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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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I've been searching a few months now and I broke it down to either Pedders or SSC springs. I called zzp a few days ago. No more SSC springs. Anyone know where to get them? I do want pedders but not trying to pay 400 for springs....

So my question is, does anyone know where I can get SSC springs from? And another question is for the guys with the Eiboch kit. How do you guys like the ride and the drop should I get those or stick to some pedders or SSC. LMK please.
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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CM Lowering Springs CHEVY COBALT 05-10 09 08 07 06 drop | eBay
$170.00 Shipped. Get them! You won't regret it! I love mine.
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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CM Lowering Springs CHEVY COBALT 05-10 09 08 07 06 drop | eBay
$170.00 Shipped. Get them! You won't regret it! I love mine.
AHHH!!! CM I heard they're just like SSC! I couldnt find them THANK YOU!!! I think I have made my decision hahaha. Any reviews on CM springs.

BTW these fit the SS models? lol It only says cobalt..

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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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get pedders end of thread lol i had sportlines and they were ok nice drop nice ride but sucked at the track got my pedders and ive never looked back! modernperformance sells them now and so does crateenginedepot.com
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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get pedders end of thread lol i had sportlines and they were ok nice drop nice ride but sucked at the track got my pedders and ive never looked back! modernperformance sells them now and so does crateenginedepot.com
is it really worth 400$?
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastgti69
is it really worth 400$?
yes! every penny worth! They don't go as low as sportlines or H&R's but the ride is SOOO much better then both of them. I love mine. Had them on my redline and now my cobalt! Worth every dime in my opinion!
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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so wat about SSC's vs Pedders? they said pedders stiffen the ride up a lot, an improve the handlin the best.. but SSC's are about the same as a stock ride, jus lower...stock ride isnt that bad.. but I'm sure being lower would help takin corners an all that..
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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its not just the height that helps and why pedders are better its the spring rates and being tested on ss/sc cars vs ss/tc cars
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Originally Posted by Fastgti69
AHHH!!! CM I heard they're just like SSC! I couldnt find them THANK YOU!!! I think I have made my decision hahaha. Any reviews on CM springs.

BTW these fit the SS models? lol It only says cobalt..
They should, I have the SSC's and the ride is awesome! Not to low and definitely got rid of alot of wheel gap.
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks guys, I will be looking into it some more to see what I can do. I'll update this thread when I get the springs.
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RKRamos
They should, I have the SSC's and the ride is awesome! Not to low and definitely got rid of alot of wheel gap.
can you post a pic of your car ?
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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can you post a pic of your car ?
I'm down
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I'm uploading it now.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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CM springs are SSC springs, there is no "they are a lot like them" its the exact same spring, and I can't even tell my car is lowered and I'm on them (Ride wise not looks haha)

My car on them

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Originally Posted by Phyrric
CM springs are SSC springs, there is no "they are a lot like them" its the exact same spring, and I can't even tell my car is lowered and I'm on them (Ride wise not looks haha)
Yeap, the ride is exactly like stock due to the springs being rated to the stock spring rate. I wish the back was a little lower but I'm happy.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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That's the type of drop I want (Phyrric's). Nice Cobalts, fellas.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Getaway_Driver
That's the type of drop I want (Phyrric's). Nice Cobalts, fellas.
We're lowered on the same springs lol.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Looks = CM/SSC. Handling + = Pedders.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by themacguy
Looks(and a little bit of handling) = CM/SSC. Handling + = Pedders.
Fixed, The SSC's have the stock spring rate and lower the car, the stock TC springs handled like champs.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Thanks a lot guys!!! I have made my decision cause I know I will not be keeping my cobalt I don't want to drop too much $$ on it. I will get the cm springs for half the price of pedders I'll be okay with that.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Looks, and hittting bumpstops constantly = CM/SSC. A minor handling improvement + overpriced = Pedders.
Really fixed this time.

I don't know how people can lower this car and enjoy it. I am on bumpstops often at stock ride height, can't imagine lowering the car on stock rate springs.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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Cool!
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Originally Posted by Mark Aubele
Really fixed this time.

I don't know how people can lower this car and enjoy it. I am on bumpstops often at stock ride height, can't imagine lowering the car on stock rate springs.
My ride is completely fine with the SSC's, and I have some pretty bad roads, I'm not going to say I have the best or the worst but my roads are pretty bumpy.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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i might get these but the rear isnt even much lower looking... maybe a inch
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