Camber much?

Junior370z · 11-20-2010, 03:54 PM

Well I lowered the Z a Lil bit more last night and got her realigned first thin this morning. I was hoping the camber wouldn't be that bad. It ended up being 2.2 left 2.3 right fronts and 2.9 left 2.8 right rears. I do have camber kits for the rears but not the front. They said I would have to sacrifice the camber to get a good toe. Made sense. They said I should look into buys a toe kit so they could adjust it more so I could get a better toe/camber. It was a better plan in getting the best toe setting possible because it would wear the tires faster than having bad camber. I guess I'll be looking into getting those.

Anyways here's some pics! My blah blah blah would be more interesting with pictures lol!

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Rear

Side

ChrisSlicks · 11-20-2010, 05:31 PM

Looking good.

After I installed my coilovers my front camber was -5.0 (was -3.0 before the drop) and -3.5 in the rear. I adjusted it back to -3.0 front and -2.0 rear which seems to be my optimal track setup.

Because of the multi-link suspension setup in the rear camber and toe are somewhat intertwined. You definitely want to make sure toe is within spec as that will kill tires quicker than anything.

Waiz · 11-20-2010, 05:51 PM

The Z looks great dude!!

Josh@STILLEN · 11-20-2010, 06:29 PM

What camber kit did you buy for the rear? The SPC/Eibach kits come with a camber arm AND toe bolts for extra adjustability.

While your car looks awesome, but unfortunately if you leave it the way you have it you'll chew through those tires pretty quick..

Junior370z · 11-20-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

What camber kit did you buy for the rear? The SPC/Eibach kits come with a camber arm AND toe bolts for extra adjustability.

While your car looks awesome, but unfortunately if you leave it the way you have it you'll chew through those tires pretty quick..

I have the ichiba kit. Hopefully they'll last for awhile lol!

Junior370z · 11-20-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Looking good.

After I installed my coilovers my front camber was -5.0 (was -3.0 before the drop) and -3.5 in the rear. I adjusted it back to -3.0 front and -2.0 rear which seems to be my optimal track setup.

Because of the multi-link suspension setup in the rear camber and toe are somewhat intertwined. You definitely want to make sure toe is within spec as that will kill tires quicker than anything.

How often do you run through tires with that setup? Is your car just for track or you drive it daily also? Just wanna know how long my tires will last this way. Thanks!

ClemsonWill · 11-20-2010, 08:30 PM

Your car looks great. I love the wheels and the stance.

ChrisSlicks · 11-20-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior370z

How often do you run through tires with that setup? Is your car just for track or you drive it daily also? Just wanna know how long my tires will last this way. Thanks!

I drive it daily except for the Winter, but my trip to work is very short. The RE-11's were my primary auto-x tires and saw some track duty as well (have track tires also). For me they last about 6000 miles but I beat the heck out of them at auto-x, wear is pretty even across the tread but only because of the aggressive driving. Driven a little more conservatively they will easily last twice that, potentially more.

Josh@STILLEN · 11-20-2010, 11:31 PM

Chris sounds about right.. I was getting ~10k with a similar camber.. once realigned I'm pushing 25k and plenty to go..

TypeOne · 11-20-2010, 11:54 PM

Nice!

Junior370z · 11-21-2010, 12:08 AM

Thanks guys! I don't track my car, but I drive aggressive. Not so much speed but in turns and curves. I'm hoping my tires will last awhile.

CBRich · 11-21-2010, 09:28 PM

They won't. You can order the Eibach toe bolts separately.

Jamaica · 11-21-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Chris sounds about right.. I was getting ~10k with a similar camber.. once realigned I'm pushing 25k and plenty to go..

I have about 8k now. I have to almost place my back tires. Hopefully a camber kit can solve the issue.

LMBmikeZ · 11-21-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior370z

Thanks guys! I don't track my car, but I drive aggressive. Not so much speed but in turns and curves. I'm hoping my tires will last awhile.

Z is looking good!+1

but that last sentence made me lol

my 300zx TT was running some good camber but I always regretted it come time to replace the rubbers!

Josh@STILLEN · 11-21-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

I have about 8k now. I have to almost place my back tires. Hopefully a camber kit can solve the issue.

I'm fairly certain "hellaflush" was created by the tire companies.. since the drifting phenomenon is going away.. LOL!

(kinda kidding..

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11-20-2010, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Camber much? Well I lowered the Z a Lil bit more last night and got her realigned first thin this morning. I was hoping the camber wouldn't be that bad. It ended up being 2.2 left 2.3 right fronts and 2.9 left 2.8 right rears. I do have camber kits for the rears but not the front. They said I would have to sacrifice the camber to get a good toe. Made sense. They said I should look into buys a toe kit so they could adjust it more so I could get a better toe/camber. It was a better plan in getting the best toe setting possible because it would wear the tires faster than having bad camber. I guess I'll be looking into getting those. Anyways here's some pics! My blah blah blah would be more interesting with pictures lol! Front Rear Side __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

11-20-2010, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Looking good. After I installed my coilovers my front camber was -5.0 (was -3.0 before the drop) and -3.5 in the rear. I adjusted it back to -3.0 front and -2.0 rear which seems to be my optimal track setup. Because of the multi-link suspension setup in the rear camber and toe are somewhat intertwined. You definitely want to make sure toe is within spec as that will kill tires quicker than anything. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-20-2010, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Your car looks great. I love the wheels and the stance. __________________ Slightly modded

11-21-2010, 12:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Thanks guys! I don't track my car, but I drive aggressive. Not so much speed but in turns and curves. I'm hoping my tires will last awhile. __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

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