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Arogg · 07-10-2025, 08:38 AM

Someone talk me out of this. Seems like it will fix my wheel fitment issues. I believe it will be better ride quality than my current koni / bmr lowering spring combo. Gives me more adjustability as a street warrior but still better for the track for when I go occasionally. Sooooo talk me OUT of this bc it seems like the perfect solution for 1300 bucks. Are there different coilovers i should be looking at instead at a similar price point? I see the BC racing alot as well. How is a coilover install? Id be doing this in my buddies tiny garage over a weekend hopefully this fall

Indian_Mack · 07-10-2025, 08:54 AM

Pedders are overpriced in my opinion. I installed the Five8 ss coilovers, and they've been great on street and on track. Half the price and well reviewed.

https://www.americanmuscle.com/five8...58-cam5ss.html

Install can be done in a day.

View my install video here:
https://youtu.be/9Uzd6kuE2XQ?si=m6eUSrKPy8vAJGZg

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Arogg · 07-10-2025, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian_Mack

Pedders are overpriced in my opinion. I installed the Five8 ss coilovers, and they've been great on street and on track. Half the price and well reviewed.

https://www.americanmuscle.com/five8...58-cam5ss.html

Install can be done in a day.

View my install video here:
https://youtu.be/9Uzd6kuE2XQ?si=m6eUSrKPy8vAJGZg

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Awesome. Ill look at those as well.

SS_Dave · 07-10-2025, 10:39 AM

I have the Pedders along with other BMR pieces I've added to the rear. Pretty happy with them. I'm probably lowered around 1.25" or so. They ride well. Just been debating if I want to set them any firmer than I have now. And of course, that's easy to do. I went with Pedders as I perceived them as the beginning of decent quality coilovers without double the cost of some others. For my situation, they are great. Installation is going to be pretty much the same for all of them.

Pedders and BC seem to be the equivalents a lot of people focus on. The pro people tout on Pedders is no drilling in the trunk. But, I would say that's not really a huge thing and frankly having the rear adjustment up in the trunk might be nice. At the same time unless you track regular and daily, you're probably not going to adjust them much if at all once you are set the way you like. I've yet to see anyone that has direct experience comparing performance between Pedders and BC. I can say Pedders is very quick to respond to email questions.

Arogg · 07-10-2025, 10:46 AM

Im pretty set on the Pedders at this point

olblue75 · 07-10-2025, 11:45 PM

Does the rears require a special mount for the ones from American Muscle.

Indian_Mack · 07-11-2025, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Does the rears require a special mount for the ones from American Muscle.

No special mount or drilling needed....

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grandtorque · 07-11-2025, 09:18 AM

I just did Pedder's coilovers on my 2010 2SS and am very happy I did. I looked at the BCs, Megan's, Bilstein, but the Pedder's XA's seemed to be praised and at the right price point. The only drilling required is for the adjusters on the rear shock mounts (was easy).

Install wasn't bad at all. The instructions included were lame, but I found instructions from Lingenfelter that were very helpful. The measurements they provide got me a 1" drop almost perfectly.

I purchased mine from eBay (item # is 186159425404, they are still up) and they came literally the next day.

Overall extremely happy. It rides great. I had an order in for the Koni's and BMR lowering springs, but said f** it, there's no way (for a similar cost) that they will be better than the XAs. I'm glad I went this direction, never having installed coilovers before.

My only regret is not installing front camber plates at the same time before alignment. The stock shock mount is even more "clunky" with the car being lowered/on the stiffer springs.

I did BMR sway bars and front radius rod bushing inserts at the same time as well. The car is way more nimble than it was.

Arogg · 07-11-2025, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandtorque

I just did Pedder's coilovers on my 2010 2SS and am very happy I did. I looked at the BCs, Megan's, Bilstein, but the Pedder's XA's seemed to be praised and at the right price point. The only drilling required is for the adjusters on the rear shock mounts (was easy).

Install wasn't bad at all. The instructions included were lame, but I found instructions from Lingenfelter that were very helpful. The measurements they provide got me a 1" drop almost perfectly.

I purchased mine from eBay (item # is 186159425404, they are still up) and they came literally the next day.

Overall extremely happy. It rides great. I had an order in for the Koni's and BMR lowering springs, but said f** it, there's no way (for a similar cost) that they will be better than the XAs. I'm glad I went this direction, never having installed coilovers before.

My only regret is not installing front camber plates at the same time before alignment. The stock shock mount is even more "clunky" with the car being lowered/on the stiffer springs.

I did BMR sway bars and front radius rod bushing inserts at the same time as well. The car is way more nimble than it was.

So if i go pedders, add the camber plates? They help?

SS_Dave · 07-11-2025, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandtorque

My only regret is not installing front camber plates at the same time before alignment. The stock shock mount is even more "clunky" with the car being lowered/on the stiffer springs.

I had the same thing. And I may still some day move to camber plates as it eliminates the floating concept which I like. But, I will say I eliminated the clunky noise by going back and retightening the top nut after driving it for a while and everything settled in. Found it could be tightened more and that got it quiet. For the left one it wasn't tightening any further until I pulled in the garage and turned the wheels all the way and then it would tighten. So you may have to play with it a bit.

grandtorque · 07-11-2025, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Dave

I had the same thing. And I may still some day move to camber plates as it eliminates the floating concept which I like. But, I will say I eliminated the clunky noise by going back and retightening the top nut after driving it for a while and everything settled in. Found it could be tightened more and that got it quiet. For the left one it wasn't tightening any further until I pulled in the garage and turned the wheels all the way and then it would tighten. So you may have to play with it a bit.

That's helpful, I'll have to try that.

Sales@Phastek · 09-23-2025, 02:23 PM

The Pedders coilover setup is a solid option for the 5th Gen. Good ride quality for daily driving and a big improvement in handling over stock or just springs.

Full Pedders lineup is here: Pedders Camaro Suspension
.

Bigdumogre · 09-23-2025, 07:44 PM

I have had my pedders on my car now for over 2 years and they are great. Dial them in and my spirited driving and launches are much approved over stock.

Jaxon1023 · 10-19-2025, 03:42 PM

Just installed pedders on my 15 1LE. Did anyone else just run the ride height adjuster all the way up on the rear for ride height? I’ve had no rubbing on 305/35’s but going to get an alignment tomorrow and don’t want to readjust it by pulling everything apart.

07-10-2025, 08:38 AM	#1
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 915	Pedders Extreme XA Coilovers Someone talk me out of this. Seems like it will fix my wheel fitment issues. I believe it will be better ride quality than my current koni / bmr lowering spring combo. Gives me more adjustability as a street warrior but still better for the track for when I go occasionally. Sooooo talk me OUT of this bc it seems like the perfect solution for 1300 bucks. Are there different coilovers i should be looking at instead at a similar price point? I see the BC racing alot as well. How is a coilover install? Id be doing this in my buddies tiny garage over a weekend hopefully this fall __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Koni Yellows / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads 2006 Dodge Magnum RT "The daily"

07-10-2025, 10:46 AM	#5
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 915	Im pretty set on the Pedders at this point __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Koni Yellows / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads 2006 Dodge Magnum RT "The daily"

07-10-2025, 11:45 PM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,147	Does the rears require a special mount for the ones from American Muscle. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-23-2025, 02:23 PM	#12
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,882	The Pedders coilover setup is a solid option for the 5th Gen. Good ride quality for daily driving and a big improvement in handling over stock or just springs. Full Pedders lineup is here: Pedders Camaro Suspension . __________________

09-23-2025, 07:44 PM	#13
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,452	I have had my pedders on my car now for over 2 years and they are great. Dial them in and my spirited driving and launches are much approved over stock. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

07-10-2025, 08:54 AM	#2
Indian_Mack Drives: 2013 Chevy Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 163	Pedders are overpriced in my opinion. I installed the Five8 ss coilovers, and they've been great on street and on track. Half the price and well reviewed. https://www.americanmuscle.com/five8...58-cam5ss.html Install can be done in a day. View my install video here: https://youtu.be/9Uzd6kuE2XQ?si=m6eUSrKPy8vAJGZg Sent from my SM-S926U using Tapatalk

07-10-2025, 10:39 AM	#4
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 501	I have the Pedders along with other BMR pieces I've added to the rear. Pretty happy with them. I'm probably lowered around 1.25" or so. They ride well. Just been debating if I want to set them any firmer than I have now. And of course, that's easy to do. I went with Pedders as I perceived them as the beginning of decent quality coilovers without double the cost of some others. For my situation, they are great. Installation is going to be pretty much the same for all of them. Pedders and BC seem to be the equivalents a lot of people focus on. The pro people tout on Pedders is no drilling in the trunk. But, I would say that's not really a huge thing and frankly having the rear adjustment up in the trunk might be nice. At the same time unless you track regular and daily, you're probably not going to adjust them much if at all once you are set the way you like. I've yet to see anyone that has direct experience comparing performance between Pedders and BC. I can say Pedders is very quick to respond to email questions.

07-11-2025, 09:18 AM	#8
grandtorque Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: USA Posts: 6	I just did Pedder's coilovers on my 2010 2SS and am very happy I did. I looked at the BCs, Megan's, Bilstein, but the Pedder's XA's seemed to be praised and at the right price point. The only drilling required is for the adjusters on the rear shock mounts (was easy). Install wasn't bad at all. The instructions included were lame, but I found instructions from Lingenfelter that were very helpful. The measurements they provide got me a 1" drop almost perfectly. I purchased mine from eBay (item # is 186159425404, they are still up) and they came literally the next day. Overall extremely happy. It rides great. I had an order in for the Koni's and BMR lowering springs, but said f** it, there's no way (for a similar cost) that they will be better than the XAs. I'm glad I went this direction, never having installed coilovers before. My only regret is not installing front camber plates at the same time before alignment. The stock shock mount is even more "clunky" with the car being lowered/on the stiffer springs. I did BMR sway bars and front radius rod bushing inserts at the same time as well. The car is way more nimble than it was.

10-19-2025, 03:42 PM	#14
Jaxon1023 Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Alabama Posts: 2	Just installed pedders on my 15 1LE. Did anyone else just run the ride height adjuster all the way up on the rear for ride height? I’ve had no rubbing on 305/35’s but going to get an alignment tomorrow and don’t want to readjust it by pulling everything apart.