Help with alignment please.

Synack · 07-31-2011, 07:19 PM

I just went in to get my camber knocked back more positive because the inside tread of my Hankook V12's on the rears were getting murdered. The outer half of the tires seemed to be not that bad.

Anyway, if you look at the picture it will say the rear camber was -1.6 on the left wheel and -2.3 on the right. They changed it to -1.3 and -1.7. They said they couldn't go any more positive on the right wheel. Which confused me because how the hell did they get the left wheel -1.3? I'd really like to get both tires to about -1.3.

Also if you look at the fronts, they are (L: -0.3) and (R:-1.1). They said they were unable to change it because they didn't have the right tools or they didn't know how to do it. I have a raincheck with them for a free "re-alignment" next Sunday. Is there any knowledge or suggestions I can take back there to tell them?

My goals are:
Front: (L:-0.5) (R:-0.5)
Rear: (L:-1.3'ish') (R:-1.3'ish')

Thank you guys.

Click on picture.

azn370z · 07-31-2011, 07:30 PM

You should look at toe setting that's what wears the tires. Your camber setting was ok. Maybe you had too much toe out?

birdmanx1 · 07-31-2011, 07:33 PM

This link might be helpful.

Nismo Alignment Specs

Glokwork · 07-31-2011, 07:35 PM

Do you have springs/coilovers?

Synack · 07-31-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glokwork

Do you have springs/coilovers?

Nope, stock Nismo shocks and springs.

Synack · 07-31-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

This link might be helpful.

Nismo Alignment Specs

Thanks for the link but it wasn't that helpful, sorry.

I'm trying to even out my whole alignment issue so both and the left sides are even with each other and perfect.

azn370z · 07-31-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

Thanks for the link but it wasn't that helpful, sorry.

I'm trying to even out my whole alignment issue so both and the left sides are even with each other and perfect.

It's not unusual to have different left and right setting. If you adjust the camber to match the other side then the toe is off and vice versa.

birdmanx1 · 07-31-2011, 08:04 PM

Got it now, I didn't really understand your first post. Quite frankly alignment should be straightforward, if the guys are the shop don't know what to do, I would get my money refunded and get the alignment issue taken care elsewhere.

Red__Zed · 07-31-2011, 08:06 PM

you hit any curbs recently?

Synack · 07-31-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

you hit any curbs recently?

I have once. It was the right rear, and if anything it would've kicked the rear inwards creating more of a positive camber correct?

Red__Zed · 07-31-2011, 08:24 PM

All sorts of weird stuff can happen after hitting a curb.

It appears everything is within spec. There shouldn't be any problem as a result of things being left as they are...I probably wouldn't worry about it too much.

You don't really have any leverage over the shop, since:
a) you hit a curb
b) they technically got it within spec.

I'd probably go to a different shop next time though.

Synack · 07-31-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

All sorts of weird stuff can happen after hitting a curb.

It appears everything is within spec. There shouldn't be any problem as a result of things being left as they are...I probably wouldn't worry about it too much.

You don't really have any leverage over the shop, since:
a) you hit a curb
b) they technically got it within spec.

I'd probably go to a different shop next time though.

It was a low speed incident and I didn't hit it sideways, I more or less crawled onto the curb at an angle. But any curbing is not ideal.

Baer383 · 07-31-2011, 10:10 PM

Judging by the alignment specs you are trying to achieve you will have to get front and rear Camber arms before you get another alignment.

Red__Zed · 07-31-2011, 10:14 PM

also, front camber is not adjustable.

Synack · 07-31-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

Judging by the alignment specs you are trying to achieve you will have to get front and rear Camber arms before you get another alignment.

Then why is stock fronts -.58? I'd love to have those specs up front. Stock rear would be nice too, -1.58.

07-31-2011, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Help with alignment please. I just went in to get my camber knocked back more positive because the inside tread of my Hankook V12's on the rears were getting murdered. The outer half of the tires seemed to be not that bad. Anyway, if you look at the picture it will say the rear camber was -1.6 on the left wheel and -2.3 on the right. They changed it to -1.3 and -1.7. They said they couldn't go any more positive on the right wheel. Which confused me because how the hell did they get the left wheel -1.3? I'd really like to get both tires to about -1.3. Also if you look at the fronts, they are (L: -0.3) and (R:-1.1). They said they were unable to change it because they didn't have the right tools or they didn't know how to do it. I have a raincheck with them for a free "re-alignment" next Sunday. Is there any knowledge or suggestions I can take back there to tell them? My goals are: Front: (L:-0.5) (R:-0.5) Rear: (L:-1.3'ish') (R:-1.3'ish') Thank you guys. Click on picture. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-31-2011, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	You should look at toe setting that's what wears the tires. Your camber setting was ok. Maybe you had too much toe out? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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07-31-2011, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	Got it now, I didn't really understand your first post. Quite frankly alignment should be straightforward, if the guys are the shop don't know what to do, I would get my money refunded and get the alignment issue taken care elsewhere. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

07-31-2011, 08:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	you hit any curbs recently?

07-31-2011, 08:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	All sorts of weird stuff can happen after hitting a curb. It appears everything is within spec. There shouldn't be any problem as a result of things being left as they are...I probably wouldn't worry about it too much. You don't really have any leverage over the shop, since: a) you hit a curb b) they technically got it within spec. I'd probably go to a different shop next time though.

07-31-2011, 10:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Judging by the alignment specs you are trying to achieve you will have to get front and rear Camber arms before you get another alignment. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-31-2011, 10:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	also, front camber is not adjustable.

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