Kinetix Front Camber Arms Install

pokeyl · 10-08-2011, 11:26 AM

First one took 45 min, Second took 20 min, learning curve.

Installed the rears as well another 2 hours.

Baer383 · 10-08-2011, 06:51 PM

Nice arms but no caster adjustment

pokeyl · 10-08-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Nice arms but no caster adjustment

Nope

Baer383 · 10-09-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Nice arms but no caster adjustment

thats the point

pokeyl · 10-09-2011, 11:57 AM

5.2 deg (factory) caster is perfect for the street. If I were racing i might go to less caster and more camber. Old C4 corvettes were set up for racing from the factory at 3 deg caster. Later C4's went back to higher caster I think it was 6 deg for street driving and better tire wear. Again you need a skid pad to set it up right. And that only gets you max G's. you have other dynamics under braking to the apex.

But, I like the way it handles now,

gozfast · 10-14-2011, 08:20 AM

Why are the Kinetix front arms not more popular? I think they look like a pretty sound design, and I agree that non adjustable caster should be a non issue. I think the SPC design is seriously flawed and the other manufacturers are really dragging their feet on releasing anything else. I don't want to wait for a indefinite amount of time for something else. Is there some reason the Kinetix are another bad choice?

Baer383 · 10-14-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gozfast

Why are the Kinetix front arms not more popular? I think they look like a pretty sound design, and I agree that non adjustable caster should be a non issue. I think the SPC design is seriously flawed and the other manufacturers are really dragging their feet on releasing anything else. I don't want to wait for a indefinite amount of time for something else. Is there some reason the Kinetix are another bad choice?

SPC says to tighten the upper nut to 120 ft and some people are having slipping issues I tightened mine to 175 so far so good,I haven't put it to the test yet.

pokeyl · 10-14-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gozfast

Why are the Kinetix front arms not more popular? I think they look like a pretty sound design, and I agree that non adjustable caster should be a non issue. I think the SPC design is seriously flawed and the other manufacturers are really dragging their feet on releasing anything else. I don't want to wait for a indefinite amount of time for something else. Is there some reason the Kinetix are another bad choice?

Negitive would be no caster, and you have to remove the front wheel, upper spindle bolt, loosen a jam-nut, make the ajustment and then recheck.

Positive is it can't slip!

If you have access to a camber gauge, I would be nice to know how much one turn changes the angle.

kenchan · 10-16-2011, 11:08 AM

i like how simple it is. as long as the welds hold up and camber adjustment doesnt seize up i think that's a

Baer383 · 10-16-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pokeyl

If you have access to a camber gauge, I would be nice to know how much one turn changes the angle.

There is a app I have on my phone called Xclinometer it can check level + angle like camber just place a straight edge across the wheel set your phone on it that's it.

Red__Zed · 10-16-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

There is a app I have on my phone called Xclinometer it can check level + angle like camber just place a straight edge across the wheel set your phone on it that's it.

what's the accuracy?

Baer383 · 10-16-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

what's the accuracy?

I don't know exactly right before you ck it against the straight edge there is a calibration button on it you push it and then check it.

On the app they claim it is for fun but the payed version (about 2 bucks)they claim it very accurate but no numbers were given.

Red__Zed · 10-16-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I don't know exactly right before you ck it against the straight edge there is a calibration button on it you push it and then check it.

On the app they claim it is for fun but the payed version (about 2 bucks)they claim it very accurate but no numbers were given.

hm, don't know how much I'd rely on that. I'd presume it uses the accelerometer--which is not even accurate within 1*

Baer383 · 10-16-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

hm, don't know how much I'd rely on that. I'd presume it uses the accelerometer--which is not even accurate within 1*

I don't rely on it for final adjustment just use it to get to the alignment rack.

gozfast · 10-17-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pokeyl

It would be nice to know how much one turn changes the angle.

Does anyone know the answer to this?

It seems like the only previous complaints on the Kinetix arms were results from contamination prematurely deteriorating the upper rod end joint. It looks like it is fully shielded now and should no longer be a problem. I'm going to order these as it looks like a solid design and I'm tired of waiting for something else.

10-08-2011, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 896 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 54	Kinetix Front Camber Arms Install First one took 45 min, Second took 20 min, learning curve. Installed the rears as well another 2 hours. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago! Last edited by pokeyl; 10-08-2011 at 02:12 PM.

10-08-2011, 06:51 PM	#2 (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	Nice arms but no caster adjustment __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-09-2011, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 896 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 54	5.2 deg (factory) caster is perfect for the street. If I were racing i might go to less caster and more camber. Old C4 corvettes were set up for racing from the factory at 3 deg caster. Later C4's went back to higher caster I think it was 6 deg for street driving and better tire wear. Again you need a skid pad to set it up right. And that only gets you max G's. you have other dynamics under braking to the apex. But, I like the way it handles now, __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

10-14-2011, 08:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
gozfast Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 67 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Are the Kinetix arms good? Why are the Kinetix front arms not more popular? I think they look like a pretty sound design, and I agree that non adjustable caster should be a non issue. I think the SPC design is seriously flawed and the other manufacturers are really dragging their feet on releasing anything else. I don't want to wait for a indefinite amount of time for something else. Is there some reason the Kinetix are another bad choice? Last edited by gozfast; 10-14-2011 at 09:14 AM.

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