Pedders XA Coilovers Installation & Review

[NYJETSFAN]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

I have a set of these plus swaybars/endlinks to go on and I can't wait for the huge difference they will make!
Problem is,there is no authorized dealer/installer here in Wisconsin to install these parts plus a few more possibly(none that I am aware of anyways :()
And before anyone says "Install them yourself,it's easy" I am handicapped and unable to do so :(
The nearest dealer/installer that I can find is almost three hours away in IL.

Don't feel bad bro.. I drove 4 1/2 hours to Jannetty Racing to get my pedders pace car package installed..

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

I have a set of these plus swaybars/endlinks to go on and I can't wait for the huge difference they will make!
Problem is,there is no authorized dealer/installer here in Wisconsin to install these parts plus a few more possibly(none that I am aware of anyways :()
And before anyone says "Install them yourself,it's easy" I am handicapped and unable to do so :(
The nearest dealer/installer that I can find is almost three hours away in IL.

But think how much fun that 3 hour drive home will be.

[papabearcamaro]

Originally Posted by NYJETSFAN

Don't feel bad bro.. I drove 4 1/2 hours to Jannetty Racing to get my pedders pace car package installed..

Originally Posted by stieger

But think how much fun that 3 hour drive home will be.

Thanks for the encouragement guys,I truly appreciate it.
But,not that anyone cares,there is more to the story that nobody on here realizes.
I am probably the only member on this board that owns a 5th generation Camaro but has never driven it.(Wife has a 2011 Dodge Caravan so it is always in the back of my mind that this thing is a waste of money but it is my passion,my dream,and what keeps me going).
I am legally blind with about 20% vision remaining so my wife is my driver. Thing is,she works 60,70 hours a week and getting the car back and Fourth for mods is a huge hassle with her being the only driver in the family and her work schedule.
Right now the car is two years old with only 2000 miles on it and most of those were put on getting it back and fourth to IL. for the HP mods twice.
I was hoping to not have to go through that huge hassle again just for suspension mods but if I have to put them off for five or six months until then thats what I will have to do I guess.
Sorry for the long ramble,this was my "coming out of the closet" post. lol

[seddon]

Originally Posted by NYJETSFAN

Don't feel bad bro.. I drove 4 1/2 hours to Jannetty Racing to get my pedders pace car package installed..

Same here drove about 2.5-3 hours to rob at wretched motorsports.

Originally Posted by stieger

But think how much fun that 3 hour drive home will be.

The ride back was great felt like 1 hour LOL

[ssmike]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Thanks for the encouragement guys,I truly appreciate it.
But,not that anyone cares,there is more to the story that nobody on here realizes.
I am probably the only member on this board that owns a 5th generation Camaro but has never driven it.(Wife has a 2011 Dodge Caravan so it is always in the back of my mind that this thing is a waste of money but it is my passion,my dream,and what keeps me going).
I am legally blind with about 20% vision remaining so my wife is my driver. Thing is,she works 60,70 hours a week and getting the car back and Fourth for mods is a huge hassle with her being the only driver in the family and her work schedule.
Right now the car is two years old with only 2000 miles on it and most of those were put on getting it back and fourth to IL. for the HP mods twice.
I was hoping to not have to go through that huge hassle again just for suspension mods but if I have to put them off for five or six months until the steal works thats what I will have to do I guess.
Sorry for the long ramble,this was my "coming out of the closet" post. lol

Wow! That's one hell of a Camaro you have there and not be able to drive it :( I give you a lot of credit for not giving up on your dreams just because of a handicap!
I just bought the Pedders XA's and I'm doing the install myself on jackstands in my garage. It's taking me a long time because I work out of town M-F and the weekends have been too busy or too cold so I get a little frustrated! I keep having to remind myself that I am so blessed to still have the capabilities to do my own work, so I won't complain! Stories like yours are what keep guys like me grounded and thankful for even the little things!
Once you do get the suspension stuff done make sure your wife gives you a real wild ride so you get to experience the handling and those wicked G-forces!!

[justa25thTA]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Thanks for the encouragement guys,I truly appreciate it.
But,not that anyone cares,there is more to the story that nobody on here realizes.
I am probably the only member on this board that owns a 5th generation Camaro but has never driven it.(Wife has a 2011 Dodge Caravan so it is always in the back of my mind that this thing is a waste of money but it is my passion,my dream,and what keeps me going).
I am legally blind with about 20% vision remaining so my wife is my driver. Thing is,she works 60,70 hours a week and getting the car back and Fourth for mods is a huge hassle with her being the only driver in the family and her work schedule.
Right now the car is two years old with only 2000 miles on it and most of those were put on getting it back and fourth to IL. for the HP mods twice.
I was hoping to not have to go through that huge hassle again just for suspension mods but if I have to put them off for five or six months until the steal works thats what I will have to do I guess.
Sorry for the long ramble,this was my "coming out of the closet" post. lol

I bet a flatbed could be used...

[papabearcamaro]

Originally Posted by justa25thTA

I bet a flatbed could be used...

Thank you for the suggestion but I have checked into that a couple of times and the cost is very prohibitive unfortunately.

[HumanWiki]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Thank you for the suggestion but I have checked into that a couple of times and the cost is very prohibitive unfortunately.

I live here in Chicago and am over on C5G with you.. Don't think I've met you at any of the events, but... I'd be willing to offer up myself as a driver to/from the shop.. I don't know if all the timing would work out, but I would at least be willing to give it a try for a fellow Camaro owner. Since I'd have to make the drive there and back, you'd have my car on your lot while yours was with me at the shop.

As it turns out, I have pretty much all these same suspension parts sitting here in the computer room waiting to go on .. Pedders Track - II

[papabearcamaro]

Originally Posted by HumanWiki

I live here in Chicago and am over on C5G with you.. Don't think I've met you at any of the events, but... I'd be willing to offer up myself as a driver to/from the shop.. I don't know if all the timing would work out, but I would at least be willing to give it a try for a fellow Camaro owner. Since I'd have to make the drive there and back, you'd have my car on your lot while yours was with me at the shop.

As it turns out, I have pretty much all these same suspension parts sitting here in the computer room waiting to go on .. Pedders Track - II

Thank you for the very kind offer.
Can't really do anything til spring as the car is in storage until mid to late April.
Maybe by than a Pedders authorized dealer/installer will spring up out of the blue here in WI. that is closer to home. (I know,wont happen,but I can dream) lol

[JusticePete]

I may be late to the party...

Thank you for choosing Back Street Performance and Pedders for your 5th Gen. We appreciate your business. Welcome to the PEDDERS NATION!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by HumanWiki

I live here in Chicago and am over on C5G with you.. Don't think I've met you at any of the events, but... I'd be willing to offer up myself as a driver to/from the shop.. I don't know if all the timing would work out, but I would at least be willing to give it a try for a fellow Camaro owner. Since I'd have to make the drive there and back, you'd have my car on your lot while yours was with me at the shop.

As it turns out, I have pretty much all these same suspension parts sitting here in the computer room waiting to go on .. Pedders Track - II

Awesome offer.

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Thank you for the very kind offer.
Can't really do anything til spring as the car is in storage until mid to late April.
Maybe by than a Pedders authorized dealer/installer will spring up out of the blue here in WI. that is closer to home. (I know,wont happen,but I can dream) lol

Wish you lived closer. I'd do it for you. I love doing the work.

[papabearcamaro]

Originally Posted by PQ

Awesome offer.

Wish you lived closer. I'd do it for you. I love doing the work.

I wish I did too Randy. Thanks!

[HumanWiki]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

Thank you for the very kind offer.
Can't really do anything til spring as the car is in storage until mid to late April.
Maybe by than a Pedders authorized dealer/installer will spring up out of the blue here in WI. that is closer to home. (I know,wont happen,but I can dream) lol

You're welcome... If you ever change your mind, you know how to find me.

[HumanWiki]

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

I wish I did too Randy. Thanks!

--- I keep forgetting PQ and I have the same name.... I'll read replies from my phone and wonder how they got my other name...