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Snakestang65 · 10-16-2010, 11:13 AM

First off, many thanks to Chase at Apex! I ordered a set of the Pfadt springs from Apex and they were out for delivery that same day! They came in yesterday evening. The install was not difficult, the 2 most time consuming events of the install was getting the car off the ground and removing the sway bar end links. Goofing around (taking my time) I had the entire job done including cleanup in about 3.5 hours... Took the car in this morning for an alignment and just got back from the test drive...

I cannot say enough good things about the way the car handles now!! I wish I would have done this months ago! The ride is not quite as compliant as prior, but it is not rough by any means. Just a bit firmer... The car does not feel quite as heavy as it did with the stock springs. Cornering is nice and flat. I cannot say enough good stuff about the engineering that Pfadt has put into these springs! The drop height and ride is perfect.

Many thanks again to Chase and Victoria at Apex!

Pfadt, you have a great product!

Now for the important part... Pics!!!

John

jagan323 · 10-16-2010, 11:17 AM

that looks sweet!

Scruffage · 10-16-2010, 01:53 PM

Looking good.

Jaysin · 10-16-2010, 04:05 PM

Looks great!

What did you install? Springs or Coilover? Any other items?

Apex Chase · 10-16-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaysin

Looks great!

What did you install? Springs or Coilover? Any other items?

Those are the Pfadt lowering springs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakestang65

First off, many thanks to Chase at Apex! I ordered a set of the Pfadt springs from Apex and they were out for delivery that same day! They came in yesterday evening. The install was not difficult, the 2 most time consuming events of the install was getting the car off the ground and removing the sway bar end links. Goofing around (taking my time) I had the entire job done including cleanup in about 3.5 hours... Took the car in this morning for an alignment and just got back from the test drive...

I cannot say enough good things about the way the car handles now!! I wish I would have done this months ago! The ride is not quite as compliant as prior, but it is not rough by any means. Just a bit firmer... The car does not feel quite as heavy as it did with the stock springs. Cornering is nice and flat. I cannot say enough good stuff about the engineering that Pfadt has put into these springs! The drop height and ride is perfect.

Many thanks again to Chase and Victoria at Apex!

Pfadt, you have a great product!

Now for the important part... Pics!!!

John

Thanks for the props and your business. We sincerely appreciate both. The car looks great!

Snakestang65 · 10-16-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaysin

Looks great!

What did you install? Springs or Coilover? Any other items?

Just the springs... Took the car for a long drive today, I am very impressed with the improvement in the cornering. I am much more confident with the car in the corners...

John

Chalk_2 · 10-16-2010, 11:50 PM

I plan on doing the same thing with car. My only concern is will the tires rub inside the fender wells. These tires aren't cheap.

Snakestang65 · 10-16-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chalk_2

I plan on doing the same thing with car. My only concern is will the tires rub inside the fender wells. These tires aren't cheap.

I have had no rubbing on either the front or the back with the stock tires and wheels.

John

Chalk_2 · 10-17-2010, 12:14 AM

Cool, even on speed bumps?

axis · 10-17-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chalk_2

I plan on doing the same thing with car. My only concern is will the tires rub inside the fender wells. These tires aren't cheap.

If you're running stock size tires, you won't rub. I've been riding the Pfadts for a few months now and have never rubbed, even over speed bumps.

Buffnshine · 10-17-2010, 02:21 AM

do you get rub with 22"s? Looks awesome, nice color choice

Apex Chase · 10-17-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffnshine

do you get rub with 22"s? Looks awesome, nice color choice

We have plenty of customers rocking Pfadt lowering springs and aftermarket wheels with no issues.

Chalk_2 · 10-17-2010, 11:18 PM

Sweet!

PfadtRacing · 10-18-2010, 12:31 PM

Hey thank you sooo much for posting up with your experience, impressions and comments! We really do appreciate the support! It is great to see you say how easy it was, even taking your time and messing around. Great job, your car looks fantastic!

Hemlawk · 10-19-2010, 07:07 AM

Springs made a BIG difference huh?

How hard are they to swap out?

axis · 10-19-2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffnshine

do you get rub with 22"s? Looks awesome, nice color choice

As long as you don't go with too wide a wheel, you shouldn't have a problem. You'd be hard pressed to rub on the fender lining, but if you're running a wide wheel, you could rub on the lip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemlawk

Springs made a BIG difference huh?

How hard are they to swap out?

Springs aren't hard to swap out, just time consuming. If you've never done them before, it will take you a couple hours. You can do them in your driveway with a decent socket set, jack, and spring compressor. You can rent a spring compressor from your local autozone type store for not much $$. Pfadt has a nice set of instructions, online, with lots of pics.

Chevy for life · 10-19-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

We have plenty of customers rocking Pfadt lowering springs and aftermarket wheels with no issues.

Can you tell me what size tires some of these cars are running on the 22in wheels.. and please shoot me a pm on pricing of these springs... Any discount that might apply if i was to order to sets.. Thanks

Chevy for life · 10-19-2010, 12:01 PM

2 sets that is...

Apex Chase · 10-19-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy for life

2 sets that is...

PM sent.

Captain McFunk · 10-19-2010, 04:13 PM

Chase, just an fyi, i did have issues with my 22"s rubbing, but it was the wheels offset, not the springs themselves. These springs are great, and chase is great to deal with. A+

Apex Chase · 10-19-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain McFunk

Chase, just an fyi, i did have issues with my 22"s rubbing, but it was the wheels offset, not the springs themselves. These springs are great, and chase is great to deal with. A+

I remember you mentioning that now. Thanks for the props.

Hemlawk · 10-19-2010, 07:35 PM

I suddenly want these springs to be my first mod....

Entaille · 10-19-2010, 08:23 PM

hows the ride height around town? scraping on anything yet? anywhere you can't go / speed bumps you cant handle at angles etc?

Snakestang65 · 10-20-2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entaille

hows the ride height around town? scraping on anything yet? anywhere you can't go / speed bumps you cant handle at angles etc?

No issues so far... but in Indiana there are not many speed bumps to try to negotiate. (snow plows take care of that issue) My driveway is fairly steep and no issue going up or down it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Springs aren't hard to swap out, just time consuming. If you've never done them before, it will take you a couple hours. You can do them in your driveway with a decent socket set, jack, and spring compressor. You can rent a spring compressor from your local autozone type store for not much $$. Pfadt has a nice set of instructions, online, with lots of pics.

The spring compressor is not really needed. I did the swap without one.

John

PfadtRacing · 10-21-2010, 05:57 PM

Guys here is a link for all those who are wondering how hard it is to swap out the springs. Let me know if there are any questions! Some greet pics here.

http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...010_Camaro/131

10-16-2010, 11:13 AM	#1
Snakestang65 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 69	Another Pfadt Lowering First off, many thanks to Chase at Apex! I ordered a set of the Pfadt springs from Apex and they were out for delivery that same day! They came in yesterday evening. The install was not difficult, the 2 most time consuming events of the install was getting the car off the ground and removing the sway bar end links. Goofing around (taking my time) I had the entire job done including cleanup in about 3.5 hours... Took the car in this morning for an alignment and just got back from the test drive... I cannot say enough good things about the way the car handles now!! I wish I would have done this months ago! The ride is not quite as compliant as prior, but it is not rough by any means. Just a bit firmer... The car does not feel quite as heavy as it did with the stock springs. Cornering is nice and flat. I cannot say enough good stuff about the engineering that Pfadt has put into these springs! The drop height and ride is perfect. Many thanks again to Chase and Victoria at Apex! Pfadt, you have a great product! Now for the important part... Pics!!! John

10-16-2010, 11:17 AM	#2
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,229	that looks sweet! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

10-16-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
Jaysin I Void Warranties Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 317	Looks great! What did you install? Springs or Coilover? Any other items? __________________ Kooks Headers, CAI Inc. Intake, Catch Can, Pedders Supercar Coilovers, Sway Bars, All Pedders Bushings, Spohn Trailing Arms and Toe Links...

10-17-2010, 02:21 AM	#11
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,657 View My Garage	do you get rub with 22"s? Looks awesome, nice color choice __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

10-18-2010, 12:31 PM	#14
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2,990	Hey thank you sooo much for posting up with your experience, impressions and comments! We really do appreciate the support! It is great to see you say how easy it was, even taking your time and messing around. Great job, your car looks fantastic! __________________

10-16-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
Scruffage Drives: 2011 2ss Rs LS3 manual in black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: KY Posts: 406	Looking good.

10-16-2010, 11:50 PM	#7
Chalk_2 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 97	I plan on doing the same thing with car. My only concern is will the tires rub inside the fender wells. These tires aren't cheap.

10-17-2010, 12:14 AM	#9
Chalk_2 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 97	Cool, even on speed bumps?

10-17-2010, 11:18 PM	#13
Chalk_2 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 97	Sweet!

10-19-2010, 07:07 AM	#15
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,073	Springs made a BIG difference huh? How hard are they to swap out? __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

10-19-2010, 12:01 PM	#18
Chevy for life LOWLIFE LIV'N THE HILIFE Drives: 2010 SW 2SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 53 View My Garage	2 sets that is...

10-19-2010, 04:13 PM	#20
Captain McFunk Break Necks, Cash Checks Drives: 2010 black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 709 View My Garage	Chase, just an fyi, i did have issues with my 22"s rubbing, but it was the wheels offset, not the springs themselves. These springs are great, and chase is great to deal with. A+ __________________ 2009 CTS-V - White Diamond - intake, exhaust, wheels, visual mods

10-19-2010, 07:35 PM	#22
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,073	I suddenly want these springs to be my first mod.... __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

10-19-2010, 08:23 PM	#23
Entaille Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Everett Posts: 1,000	hows the ride height around town? scraping on anything yet? anywhere you can't go / speed bumps you cant handle at angles etc? __________________

10-21-2010, 05:57 PM	#25
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 2,990	Guys here is a link for all those who are wondering how hard it is to swap out the springs. Let me know if there are any questions! Some greet pics here. http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...010_Camaro/131 __________________

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