated component, whether it's black or yellow)

4) Front strut measurement locations should have pictures for clarity. As important as this measurement is, it should be crystal clear as to where the measurement points are. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Perhaps, something like this:

5) Rear suspension: Instead of prying the strut out of the lower control arm, I found it far easier to just disconnect the lower control arm at it's outer end (strut will drop right out)

6) I had no problem with disassembly of the OEM springs without a spring compressor. I heard it pop, but the spring and strut pretty much stayed in place. (my foot was planted on the strut mount)

7) The instructions DON'T show the drilling location for the rear adjuster. Only half the image is showing in the instructions. I had to search the forums to find the appropriate drilling location.
(NOTE: I later realized that in the bottom of the instructions, the section about the commodore installation, there is a complete picture of the drilling location.)

(I understand it has since been changed to 28 mm, not 25 mm)

camaro4mybday · 04-16-2011, 07:35 PM

Welcome to the pedders family. Make sure you time your bushings and get a good alligment

PYROLYSIS · 05-01-2011, 06:45 PM

Great looking stance. Lowering really makes it look like a completely different car.

Bruce@raymondsperformance · 05-04-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro4mybday

Welcome to the pedders family. Make sure you time your bushings and get a good alligment

+1

BuddhaSS · 02-25-2013, 08:40 PM

Nice

ripcard · 02-26-2013, 08:16 AM

Talk about diggin' up an old thread.

But...thanks, because this info might prove useful. Thanks to Rob at Wretched Motorsports I'm gettin' Pedderized.

Xa coilovers, sways (including rear ZL1 update) and bushings are on the way.

caverman · 02-26-2013, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripcard

Talk about diggin' up an old thread.

But...thanks, because this info might prove useful. Thanks to Rob at Wretched Motorsports I'm gettin' Pedderized.

Xa coilovers, sways (including rear ZL1 update) and bushings are on the way.

Nice! That'll really change up the feel of your car.

ripcard · 02-26-2013, 10:08 AM

Looking forward to it! Come on spring.

Rob@WretchedMS · 02-26-2013, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripcard

Looking forward to it! Come on spring.

+1

MarioSS · 01-27-2017, 10:12 AM

hows the ride quality on the XA's? for daily driven car?
I'm lowered on springs only and I hate its guts!

rich2342 · 01-27-2017, 10:24 AM

Does this require the Fe4 upgrade prior? How does it compare to the 1LE package?

VR Baron · 02-26-2017, 11:11 AM

Didn't know you could get xa's in the US anymore as they are out of business here

Rob@WretchedMS · 02-26-2017, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR Baron

Didn't know you could get xa's in the US anymore as they are out of business here

Pedders USA is back as of last fall. They are using a different business model, so i wouldn't expect to have anyone from Pedders on the forums here.

VR Baron · 02-26-2017, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

Pedders USA is back as of last fall. They are using a different business model, so i wouldn't expect to have anyone from Pedders on the forums here.

04-16-2011, 02:36 PM	#1
ChuckD Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 60	Pedders Xa Coilovers Installed Last weekend I installed the Pedders Xa Coilovers. Below are photos and feedback on the installation process. The job took a bit longer than expected, but with the right tools on hand it would have gone a lot faster. Photos with 644 mm Front and 665 mm Rear: I may raise the front by 5mm and drop the rear by 5 mm. I'm having some trouble with driveways. I have the struts set at 16/14. The extra damping is really not that noticeable unless you hit a pothole or other rough spot in the road. I was quite pleased with the overall handling and ride quality. I did hear some noise coming from the front suspension on my first drive into work, but it's been quiet ever since. I figure the suspension was settling. Installation Feedback 1) Clevice bolts are PITA... needed two breaker bars and two 24 mm sockets (one needs to be a deep socket). 2) Had to buy a 24 mm open-end wrench for the nut on top of the strut tower. 3) The instructions don't specify to remove the yellow foam-on-steel insulator. (this has been covered in another forum posting, shown below) Yellow Insulator What is shown in the instructions: (don't install the indicated component, whether it's black or yellow) 4) Front strut measurement locations should have pictures for clarity. As important as this measurement is, it should be crystal clear as to where the measurement points are. A picture is worth a thousand words. Perhaps, something like this: 5) Rear suspension: Instead of prying the strut out of the lower control arm, I found it far easier to just disconnect the lower control arm at it's outer end (strut will drop right out) 6) I had no problem with disassembly of the OEM springs without a spring compressor. I heard it pop, but the spring and strut pretty much stayed in place. (my foot was planted on the strut mount) 7) The instructions DON'T show the drilling location for the rear adjuster. Only half the image is showing in the instructions. I had to search the forums to find the appropriate drilling location. (NOTE: I later realized that in the bottom of the instructions, the section about the commodore installation, there is a complete picture of the drilling location.) (I understand it has since been changed to 28 mm, not 25 mm) __________________ Last edited by ChuckD; 04-17-2011 at 07:13 PM.

05-01-2011, 06:45 PM	#3
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Great looking stance. Lowering really makes it look like a completely different car. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

02-26-2013, 08:16 AM	#6
ripcard INJACC Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/IO 6M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burritts Rapids, ON Canada Posts: 770	Talk about diggin' up an old thread. But...thanks, because this info might prove useful. Thanks to Rob at Wretched Motorsports I'm gettin' Pedderized. Xa coilovers, sways (including rear ZL1 update) and bushings are on the way. __________________ Pedders Xa Coilovers & Sways w/Fe4, Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms & Tie Rods, Forgestar CF5s, ZL1 Brakes, 1LE 3.91 Diff, Pedders Cradle Bushings, MGW STS, BTR Stage II Cam, Fluidampr U/D Pulley, Performance Redline Dyno Tune, CAI & Apex Scoop, Pfadt Tri-Y Headers w/HF Cats, Magnaflow 3" Cat Back, RX Catch Can, VMax TB, Billet Tunnel Brace, SRP Pedals, Skip Shift, Seibon CF Hood & ST Trunk, 1LE Splitter, ZL1 Rockers & Diffuser, Heritage Grill, F & R Sparks "SS" badges, Billet Door Handles, Tint, Technostalgia Tail Lights, AAC Side Markers, BlackVue dash cam and my favourite accessory...Litho #163.

02-26-2013, 10:08 AM	#8
ripcard INJACC Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/IO 6M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burritts Rapids, ON Canada Posts: 770	Looking forward to it! Come on spring. __________________ Pedders Xa Coilovers & Sways w/Fe4, Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms & Tie Rods, Forgestar CF5s, ZL1 Brakes, 1LE 3.91 Diff, Pedders Cradle Bushings, MGW STS, BTR Stage II Cam, Fluidampr U/D Pulley, Performance Redline Dyno Tune, CAI & Apex Scoop, Pfadt Tri-Y Headers w/HF Cats, Magnaflow 3" Cat Back, RX Catch Can, VMax TB, Billet Tunnel Brace, SRP Pedals, Skip Shift, Seibon CF Hood & ST Trunk, 1LE Splitter, ZL1 Rockers & Diffuser, Heritage Grill, F & R Sparks "SS" badges, Billet Door Handles, Tint, Technostalgia Tail Lights, AAC Side Markers, BlackVue dash cam and my favourite accessory...Litho #163.

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