JusticePete
08-20-2008, 02:16 PM
It isn't a LX, but it is one of the Modern Muscle Cars. Pedders has been working on a special Camaro project. There is some information we can post in the forum and other information we are not allowed to post until it is released officially by GM. Based on the car that was displayed at the Woodward Cruise last week, we can release this information.
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecc39899.png
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Geometry
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa42e861647.jpg
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa433041487.jpg
Front Strut, Coil and Boot
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecbd64a2.png
Strut, Endlink and Tie Rod
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecb1ae03.png
REAR SUSPENSION
Trailing and Radius Arms
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3f2669372.png
Forward Sub-frame Bush
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3eca70983.png
Aft Sub-frame Bush
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecda4e6f.png
Coil Over Shock
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3f24b0c63.png
Sway Bar, Endlinks and CV Shafts
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3f26c9db7.png
There is no wheel hop in this chassis as is common with IRS vehicles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0V8X7R3Fpw
The radius rob bushes are hydraulically damped. Track ready radius rod bushes are why Pedders was contacted by GM. These are from a G8, but are essentially the same basic design.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IelqceTVjM
We can tell you that the IRS is robust. The front suspension slightly modified from the ZETA / VE / Commodore G8 with essentially stronger control arms designed to handle more power with larger wheel and tire combinations. The ZETA II Camaro may well be the most structurally sound vehicle in the GM line-up exceeding the strength of the 322 / CTS. Keep in mind the CTS is as strong or stronger than the alleged best of the best coming out of Europe. There is a reason Chevy built the ZR1. It is called the Camaro and that gives you an idea of just how nasty the baddest Camaro will be. In the more standard versions, the new Challenger and Camaro will be a great match on the track -- road course or the strip. They will run heads up in OE trim or Pedderised. The next few years are going to be very cool!
Riley Tech has been selected as the EXCLUSIVE builder of the Camaro for the Grand Am Challenge GS Camaro (http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/grand-am-riley-technologies-selected-to-build-camaro-for-koni-challenge/).
What you don't know and I can now say that Pedders worked with GM on the development of this vehicle. The Grand Am Challenge Camaro will run the circuit using what Pedders considers to be daily driver bushes and bits. The OE Camaro will arrive with hydraulically damped radius rod bushes. The OE radius rod bush performs well on the street for most drivers. For the enthusiast driver a hydraulically damped radius rod bush is about as useful as the wrong size driving shoes. They are too compliant. GM asked Pedders to develop a radius rod bush that would withstand the demands of track use. You will be able to buy EP6560C Camaro Radius Rod Bushes, the same bushes we developed for the Grand Am Challenge. It is the same bush we will be using as a basic component of the Camaro suspension.
The Grand Am Challenge is a full on race car. It does not use street style dampers and there are other revisions to the suspension and drive-line. These cars will also be using Pedders eXtreme Castor Washers in addition to the full on hard mount strut bearing with Castor and Camber adjustment. In the rear suspension Pedders EP7267 Toe Link Bushes, 5422 Toe Link eXtreme Washers and EP7266 Rear Control Arm Bush. In testing at the Milford Proving Grounds GM determined that our Pedders Bits met or exceeded their engineering and driving expectations.
Pedders is a unique company. We do not make parts for race cars. We do make some street parts that just happen to perform incredibly well on the race track. Our warranty is also unique. Pedders does not have a racing exclusion. You can take your Pedderised street legal Camaro to the track, flog it. If a Pedders part fails within 24 months or 36,000 miles it is covered under warranty.
We were absolutely thrilled to be invited to work with GM on the development of the Grand Am Challenge GS Camaro. We consider it an honor to have been selected for such a special project. Working with http://www.rileytech.com/ (http://www.rileytech.com/) is another honor. I can't even begin to imagine a better way to introduce Pedders to the Camaro enthusiast community.
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecc39899.png
FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Geometry
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa42e861647.jpg
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa433041487.jpg
Front Strut, Coil and Boot
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecbd64a2.png
Strut, Endlink and Tie Rod
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecb1ae03.png
REAR SUSPENSION
Trailing and Radius Arms
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3f2669372.png
Forward Sub-frame Bush
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3eca70983.png
Aft Sub-frame Bush
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3ecda4e6f.png
Coil Over Shock
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3f24b0c63.png
Sway Bar, Endlinks and CV Shafts
http://forums.peddersusa.com/imagehosting/848aa3f26c9db7.png
There is no wheel hop in this chassis as is common with IRS vehicles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0V8X7R3Fpw
The radius rob bushes are hydraulically damped. Track ready radius rod bushes are why Pedders was contacted by GM. These are from a G8, but are essentially the same basic design.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IelqceTVjM
We can tell you that the IRS is robust. The front suspension slightly modified from the ZETA / VE / Commodore G8 with essentially stronger control arms designed to handle more power with larger wheel and tire combinations. The ZETA II Camaro may well be the most structurally sound vehicle in the GM line-up exceeding the strength of the 322 / CTS. Keep in mind the CTS is as strong or stronger than the alleged best of the best coming out of Europe. There is a reason Chevy built the ZR1. It is called the Camaro and that gives you an idea of just how nasty the baddest Camaro will be. In the more standard versions, the new Challenger and Camaro will be a great match on the track -- road course or the strip. They will run heads up in OE trim or Pedderised. The next few years are going to be very cool!
Riley Tech has been selected as the EXCLUSIVE builder of the Camaro for the Grand Am Challenge GS Camaro (http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/grand-am-riley-technologies-selected-to-build-camaro-for-koni-challenge/).
What you don't know and I can now say that Pedders worked with GM on the development of this vehicle. The Grand Am Challenge Camaro will run the circuit using what Pedders considers to be daily driver bushes and bits. The OE Camaro will arrive with hydraulically damped radius rod bushes. The OE radius rod bush performs well on the street for most drivers. For the enthusiast driver a hydraulically damped radius rod bush is about as useful as the wrong size driving shoes. They are too compliant. GM asked Pedders to develop a radius rod bush that would withstand the demands of track use. You will be able to buy EP6560C Camaro Radius Rod Bushes, the same bushes we developed for the Grand Am Challenge. It is the same bush we will be using as a basic component of the Camaro suspension.
The Grand Am Challenge is a full on race car. It does not use street style dampers and there are other revisions to the suspension and drive-line. These cars will also be using Pedders eXtreme Castor Washers in addition to the full on hard mount strut bearing with Castor and Camber adjustment. In the rear suspension Pedders EP7267 Toe Link Bushes, 5422 Toe Link eXtreme Washers and EP7266 Rear Control Arm Bush. In testing at the Milford Proving Grounds GM determined that our Pedders Bits met or exceeded their engineering and driving expectations.
Pedders is a unique company. We do not make parts for race cars. We do make some street parts that just happen to perform incredibly well on the race track. Our warranty is also unique. Pedders does not have a racing exclusion. You can take your Pedderised street legal Camaro to the track, flog it. If a Pedders part fails within 24 months or 36,000 miles it is covered under warranty.
We were absolutely thrilled to be invited to work with GM on the development of the Grand Am Challenge GS Camaro. We consider it an honor to have been selected for such a special project. Working with http://www.rileytech.com/ (http://www.rileytech.com/) is another honor. I can't even begin to imagine a better way to introduce Pedders to the Camaro enthusiast community.