E.c.p 08 Z06 Now Cooler & Handles Like Its On Rails
07-06-2008, 10:57 AM
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St. Jude Donor '07
E.c.p 08 Z06 Now Cooler & Handles Like Its On Rails
This week has sure been an experience. The first full Pfadt suspension was installed in Steve's 08 Z06, as well as a G2 LG rad.
Here is a list of the componets and the pictures of he install. This is just an amazing suspension to have on your C5 or C6 .
The car is off to Powell Motorsports to get corner weighted this week
LG G2 Track Rad
Pfadt:
Coilovers
Fatty comp sway bars
Poly bushing kit with new mounts and sleeve's
Camber kit
Pillow blocks
The pictures:
Out with the old and in with the new
This system is not for the faint of heart. latteral G's in the 2's
To disscuss your own Pfadt suspension needs ,please call :
Manny Dasilva@ E.C.P
519-622-9389
519-240-2601
Here is a list of the componets and the pictures of he install. This is just an amazing suspension to have on your C5 or C6 .
The car is off to Powell Motorsports to get corner weighted this week
LG G2 Track Rad
Pfadt:
Coilovers
Fatty comp sway bars
Poly bushing kit with new mounts and sleeve's
Camber kit
Pillow blocks
The pictures:
Out with the old and in with the new
This system is not for the faint of heart. latteral G's in the 2's
To disscuss your own Pfadt suspension needs ,please call :
Manny Dasilva@ E.C.P
519-622-9389
519-240-2601
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07-06-2008, 11:25 AM
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Holy crap that car is getting set up, very nice... when do we get to see it on the track??? I know those are supposed to be one of the best bar set ups out there but is there any issues with the those teeth ever getting worn down or broken under high load over time. I think they look freakin cool as hell. How do you know how to adjust it??... it looks like there are so many options.
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07-06-2008, 12:01 PM
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Holy crap that car is getting set up, very nice... when do we get to see it on the track??? I know those are supposed to be one of the best bar set ups out there but is there any issues with the those teeth ever getting worn down or broken under high load over time. I think they look freakin cool as hell. How do you know how to adjust it??... it looks like there are so many options.
07-06-2008, 12:28 PM
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VERY nice set up! It looks like Pfadt makes some very high quality pieces; love the coil overs, the adjustable splined sway bars, and the heim-jointed adjustable end links.....heck even the pillow blocks look awesome! I've never understood why so many of the late-model guys spend so much money on everything else, but I hardly ever see guys updating their suspension; as good as it is from the factory, it can always be improved upon because from the factory it is a compromise between all-out handling and rider comfort. I am one of the guys that prefers all-out handling, my C3 has a 100% aftermarket suspension system on it.......if I wanted comfort, I'd buy a Buick!!!!
The car will be like night and day, especially with the coil overs. The car will be alot of fun on the street and the track.Keep up the good work, looks great!
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07-06-2008, 03:02 PM
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Holy crap that car is getting set up, very nice... when do we get to see it on the track??? I know those are supposed to be one of the best bar set ups out there but is there any issues with the those teeth ever getting worn down or broken under high load over time. I think they look freakin cool as hell. How do you know how to adjust it??... it looks like there are so many options.
These parts are put through some very punishing tests both while racing as well as in off track testing. The spline's are as strong as drive shaft splines. In all my own reaseach on the Pfadt product ,I have not seen any evidance of any part failing. Pfadt does a lot of C5/C6 racing as well as sponsorship, giving them some excellant feed back on their product. Like all of the products that I carry, this line is without a doubt the best value out there.
Yes there are many options for as far as set-up goes. It can be done by trial and error or do as I'm doing and take the car to a professional race shop like Powell Motor Sports. They can set up the car and still leave some adjustment up to you as there are 12 setting in each coilover.
Manny
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07-06-2008, 06:32 PM
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Hi Steve & Pierre, the car is getting corner weighted and set-up at Powell Motorsports this week and will be at the next up-coming track event.
These parts are put through some very punishing tests both while racing as well as in off track testing. The spline's are as strong as drive shaft splines. In all my own reaseach on the Pfadt product ,I have not seen any evidance of any part failing. Pfadt does a lot of C5/C6 racing as well as sponsorship, giving them some excellant feed back on their product. Like all of the products that I carry, this line is without a doubt the best value out there.
Yes there are many options for as far as set-up goes. It can be done by trial and error or do as I'm doing and take the car to a professional race shop like Powell Motor Sports. They can set up the car and still leave some adjustment up to you as there are 12 setting in each coilover.
Manny
These parts are put through some very punishing tests both while racing as well as in off track testing. The spline's are as strong as drive shaft splines. In all my own reaseach on the Pfadt product ,I have not seen any evidance of any part failing. Pfadt does a lot of C5/C6 racing as well as sponsorship, giving them some excellant feed back on their product. Like all of the products that I carry, this line is without a doubt the best value out there.
Yes there are many options for as far as set-up goes. It can be done by trial and error or do as I'm doing and take the car to a professional race shop like Powell Motor Sports. They can set up the car and still leave some adjustment up to you as there are 12 setting in each coilover.
Manny
Manny... I have my eye on that set up and will let you know if I make a change, Ive been admiring them for awhile
Bruce, I totally agree with you about suspension.. I think alot of the late model guys are running with improved suspension set ups. I myself am currently running with hotchkiss bars and bilstein shocks and I know a bunch of guys with the same set ups, it does make a big difference.. but these are Sweet..and Yes Manny, you wont find a better shop to set the car up then Powells.. Nice install work.
07-06-2008, 06:48 PM
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Manny... I have my eye on that set up and will let you know if I make a change, Ive been admiring them for awhile Bruce, I totally agree with you about suspension.. I think alot of the late model guys are running with improved suspension set ups. I myself am currently running with hotchkiss bars and bilstein shocks and I know a bunch of guys with the same set ups, it does make a big difference.. but these are Sweet..and Yes Manny, you wont find a better shop to set the car up then Powells.. Nice install work.
Bruce, I totally agree with you about suspension.. I think alot of the late model guys are running with improved suspension set ups. I myself am currently running with hotchkiss bars and bilstein shocks and I know a bunch of guys with the same set ups, it does make a big difference.. but these are Sweet..and Yes Manny, you wont find a better shop to set the car up then Powells.. Nice install work.Most of all thanks to Steve the owner of this awsome Z06 for having the faith and trust in me to build and install a system of this complexity.
07-07-2008, 02:33 AM
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07-07-2008, 09:41 AM
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Manny, GOOD work there.
I assume the coil overs totally get rid of the damn wheel hop going over fast turns on uneven pavement?
This mod may be in my future now....
I assume the coil overs totally get rid of the damn wheel hop going over fast turns on uneven pavement?
This mod may be in my future now....
07-07-2008, 05:02 PM
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No hop no fuss ,just hang on to your teeth
I'm ready when you are . Coilovers ready and waiting !!!!!!!!!!!
07-07-2008, 08:55 PM
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I put the PFADT coilovers & sway bars on my 2007 C6 Z51.
The handling improvement is quite remarkable. Also, it got rid of the hopping on our local road courses.
Then, when the shocks are set for street, the ride is much more refined.
I also got a peak HUD reading of 1.26G a couple of weeks ago at the track on the stock G/Y runflats.
The handling improvement is quite remarkable. Also, it got rid of the hopping on our local road courses.
Then, when the shocks are set for street, the ride is much more refined.
I also got a peak HUD reading of 1.26G a couple of weeks ago at the track on the stock G/Y runflats.
07-07-2008, 09:18 PM
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I put the PFADT coilovers & sway bars on my 2007 C6 Z51.
The handling improvement is quite remarkable. Also, it got rid of the hopping on our local road courses.
Then, when the shocks are set for street, the ride is much more refined.
I also got a peak HUD reading of 1.26G a couple of weeks ago at the track on the stock G/Y runflats.
The handling improvement is quite remarkable. Also, it got rid of the hopping on our local road courses.
Then, when the shocks are set for street, the ride is much more refined.
I also got a peak HUD reading of 1.26G a couple of weeks ago at the track on the stock G/Y runflats.