camber kit and spacers questions

DJcuetip · 05-19-2009, 02:25 AM

Hey everyone, just had some n00b questions:
I was about to get my car aligned tomorrow but I wanted to pick up some spacers so the rims is a little more flush.. Should I hold back on the alignment because it will throw the camber off again??

Also, do you guys think the camber arm kits will keep the car in line for the whole time? or must you get it aligned every year or years?

Thanks in advance

wstar · 05-19-2009, 02:38 AM

In my experience alignment is something that needs to be rechecked occasionally regardless. I usually recheck every 3-6 months at least, and also any time something feels 'off', or if I know I've done something that might screw it up recently (like hit a bad pothole). Most of those 'regular' checkups result in little if any adjustment, but it makes me feel better

SoCal 370Z · 05-19-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

In my experience alignment is something that needs to be rechecked occasionally regardless. I usually recheck every 3-6 months at least, and also any time something feels 'off', or if I know I've done something that might screw it up recently (like hit a bad pothole). Most of those 'regular' checkups result in little if any adjustment, but it makes me feel better

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DJcuetip · 05-19-2009, 02:46 AM

k thanks for the info.. i may hold on the camber kit then...

but i should also wait for alignment til i get spacers on?

azn370z · 05-19-2009, 03:03 AM

A spacer can change the camber, that's what i've read from the 350z guys. I would check the alignment after the spacers.

eXo5 · 05-25-2009, 12:52 AM

Hey I have a question. Does spacers affect the performace of the vehicle in any way???

ChrisSlicks · 05-25-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eXo5

Hey I have a question. Does spacers affect the performace of the vehicle in any way???

Yes, it is altering the track width. It's not necessarily better or worse but it will be slightly different, especially if you do it only to one axle.

FuszNissan · 05-25-2009, 10:42 AM

I would wait until you put the spacers on then get an alignment.

05-19-2009, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	camber kit and spacers questions Hey everyone, just had some n00b questions: I was about to get my car aligned tomorrow but I wanted to pick up some spacers so the rims is a little more flush.. Should I hold back on the alignment because it will throw the camber off again?? Also, do you guys think the camber arm kits will keep the car in line for the whole time? or must you get it aligned every year or years? Thanks in advance

05-19-2009, 02:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	In my experience alignment is something that needs to be rechecked occasionally regardless. I usually recheck every 3-6 months at least, and also any time something feels 'off', or if I know I've done something that might screw it up recently (like hit a bad pothole). Most of those 'regular' checkups result in little if any adjustment, but it makes me feel better __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-19-2009, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	A spacer can change the camber, that's what i've read from the 350z guys. I would check the alignment after the spacers. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

05-25-2009, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	Hey I have a question. Does spacers affect the performace of the vehicle in any way??? __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

05-25-2009, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I would wait until you put the spacers on then get an alignment. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

05-19-2009, 02:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	k thanks for the info.. i may hold on the camber kit then... but i should also wait for alignment til i get spacers on?

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