Looking for more traction? I recommend Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Apex Chase · 07-11-2010, 01:45 PM

As 5th Generation Camaro owners push the performance envelope further and further, here at Apex Motorsports we receive more and more questions about how they can increase traction and strength while reducing weight. We recommend checking out the Rear Trailing Arms from Pfadt Race Engineering.

The Pfadt 2010 Camaro Rear Trailing Arms were developed using the latest analysis software which enabled Pfadt to increase strength by 106% while simultaneously reducing mass by 17%. The decrease in trailing arm mass allows the suspension to react more quickly to the changing road surface keeping the tire in contact with the road to increase traction. Through further analysis and testing Pfadt was able to achieve a 32% reduction in deflection which helps decrease wheel hop and increase traction even further.

Included with this kit is Pfadt's leading edge Trailing Arm Bushing Kit. Utilizing lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves that are hard anodized to create incredible surface hardness and microscopic pores to hold Pfadt's special grease. These sleeves are then Teflon coated to further reduce friction.

This is then coupled with Pfadt graphite impregnated polyurethane bushings which uses deep grease grooves to hold and continuously re-lubricate the surfaces for long and quiet operation. The result is an ultra lightweight, ultra-low friction joint that is 42% lighter than the OE bushing and more durable then ever before. This kit includes the bushing for both the trailing arm and also the upright for a complete performance trailing arm upgrade.

The final arm is the result of four stages of precision manufacturing; CNC machining of the bushing housing, laser cutting of the intricate panels, CNC bending and TIG welding to finish the assembly. All of this is accomplished right here in the USA. :flag1:

STOCK

PFADT

Here is a good article from GM High-Tech Performance Magazine with lots of information including the installation.

1badtie · 07-11-2010, 03:02 PM

last time i ran at the track all of first gear was bad wheel hop it feels like im damaging my car when it does that ive been looking into these alot they seem like a good investment...

Apex Chase · 07-12-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

last time i ran at the track all of first gear was bad wheel hop it feels like im damaging my car when it does that ive been looking into these alot they seem like a good investment...

That is exactly what these rear trailing arms were designed for.

*radz28* · 07-13-2010, 12:07 PM

I like that strength has increased and weight decreased. There's some serious engineering there

These performed well in a magazine test from a few months ago too

PfadtRacing · 07-13-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I like that strength has increased and weight decreased. There's some serious engineering there

These performed well in a magazine test from a few months ago too

Is this the magazine article you are referencing?

GM High Tech

They had bent trailing arms from street use, and documented what they did to fix it (using Pfadt)!

PfadtRacing · 07-13-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

As 5th Generation Camaro owners progressively push the performance envelope further and further, here at Apex Motorsports we receive more and more questions about how they can increase traction and strength while reducing weight. We recommend checking out the Rear Trailing Arms from Pfadt Race Engineering.

The Pfadt 2010 Camaro Rear Trailing Arms were developed using the latest analysis software which enabled Pfadt to increase strength by 106% while simultaneously reducing mass by 17%. The decrease in trailing arm mass allows the suspension to react more quickly to the changing road surface keeping the tire in contact with the road to increase traction. Through further analysis and testing Pfadt was able to achieve a 32% reduction in deflection which helps decrease wheel hop and increase traction even further.

Included with this kit is Pfadt's leading edge Trailing Arm Bushing Kit. Utilizing lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves that are hard anodized to create incredible surface hardness and microscopic pores to hold Pfadt's special grease. These sleeves are then Teflon coated to further reduce friction.

This is then coupled with Pfadt graphite impregnated polyurethane bushings which uses deep grease grooves to hold and continuously re-lubricate the surfaces for long and quiet operation. The result is an ultra lightweight, ultra-low friction joint that is 42% lighter than the OE bushing and more durable then ever before. This kit includes the bushing for both the trailing arm and also the upright for a complete performance trailing arm upgrade.

The final arm is the result of four stages of precision manufacturing; CNC machining of the bushing housing, laser cutting of the intricate panels, CNC bending and TIG welding to finish the assembly. All of this is accomplished right here in the USA. :flag1:

STOCK

PFADT

Thanks for posting this up! We appreciate the support!

*radz28* · 07-13-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Is this the magazine article you are referencing?

GM High Tech

They had bent trailing arms from street use, and documented what they did to fix it (using Pfadt)!

BINGO

Apex Chase · 07-13-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Is this the magazine article you are referencing?

GM High Tech

They had bent trailing arms from street use, and documented what they did to fix it (using Pfadt)!

Thats a good article, thanks for bringing it up radz.

*radz28* · 07-13-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Thats a good article, thanks for bringing it up radz.

That is the only magazine (okay - on of only like three) that I give any credit to. Also, that was a kickass article. They know how to drive and what they're doing, so I trust the information. If they say it works - it does

KUDOs to you for the topic and Pfadt for the product.

Apex Chase · 07-14-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

That is the only magazine (okay - on of only like three) that I give any credit to. Also, that was a kickass article. They know how to drive and what they're doing, so I trust the information. If they say it works - it does

KUDOs to you for the topic and Pfadt for the product.

I agree, they put out a very good publication. Thanks for the props!

topgun1 · 07-15-2010, 06:16 AM

estimated cost for a pair?

Apex Chase · 07-15-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

estimated cost for a pair?

They go for $235 shipped!

Apex Chase · 07-15-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Thanks for posting this up! We appreciate the support!

No problem, thanks for the excellent products and support on your end as well!

Apex Chase · 07-17-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz28

I like that strength has increased and weight decreased. There's some serious engineering there

These performed well in a magazine test from a few months ago too

Can't ask for much more than stronger and lighter. Pfadt engineering is world class.

07-11-2010, 01:45 PM	#1
Apex Chase Drives: it like I stole it. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 17,564	Looking for more traction? I recommend Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms! As 5th Generation Camaro owners push the performance envelope further and further, here at Apex Motorsports we receive more and more questions about how they can increase traction and strength while reducing weight. We recommend checking out the Rear Trailing Arms from Pfadt Race Engineering. The Pfadt 2010 Camaro Rear Trailing Arms were developed using the latest analysis software which enabled Pfadt to increase strength by 106% while simultaneously reducing mass by 17%. The decrease in trailing arm mass allows the suspension to react more quickly to the changing road surface keeping the tire in contact with the road to increase traction. Through further analysis and testing Pfadt was able to achieve a 32% reduction in deflection which helps decrease wheel hop and increase traction even further. Included with this kit is Pfadt's leading edge Trailing Arm Bushing Kit. Utilizing lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves that are hard anodized to create incredible surface hardness and microscopic pores to hold Pfadt's special grease. These sleeves are then Teflon coated to further reduce friction. This is then coupled with Pfadt graphite impregnated polyurethane bushings which uses deep grease grooves to hold and continuously re-lubricate the surfaces for long and quiet operation. The result is an ultra lightweight, ultra-low friction joint that is 42% lighter than the OE bushing and more durable then ever before. This kit includes the bushing for both the trailing arm and also the upright for a complete performance trailing arm upgrade. The final arm is the result of four stages of precision manufacturing; CNC machining of the bushing housing, laser cutting of the intricate panels, CNC bending and TIG welding to finish the assembly. All of this is accomplished right here in the USA. :flag1: STOCK PFADT Here is a good article from GM High-Tech Performance Magazine with lots of information including the installation. __________________ 502.930.2739 \| Contact By Email \|Facebook\|Twitter Last edited by Apex Chase; 07-15-2010 at 07:38 AM.

07-13-2010, 12:07 PM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 12,949 View My Garage	I like that strength has increased and weight decreased. There's some serious engineering there These performed well in a magazine test from a few months ago too __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

07-15-2010, 06:16 AM	#11
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07-11-2010, 03:02 PM	#2
1badtie Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss rs Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central AR Posts: 873	last time i ran at the track all of first gear was bad wheel hop it feels like im damaging my car when it does that ive been looking into these alot they seem like a good investment...