Learn me some Front Camber

osbornsm · 06-25-2015, 11:41 AM

Morning all,

I am starting to realize that I am a bit too rough on my front tires on track days.

I therefore have decided to check options for adding front camber to an OEM suspension. I'm within spec now, which means 0.5 < x < 1.5 deg

Bolts / Arms / Brand?

I see lots of options out there but most of them are for already-lowered vehicles.

Thoughts?

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 11:45 AM

id do new a-arms -2.2 to -2.5 to start

osbornsm · 06-25-2015, 11:49 AM

Thoughts on brand?

I see SPL and SPC, but SPL = 2x the price!

nismo13807 · 06-25-2015, 12:32 PM

do it right the first time.. go with spl.. quality part

gomer_110 · 06-25-2015, 12:42 PM

Assuming you don't have to worry about any classing rules for modifications to the car I'd pay the extra money for the SPL arms.

As far as how much camber, I'd go at least -2.0. After that, it really depends on how much street driving vs track driving you do and how often you're willing to replace your tires. fwiw I run -3.0 on mine that I use for autox.

onzedge · 06-25-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Thoughts on brand?

I see SPL and SPC, but SPL = 2x the price!

SPL are bullet-proof. Yes, more expensive -- but you gain peace-of-mind, bragging rights and membership in the Cool Kids Club.

Seriously, when it comes to suspension, you should consider no other brand.

DR_ · 06-25-2015, 12:49 PM

Go SPL for a track car, no question. There are some good vendors on this forum that give excellent SPL discounts.

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Thoughts on brand?

I see SPL and SPC, but SPL = 2x the price!

dats cause i thought the c stood for china?

GaleForce · 06-25-2015, 09:38 PM

Looks like you have your answer. SPL Parts hands down the best suspension parts for our platform.

synolimit · 06-26-2015, 05:36 AM

I'm -2.9 with 6.3 caster and tires are doing ok for both. On the street though when I come home and touch them, the inside is super hot. Going to buy a temp gun today so I can track the heat during events.

Rusty · 06-30-2015, 09:26 PM

Get the SPL's and be done with it. With them, you can adjust the camber and caster. With more caster. You get more camber when the wheels are turned.

onzedge · 06-30-2015, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Get the SPL's and be done with it. With them, you can adjust the camber and caster. With more caster. You get more camber when the wheels are turned.

06-25-2015, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Learn me some Front Camber Morning all, I am starting to realize that I am a bit too rough on my front tires on track days. I therefore have decided to check options for adding front camber to an OEM suspension. I'm within spec now, which means 0.5 < x < 1.5 deg Bolts / Arms / Brand? I see lots of options out there but most of them are for already-lowered vehicles. Thoughts? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	id do new a-arms -2.2 to -2.5 to start gomer_110 and Hotrodz like this.

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Thoughts on brand? I see SPL and SPC, but SPL = 2x the price! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Assuming you don't have to worry about any classing rules for modifications to the car I'd pay the extra money for the SPL arms. As far as how much camber, I'd go at least -2.0. After that, it really depends on how much street driving vs track driving you do and how often you're willing to replace your tires. fwiw I run -3.0 on mine that I use for autox. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Go SPL for a track car, no question. There are some good vendors on this forum that give excellent SPL discounts. Memphis370Z likes this.

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Looks like you have your answer. SPL Parts hands down the best suspension parts for our platform. onzedge and Hotrodz like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I'm -2.9 with 6.3 caster and tires are doing ok for both. On the street though when I come home and touch them, the inside is super hot. Going to buy a temp gun today so I can track the heat during events. osbornsm likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Get the SPL's and be done with it. With them, you can adjust the camber and caster. With more caster. You get more camber when the wheels are turned. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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