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Modernceo 08-24-2007, 01:47 PM Cobalt Coilovers $999 have arrived! Pics!
We have received the Cobalt prototype coilovers!
- 30 way adjustable for rebound/compression
- Height adjustable from -1 inch to -3 inches
- Pillow ball mounts for front and rear
Because of the front strut / rear shock design of the Cobalt, designing a coilover that would work with the Cobalt was a little more tricky than usual, but a design was thought out, and put into motion that looks great.
Here is a picture of the coilovers. Again notice, the front is a spring/strut coilover and the rear is a seperate shock/spring design just like the factory setup. All four struts are adjustable for softness/firmness.
http://www.modernperformance.com/cory/BCcoilovers/CobaltBC.JPG
We are going to test these out on our Cobalt, and after testing, we should have these available and in stock within about 3-5 weeks, possibly faster.
Pricing, like I mentioned earlier, will be an amazing $999.99 !
Warranty
- 1 year warranty, and BC has a head office IN THE USA
- Should any of the strut cartridges fail outside of warranty, cost to replace it is only $99, and replacements are kept in stock in the USA!
cincybalt 08-24-2007, 01:52 PM oh shiiitt.. subscribed for later
07SSCharged248 08-24-2007, 01:53 PM if i only had the money....
g5mike 08-24-2007, 02:05 PM Awsome these are only 3 bills more than the koni-strut setup
Omega_5 08-24-2007, 02:09 PM They're hot!
For sure going on the future mod list!
Edubs 08-24-2007, 02:12 PM When will testing be complete so you can offer these to us?
blktrax 08-24-2007, 02:13 PM Would like to see corrosion testing results please.
Perhaps a side by side comparision to KW Virant 2's?
3 bills less than the KW's, you may have my business.
Modernceo 08-25-2007, 02:01 AM Waking up in less than 7 hours to go to the shop to test fit these onto our Cobalt SS !
Ill be taking lots of photos to share with you guys !
:)
KillerBee 08-25-2007, 02:03 AM Nice and they are black
sick06cobalt 08-25-2007, 02:05 AM OH MY GOSH!!! tHOSE ARE PHAT!!! NICE!!!
Moza13- 08-25-2007, 02:11 AM definately a must buy for me, im going to either need new struts or these, i vote these.
Modernceo 08-25-2007, 12:10 PM Thank you all for your interest!
We have test fitted them onto our Cobalt this morning, and everything looks really good. The rears were suprisingly easy to install, and the fronts werent that bad either.
Some minor adjustments are going to be made, and Ill keep you guys updated on progress of these.
Stay tuned though, because if your factory struts are blown (suprisingly our factory rear struts were blown!!) or if youd like to lower your car, the correct way, these are going to be a VERY affordable COMPLETE option!
cincybalt 08-25-2007, 12:25 PM pix!?!?!?!?!
cincybalt 08-28-2007, 03:40 PM any new updates?
Modernceo 08-28-2007, 04:13 PM Sorry guys, dont have any photos I can share right now.
After we make a few small adjustments, I will reinstall them, and take photos.
Stay tuned guys. Thanks!
Edubs 08-28-2007, 04:13 PM Can't wait to see the final product...
h0l0caust 08-28-2007, 05:58 PM me too, please post pictures.
Ljavy17 08-28-2007, 06:01 PM really good shit.
g5mike 09-08-2007, 08:06 PM Any updates????????????????????
pjk91 09-08-2007, 08:17 PM so who makes these?
Scythe_Snake 09-08-2007, 08:20 PM Wow, more stuff. Good work, and thanks for the support.
R&C_rallySS 09-08-2007, 08:46 PM Those are some real good looking coilovers. Its good to know your testing them and making changes. This means a company who cares about any small imperfections. I personally would like to see a longer warntity, something like 1 year full warnity that covers them for any reason at all and a 2 year warnity covering defects. This is something I will be looking into purchasing. Maybe a group buy for the first 10 sold with free shipping and 5% off or something. =) Its just wasier trusting a company like KW that had been around for so long. Lets see what happens.
nitehawk 09-08-2007, 10:14 PM You can trust the products made by BC, they've been around for a lil while as well.
a little background info, BC was the first company (that i know of) to make INVERTED coilovers for neons, and i've never heard a single bad thing about them. BC makes a quality product and Modern has been around for years now.
Trust what Cory says, he'll never steer anybody wrong :)
g5mike 09-08-2007, 10:49 PM Cant wait to get these to take away the rough ride I have now,plus the fact of it allows you a 3inch drop.
rallyracer 09-08-2007, 10:54 PM Are the rears coilovers too cuz it doesnt apear so to me?
Can you drop the rear 1"-3" too?
xravenwingsx 09-08-2007, 10:58 PM OMG i'm starting to save up for them RIGHT NOW. I love that much adjustability, and I absolutely require ride height adjustability. SWEET!!!! :D
Subscribed.
Modernceo 09-09-2007, 01:50 PM You guys stay tuned.
Our project cobalt has been taken apart for the last month and half with us helping develop these coilovers. I cant wait to get the revision done and get these coilovers onto the car!
Edubs 09-09-2007, 03:33 PM Waiting patiently. Take your time and bring us quality...
cashstacker 09-09-2007, 09:04 PM I would also like to know about how they hold up as far as not rusting. the back will be height adjustable too?
Z Speed 09-09-2007, 09:14 PM You guys stay tuned.
Our project cobalt has been taken apart for the last month and half with us helping develop these coilovers. I cant wait to get the revision done and get these coilovers onto the car!
are the rear struts adjustable for dampening? I was looking at the pics and it looks like it just wanna check cause if so you have my business in the future
EmperorJJ1 09-09-2007, 10:06 PM subscribed
REIGN SS 09-09-2007, 10:10 PM *SPOOGE* lol
Z Speed 09-16-2007, 11:43 PM bump for updates
0redline6 09-17-2007, 12:16 AM would these work on the redlines also?.. idk if the suspenson is set up the same
BlilBT 09-17-2007, 12:26 AM I am In, Can't wait till they are ready to go!:cssNET:
g5mike 09-17-2007, 01:28 AM I got 4 bills put aside for this,who wants to donate the rest????LOL!!
any up dates i want these bad. looking like a good Christmas present;) :twothumbs :cssNET:
any piks on car.
g5mike 09-17-2007, 02:00 AM any up dates i want these bad. looking like a good Christmas present;) :twothumbs :cssNET:
any piks on car.
the best christmas present is the one you can give yourself.LOL
ItalianJoe1 09-17-2007, 02:14 AM Wow, those look nice. Definately getting put on my list of needed goodies for the car.
NGalaxyTimmyo 09-17-2007, 02:17 AM subscribing
jimbos'ss 09-17-2007, 02:37 AM can i get just the rear struts, if so how much?
InfinityzeN 09-17-2007, 02:50 AM Nice, very nice.
Modernceo 09-17-2007, 07:43 PM All of the fine adjustments have been made.
The coilovers fit excellent, ride quality is excellent.
Unfortunately, the car is now at stock heigth, maybe even higher. So, im going to try lowering the car down some tonight.
Ill post photos later.
Thank you all for your interest so far.
Edubs 09-17-2007, 07:44 PM Great, keep us posted!!!
xravenwingsx 09-17-2007, 07:52 PM sweet!!!! glad to hear that they're mounted and ready for action. Let us know how the height thing goes! I get more and more excited about these. :D
Z Speed 09-18-2007, 09:57 AM All of the fine adjustments have been made.
The coilovers fit excellent, ride quality is excellent.
Unfortunately, the car is now at stock heigth, maybe even higher. So, im going to try lowering the car down some tonight.
Ill post photos later.
Thank you all for your interest so far.
so are the rear struts adjustable?
Edubs 09-18-2007, 10:03 AM Look at the picture on the first page. You will see that there are adjusting valves on the top of the front struts and on the bottom of the rear shocks. Pretty mean looking setup. Can't wait to see how a Cobalt sits w/ them on it...
CTCOBALTSSS 09-18-2007, 10:05 AM Subscribed. I can tell my stock struts will be mush by the end of next summer.
Edubs 09-18-2007, 10:11 AM Sportlines on the stockers will do that over time, :lol:...
Mnatvyc1223 09-18-2007, 10:13 AM wow those are some nice lookin coilovers, a grand tho...
CTCOBALTSSS 09-18-2007, 10:17 AM Sportlines on the stockers will do that over time, :lol:...
No doubt about that. If there was a company that made replacements that were just bolt on I would be all over that.
The only struts on the market now use stock peices.
These look awsome. Must see pics.
EmperorJJ1 09-18-2007, 10:32 AM Subscribed. I can tell my stock struts will be mush by the end of next summer.
lol same here i think mine are already starting to wear
Edubs 09-18-2007, 10:34 AM wow those are some nice lookin coilovers, a grand tho...
Uhhh...
Fully adjustable coil-overs, hello... :lol:
Trust me, completely worth the price. Just start shopping around and see the other prices. You'll be back here signing up in no time.
:cssNET:
Modernceo 09-18-2007, 12:24 PM I adjusted the coilovers last night, and lowered the Cobalt so theres just a little over one inch gap all the way around.
It wasnt that hard to do, just required taking off the wheels, and making adjustments by hand to the coilover sleeves.
The car feels so much better now. Its amazing how you get used to a blown suspension, and think its fine, when in fact its in very bad shape! Our factory struts were blown pretty badly!
Ill be posting photos later tonight/tomorrow morning.
jimbos'ss 09-18-2007, 12:42 PM you guys never answered my question. i allready have a coilover kit, but i'm not happy with the rear struts, can i buy them separate?
EmperorJJ1 09-18-2007, 12:51 PM any pics of the height now? How much room is there for adjustment? id like to replicate the height i have now with the H&R springs but id like to be able to change it if need be
Modernceo 09-18-2007, 02:05 PM you guys never answered my question. i allready have a coilover kit, but i'm not happy with the rear struts, can i buy them separate?
No, sorry cant sell them seperate. They are packaged together in manufacturing and shipped to us complete.
If you can find someone else to purchase the fronts, then we could sell the rears seperate though.
Z Speed 09-18-2007, 02:20 PM So how long before you guys take my money?:p:
Modernceo 09-18-2007, 02:29 PM any pics of the height now? How much room is there for adjustment? id like to replicate the height i have now with the H&R springs but id like to be able to change it if need be
I dont have any good daylight photos, but Ive got a photo of the car I took last night.
Here it is.
http://www.modernperformance.com/cory/05Cobaltss/DSC_1161.jpg
Installed photos of the coilovers:
http://www.modernperformance.com/cory/05Cobaltss/DSC_1158.jpg
http://www.modernperformance.com/cory/05Cobaltss/DSC_1159.jpg
So how long before you guys take my money?:p:
We are about 3 - 4 weeks from shipping these out to customers.
Id say, once we get closer to production being finished, then being boxed, and then delivered to us, we will start accepting preorders for them. That will be in roughly 2 - 2.5 weeks maybe.
jimbos'ss 09-18-2007, 02:49 PM No, sorry cant sell them seperate. They are packaged together in manufacturing and shipped to us complete.
If you can find someone else to purchase the fronts, then we could sell the rears seperate though.
thats a real bummer, can you try and contact the manufacturer and ask for just the rear struts for me?
What are the spring rates offered on these?
Mnatvyc1223 09-18-2007, 03:49 PM Uhhh...
Fully adjustable coil-overs, hello... :lol:
Trust me, completely worth the price. Just start shopping around and see the other prices. You'll be back here signing up in no time.
:cssNET:
maybe i'll throw the real money into my EVO... get the whole Tein setup with EDFC controller.
but for now i'll keep my stock shocks and progress springs.
yah know, it's funny how the big known parts companies dont make parts for our cars... kinda shitty huh?
Modernceo 09-18-2007, 04:08 PM maybe i'll throw the real money into my EVO... get the whole Tein setup with EDFC controller.
but for now i'll keep my stock shocks and progress springs.
yah know, it's funny how the big known parts companies dont make parts for our cars... kinda shitty huh?
Instead of whining about how you cant buy "Tein" coilovers for your American car, why not support the COMPANIES WHO ARE MAKING PARTS FOR YOUR CAR ! ?
Jeesh.
You know, the reason a lot of companies dont produce parts for the Cobalt, is because they believe the market is small. When you dont buy parts from the companies that are producing parts for your car, then you are part of the reason the whole market is small. After these larger companies see that theres a good demand for parts, they will begin to develop new parts.
I am not trying to pick on you specifically, but have a problem with the whole attitude of, I dont want to buy a certain part unless brand XX makes it for my car. Doesnt make much sense to me, when I can see that theres a good aftermarket for the Cobalt.
My question on the spring rates seemed legit, how come no response?
Mnatvyc1223 09-18-2007, 04:15 PM Instead of whining about how you cant buy "Tein" coilovers for your American car, why not support the COMPANIES WHO ARE MAKING PARTS FOR YOUR CAR ! ?
Jeesh.
You know, the reason a lot of companies dont produce parts for the Cobalt, is because they believe the market is small. When you dont buy parts from the companies that are producing parts for your car, then you are part of the reason the whole market is small. After these larger companies see that theres a good demand for parts, they will begin to develop new parts.
I am not trying to pick on you specifically, but have a problem with the whole attitude of, I dont want to buy a certain part unless brand XX makes it for my car. Doesnt make much sense to me, when I can see that theres a good aftermarket for the Cobalt.
thats not it at all, what i am stating is i dont think the toy i have for the time being is worht throwing all my money i plan on spending on something else, on this... so actually i wasnt complaining i was simply stating that most internationally reputably known companies dont think our car is worth crap, plus didnt brembo JUST make brakes for our car? theres one...
Eddie 09-18-2007, 04:19 PM why even bother with Tein, they are crap any ways. props to modern performance on getting a nice coilover setup developed. at a great price.
Moza13- 09-18-2007, 04:25 PM we have a lot of stuff for our cars, look at intakes even, injen, weopon R, fujita, gmpp, K&N. those all seem like pretty big names to me
but the point is, these guys and many other vendors are spending their trime for us, the cobalt/g5/ion owners.
I give modern and the supporting vendors a lot of props for designing quality parts for our cars.
Modernceo 09-18-2007, 04:32 PM My question on the spring rates seemed legit, how come no response?
Sorry for not responding earlier.
Ill post the spring rates and optional spring rates here shortly.
Cory
Sorry for not responding earlier.
Ill post the spring rates and optional spring rates here shortly.
Cory
:twothumbs
PuSha050 09-21-2007, 12:53 PM i love modern performance
freakta 09-21-2007, 01:15 PM they look so good
redd214 09-21-2007, 06:53 PM The twp thin pieces in the picture, the one in the middle and all the way off to the right, what are those??
IonNinja 09-21-2007, 07:20 PM any chance on these being modified slightly to fit the Ion/Ion Redline??
Modernceo 09-21-2007, 07:53 PM :twothumbs
Front spring rate is 448 ft lbs
Rear spring rate is 280 ft lbs
As high as those numbers sound, the ride quality is suprisingly good.
The car handles great, bumps arent too bad, and overall im very happy with the way the car rides, and feels. Its 600-1000 times better than the old blown factory struts and the Eibach sportline springs that were on the car before.
R&C_rallySS 09-21-2007, 08:04 PM Are thry ready to order yet =D ?!?!?
you guys never answered my question. i allready have a coilover kit, but i'm not happy with the rear struts, can i buy them separate?
What kind do you have? Why are you not happy?
Modernceo 09-21-2007, 08:28 PM Are thry ready to order yet =D ?!?!?
We can begin accepting orders for them. We wont bill you for them until they ship out to you.
Production has begun, and we are expecting them in roughly 3 - 4 weeks from now, possibly sooner.
Ill keep everyone updated.
Cory
Z Speed 09-22-2007, 12:01 AM sweet man....
pimpnwink 09-22-2007, 12:11 AM i cant believe i missed this thread definately going on my need to get list because when i look at my car i see a moster truck and i really dont want to get just springs.
Steven Flit 09-22-2007, 12:15 AM We can begin accepting orders for them. We wont bill you for them until they ship out to you.
Production has begun, and we are expecting them in roughly 3 - 4 weeks from now, possibly sooner.
Ill keep everyone updated.
Cory
Hello...
Will the $999.00 price still be around by the the end of this month? Waiting on paycheck... :cussing: What you think the shipping cost will come out to? (91377 is my zip.)
When the coilovers are dropped all the way to 3 inches or very close to. How is the ride?Also, are they rust and corrosion resistant?
Thanks,
Steve
IonFeright 09-22-2007, 12:45 AM A few people have asked but do you guys plan on making anything that will fit the Redlines/Ions?
freakta 09-22-2007, 01:03 AM rust proofing? i live in new england and i need to know if they will rot away after a season. what are they made out of.
Modernceo 09-22-2007, 12:48 PM Hello...
Will the $999.00 price still be around by the the end of this month? Waiting on paycheck... :cussing: What you think the shipping cost will come out to? (91377 is my zip.)
When the coilovers are dropped all the way to 3 inches or very close to. How is the ride?Also, are they rust and corrosion resistant?
Thanks,
Steve
Steve,
Yes, that will be the introductory, as well as ongoing price.
Shipping would be about $31 by Fedex insured value.
Because of the way these coilovers are designed, when you lower the car, your lowering the spring and strut assembly. So, no matter how much you lower the car, you have the same ride quality. You can adjust the firmness/softness by adjusting the knob on top of the coilovers to your liking.
These are powdercoated, and so the finish is VERY durable, chip resistant and strong.
We would be willing to look at the Ion/Redline to see whats neccesary to make it work.
Steven Flit 09-22-2007, 12:56 PM Steve,
Yes, that will be the introductory, as well as ongoing price.
Shipping would be about $31 by Fedex insured value.
Because of the way these coilovers are designed, when you lower the car, your lowering the spring and strut assembly. So, no matter how much you lower the car, you have the same ride quality. You can adjust the firmness/softness by adjusting the knob on top of the coilovers to your liking.
These are powdercoated, and so the finish is VERY durable, chip resistant and strong.
We would be willing to look at the Ion/Redline to see whats neccesary to make it work.
Thanks for being so informative! Considering you prob. have one of the best prices on the market; I'll probably go with your product!:twothumbs
-Steve
g5mike 09-22-2007, 12:57 PM powder coating is what every manufacturer should do with auto parts,electro static powder coating can stand up to anything..congrats on what seems to be a top notch product.
I will be ordering these in the coming months.
thanks Mike!!
Eddie 09-22-2007, 02:41 PM Steve,
Yes, that will be the introductory, as well as ongoing price.
Shipping would be about $31 by Fedex insured value.
Because of the way these coilovers are designed, when you lower the car, your lowering the spring and strut assembly. So, no matter how much you lower the car, you have the same ride quality. You can adjust the firmness/softness by adjusting the knob on top of the coilovers to your liking.
These are powdercoated, and so the finish is VERY durable, chip resistant and strong.
We would be willing to look at the Ion/Redline to see whats neccesary to make it work.
how can u lower the strut assembly? its attatched to the strut tower and the spindle. so only way to lower it is to compress the shock which will alter ride quality. this is for the front suspension, rear should be the same as well. just curious not saying your wrong, i just want to know how, I like learning new things.
Modernceo 09-22-2007, 02:49 PM how can u lower the strut assembly? its attatched to the strut tower and the spindle. so only way to lower it is to compress the shock which will alter ride quality. this is for the front suspension, rear should be the same as well. just curious not saying your wrong, i just want to know how, I like learning new things.
Look at this photo.
http://www.modernperformance.com/cory/05Cobaltss/DSC_1158.jpg
When I lowered our Cobalt, I loosened the locking nut on the lower hub/spindle knuckle.
I then screwed the upper portion (which has the strut inside it, as well as the spring perch on top) lower into the lower hub/spindle knuckle. When I do that, I am not changing the strut clearance at all.
Its basically taking the moving components (Struts/springs) on the upper half, and reducing the heigth by screwing them further down into the lower fixed half.
:) Hope I didnt lose ya there !
freakta 09-22-2007, 03:42 PM this looks great. any way you could put a little pamphlet in the box that helps us tune them cause i could make anything handle badly
Z Speed 09-22-2007, 06:19 PM I cant wait for these to be released..... im to the point i need shocks and struts for the purpose of traction....
i'm in for an ION redline set, as soon as you get them made :)
dtabbs 09-24-2007, 08:41 PM Cory,
Quite a few people that have lowered their Cobalt / G5's have found that they get a shimmy or vibration when doing this. Have you guys experienced this on your prototypes? If you have, did you find a solution for this? I believe that it is caused by the attitude of the half shafts after losering the car. Some have suggested raising the engine / transmission to get the original angle, but I do not believe this is viable if lowered 2.5 - 3". What do you think as I am really interedted in your product?
These are very nice and TEMPTING! ;)
06_SS_S/C 10-01-2007, 06:25 PM Cory,
Quite a few people that have lowered their Cobalt / G5's have found that they get a shimmy or vibration when doing this. Have you guys experienced this on your prototypes? If you have, did you find a solution for this? I believe that it is caused by the attitude of the half shafts after losering the car. Some have suggested raising the engine / transmission to get the original angle, but I do not believe this is viable if lowered 2.5 - 3". What do you think as I am really interedted in your product?
Cory I would like to know this as well. I have the shimmy shake with my Eibachs and if these coilovers don't have the same issue then I might go ahead and cough up the extra cash for these ones.
any word on an ION redline set yet?
NGalaxyTimmyo 10-09-2007, 02:27 PM damnit, if I wasn't buying a house right now I'd be all over these. Maybe I'll pick up some overtime
Modernceo 10-09-2007, 06:26 PM Yup, we have a part number in our computer system for these now, and have begun taking preorders for them already.
They are expected to arrive late this month, possibly sooner.
For those of you interested in getting a set, we can take your order by phone, and we will not bill you for them until they ship to you.
:)
blown06SS 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM I think i finnally found a set that i'm really interested in. I'll def be getting in on these here in the very near future. Thanks for the awesome product and info!:twothumbs
any word on an ION redline set yet?
:cssNET:
IonFeright 10-09-2007, 07:10 PM never any love for the Ions:(
portalroc 10-09-2007, 07:23 PM Subscribed....You should make themEDFC compatible ?
Eddie 10-09-2007, 11:34 PM Look at this photo.
http://www.modernperformance.com/cory/05Cobaltss/DSC_1158.jpg
When I lowered our Cobalt, I loosened the locking nut on the lower hub/spindle knuckle.
I then screwed the upper portion (which has the strut inside it, as well as the spring perch on top) lower into the lower hub/spindle knuckle. When I do that, I am not changing the strut clearance at all.
Its basically taking the moving components (Struts/springs) on the upper half, and reducing the heigth by screwing them further down into the lower fixed half.
:) Hope I didnt lose ya there !
nice that is sweet, no u didnt lose me i was just curious. definatly nice setup.
Steven Flit 10-26-2007, 01:35 AM these available yet? If the price is the same Oct. 31st, I'll order that day. These seem like great buy.
Steven Flit 10-31-2007, 12:46 AM Ah!! less than 3 hours until direct deposit hits the account... So close!! Prob. like 2 weeks until these things are installed though... :(
06noscobaltss 10-31-2007, 02:09 AM So whats the word? Are these shipping yet? If so I want to pick up a set!!
Steven Flit 10-31-2007, 06:02 PM So whats the word? Are these shipping yet? If so I want to pick up a set!!
Just called and placed an order for these :twothumbs
They said they should get them within a week or 2; and will call and bill me as soon as they arive.
Order came out to $102x... solid price guys!
an0malous 10-31-2007, 06:05 PM very nice looking product. will be watching this for peoples results
g5mike 10-31-2007, 07:43 PM very nice looking product. will be watching this for peoples resultsI second this,if others like I'll will 100% purchase in Janurary.
EmperorJJ1 11-01-2007, 02:32 AM oh i didnt know they were shipping
loudestwine08 11-01-2007, 02:40 AM will they fit on the ion redline
06noscobaltss 11-01-2007, 02:35 PM I SMELL A GROUP BUY! I just dunno. $1k for coilovers is still crazy, but Im in the market for some. If you get a good price for a group buy I will get in! Guaranteed!
Modernceo 11-05-2007, 03:58 PM Quick update guys!
We are expecting these any day now. Possibly this week/early next week.
Ill let everyone know when they arrive.
Asphalt Assault 11-05-2007, 04:16 PM K I can see that you can adjust height and you mentioned adjusting for ride for how we want. specifically though can one set preload, rebound and compression?
Steven Flit 11-05-2007, 04:20 PM Quick update guys!
We are expecting these any day now. Possibly this week/early next week.
Ill let everyone know when they arrive.
Make em' come faster!! :cry: :cry:
I'm way to excited to finally have these on my car!
Modernceo 11-05-2007, 04:48 PM K I can see that you can adjust height and you mentioned adjusting for ride for how we want. specifically though can one set preload, rebound and compression?
Rebound/Compression are adjustable on each strut/shock via the adjustment knob on the strut/shock.
Are you just going to keep ignoring us?
Are these going to be made avaible/fit the ION redlines?
EmperorJJ1 11-07-2007, 05:06 AM check post 82
http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1479216&postcount=82
Modernceo 11-07-2007, 07:13 PM Ok guys, these should be arriving this friday, or next monday.
We have limited quantities arriving, and we have several people who have already placed a preorder for these, so, once they come in, we will automatically ship them off to everyone whos preordered.
For those of you who havent preordered a set, call us and get a set reserved before this batch sells out!
Ion guys, after we get the Cobalt market fully settled, we will be looking into a Ion set of coilovers. We havent forgotten about you, just need to take care of this Cobalt project first.
R&C_rallySS 11-08-2007, 12:50 PM Any new updates? Did anyone install these yet?
HatedCobalt 11-08-2007, 03:39 PM i looked at all the coil overs available and i think these the the only one ive seen that go to a 3" drop. im looking to SLAM my cobalt kinda like the VDUB guys do....
Modernceo 11-14-2007, 01:00 PM These were supposed to arrive on monday but they have been delayed a little in shipping.
We have tracked the package now, and they are going to be delivered to us tomorrow, 11-15.
WahOOooo !
Steven Flit 11-14-2007, 01:36 PM These were supposed to arrive on monday but they have been delayed a little in shipping.
We have tracked the package now, and they are going to be delivered to us tomorrow, 11-15.
WahOOooo !
Wohoo... please debit my account a.s.a.p.!!!
My monster truck needs a drop!
EmperorJJ1 11-15-2007, 06:35 AM is the price stuck or is it an intro price?
Modernceo 11-15-2007, 02:05 PM These have ARRIVED and they look great.
For those of you who already have a set on order, we will be shipping them out today.
For those of you who DONT have a set on order, you should call us to get a set while they are in stock !!
is the price stuck or is it an intro price?
Its the introductory, and long term price.
:cool:
campo165 11-15-2007, 02:07 PM my god...a G just to be able to adjust your ride? WOW...
Modernceo 11-15-2007, 02:10 PM my god...a G just to be able to adjust your ride? WOW...
If you have no experience with using lowering springs on your car, and then having your factory struts blow out, your statement makes perfect sense.
When you use lowering springs on your car, its only a matter of time before you blow out the factory struts because of bumps, potholes, etc. And when you replace your struts because of the poor ride, your probably going to be at, or above the price of springs and replaced factory struts.
So, with this setup, you can not ONLY adjust the heigth, and lower it as much as you want, and not worry about blowing them out, but you can adjust how stiff/soft the ride quality is as well.
CobaltSS 16 11-15-2007, 02:17 PM how do these coilovers compare to other ones comfort wise?? is the 1-3 inch drop for a regular cobalt or an SS too?? In that case it would only drop the SS models like 2 inches?
saunders1986 11-15-2007, 02:37 PM wow.... this is just what i need
Edubs 11-15-2007, 02:41 PM If you have no experience with using lowering springs on your car, and then having your factory struts blow out, your statement makes perfect sense.
When you use lowering springs on your car, its only a matter of time before you blow out the factory struts because of bumps, potholes, etc. And when you replace your struts because of the poor ride, your probably going to be at, or above the price of springs and replaced factory struts.
So, with this setup, you can not ONLY adjust the heigth, and lower it as much as you want, and not worry about blowing them out, but you can adjust how stiff/soft the ride quality is as well.
I agree completely. What's the warranty going to be on the parts included in this setup? Specifically, the shocks/struts...
Modernceo 11-15-2007, 04:02 PM how do these coilovers compare to other ones comfort wise?? is the 1-3 inch drop for a regular cobalt or an SS too?? In that case it would only drop the SS models like 2 inches?
These have a good spring rate, which allows for much better cornering and handling, while not being too harsh to drive on.
Keep in mind, that you have full control over the dampening of the struts, with 30 adjustments from full hard to full soft to your liking.
Cobalt LS, Cobalt SS, doesnt matter, you can adjust it to whatever heigth you want. If you want it stock heigth in the front, and 2.5 inches lower in the rear, no problem. if you want it lowered 2.5 inches all the way around, no problem. Takes about 30 mins - an hour to fully adjust all corners.
wow.... this is just what i need
Im suprised you have wheels but havent lowered your car.
I agree completely. What's the warranty going to be on the parts included in this setup? Specifically, the shocks/struts...
Warranty is 90 days, and the most critical piece, which is the gas cylinder inside the strut body, if it ever blows outside the warranty period, can be bought for $100 directly from BC !
So, nothing to worry about, its a great setup. I have the prototype BC coilovers on my 95 Dodge Neon,and the prototype BC coilovers on our 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS and both are working great.
Youll be happy with this setup and you DONT have to worry about the warranty on it !
Edubs 11-15-2007, 04:10 PM Sold. We'll see where I stand after X-mas and Tax returns. I have to get my engine/tranny mounts settled first before I tackle the suspension. From there, I have some flexibility in my plans. This is absolutely what I was looking for in a suspension upgrade...
saunders1986 11-15-2007, 04:32 PM Im suprised you have wheels but havent lowered your car.
scared of rubbing. tire.....
WunSick 11-15-2007, 04:41 PM sexy sexy :)
cblt12 11-15-2007, 04:42 PM i need to pick up a set of these really soon... hopefully santa is nice to me and i get these under my tree
Steven Flit 11-16-2007, 12:08 AM These have ARRIVED and they look great.
For those of you who already have a set on order, we will be shipping them out today.
For those of you who DONT have a set on order, you should call us to get a set while they are in stock !!
I pre-ordered at the beginning of the month. Will the debit hit my account tomorrow?
Badassz69 11-16-2007, 01:29 AM Man need to make a G quick want new mod
06noscobaltss 11-16-2007, 03:54 AM Modernperformance Please Read My Pm Asap!! Need To Cancel Order For These! Details In The Pm! Thanks!
Modernceo 11-16-2007, 05:14 PM I pre-ordered at the beginning of the month. Will the debit hit my account tomorrow?
We have wrapped up all of the orders, and they are shipping out today.
You would have been billed yesterday, or today.
07cobaltss 11-16-2007, 05:23 PM i've hade springs on my car for over a year and 23000 miles later, no problems, i think people that have problems with there struts "blowing out" it would be their own falt, in not driving over bumps better.
Steven Flit 11-17-2007, 05:08 AM We have wrapped up all of the orders, and they are shipping out today.
You would have been billed yesterday, or today.
excellent, it came out today as you said! thank you
is there any way to track my order?
EmperorJJ1 11-17-2007, 06:37 AM damn i need these bad. If they could somehow be controled digitally i would buy them but that is a dream thats never going to happen
j4s0nmuzik 11-24-2007, 03:26 AM This is sweet are they in stock?
CobaltSS 16 11-24-2007, 03:32 PM lets see some pics of the balt slammed
freakta 11-24-2007, 05:08 PM ya lets see how much people like them and how they fit and all trhe other goodness that comes with them
Red2.4SS 11-24-2007, 08:03 PM Looks Great!
Would like to get a set of these before summer.
flathead0 11-24-2007, 08:20 PM look like a good product will have to look at it closer on your website
Steven Flit 11-28-2007, 03:41 PM finally got mine after fighting with fedex for a week! lol
I made a thread about em with pix... thanks modernperformance for the quality customer service and nice packaging job. No damage found! :twothumbs
Modernceo 11-28-2007, 06:08 PM finally got mine after fighting with fedex for a week! lol
I made a thread about em with pix... thanks modernperformance for the quality customer service and nice packaging job. No damage found! :twothumbs
Excellent!
Ill have to find the thread you posted!
Fwiw;
Our website doesnt have them listed right now, and is a little out of date.
HOWEVER, we are about to release our new shopping cart/website in the next week and they are listed in the Cobalt section for sure there!
Cory
Steven Flit 11-28-2007, 06:18 PM Excellent!
Ill have to find the thread you posted!
here you go
http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86467
niknyce 11-30-2007, 08:30 AM any way i could get a pic of your ss completely dropped? all the way? the rates look good and the product looks excellent. iwas going to go with k sports, but i think i am going to roll with these.
NJBLUESS 12-21-2007, 10:44 PM Been awhile since this threads been touched, but I did alittle research on BC since I haven't heard of them and am looking for a coilover setup. I found "BC Racing", as they are known, make MANY other suspension systems and components for other, "more well known companys". The reviews that I found were quite informative and on a positive note, especially from some that have experience with other systems. Just google BC Racing for some info.
I do have some questions for ModernPerformance.
1: Are the strut plates adjustable for camber, (can't tell from picture), if not, are camber plates available? (I would prefer camber and CASTER adjustment, but that seems hard to come by)
2: If I needed a heavier spring rate, how hard would that be to get different springs
in the future?
3: What did the wieght difference seem like between the previous suspension and the BC setup, BC lighter
or heavier?
I know my questions may seem like a PITA, but I do take those things into consideration.
P.S. Do you have them in stock?
Modernceo 12-28-2007, 12:35 PM Been awhile since this threads been touched, but I did alittle research on BC since I haven't heard of them and am looking for a coilover setup. I found "BC Racing", as they are known, make MANY other suspension systems and components for other, "more well known companys". The reviews that I found were quite informative and on a positive note, especially from some that have experience with other systems. Just google BC Racing for some info.
I do have some questions for ModernPerformance.
1: Are the strut plates adjustable for camber, (can't tell from picture), if not, are camber plates available? (I would prefer camber and CASTER adjustment, but that seems hard to come by)
2: If I needed a heavier spring rate, how hard would that be to get different springs
in the future?
3: What did the wieght difference seem like between the previous suspension and the BC setup, BC lighter
or heavier?
I know my questions may seem like a PITA, but I do take those things into consideration.
P.S. Do you have them in stock?
Sorry its taken me a few days to respond to your questions about this.
1) These are not adjustable for camber, or caster. Very very few manufacturers will make a coilover thats adjustable for caster, and when they do, they are expensive, and 98% of people who buy them cant even take advantage of a caster adjustment coilover. Its just way too complicated to setup, and adjust.
2) Simple, the springs are kept in stock in the USA, and run $100 per set of two. So, you can get a different spring rate/set altogether for the entire vehicle for $200 total.
3) The Bc coilovers weighed 13 lbs less than the factory suspension setup.
flathead0 12-29-2007, 09:22 PM who got these on the car and whats the ride like
07BlueGranite 12-29-2007, 10:10 PM any pics of it dropped all the way down?
Modernceo 12-31-2007, 08:05 PM We've sold several sets with no complaints.
We also just shipped out a set today to a customer.
Too bad we cant get those guys to chime in here.
I can tell you that the ride quality was great, and I loved being able to adjust each corner independently. I also loved being able to adjust the ride dampening to my liking as well.
Nothing beats coilovers as far as ride quality, not having to worry about struts blowing out (versus lowering springs on factory struts!) and independent dampening.
EmperorJJ1 01-01-2008, 04:15 AM ya i wish there would be more reviews... im really on the fence on coilovers
Steven Flit 01-01-2008, 05:20 AM I'll chime in! I've had these on for about a month now.
The ride quality is superb! Only time it gets bumpy is when its shitty roads.
Handeling is awesome, the lowering capabilities are awesome. $1000 is awesome.
PEOPLE BUY THESE COILOVERS.
Any questions; PM me
CTSSBowtie 01-01-2008, 05:22 AM Heeeell yeahhhh!!!!
EmperorJJ1 01-01-2008, 06:17 AM thats sorta my problem thou... what do u consider bumpy and how do you have the dampening on it?
i want it lowered but max comfort (preformance is a distant second)
Steven Flit 01-01-2008, 07:17 AM thats sorta my problem thou... what do u consider bumpy and how do you have the dampening on it?
i want it lowered but max comfort (preformance is a distant second)
To be totally honest; I havn't even touched the dampening. I just had them installed and lowered. The ride quality is very similar to stock. Bumpy roads definately let you know you have coilovers on. I'll play with the dampening soon enough; as for now I'm very satisfied with the coilovers.
I never thought I could out turn a go-kart lol...
Modernceo 01-01-2008, 12:03 PM I'll chime in! I've had these on for about a month now.
The ride quality is superb! Only time it gets bumpy is when its shitty roads.
Handeling is awesome, the lowering capabilities are awesome. $1000 is awesome.
PEOPLE BUY THESE COILOVERS.
Any questions; PM me
Thanks for chiming in Steven.
Any photos of your car after you installed the coilovers ?
:)
saunders1986 01-01-2008, 12:19 PM i really wanna buy these, but i run a 225/45/18 tire on a 18x8 wheel with a 35mm offset and i'm scared i'll rub, i'm hella close as is. also, my sunfire is lowered on tein springs and kyb agx (adjustable) shocks and struts, and it beats me, and everyone in my car to peaces!
Steven Flit 01-02-2008, 12:33 AM Thanks for chiming in Steven.
Any photos of your car after you installed the coilovers ?
:)
No problem
Let me take a look into my pic folders and see what I can dig up.
UPDATE
I'll take some new pix tomorrow; I have been playing with them and adjusted the rears to have a 3 finger gap, and the front to have a 1 1/2 finger gap.
http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/1/7/1/4/8/2_414238.JPG
http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/1/7/1/4/8/6_822708.JPG
Steven Flit 01-03-2008, 03:08 AM Heres an update from today; I have adjusted the rears more since i took the pictures above.
http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/1/7/1/4/8/1_993413.JPG
cobaltturbo 01-10-2008, 04:16 AM hello there i was woundering if you still have these in stock , and what the total to canada would be , B2y 3n3 halifax,NS
i just need a grand total
as well woundering if the person who was looking for just the rear was still inteasted becouse i am looking for the front becouse of waight of audio in the trunk, and if i am getting the hole kit if you had a 6kg/mm rear sping that i would need for my set up
as well what would be the estimet of time for me to get them
freakta 01-14-2008, 12:45 PM damn that looks nice... im still up in the air over coilovers or air suspension?
heeros1 02-18-2008, 01:43 AM the BC racing website doesn't really inspire a lot of confidence though. as of now they still didn't update the website to list the coilovers for the cobalt, and the company profile has a small passage in broken english.
I guess websites aren't everything, but I tend to judge company's by the accuracy and quality of their web pages.
KyleMinnis 02-18-2008, 01:59 AM that is a fantastic deal!!!
i hope they ride well
EmperorJJ1 02-18-2008, 05:36 AM the BC racing website doesn't really inspire a lot of confidence though. as of now they still didn't update the website to list the coilovers for the cobalt, and the company profile has a small passage in broken english.
I guess websites aren't everything, but I tend to judge company's by the accuracy and quality of their web pages.
Funny you say that one of the best subwoofer manufactures web site is half useless yet sonys xplod website is damn near top notch... interesting:twothumbs
NWAE Cobalt 02-18-2008, 05:57 AM me wanty!!!
Modernceo 02-18-2008, 11:08 AM Im sorry for the delay. I must have missed your post!
Yes, we keep them in stock at all times.
Cost to ship to Nova Scotia would be about $120 by Fedex insured service.
So, it would be about $1120 delivered to you. Customs/duties fees would probably add another $150-$175 to that total (estimated).
Delivery would take about 1.5 weeks.
hello there i was woundering if you still have these in stock , and what the total to canada would be , B2y 3n3 halifax,NS
i just need a grand total
as well woundering if the person who was looking for just the rear was still inteasted becouse i am looking for the front becouse of waight of audio in the trunk, and if i am getting the hole kit if you had a 6kg/mm rear sping that i would need for my set up
as well what would be the estimet of time for me to get them
damn that looks nice... im still up in the air over coilovers or air suspension?
Air suspension is nice, but frequently costs 1800-2000$, and in my experience problems can happen all the time. My good friend had a air suspension kit on his 07 Charger SRT-8 and he had a leak at one point, and at another point his compressors failed, leaving his car on the ground.
Youll never hear of anyone EVER being stranded with coilovers. It just doesnt happen.
the BC racing website doesn't really inspire a lot of confidence though. as of now they still didn't update the website to list the coilovers for the cobalt, and the company profile has a small passage in broken english.
I guess websites aren't everything, but I tend to judge company's by the accuracy and quality of their web pages.
BC USA is designed to be a distributor, they arent trying to sell to the public.
They are trying to sell to distributors, like Modern Performance. We took our Cobalt SS struts/springs off our car for nearly 2.5 months and sent them overseas to help them develop prototypes for our Cobalt SS's. THEN, we tested out the prototype coilovers (First ones ever made) for the Cobalt SS.
We have posted a lot of information on these as far as spring rates, prices, adjustability, posted photos of the coilovers themselves, and theres been several members of Cobaltss.net who have posted photos of their cars with these installed.
Im a little suprised that you need further information, just about everything I could ever think of has been covered.
me wanty!!!
These would allow you to lower your Cobalt LT 2 inches + and get rid of the nasty wheel gap between your fender and tire! Get your tax return, and call Modern Performance to get a set of these! We keep them in stock.
WhiteSSBalt 02-18-2008, 11:11 AM Hm, I might consider eventually ditching the Sportlines for these.......
heeros1 02-18-2008, 01:52 PM Funny you say that one of the best subwoofer manufactures web site is half useless yet sonys xplod website is damn near top notch... interesting:twothumbs
well... I'm not saying it's always acurate ;)
EmperorJJ1 02-19-2008, 03:43 AM neither am i just saying
Steven Flit 02-19-2008, 03:48 AM I've been running these for over 2 months now. My first experience with coilovers and they are absolutely amazing. Maybe this pic will help sway your decissions...
http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/1/7/1/4/8/3_110963.JPG
Super_SS 02-19-2008, 03:52 AM I've been running these for over 2 months now. My first experience with coilovers and they are absolutely amazing. Maybe this pic will help sway your decissions...
http://cobaltss.net/gallery/files/1/7/1/4/8/3_110963.JPG
my sportlines drop the car more than that
Steven Flit 02-19-2008, 03:54 AM my sportlines drop the car more than that
I havn't cut the bump stops in the rear. There is a 2 finger gap all the way around.
You may have sportlines; but you'll never touch the aggresive handling of these coilovers with those.
What size tires you running?
Super_SS 02-19-2008, 03:58 AM I havn't cut the bump stops in the rear. There is a 2 finger gap all the way around.
You may have sportlines; but you'll never touch the aggresive handling of these coilovers with those.
What size tires you running?
235-45-18 tire size..handlin is good,but i knw coils are better...only reason i bout springs was cuz i wanted the car to sit good and look aggressive..my wheel gap is 1 finger on the back,and can barelt sqeeze 1 finger up front..also no rubbing issue's at all
Steven Flit 02-19-2008, 04:00 AM 235-45-18 tire size..handlin is good,but i knw coils are better...only reason i bout springs was cuz i wanted the car to sit good and look aggressive..my wheel gap is 1 finger on the back,and can barelt sqeeze 1 finger up front..also no rubbing issue's at all
234/45/18; I rest my case
When I get 245/40/18s I'll have to raise my shocks and struts back up.
EmperorJJ1 02-19-2008, 04:01 AM 235s and 45 sidewall? interesting bc my 235/40 rub just a lil bit then again my shocks are probably shot
Super_SS 02-19-2008, 04:03 AM 234/45/18; I rest my case
When I get 245/40/18s I'll have to raise my shocks and struts back up.
40's gonna look to skinny bro...i wanted to go 40's,but all the potholes,speed bumps and crap,put alot of pressure on ur struts and ur rims are more likely to crack
235s and 45 sidewall? interesting bc my 235/40 rub just a lil bit then again my shocks are probably shot
i didnt even put 1k on my car after i bout it,and put that size tire on at 14k and now have 38k and no rubbing at all,and tires are still in brand new condition..about 80% thread life left on them
CobaltSS 16 02-19-2008, 04:07 AM 40's gonna look to skinny bro...i wanted to go 40's,but all the potholes,speed bumps and crap,put alot of pressure on ur struts and ur rims are more likely to crack
i didnt even put 1k on my car after i bout it,and put that size tire on at 14k and now have 38k and no rubbing at all,and tires are still in brand new condition..about 80% thread life left on them
What tires do you have? Do you have an updated pictures with your tires and the sportlines.
Super_SS 02-19-2008, 04:23 AM What tires do you have? Do you have an updated pictures with your tires and the sportlines.
i have the bridgestone potenza re960as
dont have pictures of the set-up,but ill see if u can snap a pic later in the day
EDIT:i have 225-45-18...sorry for the mistake
EmperorJJ1 02-19-2008, 04:37 AM tis makes sense... the 235s are sorta known for slight rubbing with the 40 sidewall 45 would be insane
Is it hard to get all four corners evened out? Do you have to just adjust all of them by eye measurements or what?
BigBrother 10-03-2008, 11:54 AM Was any prgress ever made on putting these on the Ion? I can't see why they wouldn't work as-is, but apparently some people think they won't. If you need a Guienea Pig, hit me up.
Can they be ordered with different spring rates from the get go? No use having extra springs laying around, and I need something a LOT more aggressive than 450ish front anfd 230ish rear, LOL - maybe 420 to 460 front and 480 to 550 rear as a ballpark. You know, for real driving. :D
Any possibility of camber plates, at least for the front? No instant camber adustment means highly unlikely I'll be on board unfortunatly, especially with the B&G set coming in only a couple hundred more with full camber plates and everything.
Still - I like the look, I like the manufacturer, I'm interested, but this thread seems to have dies off. ???
Modernceo 10-06-2008, 06:38 PM These have pillow ball mounts for the front, as well as camber plates.
The rear, because of the factory design, cannot have pillow ball mounts or camber plates.
Im not sure if they will fit the Ion. If someone would purchase a set, we would take them back with a full refund IF they didnt fit and were not scratched, greasy, etc.
We've offered this before, however no one has stepped up to the plate to accept our offer.
Was any prgress ever made on putting these on the Ion? I can't see why they wouldn't work as-is, but apparently some people think they won't. If you need a Guienea Pig, hit me up.
Can they be ordered with different spring rates from the get go? No use having extra springs laying around, and I need something a LOT more aggressive than 450ish front anfd 230ish rear, LOL - maybe 420 to 460 front and 480 to 550 rear as a ballpark. You know, for real driving. :D
Any possibility of camber plates, at least for the front? No instant camber adustment means highly unlikely I'll be on board unfortunatly, especially with the B&G set coming in only a couple hundred more with full camber plates and everything.
Still - I like the look, I like the manufacturer, I'm interested, but this thread seems to have dies off. ???
BlilBT 10-06-2008, 07:06 PM We've offered this before, however no one has stepped up to the plate to accept our offer.
Thats about to change!;)
BigBrother 10-06-2008, 07:37 PM Hmm. Well - what about the spring rate question firstly, and are the shocks retuned for stiffer springs secondly (or is the rate of adjustment sufficient for a much stiffer spring).
If I can get them with the spring rates I want and I know that the shocks won't be underdamping at full stiff with a 9 or 10k spring rate, then I'd probably be willing to give it a shot, becuse they really SHOULD fit. IIRC, the differences between our suspension (Ion and Cobalt) as far as mounting points are concerned apply only to front swaybars. The Koni shock insterts had a small issue in that the Saturn top hat was different, but that wouldn't matter with coilovers now, would it? And I'm putting in FE5 lower control arms anyway, so IF there's an issue there for some reason, it won't be.
Anyone know different?
KyleMinnis 10-06-2008, 11:30 PM i should have done coilovers!
my buddy always gives me shit for just going with the sportlines:/
jhs87 10-07-2008, 01:03 PM these will fit any model cobalt correct?
Like the 08 LS?
PimpLay2 10-07-2008, 01:12 PM subscribe
freakta 10-07-2008, 02:31 PM im still undecided on which to get airbags or coilovers
BlilBT 10-07-2008, 06:14 PM Well mine should be here in a couple days & hopefully have time sat for the install.. got to cut the lawn & stuff 1st:thumbsdow.
BlilBT 10-11-2008, 07:14 PM Here is the thread I put up on them!
http://cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2982079&posted=1#post2982079
cobaltracrtc 11-21-2008, 11:24 PM do you think these coilovers can with stand the rigors of auto x and or grip racing becuase i want to upgrade from my sprint lowering kit
NWAE Cobalt 11-21-2008, 11:37 PM i still wanty :(
wish i had the cash for these lol...
BigBrother 11-22-2008, 09:30 PM They should stand up just fine to autox or track days; I would hope they're at least as strong - if not stronger - than the stock components they replace, which hold up fine. ;)
I will be ordering these, but must discuss with the manufacturers the camber plate/pillowball problem.
Modernceo - I don't know how I didn't already know this, I never looked at my towers, I just ass-umed they were "standard"... The Ion's cannot use a camber plate/pillowball mount, as we have domed, not flat, single-bolt type strut mounts. Can these be had sans-plates? Also, about the available spring rates and shock tuning..?
ilovecars 02-10-2009, 06:04 PM bump i want a group buy :D
Steven Flit 02-10-2009, 09:00 PM They should stand up just fine to autox or track days; I would hope they're at least as strong - if not stronger - than the stock components they replace, which hold up fine. ;)
I will be ordering these, but must discuss with the manufacturers the camber plate/pillowball problem.
Modernceo - I don't know how I didn't already know this, I never looked at my towers, I just ass-umed they were "standard"... The Ion's cannot use a camber plate/pillowball mount, as we have domed, not flat, single-bolt type strut mounts. Can these be had sans-plates? Also, about the available spring rates and shock tuning..?
chop em
and weld
Modernceo 02-10-2009, 10:47 PM How many people would buy at say ~ $925 shipped ?
bump i want a group buy :D
Heh. Thats a great way to fix it ! ;)
chop em
and weld
ilovecars 02-10-2009, 10:49 PM although 925 is good stuff. i would have to save up another.......oh yea. 925 :D lol. no i only sugested it because by the time it might possibly happen i could possibly have enough money
Steven Flit 02-10-2009, 10:59 PM How many people would buy at say ~ $925 shipped ?
Heh. Thats a great way to fix it ! ;)
Got that one from a local Redline owner.
dman090 02-10-2009, 11:00 PM How many people would buy at say ~ $925 shipped ?
Heh. Thats a great way to fix it ! ;)
925 shipped! dman thats a good price
Steven Flit 02-10-2009, 11:01 PM 925 shipped! dman thats a good price
thats cheaper than when I first purchased them when ModernPerformance unveiled the first batch.
35K ON THEM AND WORKING GREAT GUYS...
Modernceo 02-10-2009, 11:13 PM I just threw that price out there to see who would be interested in saving $110 or so. If I see enough people would commit, Id work hard with the manufacturer to make it happen!
thats cheaper than when I first purchased them when ModernPerformance unveiled the first batch.
35K ON THEM AND WORKING GREAT GUYS...
35k on the BC Coilovers, wow, impressive ! Thanks for your support Steven.
Steven Flit 02-10-2009, 11:40 PM I just threw that price out there to see who would be interested in saving $110 or so. If I see enough people would commit, Id work hard with the manufacturer to make it happen!
35k on the BC Coilovers, wow, impressive ! Thanks for your support Steven.
Rears have been turned to full hard for the majority of the miles
fronts have always been about 13-15 turns towards hard (out of 31.5 turns)
No problem
great product
Shugo0323 02-12-2009, 01:27 AM I would be one of the ones buying them..tax returns baby!
Rodimus_Prime 03-10-2009, 02:57 AM I think these might be in the future for me, the design looks better than several others
H&R, B&G, KW = no pillowball mounts
I'm looking for something that can be adjusted to ride like stock and has grippy handling and then can be adjusted for max grip at the track, specifically drag racing, and I want front pillowball mounts so i dont have to buy stock strut mounts to use.
How do these fit in with those desires?
BigBrother 03-10-2009, 03:56 AM Let's try this again...
Can these be had sans camber plates to mount to a single-bolt strut tower for the Ion's?
Can these be ordered with a different spring rate from the get-go for those of us who know what spring rates we want - and the rates that it comes with standard aren't it.
What is the range of spring rates that the shocks will support?
Don't seem like tough Q's...
averagewhiteboy 03-10-2009, 02:34 PM How much drop can you get from these..??
BlilBT 03-10-2009, 02:43 PM How much drop can you get from these..??
0-3 inches I went down 2 in the back & 1 1/2 in the front!
cawpin 03-11-2009, 09:43 PM These have a good spring rate, which allows for much better cornering and handling, while not being too harsh to drive on.
Keep in mind, that you have full control over the dampening of the struts, with 30 adjustments from full hard to full soft to your liking.
Cobalt LS, Cobalt SS, doesnt matter, you can adjust it to whatever heigth you want. If you want it stock heigth in the front, and 2.5 inches lower in the rear, no problem. if you want it lowered 2.5 inches all the way around, no problem. Takes about 30 mins - an hour to fully adjust all corners.
Im suprised you have wheels but havent lowered your car.
Warranty is 90 days, and the most critical piece, which is the gas cylinder inside the strut body, if it ever blows outside the warranty period, can be bought for $100 directly from BC !
So, nothing to worry about, its a great setup. I have the prototype BC coilovers on my 95 Dodge Neon,and the prototype BC coilovers on our 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS and both are working great.
Youll be happy with this setup and you DONT have to worry about the warranty on it !
Your first post in this thread says the warranty is 1 year, now you say it's 90 days. Neither of those is an acceptable warranty period in my mind. If I don't have to worry about the warranty it should be longer. I just can't hand over $1000 and hope everything is ok in 3 1/2 months.
DoMiStIc_RuSh_06 03-11-2009, 09:53 PM how much would these be shipped to b0s1p0, nova scotia, canada. Looking for total price here with everything included in canadian funds!
Modernceo 03-12-2009, 10:24 AM - These come preassembled from BC, you could try to make them work without camber plates.
- 448 lb springs in the front, 224 lb springs in the rear.
- 336, 560, 672, 890, 1000 lb springs also available
- The shocks can support one range higher, or even lower, however anything more than that, and they will need to be revalved, which can be done.
If you are wanting to revalve/change spring rates, contact me direct. NOTICE This is something that only 5% or less of Cobalt owners will need to worry about, and only for dedicated track rats, or wannabe suspension afficionados. For just about everyone else, the stock valving and spring rates have been found to be good, and the car will handle FAR better than the stock spring/strut combination.
Let's try this again...
Can these be had sans camber plates to mount to a single-bolt strut tower for the Ion's?
Can these be ordered with a different spring rate from the get-go for those of us who know what spring rates we want - and the rates that it comes with standard aren't it.
What is the range of spring rates that the shocks will support?
Don't seem like tough Q's...
Sorry for the confusion. Its 1 year warranty.
QUITE A few manufacturers have little to no support on coilovers, but yet BC has a one year warranty, and like I mentioned, you can buy replacement strut cartridges for $100 if your outside the warranty period. Thats not a bad deal.
Especially when I take into account some of the experiences Ive had with KW suspension and getting replacement pieces from KW (Think about Vietnamese water torture like fun!) and replacement pieces from Mopar (sourced from KW). Its something you DO NOT Want to go through.
BC has an office in the USA, that you can reach directly, and get rebuild support, replacement pieces, replacement springs if need be, etc. Its really a wonderful company to deal with, and their pricing on parts is great as well.
Your first post in this thread says the warranty is 1 year, now you say it's 90 days. Neither of those is an acceptable warranty period in my mind. If I don't have to worry about the warranty it should be longer. I just can't hand over $1000 and hope everything is ok in 3 1/2 months.
We can ship direct to Canada by Fedex Express International Economy for about $1130 delivered. Canadian customs fees would be about another $130. It would take less than ONE week for delivery to you after we ship.
We have a DEDICATED employee who handles personally all of our international shipments, and so we know exactly what customs forms are needed, and whats needed for NO delays, no suprises, etc to ship to Canada, and we'd love to help.
If you have any questions about shipping on this, or any other product you can email our dedicated international employee at :
international@modernperformance.com
Or, feel free to pm me and Ill be happy to help.
Cory
how much would these be shipped to b0s1p0, nova scotia, canada. Looking for total price here with everything included in canadian funds!
Rodimus_Prime 03-12-2009, 02:30 PM I thought these had the pillowball mounts already on them? My thing is I dont want to have to buy new front strut mounts, I just want to bolt them on
DoMiStIc_RuSh_06 03-12-2009, 04:55 PM We can ship direct to Canada by Fedex Express International Economy for about $1130 delivered. Canadian customs fees would be about another $130. It would take less than ONE week for delivery to you after we ship.
We have a DEDICATED employee who handles personally all of our international shipments, and so we know exactly what customs forms are needed, and whats needed for NO delays, no suprises, etc to ship to Canada, and we'd love to help.
If you have any questions about shipping on this, or any other product you can email our dedicated international employee at :
international@modernperformance.com
Or, feel free to pm me and Ill be happy to help.
Cory[/QUOTE]
So that 1130 is in canadian funds right??? An would you be able to put gift on the package or something so i wouldnt have to pay so much duty???
conerboner 05-14-2009, 01:04 AM i would go in at that group buy for sure... need to lower this truck and raise it back up for winters
BlilBT 05-14-2009, 05:02 PM I thought these had the pillowball mounts already on them? My thing is I dont want to have to buy new front strut mounts, I just want to bolt them on
They do, it's a direct bolt on.. easy a pie:) you just have to get a alignment & your done.
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