pfadt spring install - how soon should you get an alignment? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Entaille · 11-15-2010, 07:22 PM

the instructions state to get an alignment after install, but they do not specify when. should I put some miles on them prior to getting an alignment?

Apex Motorsports · 11-15-2010, 07:29 PM

As soon as possible.

Entaille · 11-15-2010, 10:39 PM

springs 'settling' is probably a myth, I was asking in the off chance that some miles should be put on them prior to alignment. not something I really want to do more then once a year : )

thanks.

tjd24 · 11-15-2010, 10:52 PM

I know OP asked about alignment after springs install - I had Pfadt coilovers installed and felt the Camaro being off on the drive home. I had both front & rear alignment done next day & immediately felt the difference. Handling post- alignment was as I expected - I wouldn't wait long after your install.

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PfadtRacing · 11-16-2010, 10:33 AM

Hi Entaille, both of the answers given above are accurate! Let me know if there is anything else you are not clear on!

axis · 11-16-2010, 11:27 AM

If you put the springs on yourself, you'll be worried that you screwed something up, after the first drive. It will feel strange and not feel secure. This is mostly the alignment. Once you get it aligned, most of that will go away. Add the sways to take it away completely.

Entaille · 11-16-2010, 12:59 PM

one step at a time! I hope the springs don't feel awkward without the sways to compliment them!

Apex Motorsports · 11-16-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entaille

one step at a time! I hope the springs don't feel awkward without the sways to compliment them!

The springs are good all on their own, the sway bars take it to the next level.

chozn4service · 11-16-2010, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The springs are good all on their own, the sway bars take it to the next level.

and you won't need another alignment if you do the springs first and then the sways. I have springs and will do the sways next. My dealership told me to bring it in for the alignment as soon as I got it lowered so they could get it back into spec. Rides good now but can't wait to add the sways.

Jeanius · 11-16-2010, 02:47 PM

Did you get them already?

Entaille · 11-16-2010, 02:56 PM

negative sir, it looks like they are hanging out in Cali right now, kinda weird to go from Utah->Cali->Wa, we'll see today or tomorrow, hopefully he didnt ship em to you by mistake : )

Jeanius · 11-16-2010, 03:02 PM

EVERETT, WA, US 11/16/2010 5:32 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY

thats what im showin on UPS!

Entaille · 11-16-2010, 03:13 PM

cool deal sir!

axis · 11-16-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entaille

one step at a time! I hope the springs don't feel awkward without the sways to compliment them!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The springs are good all on their own, the sway bars take it to the next level.

+1 and +1 BILLION

Quote:

Originally Posted by chozn4service

and you won't need another alignment if you do the springs first and then the sways. I have springs and will do the sways next. My dealership told me to bring it in for the alignment as soon as I got it lowered so they could get it back into spec. Rides good now but can't wait to add the sways.

Nice add-on. Realignment often gets associated with any suspension mods. Typically, it's only when you lower/raise the vehicle that you need to do a alignment. If you got the Pfadt springs, i'd recommend you use their street performance alignment. Gives you a good balance between performance and tire wear.

11-15-2010, 07:22 PM	#1
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	pfadt spring install - how soon should you get an alignment? the instructions state to get an alignment after install, but they do not specify when. should I put some miles on them prior to getting an alignment? __________________

11-15-2010, 10:39 PM	#3
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	springs 'settling' is probably a myth, I was asking in the off chance that some miles should be put on them prior to alignment. not something I really want to do more then once a year : ) thanks. __________________

11-15-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	I know OP asked about alignment after springs install - I had Pfadt coilovers installed and felt the Camaro being off on the drive home. I had both front & rear alignment done next day & immediately felt the difference. Handling post- alignment was as I expected - I wouldn't wait long after your install. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

11-16-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	If you put the springs on yourself, you'll be worried that you screwed something up, after the first drive. It will feel strange and not feel secure. This is mostly the alignment. Once you get it aligned, most of that will go away. Add the sways to take it away completely. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

11-16-2010, 12:59 PM	#7
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	one step at a time! I hope the springs don't feel awkward without the sways to compliment them! __________________

11-15-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	As soon as possible.

11-16-2010, 10:33 AM	#5
PfadtRacing Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 3,370	Hi Entaille, both of the answers given above are accurate! Let me know if there is anything else you are not clear on!

11-16-2010, 02:47 PM	#10
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Did you get them already? __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

11-16-2010, 02:56 PM	#11
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	negative sir, it looks like they are hanging out in Cali right now, kinda weird to go from Utah->Cali->Wa, we'll see today or tomorrow, hopefully he didnt ship em to you by mistake : ) __________________

11-16-2010, 03:02 PM	#12
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	EVERETT, WA, US 11/16/2010 5:32 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY thats what im showin on UPS! __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

11-16-2010, 03:13 PM	#13
Entaille Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Stevens Posts: 1,005	cool deal sir! __________________

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