Has anyone had the pedders suspension kit put on their Ro
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I am seriously thinking of having the Pedders non adjustable suspension kit on my Ro.
There are a couple of options, low and super low, has anyone got any comments on what one they would choose?
Also if going down the route of changing the suspension, is it better to go down the route of fitting the adjustable set up?
Just a few things to mention, some of the places I do have to go HAVE to go have speed humps, also will be doing quite a few trips to Cornwall and Wales so any opinions on comfort of the ride on both setups, the odd track day (when I finally get my license back) but not high on my list of things to do, I tend to do high speed straight line stuff.
I am also hoping it will make my car considerably more stable at high speed and the wallowing on corners, for a sports car it does feel unstable at high speed at the moment even tho the geometry did make it feel a lot better.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Monaro-Pedders-Susp...
There are a couple of options, low and super low, has anyone got any comments on what one they would choose?
Also if going down the route of changing the suspension, is it better to go down the route of fitting the adjustable set up?
Just a few things to mention, some of the places I do have to go HAVE to go have speed humps, also will be doing quite a few trips to Cornwall and Wales so any opinions on comfort of the ride on both setups, the odd track day (when I finally get my license back) but not high on my list of things to do, I tend to do high speed straight line stuff.
I am also hoping it will make my car considerably more stable at high speed and the wallowing on corners, for a sports car it does feel unstable at high speed at the moment even tho the geometry did make it feel a lot better.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Monaro-Pedders-Susp...
Edited by snowwolf on Tuesday 30th March 20:15
Yes, Monkfish have just fitted the Pedders suspension kit with low setting to my CV8. Mine also benefts from being polybushed allround and heavy duty drop links and the effect on the handling is very noticeable. Firm but not crashy. No understeer on the road and power oversteer much easier to respond to in the sence it is more 'graceful' when correcting, i.e not a load of weight transfer like there was on the soft standard setup. The car is much more stable at speed and under braking. The car also looks better. Still needs the ARBs though but that will have to wait.
I purchased a D2 kit from this guy and it's fully adjustable and had no problems so far.
http://shop.ebay.com/performance-guru/m.html?_nkw=...
http://shop.ebay.com/performance-guru/m.html?_nkw=...
nosubstitute said:
Yes, Monkfish have just fitted the Pedders suspension kit with low setting to my CV8. Mine also benefts from being polybushed allround and heavy duty drop links and the effect on the handling is very noticeable. Firm but not crashy. No understeer on the road and power oversteer much easier to respond to in the sence it is more 'graceful' when correcting, i.e not a load of weight transfer like there was on the soft standard setup. The car is much more stable at speed and under braking. The car also looks better. Still needs the ARBs though but that will have to wait.
How much lower do you think it is compared to standard? also did you think about going for the super low and what made you decide for the low settup?
I've got the adjustable pedders kit with a 25mm drop in height. Any lower and you'll run into problems with jacking it up, speed humps, kerbs, etc. The adjustables are quite useful if you plan to take it on a track. Hard is very, very hard. State of the roads today makes me wish I hadn't bothered.
Snowwolf, I discussed with Roger and Andy where the car would be used and that I would need to be able to negotiate speed bumps, particularly the ones where they are not across the full with of the road but the ones that can be straddled and was advised that since my car has the Wortec headers and cats (which sit lower to the ground than the standard setup) fitting the superlow would probably be too low so I went with Monkfish's advice based on my useage and opted for low.
I reckon it's dropped by between 2 and 2.5 cm and I think on balance that's about the right drop for me as any lower and it might look a bit 'after market' if you get my meaning.
I reckon it's dropped by between 2 and 2.5 cm and I think on balance that's about the right drop for me as any lower and it might look a bit 'after market' if you get my meaning.
ArnieVXR said:
I've got the adjustable pedders kit with a 25mm drop in height. Any lower and you'll run into problems with jacking it up, speed humps, kerbs, etc. The adjustables are quite useful if you plan to take it on a track. Hard is very, very hard. State of the roads today makes me wish I hadn't bothered.
A couple of guys I have spoken to have said that the adjustable setup kits do seem to be very hard, which is probably good on the track and good roads but in Kent where the roads seem really bad, its probably not a good idea.Thanks for the imput Arnie
When talking hieghts, bear in mind that CV8's are significantly higher than VXR's. The "low" kit is only slightly lower than a stock VXR, but a good chumk lower than a stock CV8.
The adjustables are not hard at all if the damping is setup at the softer end. A little stiffer than a stock VXR. Set them to max damping and they are indeed very firm.
The adjustables are not hard at all if the damping is setup at the softer end. A little stiffer than a stock VXR. Set them to max damping and they are indeed very firm.
Had a chat with Roger this morning, taken into account my type of driving usage, have decided to go for the "low suspension kit" and all booked in at Monkfish for the 28th April or sooner if they have a cancellation.
Will keep you informed when all done, I can't wait!!!! just hope it stops it feeling like an old ford siera
Will keep you informed when all done, I can't wait!!!! just hope it stops it feeling like an old ford siera
snowwolf said:
Had a chat with Roger this morning, taken into account my type of driving usage, have decided to go for the "low suspension kit" and all booked in at Monkfish for the 28th April or sooner if they have a cancellation.
Will keep you informed when all done, I can't wait!!!! just hope it stops it feeling like an old ford siera
think you made the right decision Will keep you informed when all done, I can't wait!!!! just hope it stops it feeling like an old ford siera
007 VXR said:
think you made the right decision
Agree with Mark mate as you know. It was nice to see you today. Hope you get on alright with the wheels. Let me know if you have any problems
I offer a no quibble money back guarantee if returned in their original condition within 5 days if accommpanied by at least 5 easter eggs
Tempy said:
007 VXR said:
think you made the right decision
Agree with Mark mate as you know. It was nice to see you today. Hope you get on alright with the wheels. Let me know if you have any problems I offer a no quibble money back guarantee if returned in their original condition within 5 days if accommpanied by at least 5 easter eggs
Tempy said:
007 VXR said:
think you made the right decision
Agree with Mark mate as you know. It was nice to see you today. Hope you get on alright with the wheels. Let me know if you have any problems I offer a no quibble money back guarantee if returned in their original condition within 5 days if accommpanied by at least 5 easter eggs
good to see you too matey :-)Hi Snowwolf,
Sounds like we are in the same boat! We both own a CV8 and want to improve the suspension and braking. Even though my car has the Monkfish Road Response and Rear End kits, the handling is still quite poor. It is scary at times, especially when the rear of the car squats, exiting a corner under hard acceleration. These cars require a lot of respect and if pushed, quite a lot of skill to control. Even my Seven is tame by comparison!
I would be very interested to hear how you get on with the suspension kit. I am saving up my pennies and hope to do the same at the end of April, please keep in touch and let me know your opinion.
Cheers,
B
Sounds like we are in the same boat! We both own a CV8 and want to improve the suspension and braking. Even though my car has the Monkfish Road Response and Rear End kits, the handling is still quite poor. It is scary at times, especially when the rear of the car squats, exiting a corner under hard acceleration. These cars require a lot of respect and if pushed, quite a lot of skill to control. Even my Seven is tame by comparison!
I would be very interested to hear how you get on with the suspension kit. I am saving up my pennies and hope to do the same at the end of April, please keep in touch and let me know your opinion.
Cheers,
B
snowwolf said:
Tempy said:
007 VXR said:
think you made the right decision
Agree with Mark mate as you know. It was nice to see you today. Hope you get on alright with the wheels. Let me know if you have any problems I offer a no quibble money back guarantee if returned in their original condition within 5 days if accommpanied by at least 5 easter eggs
good to see you too matey :-)snowwolf said:
I love the dust caps that were on the wheels Paul, they are well kewl, never seen that type before.
Yeah I quite liked them too. I got them because I thought that they not only look good, but can't be nicked easily and some little turd can't take them off and let my tires down for fun
I might see if I can get some black ones for the new wheels. I got them from Halfrauds. I think they are Richbrook.
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