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Apex Motorsports is proud to Camaro5's Pfadt Forum Authorized Dealer (PFAD) status. This designation is a new program that Pfadt has created for authorized dealers/distributors that stand out from the pack by providing outstanding technical and product support to the online enthusiast communities. We would like to thank Pfadt not only for their stamp of approval but for also providing outstanding products for us to offer our customers. Thanks to our customers as well who have helped us become Camaro5's #1 source for Pfadt Race Engineering products.


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Pfadt V6/SS/ZL1 Lowering Spings: $300 SHIPPED

Pfadt Race Engineering offers the ultimate solution for lowering your Camaro. These drop springs are engineered to provide the lowered look you want and the ride quality you demand. With Pfadt's engineering approach and track testing, you can rest assured that your Pfadt Drop Springs are going to last. They use only the highest quality steel and the latest manufacturing technology. Pfadt Lowering Springs have been engineered to optimize the factory damping with a 1 to 1.25 drop and increased spring rate. Lower your Camaro more than 1.25 inches and you'll find that the factory dampers no longer work properly, resulting in a bouncy ride.
Pfadt Drop Springs Feature:

• Engineered to optimize the factory shock absorber damping

• 1 to 1.25 inches of drop for the correct relation between looks and proper function

• Engineering design and race testing ensures the ultimate in quality and longevity

• Powder coated gloss silver for unbeatable looks and durability

• Made in the USA

khislop007's Camaro BEFORE Pfadt lowering springs:

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khislop007's Camaro AFTER Pfadt lowering springs:

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Pfadt 2012+ ZL Spec Sway Bars: $525 SHIPPED

Pfadt 2010-2011 Adjustable Sport Sway Bars: $425SHIPPED

Install Pfadt Sway Bars on your Camaro and you'll immediately feel more planted and in control! Pfadt built their reputation on engineering well-balanced, performance minded suspension products and their sway bars hit epitomize this.

Made in the USA of high strength steel, these bars provide the proper rate of stiffness and balance. The sway bars will inspire confidence and keep you planted for the ultimate driving experience.


Under-steer and the 5th Gen Camaro

The Pfadt Camaro sway bars required major engineering changes from the factory bar package to eliminate the notorious under-steer. Basic vehicle dynamics say that to eliminate under-steer you must increase the roll stiffness in the rear of the car - this rear bar does exactly that. That's how they achieve such great balance. If a sway bar package offers huge increases in the stiffness of the front bar, your Camaro is going to suffer from increased under-steer compared to the OEM sway bars!

The video below highlights some of the on-car testing that went into these sway bars. This video is a demo to show how much you can affect the balance of the car with sway bar changes. The day this video was shot, Pfadt tested several packages which is a critical part of proving their engineering before building the product.



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Awesome! My Pfadt springs are in the garage waiting on my 1LE. Thanks again man

Thanks for your order. Be sure to let us know what you think once you install them. And post pictures!

Well I'll take that offer. I just had mine installed last Friday, only a few days after getting the new TSW wheels and Continental tires. The two guys that installed them said "wow, it really rides harsh and firm, we hope you like it that way"..

So I was expecting it to be like that but you know what? It is barley firmer than the factory stock ride, and so I think they were not familiar with how it drove before like I am. Besides, evan if it is firmer, and don't think it is much if so, the overall impact of lowering is that it feels more like a race car. Lower center of gravity, less lurch on take-off, less leaning on turns and no diving on fast stops. Besides all that, the improvement on looks is to die for! That ugly gap between teh top of the tire and the fender lip is now only bout 2 fingers.

As for any issues with them, I heard some squeaking when I hit the brakes going backwards from the rear. So next day I drove it up on ramps and got under there to see where they are coming from. Pulling downward hard and it squeaked, and it was coming directly off the spring where the rubber sheath is on the top portion which is scruched down. The sound would probably go away after it settles and the rubber is worn down some anyway, but I ran to the store and got some white lithium greese. Rubbed it on them like butter on ear of corn, and the squeak? Gone.

I had read up on the topic here before they were evan installed, I know many said it's impossible for springs to squeak. But maybe they were not refering to the PFADTS. I started out looking closely at the bushings and how I could grease them, not knowing if it's evan possible on today's sealed type gaskets. I also looked to see if they appeared to be seated correctly and they do, but I can't see all the details from under it like that. The shop had the understanding that all of the bushings were to be timed afterwards and they claimed to have done so. Just saying that in case somebody claims that the squeaking was from un-timed bushings.

Can you please explain why your springs have rubber sheaths on portions of them? Other than that minor bug-a-boo I have no problems with them, the car looks and handles much better. Labor for the install and alignment was just under $400, and this was about the same as I was quoted from 2 or 3 other shops.

They said it took both of them much longer than what they thought and if they knew that they'd have charged me more than the 4 hours labor they charged. "It would have probably taken you 2 days to do it"...and I can't agree more because I'm a perfectionist and would have double/triple checked everything.

So if you want to see the difference the lowering made see my other vids made before they were installed, they did make a huge difference. I didn't measure everything before and after, but I swear the front end must have settled in after about 100 miles, it looks about 1/2" lower.

This is HD, click on watch on Youtube, than quality and hit 780 for better view

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This is how it looked just before the springs were installed, same wheels and tires:

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Note of caution: if you use any kind of lubricant on any areas of the suspension, wipe off the excess because it can migrate onto the brakes. I used the squeeze tube form of white lithium grease, at first I tried the spray on type but that stuff gets everywhere. This type of grease will not deteriorate rubber over time like petroleum based grease would, it will actually help preserve rubber and plastics.

I had bought a 01 c5 with pfadt street bars and bilstein shocks all around. Was overall impressed with the ride but the street bars seemed to make noise. I had my buddy that owns a shop lithium grease the contact points but just seemed noisy. However the handling benefits outweighed a little noise !

Are the Pfadt end links for these cars teflon lined like the new style Vette bars ?

Looking for a price on drop springs, sway bars with end links. Mainly a street car that Ill drag few times a year. Making 560rwhp out of a Magnacharger system now. Anything else you suggest? Id love to go coilovers but 2500 is just not in the budget.

Mean11SS, I am not sure if they are Teflon lined of not but I can tell you that their new Camaro end links are silent. For lowering springs, sway bars, and end links we can set you up for $900 shipped. I would recommend upgrading the rear sub frame bushings as well. Pfadt offers a great set of solid replacement but those are pretty pricey at $690. For a street car with the kind of power you are making a set of BMR Pro poly bushings would be a good option at $249.95.

Greasing the rear isolators shouldn't be necessary, but I'm glad you got your problem fixed. The isolators are there to help absorb any noise caused by twisting of the spring as the suspension articulates.

Sounds like the shop was pulling your leg on the difficulty of the labor. Honestly drop spring are a really easy change with the proper tools! :chevy:

Our endlink kits for both the Camaro and the Corvette are teflon lined! Both the Camaro and Corvette are pretty sensative to endlinks being properly torqued, but the teflon lining we use in all of our endlink kits definitely does help cut down on potential noise issues. We also use a custom stud for both Camaro and Corvette that lightly presses into the control arm to eliminate movement between the stud and sway bar pick up point. The custom stud further helps control noise!

For a big HP build we would absolutely recommend running our Solid Subframe Mounts. If you need to drop the subframe to swap out the fuel pump anyway that's a fantastic time to remove the soft factory rubber bushings and go solid.

The Camaro isn't quite like the Corvette, it does need some work to help put down big power without tremendous wheel hop. Solid Subframe Mounts, and our rear arm package will go a LONG way to helping you put the power you have down to the ground.

Be sure to contact Apex Chase with any questions you might have about our products. You can also get a hold of us at 1-888-972-2464 or jarrett@pfadtracing.com!

Thank you for the assist guys!

me and a buddy did my drop springs a year ago in my garage in 2 hours.

Just ordered the gorilla lug nuts next are the springs for my 1LE!

Thank you for your order. Just let us know when you are ready for those springs.

OK you convinced me! Ordered mine today!

Lol! Thank you for your order.

You need to offer financing like RDP!! Lol! Want suspension mods! :)

That is what credit cards are for, right? Lol!

We have explored some financing options and it is not something that is outside the realm of possibilities.

Cards plus financing equals more parts. Lol!

Just look at what the UPS man dropped off today:clap: Plan is to install this weekend. Thanks Chase!

Be sure to post pictures once you get them installed.

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Not a great picture but here you go. Just got the bushings timed and alignment done today. Took her out for a test drive and they feel GREAT! Highly recommend them to those who are considering lowering your Camaro. And definitely order from Chase!

It looks awesome kosmo!

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Hello Apex Chase,

2013 Camaro 6MT, looking for a quote on the below item and a preferred dealer in Georgia for installation.

- Camaro Road Racing Kit - Stage 5 ZL Spec

PM sent Richy_Rich.