Pfadt Coilovers....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bmore Maryland
Have you contacted them yet? That must have been a tough one to find. Especially being it was on the other side of the car that you thought the noise was coming from. urious how that even happens. Isn't it a ball in a UHMW cup? Have you read if this is a common failure? One thing for sure, at least you know Pfadt will take care of you.
I haven't read anywhere that this is common.
Melting Slicks
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Very nice. I've wanted the CCW 505a's ever since I bought my car. I went with cheap cast 19/20 Ruffs and have been unhappy with them. I ran into a curb and destroyed two of the wheels so I was forced to upgrade ; ) I went with a set of HRE 547r 3 piece forged. They look a lot like yours. Can't wait to see them on my car.
Melting Slicks
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I misread then. Glad you found it. I have been plaqued with noise in my front end ever since I lowered my car and went with C6 Z51 Sways and C6 Z06 shocks. Usually with the wheels fully turned backing out of my driveway. I've suspected it was the endlinks not being tight enough. They are a real booger to fool with! I'm tearing out my front and rear cradle to replace them and am planning to go ahead and get the Featherlights to put in now as well. Your problem is the first I've read of this and doesn't make me question them. I'm still feeling Pfadt is the best choice. Hope to purchase them next week.
You mentioned you had the settings on their stiffest??
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Oldtimer
Very nice. I've wanted the CCW 505a's ever since I bought my car. I went with cheap cast 19/20 Ruffs and have been unhappy with them. I ran into a curb and destroyed two of the wheels so I was forced to upgrade ; ) I went with a set of HRE 547r 3 piece forged. They look a lot like yours. Can't wait to see them on my car.
Safety Car
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From: Lake Fork TEXAS
...installed. Was a little concerned when I opened the box. The front coilovers had appeared to have leaked some oil. Anyone else ever have this?
Some minor tweaks left. Overall stiffer ride, but not in a negative way. Cornering is instant and flat. Amplifies the need for better supporting seats. hint hint!!!
Only minor negative, which may go away with tweaking the damping. I will get an occasional thump in the suspension if I hit a rough spot on in the road. Which wasn't there prior to the change.
But...here you go..old
..apart
and.. ain't they purrty
And ready to tackle the winding roads
Some minor tweaks left. Overall stiffer ride, but not in a negative way. Cornering is instant and flat. Amplifies the need for better supporting seats. hint hint!!!
Only minor negative, which may go away with tweaking the damping. I will get an occasional thump in the suspension if I hit a rough spot on in the road. Which wasn't there prior to the change.
But...here you go..old
..apart
and.. ain't they purrty
And ready to tackle the winding roads
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Hey meflyfrc, looks like the teflon has crushed out in your bearing prematurely. Not to worry, we will replace this for free and pay for shipping both ways. I already sent you a PM with the info. Doesn't happen often but we will get you taken care of. Just check your PM box.
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Hi Architect. The teflon crushing out on a spherical bearing is not the end of the world. The worst case scenario is that in very few circumstances (like a low speed turn) you can hear a noise. This is no reason to overlook the dozen-plus performance features that we have on our coilovers versus the competition. Other coilovers use mono-***** too, on upper and lower mounts so you will have to take that extremely rare "risk" no matter which brand you choose. This is not something unique to Pfadt, despite what our competition may tell you. Since we are actually a USA manufacturer, we have this ability to service our coilovers versus other manufacturers having to wait for their non-USA "sources" to send replacement parts.
The bottom line is this is literally a same-day replacement, which is done completely for free. As others have mentioned in this thread, we take care of our customers, every step of the way.
If you have any other concerns about this, please do not hesitate to give me a call at the office on monday, and I will gladly answer any questions you have for warranty, or anything else about performance and features.
The bottom line is this is literally a same-day replacement, which is done completely for free. As others have mentioned in this thread, we take care of our customers, every step of the way.
If you have any other concerns about this, please do not hesitate to give me a call at the office on monday, and I will gladly answer any questions you have for warranty, or anything else about performance and features.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bmore Maryland
Hey meflyfrc, looks like the teflon has crushed out in your bearing prematurely. Not to worry, we will replace this for free and pay for shipping both ways. I already sent you a PM with the info. Doesn't happen often but we will get you taken care of. Just check your PM box.
Melting Slicks
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...gineering.html
Melting Slicks
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BTW, that rear shot of your car sure has me wanting the TS rear bumper. I bought the Corsa Indy Pace exaust w/Tiger Shark tips just in case I ever got one of those. After seeing your car I have to have one. Do they even make them anymore?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bmore Maryland
Check with JW Motoring, that's where I purchased my TS rear fascia a few years ago. Last I heard, production of the TS fascias were on hold. Jonathan could give you an update.
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Melting Slicks
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The replacement is suppose to show up Monday. I returned the coilover to have the lower spherical changed.It turned out the damper valve was sticking which may have contributed to the teflon issue and also the oil that I found in the box when I opened it.
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Melting Slicks
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Well I received the new Coilover as promised... Got it installed and the clunking noise appears to be gone. The coilovers make a noticeable difference in handling. It not an inexpensive mod but man I wish I had done this long ago. Much better ride than being lowered on bolts. I currently have them dialed in to full firm, and the cars cornering is instant and flat. I will play with the adjustment until I get them dialed in right where I want them.
Two thumbs up for Pfadts product and service.
Oh and how bout those RAVENS !!!!
Two thumbs up for Pfadts product and service.
Oh and how bout those RAVENS !!!!
Last edited by meflyfrc; Feb 9, 2013 at 07:36 PM.