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NewGen · 12-04-2010, 12:02 AM

What would be the best type of suspension set-up for a daily driven car? Thanks in advance for all the info

axis · 12-04-2010, 12:17 AM

Is it pure daily driver or will it include some track time too? What are your goals? How much $$ do you wanna spend? There's LOTS of things to consider other than just being a daily driver.

NewGen · 12-04-2010, 12:22 AM

It may see some strip time but nothing major... maybe like $2500... i know i want to lower it and put sways on it but idk which route to go

axis · 12-04-2010, 03:17 AM

You can do a helluva lot with $2500. Lowering springs and sways would be my first choice. In fact they were,

. Look at the offerings and decide how low you want to go. I wouldn't go any lower than 1.25in unless you want to be spending more on camber plates. The factory adjustment seems to be fine to 1.25in, then it gets dicey after that. You could also look into replacing a few of the bushings.

Obviously by my sig, i'm a fan of Pfadt suspension parts. TBH, I haven't tried the others but i'm very happy with my Pfadt springs and sways. Give them a call to see if they are still running specials. You can also check with Apex. They are well known distributor for them.

Apex Motorsports · 12-04-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Obviously by my sig, i'm a fan of Pfadt suspension parts. TBH, I haven't tried the others but i'm very happy with my Pfadt springs and sways. Give them a call to see if they are still running specials. You can also check with Apex. They are well known distributor for them.

Thanks for the referral axis.

New Gen, $2500 can go a long way for a daily driver with limited strip use. I'll put something together and shoot you a PM.

GEEo · 12-04-2010, 07:55 AM

+1 PFADT!

camaro4mybday · 12-04-2010, 09:50 AM

the best i can say is pedders daily driver package is the perfect way to go, it will tighten up the car where it needs to be and still give you an outstanding ride quality add that and a sway bar package and you are set and after install you will have a ton of money left over to take a nice trip and test out the suspension

Apex Motorsports · 12-04-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Thanks for the referral axis.

New Gen, $2500 can go a long way for a daily driver with limited strip use. I'll put something together and shoot you a PM.

PM sent New Gen. That package should give you what you are looking for and help keep a lot of that money in your pocket. Let me know if you have any questions.

ssmike · 12-04-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

PM sent New Gen. That package should give you what you are looking for and help keep a lot of that money in your pocket. Let me know if you have any questions.

Please tell us what you suggested!

seddon · 12-04-2010, 10:14 AM

I say do the pedders Xa coils I had H&R springs they were ok but the coils were a night and day difference then add some sways and you will be good IMO

VR Baron · 12-04-2010, 10:34 AM

If you want see my thread on the Hotchkis tv1 install and My observations on the road. This is springs and sways only so the base start line as others have said.

Apex Motorsports · 12-04-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

Please tell us what you suggested!

Ok. Since I grew up running the roads in Louisiana I know exactly what kind of use he is looking at. I suggested BMR 1 inch lowering springs, sway bars, and Total Suspension Bushing Kit along with a set of Pfadt rear trailing arms. That will give him a nice street setup that will also keep the rear end planted at the drag strip and leave plenty of money in his pocket.

NewGen · 12-04-2010, 11:43 AM

Thanks for all the info guys

NewGen · 12-04-2010, 11:43 AM

eventually i plan on adding some 22s to it as well

12-04-2010, 12:02 AM	#1
NewGen Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hammond, Louisiana Posts: 411	Daily Driver What would be the best type of suspension set-up for a daily driven car? Thanks in advance for all the info __________________ Young Man wanting Big Power

12-04-2010, 12:17 AM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Is it pure daily driver or will it include some track time too? What are your goals? How much $$ do you wanna spend? There's LOTS of things to consider other than just being a daily driver. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

12-04-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
NewGen Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hammond, Louisiana Posts: 411	It may see some strip time but nothing major... maybe like $2500... i know i want to lower it and put sways on it but idk which route to go __________________ Young Man wanting Big Power

12-04-2010, 03:17 AM	#4
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	You can do a helluva lot with $2500. Lowering springs and sways would be my first choice. In fact they were, . Look at the offerings and decide how low you want to go. I wouldn't go any lower than 1.25in unless you want to be spending more on camber plates. The factory adjustment seems to be fine to 1.25in, then it gets dicey after that. You could also look into replacing a few of the bushings. Obviously by my sig, i'm a fan of Pfadt suspension parts. TBH, I haven't tried the others but i'm very happy with my Pfadt springs and sways. Give them a call to see if they are still running specials. You can also check with Apex. They are well known distributor for them. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

12-04-2010, 11:43 AM	#13
NewGen Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hammond, Louisiana Posts: 411	Thanks for all the info guys __________________ Young Man wanting Big Power

12-04-2010, 07:55 AM	#6
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	+1 PFADT!

12-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#7
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	the best i can say is pedders daily driver package is the perfect way to go, it will tighten up the car where it needs to be and still give you an outstanding ride quality add that and a sway bar package and you are set and after install you will have a ton of money left over to take a nice trip and test out the suspension

12-04-2010, 10:14 AM	#10
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	I say do the pedders Xa coils I had H&R springs they were ok but the coils were a night and day difference then add some sways and you will be good IMO

12-04-2010, 10:34 AM	#11
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	If you want see my thread on the Hotchkis tv1 install and My observations on the road. This is springs and sways only so the base start line as others have said.

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