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Clarkstar · 01-03-2019, 08:34 PM

My pedders coilovers showed up today. $910 off Amazon. These are some sexy units!

zz430camaro · 01-04-2019, 06:47 AM

Let us know how the ride is compared to the factory stuff, the spring rates on those are much higher than stock.

2014white2ssrs1le · 01-04-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarkstar

My pedders coilovers showed up today. $910 off Amazon. These are some sexy units!

Nice...keep us posted.

2014white2ssrs1le · 01-04-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckclanton

Installed. Smoother ride around town. the stock V6 shocks seemed to have no damping for small surface changes on the streets. Very "jittery" ride.
the Pedders drop springs while only 123# in front only dropped 3/8 in. in
front, probably due to being designed for the SS. The rear dropped 3/4 in, so the car is now pretty much level.The rear springs are like 435# and no ride issues as the rear shocks work well with them. Will try it out next month in
las vegas at autocross day.

good stuff...keep us posted.

Gstick · 01-04-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

I was on the Bilstein website. And they say for lowing springs the B8 are the ones to do ?!?! ��*♂️ I really want Bilstein’s but I’m going to just save for the ridetech coilovers and be done with waiting ! ��*♂️

I am curious as to how the Bilstein B8's would match up with the Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" drop springs, front & rear ?

chuckclanton · 01-05-2019, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gstick

I am curious as to how the Bilstein B8's would match up with the Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" drop springs, front & rear ?

I don't think they make B8s for Gen5 Camaros

Gstick · 01-06-2019, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckclanton

I don't think they make B8s for Gen5 Camaros

Thanks, I did not realize this.

Scotty D · 01-06-2019, 07:46 PM

Anyone know what Pebbers coilovers would be best Suited for my 2014 1LE part # ?!?!?

2014white2ssrs1le · 01-10-2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

Anyone know what Pebbers coilovers would be best Suited for my 2014 1LE part # ?!?!?

160086 or 164086 has remote canisters

12blkgrayRS · 01-10-2019, 02:03 PM

The Srt.T's are a good upgrade for the FE2 units but not for 1LE's. too soft. Personally if I could afford them I would purchase the Bilsteins if I could find them. Koni Yellows would be 2nd choice.
I have read reviews of str.t's on cars that have seen the track once in while and gotten good reviews on them. They are not adjustable but they do tolerate lowering springs that the factory units do not. I have been told that the Koni Yellows are illegal for use in SCCA SoloII. Not sure this is true. Koni Yellows would also bump you into a mod class with the real race cars.

2014white2ssrs1le · 01-10-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 12blkgrayRS

The Srt.T's are a good upgrade for the FE2 units but not for 1LE's. too soft. Personally if I could afford them I would purchase the Bilsteins if I could find them. Koni Yellows would be 2nd choice.
I have read reviews of str.t's on cars that have seen the track once in while and gotten good reviews on them. They are not adjustable but they do tolerate lowering springs that the factory units do not. I have been told that the Koni Yellows are illegal for use in SCCA SoloII. Not sure this is true. Koni Yellows would also bump you into a mod class with the real race cars.

Interesting and thank you for this info...any thoughts on pedders shocks/struts?

SummitWhite11 · 02-05-2019, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gstick

I am curious as to how the Bilstein B8's would match up with the Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" drop springs, front & rear ?

I have the DSE 1.5" drop springs with Koni Orange Str.t Struts on my Camaro. Couldn't be happier! Got tired of waiting for the Bilsteins on backorder for over 6-7 months.. I cancelled my order and went with the Koni's from the TireRack.

terry_b · 02-07-2019, 08:09 PM

There's definitely less activity on this forum these days but I'm hoping for some more information on this topic as well.

I'm sitting at about 65k miles on my 1LE and I think I may need to replace the shocks/struts. The car definitely doesn't feel like it handles as well as it should. I go from my 1LE to my girlfriend's ecoboost mustang and the difference in my car's ride feels like sitting on top of the wheel on the school bus when I was a kid - does that make sense?

I've also developed a bit of a noise when driving over very uneven surfaces, and I've read pages and pages of threads. I put an impact on the upper strut nuts and tightened every other bolt per JusticePete's instructions and nothing helps.

The front struts were replaced under warranty around 30k miles, but the rears are originals. I'm not tracking the car and I just want ride quality.

It seems like 1LE OEM runs just over $500, and the Koni and Bilstein options are nowhere to be found. I was also considering the Pedders Sports Ryders, but there's not a ton of info on them compared to 1LE OEm stuff.

Would it make sense to go for coilover for a daily driver?

01-03-2019, 08:34 PM	#15
Clarkstar Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ixonia wi Posts: 1,456	My pedders coilovers showed up today. $910 off Amazon. These are some sexy units! Attached Images __________________ 2013 1le- Katech 416 short block, TSP custom grind cam, LOD intake, cnc heads by F.ED., Nick William's 102mm T.B., CORN fed, Pedders coilovers. Performance street alingnment by Justin at Lake Country Alignment and dyno tune by Late Model Throttle. 603 h.p. 495 ft lbs tq.

01-04-2019, 06:47 AM	#16
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	Let us know how the ride is compared to the factory stuff, the spring rates on those are much higher than stock. __________________ 2015 1LE, TSP 225/236 113+3, VMAX Throttle Body, CAI with race scoop, GPI Ported Intake, Land Speed Stage 2 Heads, 1-7/8 headers, NPP exhaust, 25% Fluidampr, LT1-S Monster Clutch, 485 RWHP & 444 TQ

02-07-2019, 08:09 PM	#27
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	There's definitely less activity on this forum these days but I'm hoping for some more information on this topic as well. I'm sitting at about 65k miles on my 1LE and I think I may need to replace the shocks/struts. The car definitely doesn't feel like it handles as well as it should. I go from my 1LE to my girlfriend's ecoboost mustang and the difference in my car's ride feels like sitting on top of the wheel on the school bus when I was a kid - does that make sense? I've also developed a bit of a noise when driving over very uneven surfaces, and I've read pages and pages of threads. I put an impact on the upper strut nuts and tightened every other bolt per JusticePete's instructions and nothing helps. The front struts were replaced under warranty around 30k miles, but the rears are originals. I'm not tracking the car and I just want ride quality. It seems like 1LE OEM runs just over $500, and the Koni and Bilstein options are nowhere to be found. I was also considering the Pedders Sports Ryders, but there's not a ton of info on them compared to 1LE OEm stuff. Would it make sense to go for coilover for a daily driver? __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

01-06-2019, 07:46 PM	#22
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	Anyone know what Pebbers coilovers would be best Suited for my 2014 1LE part # ?!?!?

01-10-2019, 02:03 PM	#24
12blkgrayRS Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 2LT 6spd man Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 535	The Srt.T's are a good upgrade for the FE2 units but not for 1LE's. too soft. Personally if I could afford them I would purchase the Bilsteins if I could find them. Koni Yellows would be 2nd choice. I have read reviews of str.t's on cars that have seen the track once in while and gotten good reviews on them. They are not adjustable but they do tolerate lowering springs that the factory units do not. I have been told that the Koni Yellows are illegal for use in SCCA SoloII. Not sure this is true. Koni Yellows would also bump you into a mod class with the real race cars.