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SSchase · 12-17-2009, 12:37 PM

hey guys im looking at getting a set of pfadt coilovers and swaybars after christmas. anyone have them on there camaros? if so if you have any pics and how they ride. ive talked to alot of vette guys that love them and swear by them.

Stewcam · 12-17-2009, 01:07 PM

On order. I don't think the first batch is shipping until January.

carriagehousecustoms · 12-17-2009, 03:36 PM

We have a set on our NASA camaro racecar. Worth the wait.

modern-muscle · 12-17-2009, 10:49 PM

You should take a look at the pedders coilover, its a solid setup. We have used them in Rick Bottoms Camaro and it is easy to say that it is a real solid piece!

IPS Brandon · 12-18-2009, 08:46 AM

Here is a breif tid bit on the pros of the pfadt coilovers!

The main features of Pfadt's Coilovers:

-Inverted monotube design in on the front strut. This provides that really large shaft section that you see with our front coilover. That is important because the front strut takes cornering loads in these cars and the stiffer the tube, the better. This has the effect of placing the adjuster knob on the bottom of the strut for easy access. It is a click style adjuster with 20 clicks that are very positive and easy to feel. It is a simple matter of reaching around the front tire and making a couple of twists to change your damping.

-Inverted body design on the rear damper. This reduces unsprung mass (a good thing) and also places the adjuster at the bottom of the damper where you can reach it. It is also a click style adjuster wrapped around the shaft section just below the spring perch.
Our dampers in both the front and rear feature single point adjust-ability which controls both compression and rebound damping together. This is a design that we have found to be very flexible and user friendly in our Corvette offerings. Basically, you do not need to be a damper engineer to be comfortable making adjustments and it is easy to switch from a 'street' setup to a 'track' setup with just a few clicks.

-Our damper are mono-tube design and feature a separate internal gas chamber, which in the industry is referred to as 'non-emulsion' design. Mono-tube non-emulsion shocks are what you find on most every production based race car everywhere. It is the best design and provides the most consistent and reliable operation. Many of the other offerings for the Camaro are not, ask the manufacturer if you are curious.

-The final feature about our coilovers that I will share today is that our coilovers take a 'standard' flat ground race spring. Many other use a custom spring to fit the Camaro specifically. Using a standard spring size allows extreme flexibility in spring rate choice. You can call up any race supplier and order springs in 25 lb/in increments that will work on our coilovers. We provide a set with our coilovers that will work well for most people, but the flexibility is there for those who want it

Our shop is also very well known in the Vette market so your correct, pfadt puts you in the winners circle!

Finally as for ride quality, if it is like the vette coilovers, which we have installed on more cars then I can count, then this product will ride like a dream, and perform properly!

Regards

jeffny09 · 12-18-2009, 08:47 AM

hey brandon how much do the struts go for? and they take the springs i bought form u guys?

IPS Brandon · 12-18-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

hey brandon how much do the struts go for? and they take the springs i bought form u guys?

They certainly do, what type of strut are you looking for? There aren't many options just yet, but by spring there should be.

d69chris · 12-20-2009, 04:38 PM

Any Xmas specials on the coils???

Windy City · 12-20-2009, 04:41 PM

Entire Pfadt suspension upgrade on order here! Well worth any wait as winter is here and the Camaro is snug as a bug in a rug in it's heated garage!

I would suggest all there products!

jeffny09 · 12-20-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IPS Brandon

They certainly do, what type of strut are you looking for? There aren't many options just yet, but by spring there should be.

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well you tell me the optionsss!!! l;et me know whats u have and prices please!

Quote:

Originally Posted by d69chris

Any Xmas specials on the coils???

word and specials?

IPS Brandon · 12-21-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

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well you tell me the optionsss!!! l;et me know whats u have and prices please!

word and specials?

PM me for Xmas Specials

As for options, It sounds like Koni is releasing some soon, Pfadt will have some in 3-4 months as well. Really currently strut options are about nill, for anything I would consider a quality upgrade.

speedster · 12-21-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPS Brandon

PM me for Xmas Specials

Brandon -

You may also want to add this to your why Pfadt list:
3" O.D. Everyone else is 5" like the factory.
This comes in to play when looking to run very wide rubber.

12-17-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
SSchase Drives: 2010 camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North bay Posts: 325	anyone have pfadt coilovers? hey guys im looking at getting a set of pfadt coilovers and swaybars after christmas. anyone have them on there camaros? if so if you have any pics and how they ride. ive talked to alot of vette guys that love them and swear by them. __________________

12-17-2009, 01:07 PM	#2
Stewcam Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 332	On order. I don't think the first batch is shipping until January. __________________ Yellow SS/RS LMR Twisted Slayer 650 RWHP, ARH Headers, Hi-flow cats, Carbon/Organic Twin Disc/Pfadt/BMR/Hurst Shifter/D2forged VS1's

12-18-2009, 08:47 AM	#6
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	hey brandon how much do the struts go for? and they take the springs i bought form u guys? __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

12-20-2009, 04:38 PM	#8
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,610 View My Garage	Any Xmas specials on the coils??? __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

12-20-2009, 04:41 PM	#9
Windy City Drives: Not enough room here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,017	Entire Pfadt suspension upgrade on order here! Well worth any wait as winter is here and the Camaro is snug as a bug in a rug in it's heated garage! I would suggest all there products! __________________ BEWARE OF THE LPE BROTHERHOOD! Remember: You can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house!

12-17-2009, 03:36 PM	#3
carriagehousecustoms Drives: 1ss american iron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MN Posts: 52	We have a set on our NASA camaro racecar. Worth the wait.

12-17-2009, 10:49 PM	#4
modern-muscle Drives: 1964 Chevelle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 64	You should take a look at the pedders coilover, its a solid setup. We have used them in Rick Bottoms Camaro and it is easy to say that it is a real solid piece!

12-18-2009, 08:46 AM	#5
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	Here is a breif tid bit on the pros of the pfadt coilovers! The main features of Pfadt's Coilovers: -Inverted monotube design in on the front strut. This provides that really large shaft section that you see with our front coilover. That is important because the front strut takes cornering loads in these cars and the stiffer the tube, the better. This has the effect of placing the adjuster knob on the bottom of the strut for easy access. It is a click style adjuster with 20 clicks that are very positive and easy to feel. It is a simple matter of reaching around the front tire and making a couple of twists to change your damping. -Inverted body design on the rear damper. This reduces unsprung mass (a good thing) and also places the adjuster at the bottom of the damper where you can reach it. It is also a click style adjuster wrapped around the shaft section just below the spring perch. Our dampers in both the front and rear feature single point adjust-ability which controls both compression and rebound damping together. This is a design that we have found to be very flexible and user friendly in our Corvette offerings. Basically, you do not need to be a damper engineer to be comfortable making adjustments and it is easy to switch from a 'street' setup to a 'track' setup with just a few clicks. -Our damper are mono-tube design and feature a separate internal gas chamber, which in the industry is referred to as 'non-emulsion' design. Mono-tube non-emulsion shocks are what you find on most every production based race car everywhere. It is the best design and provides the most consistent and reliable operation. Many of the other offerings for the Camaro are not, ask the manufacturer if you are curious. -The final feature about our coilovers that I will share today is that our coilovers take a 'standard' flat ground race spring. Many other use a custom spring to fit the Camaro specifically. Using a standard spring size allows extreme flexibility in spring rate choice. You can call up any race supplier and order springs in 25 lb/in increments that will work on our coilovers. We provide a set with our coilovers that will work well for most people, but the flexibility is there for those who want it Our shop is also very well known in the Vette market so your correct, pfadt puts you in the winners circle! Finally as for ride quality, if it is like the vette coilovers, which we have installed on more cars then I can count, then this product will ride like a dream, and perform properly! Regards

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