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Supercharged SS · 05-18-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by EncoreCamaros

Same exact thing, im maxed out and it does look like its doing a wheelie. I emailed pfadt, hopefully they get back to me soon

Blair or Arron are the guys helping us along the way. If call them on Monday. Either guy is awesome to deal with.

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

That's weird though, I went from 225lbs on my Eibach kit to 325 lbs and it wasn't that much of a height difference.

The springs I'm using are actually Eibachs too. The 25lb was enough to get what the chassis guy wanted and still have adjustment left.

Now that hard part is getting it all to work together. Gone are the days if showing up, running a bunch of 10.0's then going home. It's like work right now!!

MiSTER · 05-18-2013, 08:22 PM

I just received these exact coil overs. Do you guys happen to have the part numbers on these springs? The ones on mine are marked- front: Z/M P1396 rear: 57-193-104,9. I really don't want to put these on just to find that I have to swap out springs.

Supercharged SS · 05-18-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MiSTER

I just received these exact coil overs. Do you guys happen to have the part numbers on these springs? The ones on mine are marked- front: Z/M P1396 rear: 57-193-104,9. I really don't want to put these on just to find that I have to swap out springs.

The springs we took off are up at my shop. I can prob check tomorrow.

EncoreCamaros · 05-18-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MiSTER

I just received these exact coil overs. Do you guys happen to have the part numbers on these springs? The ones on mine are marked- front: Z/M P1396 rear: 57-193-104,9. I really don't want to put these on just to find that I have to swap out springs.

Yea i would hold off

Whipped416 · 05-18-2013, 10:25 PM

these are camaro specific i would think they would be right.....
something doesnt sound right..
Jamie you dont have the new feather light pfadt coilovers do u ?

Matt @ FSP · 05-20-2013, 09:25 AM

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The springs we took off are up at my shop. I can prob check tomorrow.

Supercharged SS: You have a drag spring package that is trying to be dialed in, the OP has a normal "street-strip" spring package that is completely unrelated to what you are doing with your car.

I am sure the guys over at Pfadt can help you get this squared away. Have you rolled the car a few times after putting the coilovers on ? That will make a big difference to start with.

PfadtRacing · 05-20-2013, 09:58 AM

I wish I would have logged on over the weekend! I almost did just to check up on everyone, but I had too much work in the shop. EncoreCamaros, call me! 888-972-2464. Something definitely does not seem right here. These are highly engineered and have been tested through the roof! You should be able to slam the car, burn around corners, and have a beautiful ride. Supercharged SS has a drag package which is very vehicle/application specific and may require individual tuning, that is a completely different issue than what you are seeing. I will figure out what is happening and get you set up ASAP! Our products are our pride and joy, and if it isn't a problem with the install itself, you can rest assured I will do everything to make sure we take care of you.

I personally have not seen this issue, so lets take a closer look and find out what is going on

PfadtRacing · 05-20-2013, 10:51 AM

I have some thoughts: I went and reviewed your build sheet and dyno results, everything is spot on. We build everything in house so the we have all the accountability, but also have full transparency on our work. I am wondering if the car just needs to settle? Any time you are lowering one of these Camaros, it should be driven around to make sure it all settles. That, or you can loosen the front arm bushing bolts and then re-torque them while its loaded, this will get it settled much quicker. Please give me a ring and let me know the actual before and after fender heights so I can better assist you.

CHMSC · 05-20-2013, 12:02 PM

Also don't forget you need to time the bushings, that will help.

PfadtRacing · 05-20-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CHMSC

Also don't forget you need to time the bushings, that will help.

Talked to Hunter this morning, the car has dropped significantly just by moving it around, I informed him to time the bushings and get back to me.

Guys, we put a lot of work into making sure these were perfect from the start. No need to worry about "tuning" or "fiddling" with spring rates/heights or any of that crap. You should be able to just put them on and have a spring rate and ride height that makes that car look amazing, ride smoothly, and blast around turns like you never imagined

hp junkie · 05-20-2013, 07:02 PM

I have the first generation coilovers and had a similar issue. No problem from pfadt, I just wanted a slammed track ride height. They hooked me up with the GMPP spec springs and all is perfect.

EncoreCamaros · 07-06-2013, 08:33 PM

ive had the pfadt coilovers on the car now for about 2 months and the front of the car still hasnt settled enough to adjust the front coilovers at all. the car is still a little high in the front and cant lower it. i timed the bushing and did everything i could think of to fix the issue. i went for a alignment at a very high end shop out near me and i asked them about it and the owner of the company told me its definately the front spring rating is too high for the application. thats not the first time i heard that! does anyone know the spring rating on the new generation pfadt coilovers?

http://www.tkxperformance.com/

CHMSC · 07-06-2013, 08:37 PM

I would call pfadt. Hope I don't have the same issue. I am about to install mine, guess I will find out.

Apex Motorsports · 07-06-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CHMSC

I would call pfadt.

This. The quickest way to find a solution is to talk to the people that know the most about them.

05-20-2013, 12:02 PM	#23
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Also don't forget you need to time the bushings, that will help. __________________

05-20-2013, 07:02 PM	#25
hp junkie Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Waukesha, Wi Posts: 129 View My Garage	I have the first generation coilovers and had a similar issue. No problem from pfadt, I just wanted a slammed track ride height. They hooked me up with the GMPP spec springs and all is perfect. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS M6 CGM LMR cold air, texas speed underdrive pulley and complete stainless exhaust 17/8 headers coated, comp LSR cam, push rods and trunion upgrade, norris catch can, prothane engine mounts, pfadt coilovers, BMR everything suspension, BMR four point strut, MGW billet shifter, barton pistol grip handle, AAC dome and footwell blue, all lights 25% tint, RKsport carbon inlay spoiler, powdercoated calipers, Stoptech stainless brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, West Bend Dyno tune 491rwhp and 465rwtq corrected.

07-06-2013, 08:33 PM	#26
EncoreCamaros Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 166	ive had the pfadt coilovers on the car now for about 2 months and the front of the car still hasnt settled enough to adjust the front coilovers at all. the car is still a little high in the front and cant lower it. i timed the bushing and did everything i could think of to fix the issue. i went for a alignment at a very high end shop out near me and i asked them about it and the owner of the company told me its definately the front spring rating is too high for the application. thats not the first time i heard that! does anyone know the spring rating on the new generation pfadt coilovers? http://www.tkxperformance.com/ __________________ ARH 1 7/8 headers catless 3'' long system, Whipple sc 4.00 pulley 9 lbs boost, msd boost-a-pump, CAI intake, Pfadt coilovers, toe links, trailing arms, solid cradle bushings, sway bars, Forgestar CF5 19x9.5/19x11, M/T et street II radials

07-06-2013, 08:37 PM	#27
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	I would call pfadt. Hope I don't have the same issue. I am about to install mine, guess I will find out. __________________ Last edited by CHMSC; 07-06-2013 at 09:13 PM.

05-18-2013, 08:22 PM	#16
MiSTER Drives: 2010 2SS CGM Camaro, 1988 6.6L IROC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 157	I just received these exact coil overs. Do you guys happen to have the part numbers on these springs? The ones on mine are marked- front: Z/M P1396 rear: 57-193-104,9. I really don't want to put these on just to find that I have to swap out springs.

05-18-2013, 10:25 PM	#19
Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,515 View My Garage	these are camaro specific i would think they would be right..... something doesnt sound right.. Jamie you dont have the new feather light pfadt coilovers do u ?

05-20-2013, 09:58 AM	#21
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	I wish I would have logged on over the weekend! I almost did just to check up on everyone, but I had too much work in the shop. EncoreCamaros, call me! 888-972-2464. Something definitely does not seem right here. These are highly engineered and have been tested through the roof! You should be able to slam the car, burn around corners, and have a beautiful ride. Supercharged SS has a drag package which is very vehicle/application specific and may require individual tuning, that is a completely different issue than what you are seeing. I will figure out what is happening and get you set up ASAP! Our products are our pride and joy, and if it isn't a problem with the install itself, you can rest assured I will do everything to make sure we take care of you. I personally have not seen this issue, so lets take a closer look and find out what is going on

05-20-2013, 10:51 AM	#22
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	I have some thoughts: I went and reviewed your build sheet and dyno results, everything is spot on. We build everything in house so the we have all the accountability, but also have full transparency on our work. I am wondering if the car just needs to settle? Any time you are lowering one of these Camaros, it should be driven around to make sure it all settles. That, or you can loosen the front arm bushing bolts and then re-torque them while its loaded, this will get it settled much quicker. Please give me a ring and let me know the actual before and after fender heights so I can better assist you.