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Forum: Suspension / Chassis / Brakes 06-22-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,057
Posted By TCao
That'll buff right out. Glad to hear everyone...

That'll buff right out.
Glad to hear everyone is OK.
Damage recap is missing replace soiled underpants. :)
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-10-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,391
Posted By TCao
I did a lot of research before making my choice. ...

I did a lot of research before making my choice.
PFADT = great products + awesome customer service
With PFADT, you'll get aftermarket products specifically engineered and tested for our Camaros...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 02-24-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,273
Posted By TCao
I'm one of the beta testers. Still like the...

I'm one of the beta testers. Still like the design. It's nice balance between reduced shift movements and efforts. The production design has quite a few improvements/changes. The most obvious change...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 02-08-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 19,879
Posted By TCao
The manufacturers and distributors have posted...

The manufacturers and distributors have posted lots of good information on the two coilovers in this thread and it seems you have narrowed down your choice to the two best designs currently available...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 11-15-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,710
Posted By TCao
It's been a great experience as a Beta tester for...

It's been a great experience as a Beta tester for the first version of the Über shifter. The new version looks great; but like Erik, I prefer the original shape with a larger-diameter handle. I...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 11-06-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,047
Posted By TCao
I would start with the factory length for the...

I would start with the factory length for the swaybar endlinks. This is the instruction from Pfadt but should also work for the Pedders version. HTH...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-31-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,876
Posted By TCao
I don't have any experience with BMR or LSR...

I don't have any experience with BMR or LSR products but since you're considering Pfadt lowering springs, have you seen this?
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113245
Very attractive...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 10-30-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,395
Posted By TCao
Have you driven the car yet? The suspension does...

Have you driven the car yet? The suspension does not settle completely when you just lower the car from the jackstands. You don't need to go very far. You can try backing down the driveway and move...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-14-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,643
Posted By TCao
Congratulations! You should consider getting your...

Congratulations! You should consider getting your car corner-balanced after the PFADT coilovers installation to get the most out of this suspension system. Back to the regularly-scheduled...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-14-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,643
Posted By TCao
Outstanding report! Please post the alignment...

Outstanding report! Please post the alignment specs and shock damping settings used for this track when you have a chance. Kudos to the driver as well for finishing 3rd. :thumbup:
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-13-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,505
Posted By TCao
Not normal. Most likely cause of the soft...

Not normal. Most likely cause of the soft thunking or popping noises is the endlinks are not tightened. Also double check the orientation of the rear endlinks. More info here:...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-11-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,897
Posted By TCao
Cool video. Looks like you had fun. You can try a...

Cool video. Looks like you had fun. You can try a couple of easy things to reduce understeer: 1. adjust the front swaybar to the softest setting and the rear to the stiffest and 2. lower the rear...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-08-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,150
Posted By TCao
Enjoyed the video. Which B&B cat back exhaust...

Enjoyed the video. Which B&B cat back exhaust system was on the Camaro? Classic? How do you like it? Thanks.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-07-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,887
Posted By TCao
The polyurethane bushings that come with the...

The polyurethane bushings that come with the PFADT rear lower trailing arms are harder (higher durometer) than the factory rubber bushings but should not drastically affect the ride quality. The...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-05-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By TCao
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103071

posts 12 & 14
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 09-01-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,369
Posted By TCao
More likely, it's a response to this: ...

More likely, it's a response to this:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101859
IMHO, it's great to have so many choices in suspension upgrades within the first production year for the...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-30-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,077
Posted By TCao
How did track testing go today? It's difficult...

How did track testing go today?
It's difficult to tell from the angle the photo was taken but the rear spring appears to be very close to the factory upper flange mount. Did you see any spring to...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-29-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,854
Posted By TCao
Pfadt instruction recommends a starting length of...

Pfadt instruction recommends a starting length of 390mm for the front endlinks and 100mm for the rear endlinks. To accommodate slight variation in tolerance from one side to the other (or if you're...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 08-29-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,710
Posted By TCao
Thanks for the opportunity to be a PFADT...

Thanks for the opportunity to be a PFADT development member.

The design goals for the PFADT ultralight shifter are quite different from the OEM shifter. Whereas the OEM shifter is a multi-piece...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-22-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,843
Posted By TCao
One of the potential causes of the popping noises...

One of the potential causes of the popping noises could be the spherical bearing housings hitting the head of the socket head bolts. The quick fix is to reach around the rear wheels and turn the body...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-18-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,930
Posted By TCao
That's odd. The helper springs (black springs in...

That's odd. The helper springs (black springs in the two photos below) should keep the front and rear springs from flopping around. Mine are adjusted for ~1 inch lower ride height than factory and...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 08-09-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,203
Posted By TCao
Thank you PFADT!

Thank you PFADT!
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-21-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By TCao
Coilovers also allow the ability to corner...

Coilovers also allow the ability to corner balance which lowering springs cannot.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-21-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By TCao
Weighed mine when I did the install a few months...

Weighed mine when I did the install a few months ago.

Front OEM strut assembly: 23.1 lb
Rear OEM shock assembly with mounting flange: 16.1 lb

Front PFADT coilover assembly with camber plate:...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-21-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,586
Posted By TCao
My favorite flow-formed monoblocks. :w00t: More...

My favorite flow-formed monoblocks. :w00t:
More details on tire sizes and rotors please.
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 07-20-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,203
Posted By TCao
I'm your huckleberry. :D

I'm your huckleberry. :D
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-13-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,994
Posted By TCao
Pfadt IPS Motorsports

Pfadt
IPS Motorsports
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-09-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,426
Posted By TCao
I have the Pfadt camber plates with Pfadt...

I have the Pfadt camber plates with Pfadt coilovers, sports swaybar and endlinks. No clunk until today. Turned out, the driver's side front lower heim joint on the endlink has worked itself just...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-08-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,774
Posted By TCao
You read my mind. Thanks for the great info.

You read my mind. Thanks for the great info.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-06-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,774
Posted By TCao
Quick question. Can the the front sport ARB be...

Quick question. Can the the front sport ARB be used with the rear Race ARB? From the chart, it looks like hole 2 of the Race version is a little stiffer than hole 2 on the rear Sport but not as stiff...
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