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Stamina 05-24-2010 11:34 PM

You need to feel the Pedders ones then. You can set it like you describe or just the opposite. The only time I've bounced around too much IMO was when I had them set to the softest setting they can go to, just to see what it felt like. I'm not set 15/30 and it seems to be a good balance between comfort and firmness. Grips and launches like a mofo too I'm glad to report.

victory_red_SS 05-25-2010 05:43 PM

While people look at buying coiover kits I just wanted to show what happened after 7,500 miles on my rear JBP coilovers. Even it this kit is bought used, at a reduced cost, it it a poor choice/investment. Bilstein themselves said these rear coilovers are the wrong shock for our cars.



http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...D/IMG_0049.jpg

jimbos'ss 05-26-2010 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by Stamina (Post 4960521)
You need to feel the Pedders ones then. You can set it like you describe or just the opposite. The only time I've bounced around too much IMO was when I had them set to the softest setting they can go to, just to see what it felt like. I'm not set 15/30 and it seems to be a good balance between comfort and firmness. Grips and launches like a mofo too I'm glad to report.

i'm done with coilovers, got the pedders springs and quite happy with them.

Wangspeed 05-26-2010 12:42 PM


Originally Posted by victory_red_SS (Post 4963030)
While people look at buying coiover kits I just wanted to show what happened after 7,500 miles on my rear JBP coilovers. Even it this kit is bought used, at a reduced cost, it it a poor choice/investment. Bilstein themselves said these rear coilovers are the wrong shock for our cars.



http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...D/IMG_0049.jpg

I love Bilstein shocks that are properly tuned for the application, but it's not the right application on our cars. Look near the top mount. It was obviously rubbing against the chassis for a while (the rusty spot).

I think it's a shame that there aren't better midrange coilovers for this car, and no one provides data for their coilovers. I asked Pedders for some data, and they told me their shocks were linearly valved, but no dyno, or spring rate data.

Stamina 05-26-2010 08:49 PM


Originally Posted by Wangspeed (Post 4965748)
I love Bilstein shocks that are properly tuned for the application, but it's not the right application on our cars. Look near the top mount. It was obviously rubbing against the chassis for a while (the rusty spot).

I think it's a shame that there aren't better midrange coilovers for this car, and no one provides data for their coilovers. I asked Pedders for some data, and they told me their shocks were linearly valved, but no dyno, or spring rate data.

The Pedders coilovers I got have only the shock on the back and a separate spring to replace the stock one on that perch. It didn't come as a true coilover for the back.

Before I installed them I was going to have Powell put them on the dyno for everybody to get information on them (He was wondering too). He was possibly also going to re-valve them. When I got them and the time came, he found he was too busy though and turned it down, so I slapped them on.

organic E 06-09-2010 10:09 AM

To anyone that has the K sport Kontrol Pro's, any recommendation on setting them up. Doing daily, auto x, and some track days.

People on here that are doing some form of grip racing, What kind of Front Caster, Camber, and Toe are you running.

Any idea's would be awsome.

Stamina 06-09-2010 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by organic E (Post 5005623)
To anyone that has the K sport Kontrol Pro's, any recommendation on setting them up. Doing daily, auto x, and some track days.

People on here that are doing some form of grip racing, What kind of Front Caster, Camber, and Toe are you running.

Any idea's would be awsome.

I'm currently running the alignment listed in my VBGarage. Got 1.00g in a turn a few days ago!

organic E 06-09-2010 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by Stamina (Post 5006469)
I'm currently running the alignment listed in my VBGarage. Got 1.00g in a turn a few days ago!

I thinks the SS comes with -1.36 camber stock?

Stamina 06-10-2010 12:20 AM


Originally Posted by organic E (Post 5007854)
I thinks the SS comes with -1.36 camber stock?

Not sure on the stock camber. I've been getting pretty good results with what I've got so far, but I can change it very easily if I find I'm needing more. Pillow balls ftw!

I'll post up if I use more and have better results. :)

speedbugy996 07-07-2010 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by qwikredline (Post 4551812)
think about it its really funny. Pedders are arquably the best of the cheapo coil overs, and you pass because the shock valving is linear? The next step is 5-7000 dollars and btw those coil overs are not digressive; coil overs like Ohlins etc I have run these. Great shocks the best of the best . Could I sell a used set for 2500 ? No. So u know where the market is.

Hmmm. I just cant see this whole deal....put on TC struts and shocks, pay 1.98 and have a great handling car for street and track.

I mean anyone here heading for NASA/SCCA/Grand Am with their car? I didnt think so....

Actually, yes I so run scca and midwest council events. I haven't heard anyone mention the Kw or b&g coilover systems here. Anyone have any experience with these?

Stamina 07-08-2010 02:06 PM

^x2!

Pedders Xa Extremes FTW!

NT05s going on soon, so I'm excited about taking it up a level. I think I've reached the limit of the all-seasons I've got on there now.

fletchn8n 07-16-2010 06:10 PM

coilover how to bump

ColeJJones 08-02-2010 07:58 PM

time to add more shit to the first post

fletchn8n 08-03-2010 10:00 PM

https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0478.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0481.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0480.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0484.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0485.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0479.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0480.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0486-1.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0530.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0532.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0535.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0536.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0537.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0543.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0545.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0547.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0549.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0555.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0553.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0552.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0551.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0550.jpg
see more @ http://s951.photobucket.com/albums/a...n8n/Coilovers/
Special thanks to Powell Motorsports and Ontario Cobalt Club for the quick and painless install. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

rguti153 08-03-2010 10:15 PM

Sweet ^^^^

matt638 08-07-2010 12:59 AM

anyone have the H&R coilovers?

dandaman15 08-07-2010 01:31 AM


Originally Posted by matt638 (Post 5148588)
anyone have the H&R coilovers?

AFAIK H&R doesnt make a coilover kit for the cobalt. They just have the sport and race springs.

chrisjaldin 09-15-2010 12:33 AM

Does anyone knows already which ones has the highest setting and the most comfortable uneven road feel? Please PM me if possible.

BLue NoTe 10-26-2010 12:28 AM

Beautiful shots Fletch

TommyP 10-26-2010 12:33 AM


Originally Posted by fletchn8n (Post 5141767)
HSD Pics here

These are what I want if I ever upgrade to coilovers. That or Stance. I wish I lived in Canaduh so I could make an easy trip to PRS. Not gonna go through the effort of getting a passport for it, I can install them myself. And I've got access to a full alignment rack. Question, should you be running rack spacers with coilovers? I would think so being that low.

dandaman15 10-26-2010 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by TommypSS/TC (Post 5327756)
These are what I want if I ever upgrade to coilovers. That or Stance. I wish I lived in Canaduh so I could make an easy trip to PRS. Not gonna go through the effort of getting a passport for it, I can install them myself. And I've got access to a full alignment rack. Question, should you be running rack spacers with coilovers? I would think so being that low.


Yep, you answered your own question.

stenguyen1 10-27-2010 10:32 AM

what kind of coilovers are those? the green ones on the silver tc? they look sick

JHans5774 10-27-2010 02:22 PM

HSD I believe John Powell sells them. They are the same company that makes stance coilovers

mongorat427 12-14-2010 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by fletchn8n (Post 5141767)
https://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0478.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0481.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0480.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0484.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0485.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0479.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...n/DSC_0480.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...DSC_0486-1.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0530.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0532.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0535.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0536.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0537.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0543.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0545.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0547.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0549.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0555.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0553.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0552.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0551.jpghttps://i951.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0550.jpg
see more @ Coilovers pictures by fletchn8n - Photobucket
Special thanks to Powell Motorsports and Ontario Cobalt Club for the quick and painless install. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

How much were those ?

dandaman15 12-14-2010 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by mongorat427 (Post 5436194)
How much were those ?

Those are baseically Stances. I think 1200 or maybe a bit more.


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