After installing lowering springs ---

pulpz · 12-23-2009, 07:07 PM

It is tough to find a shop that has a quality alignment tech, and can attach the alignment heads to a lipless rim, and can see round the front end of the car.

I went to six or seven different shops before I found one. and i got lucky because they're really good . would like to be able to do it at home manually.someday.

sm16 · 12-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Exactly, every shop I went into, they were like "sorry, can't help you. Don't have have specs for your car, and don't have the new hunter machine that your car can fit on". I almost started regretting my decision to lower it. Hopefully tomorrow goes smooth and he's able to tweak it as close as possible to OE specs.

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Originally Posted by pulpz

It is tough to find a shop that has a quality alignment tech, and can attach the alignment heads to a lipless rim, and can see round the front end of the car.

I went to six or seven different shops before I found one. and i got lucky because they're really good . would like to be able to do it at home manually.someday.

pulpz · 12-23-2009, 07:18 PM

For what it is worth...I took my lowered 350Z to a local Goodyear Service Center. When I do my 370, I'll take it back to them.

azn370z · 12-23-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Exactly, every shop I went into, they were like "sorry, can't help you. Don't have have specs for your car, and don't have the new hunter machine that your car can fit on". I almost started regretting my decision to lower it. Hopefully tomorrow goes smooth and he's able to tweak it as close as possible to OE specs.

the easiest way to find a shop is To ask in the regional forum. Or ask in the 350z regional forum. There are shops that will align a car that is very low to the ground.

ChrisSlicks · 12-24-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Thanks a lot Slicks!! Just want to confirm that this is for the 370z, right? Not sure if my first post was confusing and you might have thought I had a 350z. Thanks again.

Yes, those are the 370z specs. I went a little more aggressive with my setup to suit my driving style. -2.5 camber up front, -2.2 camber in rear, 0 toe all around. If you do predominately highway driving you should keep a slight amount of toe and front camber to around -1.0.

As far as suspension shops look for places that advertise themselves as a "race" shop, they will have the right equipment and will do custom alignments. In my experience they aren't any more expensive.

sm16 · 12-25-2009, 09:43 AM

Ok, so I got the alignment done yesterday and it feels much better. There still seems to be a bit of negative camber on the rear wheels, but definitely less drastic. They were able to get the rears within range of the OE specs, but the fronts weren't adjustable (as stated by Slicks). Car rides straight, and feels stable. I'll keep monitoring the tire wear going forward.

I'll take a few pics this weekend and post them.

Thanks for all your help guys....and happy holidays!!!

sm16 · 12-27-2009, 07:23 PM

Here are some pics of my car lowered on Eibachs. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of negative camber, even after the alignment. Oh, and these are my winter tires/wheels.

Modshack · 12-27-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Here are some pics of my car lowered on Eibachs. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of negative camber, even after the alignment. Oh, and these are my winter tires/wheels.

What are the numbers. You might want to re-check.. That looks like more than a -2 degree camber. If they can't make it any better than that, you need adjustable lower arms to bring it into spec.

370Zsteve · 12-27-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Here are some pics of my car lowered on Eibachs. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of negative camber, even after the alignment. Oh, and these are my winter tires/wheels.

Jeez that does not look pretty.

sm16 · 12-27-2009, 11:13 PM

I was told they were -1.8 on the rears. Do you have a recommendation on adjustable lower arms? Do you think it's possible that the springs weren't installed correctly?

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Originally Posted by Modshack

What are the numbers. You might want to re-check.. That looks like more than a -2 degree camber. If they can't make it any better than that, you need adjustable lower arms to bring it into spec.

azn370z · 12-27-2009, 11:35 PM

What are the size and offsets of the rear wheels? You can get spc for about $200 or less.

sm16 · 12-28-2009, 08:28 AM

My winter wheels are 18X8 and the tires are 225/50/18. You think that's why it looks so off?

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Originally Posted by azn370z

What are the size and offsets of the rear wheels? You can get spc for about $200 or less.

ctzn · 12-28-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

My winter wheels are 18X8 and the tires are 225/50/18. You think that's why it looks so off?

I would guess that has something to do with it, I am sitting on the same springs on the stock 19" wheels and it does not look that off...

azn370z · 12-28-2009, 02:30 PM

It depends on your offset but if your 18s have oem offset then your wheels will be tucked in by 1\2 inch.

docaam · 12-29-2009, 11:46 PM

I think it looks wiered because of the tyres....does any one have any picture with sport wheels...i just wanna see how much hollow space is there

12-23-2009, 07:07 PM	#31 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	It is tough to find a shop that has a quality alignment tech, and can attach the alignment heads to a lipless rim, and can see round the front end of the car. I went to six or seven different shops before I found one. and i got lucky because they're really good . would like to be able to do it at home manually.someday. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

12-23-2009, 07:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	For what it is worth...I took my lowered 350Z to a local Goodyear Service Center. When I do my 370, I'll take it back to them. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

12-25-2009, 09:43 AM	#36 (permalink)
sm16 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 2009 PW 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Ok, so I got the alignment done yesterday and it feels much better. There still seems to be a bit of negative camber on the rear wheels, but definitely less drastic. They were able to get the rears within range of the OE specs, but the fronts weren't adjustable (as stated by Slicks). Car rides straight, and feels stable. I'll keep monitoring the tire wear going forward. I'll take a few pics this weekend and post them. Thanks for all your help guys....and happy holidays!!! __________________ Madico Tint 50% \| Stillen G3 Intake \| Eibach Pro-Kit Springs \| Coming soon...FI Cat Back Exhaust

12-27-2009, 11:35 PM	#41 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	What are the size and offsets of the rear wheels? You can get spc for about $200 or less. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

12-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#44 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	It depends on your offset but if your 18s have oem offset then your wheels will be tucked in by 1\2 inch. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

12-29-2009, 11:46 PM	#45 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 29	I think it looks wiered because of the tyres....does any one have any picture with sport wheels...i just wanna see how much hollow space is there

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