Pfadt 2012+ ZL Spec Sway bar Packages... Available Now!

[PfadtRacing]

With the release of the 2012 Camaro FE4/ZL1 suspension packages we knew we could offer another big step forward in the balance of these cars. The result of the change is our new ZL Spec Sway Bar Package! We have always wanted to decrease body roll even over the previous bar packages, and the revised FE4 sway bar geometry has allowed us to build the bar package we've always wanted to. With the 2012 Camaro, GM revised the sway bar pick up points and they are now outside of the rear shock, rather than inside like on the older 2010/2011. This allowed us to revisit what's really important in a street and competition ready sway bar package, our primary goals were:

• Significant decrease in body roll, without big impacts to ride quality.
• Improved balance
• Adjustable front and rear bar for those who want to get the best performance out of their cars
• Easy Installation
• Best materials and engineering available on the market
• Being both lighter and stronger than the factory sway bars

Our ZL Spec FE4/ZL1 sway bars share the same great features you would come to expect from a Pfadt Race Engineering product. They feature high strength, hollow chromolly tube design with our specially designed bar ends. The hollow bar design allows us to keep weight down without impact to strength or longevity, and the specially designed precision machined bar ends finally allow for an adjustable FE4/ZL1 rear sway bar that can still reuse your factory FE4/ZL1 rear endlinks.

While significantly increasing bar stiffness we've still managed to lose 6lbs of weight off the rear sway bar, and a little over 1lb off of the front bar. Being lighter and stronger to make you faster is what the new ZL Spec sway bar package is all about!

The development of our ZL Spec sway bars have been long coming, but the results are absolutely worth it. After designing our sway bars specifically for the Camaro using the latest CAD technology we turned our attention to fabricating parts for our own Pfadt RingSpec Camaro as well as our shop ZL1. Using CAD Data to model all of our parts ensures that these sway bars will fit both the 2010-2012 cars with the traditional belt driven power steering pump, as well as the 2012 ZL1 and upcoming 2013+ cars which use the Electric power steering system. Adjustable or differing length rear endlinks are not necessary with this design because the shape of the rear bar prevents contact throughout the entire suspension articulation range. The rear bar is designed specifically around the factory rear endlink, because we know everyone with an FE4 or ZL1 car already has factory endlinks! The sway bars also work flawlessly with the ZL1 Magnetic Ride suspension system with no tuning or re calibration necessary. One important note is that all 2012+ SS models will need a Front only endlink upgrade, which is also currently available through Pfadt Race Engineering.

What can you expect after installing our ZL Spec sways? Track manners are significantly improved, as well as overall balance and initial turn-in response. With introduction of an adjustable front and rear sway bar these bars can be tuned to be just as effective with race tires as they can with street tires.

A really important key to the ZL Spec package is the adjustable front and rear bars. For the first time you can purchase an FE4/ZL1 specific sway bar package that not only provides you with the decrease in body roll you're looking for, but also the flexibility you want if you're running different tire compounds or tuning for balance. You can increase or decrease front bar stiffness to tune turn response, and adjust the rear bar to impact the overall balance of the car from understeer to neutral or oversteer. Adjustments are extremely simple with the Quick Switch technology implemented into the rear sway bar... simply loosen the rear endlinks and slide the endlink into the new position, then tighten the endlink again and the adjustment is finished. Front bar adjustments are made by positioning the endink stud into traditional holes machined into the front sway bar ends. This is the first time since the introduction of our FE3 Race sway bars that we have offered both an adjustable front AND rear bar in one package.

Do you have an older Camaro that you're looking to get the most out of? We also have folks with 2010 and 2011 cars covered as well. Package deals are available that include an upgrade to the newest rear lower control arm to allow these bars to be bolted right up. The installation of the new GM rear lower control arm is simple, and a lot of the work overlaps if you're installing sway bars anyway. These kits include required OEM GM Rear Lower Control Arms, two new style OEM Rear Endlinks and the required Pfadt Heavy Duty endlinks to complete your FE4 upgrade.

IN STOCK for sale along with the ZL-Spec adjustable sway bars! This is for anyone who wants to convert who has a 2010 or 2011



Lastly sway bars are a very simple install that can be performed by either the seasoned Camaro performance shop, or the garage mechanic with proper hand tools. Sway bars require no alignment after installation and will immediately make a big difference in the handling of your Camaro. They are definitely first on our list of mods to be made for anyone looking to improve the handling of their cars!

With the introduction of our new ZL Spec Sway Bar Package we were able to check off all the boxes. These are simply the best sway bars we've ever manufactured for the 5th Generation Camaro! If you have any questions please give us a call at 1-888-972-2464, send an email over to info@pfadtracing.com or simply send us a PM here on Camaro5!

Front sway bar with adjustable ends




Adjustable front sway bar on the left, adjustable rear sway bar on the right.


Adjustable rear bar end.


Welded on locating rings, poly bushings and brakets

[Apex Motorsports]

[ackeight]

Do they require an alignment on the 2010/11's if you replace the rear lower control arms? Also, do the new rear lower control arms have a better design so you don't need the rear lower control arm reinforcing brackets pfadt sells?

[JDP Motorsports]

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

With the release of the 2012 Camaro FE4/ZL1 suspension packages we knew we could offer another big step forward in the balance of these cars. The result of the change is our new ZL Spec Sway Bar Package! We have always wanted to decrease body roll even over the previous bar packages, and the revised FE4 sway bar geometry has allowed us to build the bar package we've always wanted to. With the 2012 Camaro, GM revised the sway bar pick up points and they are now outside of the rear shock, rather than inside like on the older 2010/2011. This allowed us to revisit what's really important in a street and competition ready sway bar package, our primary goals were:

• Significant decrease in body roll, without big impacts to ride quality.
• Improved balance
• Adjustable front and rear bar for those who want to get the best performance out of their cars
• Easy Installation
• Best materials and engineering available on the market
• Being both lighter and stronger than the factory sway bars

Our ZL Spec FE4/ZL1 sway bars share the same great features you would come to expect from a Pfadt Race Engineering product. They feature high strength, hollow chromolly tube design with our specially designed bar ends. The hollow bar design allows us to keep weight down without impact to strength or longevity, and the specially designed precision machined bar ends finally allow for an adjustable FE4/ZL1 rear sway bar that can still reuse your factory FE4/ZL1 rear endlinks.

While significantly increasing bar stiffness we've still managed to lose 6lbs of weight off the rear sway bar, and a little over 1lb off of the front bar. Being lighter and stronger to make you faster is what the new ZL Spec sway bar package is all about!

The development of our ZL Spec sway bars have been long coming, but the results are absolutely worth it. After designing our sway bars specifically for the Camaro using the latest CAD technology we turned our attention to fabricating parts for our own Pfadt RingSpec Camaro as well as our shop ZL1. Using CAD Data to model all of our parts ensures that these sway bars will fit both the 2010-2012 cars with the traditional belt driven power steering pump, as well as the 2012 ZL1 and upcoming 2013+ cars which use the Electric power steering system. Adjustable or differing length rear endlinks are not necessary with this design because the shape of the rear bar prevents contact throughout the entire suspension articulation range. The rear bar is designed specifically around the factory rear endlink, because we know everyone with an FE4 or ZL1 car already has factory endlinks! The sway bars also work flawlessly with the ZL1 Magnetic Ride suspension system with no tuning or re calibration necessary. One important note is that all 2012+ SS models will need a Front only endlink upgrade, which is also currently available through Pfadt Race Engineering.

What can you expect after installing our ZL Spec sways? Track manners are significantly improved, as well as overall balance and initial turn-in response. With introduction of an adjustable front and rear sway bar these bars can be tuned to be just as effective with race tires as they can with street tires.

A really important key to the ZL Spec package is the adjustable front and rear bars. For the first time you can purchase an FE4/ZL1 specific sway bar package that not only provides you with the decrease in body roll you're looking for, but also the flexibility you want if you're running different tire compounds or tuning for balance. You can increase or decrease front bar stiffness to tune turn response, and adjust the rear bar to impact the overall balance of the car from understeer to neutral or oversteer. Adjustments are extremely simple with the Quick Switch technology implemented into the rear sway bar... simply loosen the rear endlinks and slide the endlink into the new position, then tighten the endlink again and the adjustment is finished. Front bar adjustments are made by positioning the endink stud into traditional holes machined into the front sway bar ends. This is the first time since the introduction of our FE3 Race sway bars that we have offered both an adjustable front AND rear bar in one package.

Do you have an older Camaro that you're looking to get the most out of? We also have folks with 2010 and 2011 cars covered as well. Package deals are available that include an upgrade to the newest rear lower control arm to allow these bars to be bolted right up. The installation of the new GM rear lower control arm is simple, and a lot of the work overlaps if you're installing sway bars anyway. These kits include required OEM GM Rear Lower Control Arms, two new style OEM Rear Endlinks and the required Pfadt Heavy Duty endlinks to complete your FE4 upgrade.

Lastly sway bars are a very simple install that can be performed by either the seasoned Camaro performance shop, or the garage mechanic with proper hand tools. Sway bars require no alignment after installation and will immediately make a big difference in the handling of your Camaro. They are definitely first on our list of mods to be made for anyone looking to improve the handling of their cars!

With the introduction of our new ZL Spec Sway Bar Package we were able to check off all the boxes. These are simply the best sway bars we've ever manufactured for the 5th Generation Camaro! If you have any questions please give us a call at 1-888-972-2464, send an email over to info@pfadtracing.com or simply send us a PM here on Camaro5!

Front sway bar with adjustable ends




Adjustable front sway bar on the left, adjustable rear sway bar on the right.


Adjustable rear bar end.


Welded on locating rings, poly bushings and brakets

Dude!!! Now I have to buy more suspension?! They look awesome!

Originally Posted by ackeight

Do they require an alignment on the 2010/11's if you replace the rear lower control arms? Also, do the new rear lower control arms have a better design so you don't need the rear lower control arm reinforcing brackets pfadt sells?

If you get everything lined up the way it was by measuring the eccentrics you may not need an alignment but I would suggest doing one. The newer arms utilize a completely different endlink design and the reinforcement brackets won't be used. Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

[KRich2587]

Pricing, and where can i order?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by KRich2587

Pricing, and where can i order?

Forum rules forbid us from posting pricing info in the tech forums, but give us a call and we can get you squared away.

[JDP Motorsports]

Originally Posted by KRich2587

Pricing, and where can i order?

We're putting together a complete package with arms and links for those that need them as well. Give us a call and we'll answer any questions and get you dialed in!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

[PfadtRacing]

Originally Posted by KRich2587

Pricing, and where can i order?

Unfortunately forum rules prevent us from posting pricing. PM Sent.

You can either order directly through us or through one of the members of our dealer network.

Originally Posted by ackeight

Do they require an alignment on the 2010/11's if you replace the rear lower control arms? Also, do the new rear lower control arms have a better design so you don't need the rear lower control arm reinforcing brackets pfadt sells?

Just like JDP mentioned, if you were able to get the factory bolt positioned precisely after the install you wouldn't need an alignment afterwards. That being said alignments are pretty cheap compared to the cost of less than optimal performance and potentially increased tire wear. The rear lower control arm to rear subframe bolt is an eccentric that controls your rear camber, if it didn't get put back exactly how it was to begin with your camber could be slightly off which would also change your rear toe slightly.

For best results if upgrading your rear lower control arms get an alignment.

One of the big improvements on this style of arm is that you're no longer using the inboard endlink tab. So no need for a reinforcement bracket!

[ackeight]

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Unfortunately forum rules prevent us from posting pricing. PM Sent.

You can either order directly through us or through one of the members of our dealer network.



Just like JDP mentioned, if you were able to get the factory bolt positioned precisely after the install you wouldn't need an alignment afterwards. That being said alignments are pretty cheap compared to the cost of less than optimal performance and potentially increased tire wear. The rear lower control arm to rear subframe bolt is an eccentric that controls your rear camber, if it didn't get put back exactly how it was to begin with your camber could be slightly off which would also change your rear toe slightly.

For best results if upgrading your rear lower control arms get an alignment.

One of the big improvements on this style of arm is that you're no longer using the inboard endlink tab. So no need for a reinforcement bracket!

These and coilovers are my next mods. Just waiting patiently for your new ones.

[Jimmy Superfly]

Just ordered mine through APEX Motorsports. I can't wait!!

[Erik@Torq]

Awesome news, these will be installed on our shop ZL1 very very soon

Full review and write-up will be coming!

/Erik

[JDP Motorsports]

We ordered a set for the JDP J-Spec Camaro and we'll be upgrading from our already awesome Pfadt Race Sways! In need

Originally Posted by ackeight

These and coilovers are my next mods. Just waiting patiently for your new ones.

They will be worth the wait!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Superfly

Just ordered mine through APEX Motorsports. I can't wait!!

Thanks for you order. Can't wait to see what you have to say after you get them installed.

[PfadtRacing]

Here is our new sway bar roll stiffness chart, which now includes FE4/FE5 sway bars as well as our new ZL Spec Sways. You can see that we can significantly increase the stiffness of the bars without significantly effecting ride quality because of the new and improved GM sway bar pick up points. These bars will simply out perform anything we've ever produced!