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Old 05-28-2009, 07:58 PM
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Been itching to purchase a set of coilovers for my 07 zo6.
LG/PHADT is my budget. Has any of you fellow members compared or have these coilovers??
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Originally Posted by shifter77
Been itching to purchase a set of coilovers for my 07 zo6.
LG/PHADT is my budget. Has any of you fellow members compared or have these coilovers??
THANKS
Do a search on this forum. There are literally hundreds of posts discussing that specific benefits of each. Then I would suggest that you contact Anthony at LGM and Aaron Pfadt. Both will be able to give you information about what would work best for you based on your specific needs and intended use.

I use LG's with great success and satisfaction.

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If you're looking in that price range:

* Pfadt Single Adjustable Coilovers $1890
* DRM Bilstein Coilovers $1895
* MSI's QA1 Single Adjustable Coilovers $1999
* LG Motorsports G2 Bilstein Coilovers $2395
* Callaway Eibach Coilovers $2996
* HardbarUSA Penske 8200 $2200 + Dual-Rate Springs $800 = $3000

I wouldn't discount the DRM configuration while you're looking in that price range...
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You got some good advice and I concur...talk directly with both LGM, Pfadt and give Randy a call at Doug Rippie. You couldn't go wrong with any of these but there may be something specific that appeals to you about one in particular. My preference was for LGM coil-over's but I have friends that are happy using these other brands. If you go with coil-over's for improved track performance you might want to consider upgrading your sway bars as well. Good luck!
Old 05-29-2009, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by shifter77
Been itching to purchase a set of coilovers for my 07 zo6.
LG/PHADT is my budget. Has any of you fellow members compared or have these coilovers??
THANKS
Didn't you have Hardbar coilovers?
Old 05-29-2009, 08:17 AM
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THANKS for the info, there alot to consider. Yes i did have the penske at 1 time but was considering selling my car until i heard what it was worth.
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Originally Posted by Dreamin
Didn't you have Hardbar coilovers?
I just bought an older set of a forum member.

You can find Penskes on ebay and have Hardbar/LEMD retune them to suite your needs. The nice thing about Penskes is that you can rebuild them yourself.
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I have good things to say about LG, DRM and Pfadt, I've installed them all. I haven't installed the Hardbar coils but the dual rate is a really nice set-up.

The Bilstiens from LG and DRM are great cause you install them and your done. The Pfadt's are better for the guy who likes to tinker, very adjustable (ride height and stiffness) If you are using the car for street and track the Pfadts are nice because you can soften the ride for the trip home, but you do have to mess with them to find your ideal set-up.

They all put out a great product and have great support for there products. Talk to them and see who fits you best.

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there was a HUGE thread a few months ago about this very subject. It was great because all the vendors got in there and provided good info. try looking it up. As for my decision, I ended up going with the Penske 8200's with dual rate springs because I was on a budget as well.. the reason I went with these is because next year I will be able to upgrade these and get the canisters added to them. I learned awhile ago to plan ahead (save) and get exactly what you want otherwise you end up spending more money later becuase eventually you'll upgrade.

FWIW, LG was my alternate choice.
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Originally Posted by shifter77
IVE decided to go with DRM bilstein sport shocks stock sways.

congrats. thread here for DRM users:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...de-please.html
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Give me a buzz here at the shop. I would be more than happy to discuss any and all aspects of our coil overs.

There are a number of guys on the board here that track, and daily drive their cars with our coil overs.

Every single set is built to order for your car, and your setup (I do probably 98% of them myself).

Between Bilstein, HyperCo, and ourselves it has proven to be a very winning combination on the street and track.
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Originally Posted by gkmccready
If you're looking in that price range:

* Pfadt Single Adjustable Coilovers $1890
* DRM Bilstein Coilovers $1895
* MSI's QA1 Single Adjustable Coilovers $1999
* LG Motorsports G2 Bilstein Coilovers $2395
* Callaway Eibach Coilovers $2996
* HardbarUSA Penske 8200 $2200 + Dual-Rate Springs $800 = $3000

I wouldn't discount the DRM configuration while you're looking in that price range...
don't forget LG's New Adjustable Coil Overs $1895


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