370z Alignment Specs

Slartibartfas · 06-20-2016, 12:11 PM

Please add toe measurements in inches or millimeters to the chart. Some machines give these instead of degrees.

Brendan · 12-26-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfas

Please add toe measurements in inches or millimeters to the chart. Some machines give these instead of degrees.

Convert mil to degree - Conversion of Measurement Units

Aaron1123 · 06-23-2017, 09:13 PM

Thanks! now I have 0.06º rear TOE and TCS/ESP light blinking me in fast corners. I need fix that with more convergence rear. I will go up to 0.15º.

Zthirty4NISMO · 06-28-2017, 04:07 PM

What about a similar chart for nismo versions? I can't find a table specific to them in the FSM even though other threads on here suggest they are different settings.

Brendan · 12-25-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zthirty4NISMO

What about a similar chart for nismo versions? I can't find a table specific to them in the FSM even though other threads on here suggest they are different settings.

Old post but there are not different settings for Nismo and base. Only one part number for the suspension arms that control the alignment angles. I looked into it heavily while trying to find out if there was a "legal" way to get more negative camber for the series I compete in.

Speed808 · 01-04-2018, 11:20 AM

How would 4.8 caster be on each side, i know its above low and below ideal but would this have any ill effects?

Hotrodz · 01-04-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed808

How would 4.8 caster be on each side, i know its above low and below ideal but would this have any ill effects?

Why would you want to be out of oem specification, especially on the low end?

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mrlooneytoon · 10-01-2020, 07:07 PM

Figured I'd add an update to this. Here's some specs from my local Nissan dealer when I did an alignment with them. A bit different from the original post. Wheels are 19" stock Rays.
https://imgur.com/a/FYNOsxY

pbs370z · 04-15-2021, 05:15 PM

2010 Touring / Sport Pkg. / Stock Suspension

Just got the 'ol Z Aligned today.

Caster Spec: 4.4 - 5.9 deg.

Caster (L) 4.5 (R) 4.3 (out of spec)

Is this unusual for these cars?

I don't see any way to adjust the caster.

Thanks for any info.

OptionZero · 04-15-2021, 06:42 PM

caster is not adjustable

that camber spec is on the low end, but if you aren't feeling any unusual steering activity, it's nothing to worry about

having said that

throw away your stock ****, buy the SPL catalog, coilovers, and wheels

pbs370z · 09-18-2021, 04:52 PM

Well, I'm finally getting around to addressing this issue. Steering feels a little bit twitchy or follows the road slant a little too much - or am I imagining it? Anyone know if being at the lowest end of the Caster spec can cause this and be noticeable in handling?

It can be fixed, but I'm not sure If I want to go to the expense and bother to do it.

(I hit a pretty big raised asphalt section a while back - hit pretty damn hard so I wonder if that's what knocked the Caster back).

Thanks for any suggestions.

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Originally Posted by pbs370z

2010 Touring / Sport Pkg. / Stock Suspension

Just got the 'ol Z Aligned today.

Caster Spec: 4.4 - 5.9 deg.

Caster: (L) 4.5 (R) 4.3 (out of spec)

Is this unusual for these cars?

I don't see any way to adjust the caster.

Thanks for any info.

Update: Decided to just leave it alone. I think I just noticed it due to some very uneven roads around here.

Red Voodoo · 03-13-2022, 04:03 PM

In 2018, Nissan issued a service bulletin (ref: NTB16-115a) addressing revised front wheel alignment specifications for both the "regular grade" and "Nismo" models for years 2017 and 2018. According to the FSM chart in the bulletin, I found it interesting that the Nismo had different front wheel alignment specs (camber and caster) than the other trim levels. It was also noted that Nissan extended the range of toe to include some front toe-out for all trims. The acceptable TOTAL toe range now showed to be -0.04° (out) to 0.37° (in). That made sense, because the nominal number (0.17°), although perhaps not ideal, is pretty close to what would be 1/16" for the OE tire diameter on a 19" wheel. I digress...

The bulletin did not address any changes to the rear alignment specs. I wonder, however, if like the front, there are different rear specs for the Nismo trim as well? Does anybody know or have access to a 2017+ FSM to advise?

OxZed · 05-19-2022, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Voodoo

According to the FSM chart in the bulletin, I found it interesting that the Nismo had different front wheel alignment specs (camber and caster) than the other trim levels.

Wonder why? Is the NISMO suspension any different than a Sport model?

JARblue · 05-20-2022, 01:09 PM

Yes

06-20-2016, 12:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
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mrlooneytoon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Chicago Posts: 18 Drives: 14 370Z Sport/Tour Rep Power: 3360	Figured I'd add an update to this. Here's some specs from my local Nissan dealer when I did an alignment with them. A bit different from the original post. Wheels are 19" stock Rays. https://imgur.com/a/FYNOsxY Last edited by mrlooneytoon; 10-01-2020 at 07:11 PM.

04-15-2021, 05:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
pbs370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near Portland, OR Posts: 92 Drives: '10 370Z, Sport Pkg Rep Power: 3370	Caster: Out of Spec 2010 Touring / Sport Pkg. / Stock Suspension Just got the 'ol Z Aligned today. Caster Spec: 4.4 - 5.9 deg. Caster (L) 4.5 (R) 4.3 (out of spec) Is this unusual for these cars? I don't see any way to adjust the caster. Thanks for any info. __________________ '10 Z, Sport Pkg 6 MT, Stillen Brake Cooler, Z1 Oil Cooler w/Setrab 25 row/Mocal T-stat, Southbend Clutch w/light wt Flywheel.

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	caster is not adjustable that camber spec is on the low end, but if you aren't feeling any unusual steering activity, it's nothing to worry about having said that throw away your stock ****, buy the SPL catalog, coilovers, and wheels pbs370z, JARblue, Rusty and 1 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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Aaron1123 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 27 Drives: 370z MY'16 Rep Power: 19	Thanks! now I have 0.06º rear TOE and TCS/ESP light blinking me in fast corners. I need fix that with more convergence rear. I will go up to 0.15º.

01-04-2018, 11:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
Speed808 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 23 Drives: 2012 370z nismo Rep Power: 8	How would 4.8 caster be on each side, i know its above low and below ideal but would this have any ill effects?

03-13-2022, 04:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
Red Voodoo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE Tennessee Age: 50 Posts: 141 Drives: a hard bargain! Rep Power: 6	In 2018, Nissan issued a service bulletin (ref: NTB16-115a) addressing revised front wheel alignment specifications for both the "regular grade" and "Nismo" models for years 2017 and 2018. According to the FSM chart in the bulletin, I found it interesting that the Nismo had different front wheel alignment specs (camber and caster) than the other trim levels. It was also noted that Nissan extended the range of toe to include some front toe-out for all trims. The acceptable TOTAL toe range now showed to be -0.04° (out) to 0.37° (in). That made sense, because the nominal number (0.17°), although perhaps not ideal, is pretty close to what would be 1/16" for the OE tire diameter on a 19" wheel. I digress... The bulletin did not address any changes to the rear alignment specs. I wonder, however, if like the front, there are different rear specs for the Nismo trim as well? Does anybody know or have access to a 2017+ FSM to advise? osbornsm likes this. __________________ 2010 QAB Zed Roadster \| Touring \| Sport \| Navigation K&N \| Z1 \| Swift \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPL \| SPC \| Ichiba \| Evo-R

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