Pedders Extreme X Coilovers
Pedders Extreme X Coilovers
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_AJ_

Original Poster:

405 posts

235 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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After years of resisting temptation I have finally succumbed, and next week I'll be taking the car to Monkfish to have this fitted along with the Road Response Pack (very exciting!!).

The question really is, how low should I go? I was just wondering how many owners have this stuff fitted, and what sort of experiences they've had with bump stops and ground clearance at whatever drop they went for? Pics would be good too

I've done a rough photoshop myself to get an idea, which I reackon will be about 35mm?

jet_noise

6,105 posts

213 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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Dear AJ,

it depends on how how much damage you want to do to the car over slowbumps or entrance ramps and how good your back is. As a guide on my CV8 I found Pedders super low (not coilovers of course) both too low and too stiff (or with too little travel) for normal roads. I've since had Monkfish fit VXR springs while keeping the Pedders dampers and this is fine.

You may prefer a more, ahem, sporting compromise. I'm getting old smile

regards,
Jet

_AJ_

Original Poster:

405 posts

235 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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Would you consider that kind of drop to be too much then? It's a second car, so if I know I have to go somewhere with bad roads or ramps, I don't have to take it. I do however want a 'fast road' setup, so suspension travel will be an issue to a certain extent.

delmeekc

1,205 posts

241 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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I think it also depends on your exhaust system, mine is very low but I have long tube headers, cats and rear system and can't take any standard squared off speed hump without a scrape, have to straddle a pair. but I live with it, a pain when the traffic is busy as have to wait for the oncoming traffic to pass first.

007 VXR

64,187 posts

218 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown

monkfish1

12,484 posts

255 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim


Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension

007 VXR

64,187 posts

218 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown
Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension wink
sorry for the hijack

will i need the spacers with the new wheels ??

monkfish1

12,484 posts

255 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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007 VXR said:
monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim


Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension


sorry for the hijack

will i need the spacers with the new wheels ??


Yes, because you still have the "wrong" suspension. Offset on the new wheels is the same.

007 VXR

64,187 posts

218 months

Tuesday 9th February 2010
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monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown
Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension wink
sorry for the hijack

will i need the spacers with the new wheels ??
Yes, because you still have the "wrong" suspension. Offset on the new wheels is the same.
o well wont be an issue now inner arches folded in

_AJ_

Original Poster:

405 posts

235 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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They're on





SimonV8ster

13,028 posts

259 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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Looks cool !!

What the ride like now ?

MyM8V8

9,468 posts

226 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown
Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension wink
Does this post mean that the "alternative" suppliers kit requires the spacers?

If so, it can't be a standard fitment???

Not being iffy here ,but this could be very important information for potential buyers.

007 VXR

64,187 posts

218 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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MyM8V8 said:
monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown
Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension wink
Does this post mean that the "alternative" suppliers kit requires the spacers?

If so, it can't be a standard fitment???

Not being iffy here ,but this could be very important information for potential buyers.
car looks great .. Thats some shine smile

as for my hsd.s on my car had an issue with front right wheel only to close to the spring
but only that wheel .. Did post this info ..

gsd2000

11,515 posts

214 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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Car looks cool _AJ_, i like the xa's on my 04 cv8

_AJ_

Original Poster:

405 posts

235 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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Not had a chance yet to give it a proper drive, but it's immidiately obvious that there's more feel in the stearing. Got a slight knocking from somewhere upfront that I need to resolve.

MyM8V8

9,468 posts

226 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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007 VXR said:
MyM8V8 said:
monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown
Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension wink
Does this post mean that the "alternative" suppliers kit requires the spacers?

If so, it can't be a standard fitment???

Not being iffy here ,but this could be very important information for potential buyers.
car looks great .. Thats some shine smile

as for my hsd.s on my car had an issue with front right wheel only to close to the spring
but only that wheel .. Did post this info ..
Sorry Mate, I don't read every thread. Yes my front right does rub from time to time.

007 VXR

64,187 posts

218 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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MyM8V8 said:
007 VXR said:
MyM8V8 said:
monkfish1 said:
007 VXR said:
dont go to low .. part of my big spin , was down to front right catching the inner rim frown
Thats because you have front spacers! Because you have the "wrong" suspension wink
Does this post mean that the "alternative" suppliers kit requires the spacers?

If so, it can't be a standard fitment???

Not being iffy here ,but this could be very important information for potential buyers.
car looks great .. Thats some shine smile

as for my hsd.s on my car had an issue with front right wheel only to close to the spring
but only that wheel .. Did post this info ..
Sorry Mate, I don't read every thread. Yes my front right does rub from time to time.
scratchchin why only front right ??
What suspention do you have ??

MyM8V8

9,468 posts

226 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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Stock on the front. Except for peddars bushes allround.

And I did say, only sometimes.

Bonnie and Clyde

11,701 posts

223 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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That looks awesome AJsmokin We have to get the back windows tinted. Excellent polishcloud9 Black's deffinatly the best colour yes
The Monaro's the best looking car ever spin

_AJ_

Original Poster:

405 posts

235 months

Monday 22nd February 2010
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Bonnie and Clyde said:
Black's deffinatly the best colour yes
The Monaro's the best looking car ever spin


You knows it!!