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Dirtdog · 08-31-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BRAVO 2SS

Pfadt went out of business!

Pfadt did not go out of business... quite the opposite really. they had so much business they couldn't keep up and had over 6 month wait on back orders. \

they shut down, in order to figure out a way to handle the overload.

just fyi

rockrau · 09-01-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Maybe you should just wait a bit ;-)

rockrau · 09-01-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

You are an argumentative individual that likes to split hairs. I said that reading, cad and simulations are good. Testing is better. There was no either or. That said, the fastest 5th Gens since 2009 at the OUSCI all have been on my stuff. Testing is the validation of engineering theory and design.

You are right. Some companies do not do their due diligence. I see no reason I should help them. Use the search button to find the earliest posts on timing bushings when lowering on Camaro5. They were my posts. Other companies said it wasn't necessary. Over time they decided to make posts as though they invented the concept. I was the guy that put 305/30/19s on my Camaro in 2009. They are now on the Z/28. I must have missed the royalty check and thank you note from GM.

I choose to design and.manufacture parts that are proven to perform. I release lap times and track data. I publish that for enthusiasts and to market our products. If I don't release certain information it is for reasons I consider to be valid.

Ventmaster · 09-01-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtdog

Pfadt did not go out of business... quite the opposite really. they had so much business they couldn't keep up and had over 6 month wait on back orders. \

they shut down, in order to figure out a way to handle the overload.

just fyi

So a company with a wildly successful product quit making it altogether out of guilt over the long wait? That would be a first in American industry I believe.

We need Paul Harvey (and "the rest of the story"). Google him kids.

No, my theory is somebody bought a Pfadt part and probably installed it wrong. Then they went out and drove too fast. Probably wrecked and got a little bit hurt.

Then despite the disclaimers that came with the part, they lawyered up, won a big settlement... and the rest of us lost.

Now that's just a theory, but it makes more sense than the current explanation.

Goood day!

StlRomAniaN · 09-08-2014, 09:44 PM

Pedders/JPSS for the win. Waiting...

StlRomAniaN · 02-05-2015, 02:35 PM

Bump. New options? Anyone know where Justice Pete is? Great Pfadt stuff now? Detroit Speed? Which sways do you guys like and why?

JusticePete · 02-05-2015, 02:36 PM

JDP Sales · 02-05-2015, 03:07 PM

All the fast guys in the Optima ultimate street car challenges are on Detroit speed suspension... Just saying..

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Orange 2010 Camaro · 02-05-2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

The Pfadt bars aren't available new either, at least not yet anyway.

Go to www.pfadtracing.com & click on the Camaro suspension. It shows that the sway bars are now available, They are now located in Corona California.

Orange 2010 Camaro

sting808 · 02-05-2015, 08:06 PM

DSE's fr/rr sizes sorta matches the ratio of Pedders. 28:35 vs 27:32

Pfadt's ratio for the ZL bar is 1-1/4" fr & rr. It's the same. A lot of manufacturers were using the same size fr and rr bars. I'm using Pedders 27mm solid front on soft and pfadts 1-1/4" hollow rr on hard. Didn't install pfadts fr bar, sitting in storage. I couldn't use Pedders rear z bar since it slightly scraped my 20x11.5 wheels. Would have preferred 32mm solid rear or a thicker hollow bar. At the time, none were available.

DSE's looks the best for current options. Regardless, take the wrong line and/or carry too much speed and you're going to plow.

Waiting to see JP future products.

StlRomAniaN · 02-05-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Are you back yet? I mean, are you back back yet? Where can I buy your Pedder-like products? :O

crc91 · 02-05-2015, 09:07 PM

+1 I need a suspension overhaul soon and would much rather either Pete's or pdfat's stuff compared to BMR. BMR isn't bad I just feel I could do better with either company.

2012LS3VERT · 02-05-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange 2010 Camaro

Go to www.pfadtracing.com & click on the Camaro suspension. It shows that the sway bars are now available, They are now located in Corona California.

Orange 2010 Camaro

That post was from quite some time ago. I'm running 1LE bars now (cheap way to do a FE3 to FE4+ conversion), and I will more than likely get a big rear bar soon.

JusticePete · 02-05-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StlRomAniaN

Are you back yet? I mean, are you back back yet? Where can I buy your Pedder-like products? :O

http://www.jpsuperiorsolutions.com/

09-08-2014, 09:44 PM	#33
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Pedders/JPSS for the win. Waiting... __________________

02-05-2015, 02:35 PM	#34
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Bump. New options? Anyone know where Justice Pete is? Great Pfadt stuff now? Detroit Speed? Which sways do you guys like and why? __________________

02-05-2015, 09:07 PM	#40
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	+1 I need a suspension overhaul soon and would much rather either Pete's or pdfat's stuff compared to BMR. BMR isn't bad I just feel I could do better with either company. __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

02-05-2015, 02:36 PM	#35
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174

02-05-2015, 03:07 PM	#36
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	All the fast guys in the Optima ultimate street car challenges are on Detroit speed suspension... Just saying.. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

02-05-2015, 08:06 PM	#38
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 930	DSE's fr/rr sizes sorta matches the ratio of Pedders. 28:35 vs 27:32 Pfadt's ratio for the ZL bar is 1-1/4" fr & rr. It's the same. A lot of manufacturers were using the same size fr and rr bars. I'm using Pedders 27mm solid front on soft and pfadts 1-1/4" hollow rr on hard. Didn't install pfadts fr bar, sitting in storage. I couldn't use Pedders rear z bar since it slightly scraped my 20x11.5 wheels. Would have preferred 32mm solid rear or a thicker hollow bar. At the time, none were available. DSE's looks the best for current options. Regardless, take the wrong line and/or carry too much speed and you're going to plow. Waiting to see JP future products.