97-12 Pfadt Feather Light Coil Over Shock Kit
Product Description
The Feather Light Generation Single Adjustable coilovers are a completely new design for Pfadt Racing. Most notably, this product separates itself from the competition in the following ways:
INVERTED DESIGN: Placing the majority of the mass on the sprung side of the chassis allows the control arms and outboard components to react quicker and easier without the additional weight of the coilover itself. The result is a suspension system that responds faster to changes in the road whether its highway, local roads, or track surfaces. The less weight that is on that outboard suspension, the better your car will behave.
LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH STRENGTH MATERIALS: The Feather Light Generation SA’s are an all aircraft aluminum body which boasts high strength and very low weight. With the body and spring perch being manufactured out of anodized high-strength aluminum, you no longer have to worry about corrosion locking the two together. All non-aluminum components (upper mounting stud, lower mount mono-ball) are treated with corrosion-eliminating processes such as chroming, heat treating or using stainless steel.
BOA MOUNT: The new BOA mount is a no-compromises solution to Corvette shock upper mounts. Our mount is a zero-maintenance, completely sealed design that allows the FULL articulation required for the Corvette suspension. The BOA MOUNT suffers none of these shortcomings associated with other shock upper mounts (such as the clevis design) as it is a solid mount similar to a control arm ball joint (quiet, durable, maintenance free), that is locked in place and then articulates with the suspension utilizing a low friction internal monoball that is sealed from the exterior elements.
THE CIRC SYSTEM: A premium feature on the SAs that is unique to Pfadt is the CIRC (Concentric Integrated Remote Canister) System. The idea behind this innovation is to implement a standard racing concept – the remote reservoir – in a lightweight, easy to install self-contained package. We integrate the remote reservoir with the shock to maximize suspension stroke for a very smooth ride on the street. The CIRC more than triples the gas volume over a standard coil over. The result: a large gas volume that keeps the shock operation consistent over a wide temperature range and throughout the stroke..
EASY ONE-STEP RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: We make ride height adjustments easy to give you the ultimate control in setting your ride height and corner balancing your Corvette. Included in our coilover kit is the single tool that you need to adjust the perch and tighten the set screw to lock the perch in location. This single perch adjustment is a result of having ALL of the suspension travel required for the Corvette built into the shock body, since features like the BOA MOUNT and CIRC SYSTEM are used to maximize travel and stroke.
FLOATING PISTON INTERNAL DESIGN: This design separates the oil volume from the gas volume and allows each to operate consistently despite changes in external conditions. In a standard emulsion shock, the oil and gas are free to mix together and can result in inconsistent performance when operating at low speeds and high speeds respectively. This is not good for the operation of the shock, as inconsistent performance correlates to inconsistent control of your Corvette’s wheels and suspension. The floating piston design utilized in the Feather Light Generation SAs will keep your Corvette’s suspension predicable and controllable for a precise feeling on the street and track.
SIMPLE AND ACCESSIBLE DAMPING ADJUSTMENT: Because of the inverted design, the adjuster on the bottom of the shock in an easy to access location. No special tools are required. Simply grasp the easy-touch rotary knob on the bottom of the shock and dial in your setting with a precise and repeatable feel.
LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH STRENGTH MATERIALS: The Feather Light Generation SA’s are an all aircraft aluminum body which boasts high strength and very low weight. With the body and spring perch being manufactured out of anodized high-strength aluminum, you no longer have to worry about corrosion locking the two together. All non-aluminum components (upper mounting stud, lower mount mono-ball) are treated with corrosion-eliminating processes such as chroming, heat treating or using stainless steel.
BOA MOUNT: The new BOA mount is a no-compromises solution to Corvette shock upper mounts. Our mount is a zero-maintenance, completely sealed design that allows the FULL articulation required for the Corvette suspension. The BOA MOUNT suffers none of these shortcomings associated with other shock upper mounts (such as the clevis design) as it is a solid mount similar to a control arm ball joint (quiet, durable, maintenance free), that is locked in place and then articulates with the suspension utilizing a low friction internal monoball that is sealed from the exterior elements.
THE CIRC SYSTEM: A premium feature on the SAs that is unique to Pfadt is the CIRC (Concentric Integrated Remote Canister) System. The idea behind this innovation is to implement a standard racing concept – the remote reservoir – in a lightweight, easy to install self-contained package. We integrate the remote reservoir with the shock to maximize suspension stroke for a very smooth ride on the street. The CIRC more than triples the gas volume over a standard coil over. The result: a large gas volume that keeps the shock operation consistent over a wide temperature range and throughout the stroke..
EASY ONE-STEP RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: We make ride height adjustments easy to give you the ultimate control in setting your ride height and corner balancing your Corvette. Included in our coilover kit is the single tool that you need to adjust the perch and tighten the set screw to lock the perch in location. This single perch adjustment is a result of having ALL of the suspension travel required for the Corvette built into the shock body, since features like the BOA MOUNT and CIRC SYSTEM are used to maximize travel and stroke.
FLOATING PISTON INTERNAL DESIGN: This design separates the oil volume from the gas volume and allows each to operate consistently despite changes in external conditions. In a standard emulsion shock, the oil and gas are free to mix together and can result in inconsistent performance when operating at low speeds and high speeds respectively. This is not good for the operation of the shock, as inconsistent performance correlates to inconsistent control of your Corvette’s wheels and suspension. The floating piston design utilized in the Feather Light Generation SAs will keep your Corvette’s suspension predicable and controllable for a precise feeling on the street and track.
SIMPLE AND ACCESSIBLE DAMPING ADJUSTMENT: Because of the inverted design, the adjuster on the bottom of the shock in an easy to access location. No special tools are required. Simply grasp the easy-touch rotary knob on the bottom of the shock and dial in your setting with a precise and repeatable feel.
