C6 with Pfadt Suspension and Z06 play on the roadcourse at Spring Mountain
First minute and a half is a ride through Death Valley, on the way to Spring Mountain. Then watch a Head/cam C6 with Johnny O' Connell Signature suspension gets chased around the track by a C6 Z06 with VR intake and upgraded tires. Second lap is RUN IN 2:41.
Z06 C6 Corvette Pfadt GMPP Featherlight DA vs Stock suspension Nurburgring Nordschleife test
Cars:
Identical Z06 C6 Corvettes without power, weight, aero and with similar brake mods.
Suspension:
Car #1 - Stock Z06 2006 specs leaf springs suspension
Car #2 - Pfadt Featherlight GMPP dual adjustable suspension (http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/28_40/products_id/236) in Nurburgring setup with 1300 lbs (228 N) springs front and rear. According to vendor this setup was tested and proven on Nurburgring, works properly and have correct specs and valving. Suspension was then properly adjusted and settings used in video shows lowest lap time available for it.
Both cars have same poly bushings and alignment kits installed. Wheel alignment was checked and matched also on both cars. Stock suspension is worn, Pfadt is new.
Tires:
Car #1 - Michelin Pilot Sport 2, Max Performance type, 50% wear (fastest car on video with stock suspension)
Car #2 - Michelin Pilot Sport Cup, Track & Competition DOT type, 10% wear (the car with Pfadt GMPP)
Both cars have same tire sizes, 295x35R18 front \ 345x30R19 rear and wheels.Tire pressures were adjusted to tire specific optimal hot temperatures.
Procedure:
Cars were tested by same driver with more than 1000 laps Nurburgring experience. In sequence, in one hour gap during closed session with same temp and weather. Best lap times shown.
Locost Adjustable Front Suspension - Part 3 of 3 - Coilover Shocks
A simple approach to an adjustable front suspension for a locost sevenesque roadster . You can build a double wishbone suspension using off-the-shelf parts and nearly any donor with just a tape measure and this simple DIY process. The key to this solution is adjustability in those components that matter the most (and that you can realistically control).
ALMS AIR POWER GT RACE
On board video of the Air Power GT race from inside the SMS C5 Corvette. After qualifying 3rd behind the Pfadt Racing C6 Corvette and the ALMS GT2 Porsche of Loren Beggs, the SMS Corvette powers into the lead.........
Episode 01 - Vette Garage: The Series
Episode 01 of Vette Garage: The Series! Featured company: Pfadt Race Engineering. Part 1 of 3. Learn more at http://www.VetteGarage.TV ... talk about the show at http://www.DigitalCorvettes.com - Produced by Patrick Gramm of Gramm Productions (Gramm Films)
Johnny O'Connell signature series suspension development by Pfadt
Johnny O'Connell talks about suspension development with Pfadt Race Engineering, for his upcoming signature series Packages. The first package, will incorporate a set of tuned and balanced sway bars, and bolt-in shock upgrades. These components will create smoother, better performing, and more manageable handling characteristics for the street and track.
The New Pfadt BOA mount for coilovers .mov
The Feather Light Generation Corvette coilovers from Pfadt Race Engineering will all feature the brand new BOA mount. BOA, stands for Ball On Axis. This BOA mount is a revolution in Corvette Coilover mount design as it features the precision and durability of a ball joint, with ultimate in performance, durability and street ride qualities.
Pfadt Engine Mount Test
Video of stock C6 Z06 Corvette engine mount and Pfadt polyurethane engine mount
Bilstein Shocks - Tried and Tested
Bilstein shocks go through a rigorous testing process before they ever see the road, more so than any other shock on the market. This video gives a behind the scenes looks at some of the testing that is done on Bilstein shocks.
