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ZL1-V · 05-23-2013, 12:38 AM

Just thought I'd share the joy, I had my suspension installed today! I have not had a chance to really test it properly but it now "tracks" thru the corners I was able to try on the way home. I am posting pics of the install. Thanks to Mike Haddad and Kevin, Hamilton, and all of the crew at the shop!

Arriving at the shop

The parts to be installed

Exhaust removed

Bushing removed

Bushings pre install

ZL1-V · 05-23-2013, 12:45 AM

Installing springs

Mike removing clips from shock

Radius arm bushings installed

Shock and spring re installed

Pedders components installed

ZL1-V · 05-23-2013, 12:48 AM

Re installing the exhaust

Ready for alignment

SPCBA · 05-23-2013, 07:07 AM

looks good! Glad Mr Haddad took care of ya. sexy rotors by the way.

jeremywes · 05-23-2013, 07:09 AM

Sweet! How did the allignment turn out? Were you a little caster shy?

ZL1-V · 05-23-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremywes

Sweet! How did the allignment turn out? Were you a little caster shy?

I had a discussion with Mike about that, I was running the GM spec "track" alignment from the video which is more aggressive. He said to try his less aggressive setting for DD and to reduce tire wear. The car is now a lot more responsive thru the turn. You can definitely "feel it" in the steering. I need more driving but what surprised me is I thought the ride would get stiffer with the new springs, but it hasn't even with the shocks in the "race" setting. If anything the car is now "smoother" if that makes any sense?

JDP Sales · 05-23-2013, 12:27 PM

Congrats on the upgrades! Good guys down there at Haddad.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Inferno LSX · 05-23-2013, 01:25 PM

Your ZL1 is a beauty man. Glad you like the way it turned out. How did the lower tire PSI turn out?

Rob@WretchedMS · 05-23-2013, 02:27 PM

I call BS

This has to be photoshopped!
His hand looks like it's dirty!

Sorry Mike, love ya, lol

*mlee* · 05-23-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob@WretchedMS

I call BS

This has to be photoshopped!
His hand looks like it's dirty!

Sorry Mike, love ya, lol

X2 LOL

So how much did this lower the car? Any pics?

Inferno LSX · 05-23-2013, 03:54 PM

The dirt is from his G8 monster he has been slaving over.

ZL1-V · 05-23-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Your ZL1 is a beauty man. Glad you like the way it turned out. How did the lower tire PSI turn out?

It has been great so far. I checked it this morning completely cold with my gauge. The rears were fine. Thanks for the chat at the shop! You car sounds wicked! It was nice to see a Camaro with CF on it finally to see how it looks in sunlight

Doc · 05-24-2013, 12:49 AM

Pedders makes good stuff. Looking good!

ZL1-V · 05-24-2013, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

X2 LOL

So how much did this lower the car? Any pics?

The kit is a 1" drop all around. No pics yet.

05-23-2013, 12:38 AM	#1
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Pedders suspension install at Haddad motorsports Just thought I'd share the joy, I had my suspension installed today! I have not had a chance to really test it properly but it now "tracks" thru the corners I was able to try on the way home. I am posting pics of the install. Thanks to Mike Haddad and Kevin, Hamilton, and all of the crew at the shop! Arriving at the shop The parts to be installed Exhaust removed Bushing removed Bushings pre install Last edited by ZL1-V; 05-25-2013 at 10:16 AM.

05-23-2013, 12:48 AM	#3
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Re installing the exhaust Ready for alignment Last edited by ZL1-V; 05-23-2013 at 01:16 AM.

05-23-2013, 07:07 AM	#4
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	looks good! Glad Mr Haddad took care of ya. sexy rotors by the way. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

05-23-2013, 01:25 PM	#8
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Your ZL1 is a beauty man. Glad you like the way it turned out. How did the lower tire PSI turn out? __________________

05-23-2013, 03:54 PM	#11
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	The dirt is from his G8 monster he has been slaving over. __________________

05-23-2013, 12:45 AM	#2
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	Installing springs Mike removing clips from shock Radius arm bushings installed Shock and spring re installed Pedders components installed

05-23-2013, 07:09 AM	#5
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage	Sweet! How did the allignment turn out? Were you a little caster shy?

05-23-2013, 12:27 PM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Congrats on the upgrades! Good guys down there at Haddad. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-23-2013, 02:27 PM	#9
Rob@WretchedMS Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson Posts: 1,789	I call BS This has to be photoshopped! His hand looks like it's dirty! Sorry Mike, love ya, lol

05-24-2013, 12:49 AM	#13
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Pedders makes good stuff. Looking good! __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM