True coilover "supporting" mods

Rusty · 07-28-2017, 02:50 PM

If you use eccentric lockout kit from SPL. They put the alignment setting in the middle, or close to it.

JaykeZ · 07-30-2017, 03:46 AM

Hey guys I completely forgot about this thread. I'm going to go with MCA Blue suspension with about a 2" drop what should I change while dropping the car so far I have made this list please add anything that I may have missed.
Z1 Rear Camber Arms
Z1 Upper Control Arms
Kinetix Traction arms
SPL Eccentric Lockout kit

Rusty · 07-30-2017, 09:13 AM

You planning on doing any trackdays?

JaykeZ · 07-30-2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You planning on doing any trackdays?

Eventually yes but for the next year or so mostly weekend/spirited driving. Does this affect anything?

MaysEffect · 07-30-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JaykeZ

Eventually yes but for the next year or so mostly weekend/spirited driving. Does this affect anything?

Take pics of inner and outer edge of your tire after a Sunday drive.

Yes, it does affect the tires.

JaykeZ · 07-30-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MaysEffect

Take pics of inner and outer edge of your tire after a Sunday drive.

Yes, it does affect the tires.

If the alignment is corrected why would it affect the tires?

Rusty · 07-30-2017, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JaykeZ

If the alignment is corrected why would it affect the tires?

To see where your contact patch is. And how big it is. Ideally, you want even wear and heat across the thread after a hard run. If it's on one section and not across the tire. You're not getting the most out of the tires.

JaykeZ · 07-30-2017, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

To see where your contact patch is. And how big it is. Ideally, you want even wear and heat across the thread after a hard run. If it's on one section and not across the tire. You're not getting the most out of the tires.

I'm still trying to understand how this would come about if I have all the necessary components after the drop, unless I am missing something from my list above shouldn't it be aligned correctly to avoid uneven tyre wear?

Rusty · 07-31-2017, 04:09 AM

After the drop. If you get it aligned close to stock specs. You shouldn't have any problems with wear. It when you start doing trackdays and getting faster. Then you may start making changes.

JaykeZ · 07-31-2017, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

After the drop. If you get it aligned close to stock specs. You shouldn't have any problems with wear. It when you start doing trackdays and getting faster. Then you may start making changes.

So using the following components with a 2" drop should make it possible to align back to stock specs with little to no issue? Anything I need to add?
Z1 Rear Camber Arms
Z1 Upper Control Arms
Kinetix Traction arms
SPL Eccentric Lockout kit

OptionZero · 07-31-2017, 10:48 AM

Don't get the z1 crap
See the thread on them, folks had bad experiences with them

Spl all the way

JaykeZ · 07-31-2017, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Don't get the z1 crap
See the thread on them, folks had bad experiences with them

Spl all the way

thanks just read the threads and am glad you've told me. Looks like I'm going to save for the spl arms.

Rusty · 07-31-2017, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Don't get the z1 crap
See the thread on them, folks had bad experiences with them

Spl all the way

k67p67 · 07-31-2017, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaykeZ

So using the following components with a 2" drop should make it possible to align back to stock specs with little to no issue? Anything I need to add?
Z1 Rear Camber Arms
Z1 Upper Control Arms
Kinetix Traction arms
SPL Eccentric Lockout kit

You'll need something for rear toe adjustment. You won't get back to stock alignment specs with a -2" drop and only rear camber arms. You don't really need the traction arms.

AARONHL · 10-16-2017, 11:33 PM

Can someone post a picture of the rear upper strut mount deck mods? I am still thinking if i should get mine welded before putting the coils on

07-28-2017, 02:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	If you use eccentric lockout kit from SPL. They put the alignment setting in the middle, or close to it. DarkJak likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-30-2017, 09:13 AM	#33 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	You planning on doing any trackdays? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-31-2017, 04:09 AM	#39 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	After the drop. If you get it aligned close to stock specs. You shouldn't have any problems with wear. It when you start doing trackdays and getting faster. Then you may start making changes. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-31-2017, 10:48 AM	#41 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Don't get the z1 crap See the thread on them, folks had bad experiences with them Spl all the way Rusty likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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JaykeZ Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Perth Posts: 44 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 8	Hey guys I completely forgot about this thread. I'm going to go with MCA Blue suspension with about a 2" drop what should I change while dropping the car so far I have made this list please add anything that I may have missed. Z1 Rear Camber Arms Z1 Upper Control Arms Kinetix Traction arms SPL Eccentric Lockout kit

10-16-2017, 11:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
AARONHL Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 50 Drives: 10g374dr6mt Rep Power: 8	Can someone post a picture of the rear upper strut mount deck mods? I am still thinking if i should get mine welded before putting the coils on