Do I NEED a Camber Kit?

Stino · 06-19-2012, 05:52 PM

Hello, to anyone that has a good understanding of general car alignment principles, please offer your expertise. Thanks!

Over the weekend I installed the Eibach Pro-Plus Kit on my 2010 370Z Sport. First off, I'll say that the car rides and handles so much better. Eibach makes a quality product. The OE parts I removed looked and felt very cheap compared to the Eibach parts. If I would have known the car would feel this good, I would have made this my very first MOD.

Anyhow, I took my car in for an alignment and from what I can tell, the left rear camber reading is way out-of-line.

Would you suggest getting a camber kit for the whole car or just the rear?

Your help is much appreciated. Thanks!

See the before and after alignment reading below.

Before and After

After

Factory Specs

My Z with Eibach 6393.880 Pro-Plus Kit Installed

cdoxp800 · 06-19-2012, 05:58 PM

I say, YES, but that's me. I run both front and rear camber kits on my Z.

vividracing · 06-19-2012, 06:31 PM

I'd be more concerned with why that one wheel is so far out of spec than worrying about camber kits...

I'd say get the rear camber kit for sure. If you can afford the front right now, do it. If not, do it when you can. Negative camber in the front helps maintain a good contact patch in turns.

LunaZ · 06-21-2012, 02:34 PM

Yes. A camber kit is cheaper than a new set of tires.

LunaZ · 06-21-2012, 02:37 PM

My specs a few months after a after a spring install (Swift Spec-R) were similar to yours.
After camber kit:

speedfreek · 06-21-2012, 04:09 PM

Def get a rear camber kit. The SPC kit is very reasonable and the SPL kit isnt too much more. Like they said it is cheaper to get a rear camber kit than to replace the tires due to the excessive wear.

I am about to pick up a set of Swifts and going to go ahead and install the rear camber kit when I do for peace of mind and to definately get it within spec. Not going to leave it to chance.

wheee! · 06-21-2012, 04:24 PM

I had -2.8 rear camber with Swifts and added the SPC Camber kit. I now have -1.2 rear camber with 305's.... much better.

Stino · 06-22-2012, 11:00 AM

Thanks!

Camber kit it is. Ordered them already. Thanks again!

Drive hard. Have fun. Be safe!

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 12:26 PM

op- wat you need is a re-alignment.

Viera · 06-22-2012, 04:43 PM

Get the camber arms put on first then get re-aligned.

06-19-2012, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stino Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	Do I NEED a Camber Kit? Hello, to anyone that has a good understanding of general car alignment principles, please offer your expertise. Thanks! Over the weekend I installed the Eibach Pro-Plus Kit on my 2010 370Z Sport. First off, I'll say that the car rides and handles so much better. Eibach makes a quality product. The OE parts I removed looked and felt very cheap compared to the Eibach parts. If I would have known the car would feel this good, I would have made this my very first MOD. Anyhow, I took my car in for an alignment and from what I can tell, the left rear camber reading is way out-of-line. Would you suggest getting a camber kit for the whole car or just the rear? Your help is much appreciated. Thanks! See the before and after alignment reading below. Before and After After Factory Specs My Z with Eibach 6393.880 Pro-Plus Kit Installed __________________ 10 370Z Sport\|Berk CBE & HFC\|NISMO R-TUNE CAI\|Z1 Oil & PS Coolers\|Mishimoto Radiator\|UpRev\|Nismo S-Tune\|SEIBON Spoiler\|Eibach Sways, Springs, Spacers\|SPC Camber\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|Enkei Wheels\|StopTech Rotors & Pads\|SS Brake/Clutch Lines\|Alpine W900BT, PDX5, Rear Camera, Boston SR60, S35 & 10" G3 Sub\|3M Ceramic Tint

06-19-2012, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	I say, YES, but that's me. I run both front and rear camber kits on my Z. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

06-19-2012, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	I'd be more concerned with why that one wheel is so far out of spec than worrying about camber kits... I'd say get the rear camber kit for sure. If you can afford the front right now, do it. If not, do it when you can. Negative camber in the front helps maintain a good contact patch in turns. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

06-21-2012, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Yes. A camber kit is cheaper than a new set of tires. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

06-21-2012, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	My specs a few months after a after a spring install (Swift Spec-R) were similar to yours. After camber kit: __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

06-21-2012, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	Def get a rear camber kit. The SPC kit is very reasonable and the SPL kit isnt too much more. Like they said it is cheaper to get a rear camber kit than to replace the tires due to the excessive wear. I am about to pick up a set of Swifts and going to go ahead and install the rear camber kit when I do for peace of mind and to definately get it within spec. Not going to leave it to chance.

06-21-2012, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I had -2.8 rear camber with Swifts and added the SPC Camber kit. I now have -1.2 rear camber with 305's.... much better. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-22-2012, 11:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stino Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	Thanks! Camber kit it is. Ordered them already. Thanks again! Drive hard. Have fun. Be safe! __________________ 10 370Z Sport\|Berk CBE & HFC\|NISMO R-TUNE CAI\|Z1 Oil & PS Coolers\|Mishimoto Radiator\|UpRev\|Nismo S-Tune\|SEIBON Spoiler\|Eibach Sways, Springs, Spacers\|SPC Camber\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|Enkei Wheels\|StopTech Rotors & Pads\|SS Brake/Clutch Lines\|Alpine W900BT, PDX5, Rear Camera, Boston SR60, S35 & 10" G3 Sub\|3M Ceramic Tint

06-22-2012, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	op- wat you need is a re-alignment.

06-22-2012, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Get the camber arms put on first then get re-aligned. __________________ Fast Intentions / VarrsToen / Stillen / BC Racing / SPC / K&N / Project Kics / Hankook / Morimoto / JDM Rear Fog

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