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I just got new tires and the dealer aligned my car. Looking at the front caster and camber, which is not adjustable on stock...(correct)? It is way off from factory

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Old 07-25-2023, 07:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I just got new tires and the dealer aligned my car. Looking at the front caster and camber, which is not adjustable on stock...(correct)?

It is way off from factory spec? Shouldn't the front caster be 8.17 degrees? Camber -.58 degrees?

I think they aligned the car to standard 370z and not nismo...which would make the TOE numbers correct for standard 370z.

any insight?

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I just got new tires and the dealer aligned my car. Looking at the front caster and camber, which is not adjustable on stock...(correct)?

It is way off from factory spec? Shouldn't the front caster be 8.17 degrees? Camber -.58 degrees?

I think they aligned the car to standard 370z and not nismo...which would make the TOE numbers correct for standard 370z.

any insight?


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I just got new tires and the dealer aligned my car. Looking at the front caster and camber, which is not adjustable on stock...(correct)?

It is way off from factory spec? Shouldn't the front caster be 8.17 degrees? Camber -.58 degrees?

I think they aligned the car to standard 370z and not nismo...which would make the TOE numbers correct for standard 370z.

any insight?


I’m not sure on the alignment differences between nismo and non-nismo but I’m guessing it is a very minor difference, probably a bit more aggressive toe if anything. The hardware in nismo vs non-nismo is identical except for a SLIGHTLY lower ride height which shouldn’t make a difference realistically.

Alignment specs all look good to me if you want a “stock” alignment. Hence the lack of red boxes

Correct that front camber/caster is non-adjustable.


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Those ain't bad. Could use a little less camber in the rear. -1.75 would be good.
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There's a post on here stating the correct nismo stock specs... that's why I'm questioning the alignment because it's not even close to what it should be. How's that possible if the front isn't even adjustable?


Nismo alignment specs:

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Camber -.58
Caster 8.17
Toe .03


Rear
Camber -1.58
Toe .08
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There's a post on here stating the correct nismo stock specs... that's why I'm questioning the alignment because it's not even close to what it should be. How's that possible if the front isn't even adjustable?


Nismo alignment specs:

Front
Camber -.58
Caster 8.17
Toe .03


Rear
Camber -1.58
Toe .08
The front is non adjustable. To make adjustments, you would need to change the upper control arms. SPL makes the best.

Your caster is fine at 4.6 and 4.9. And your camber is too at -.0 and -.9. I Don't know where you are getting these numbers at. There is no way to get your caster to 8.17. Even if you are using adjustable upper control arms. The most I can get is 7 for caster.
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The front is non adjustable. To make adjustments, you would need to change the upper control arms. SPL makes the best.

Your caster is fine at 4.6 and 4.9. And your camber is too at -.0 and -.9. I Don't know where you are getting these numbers at. There is no way to get your caster to 8.17. Even if you are using adjustable upper control arms. The most I can get is 7 for caster.

Those numbers were posted on this site! I did a search for nismo alignment specs. Unless it was a fat fingered error on what the guy posted. Others have said there are different specs for nismo. Was just curious since it was two different answers.
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