Z1 front adjustable camber arms

RumbleFish · 01-11-2016, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

I don't see them being any better than SPC, probably fine for street use. No way in hell would I run those on track.

So, when the Z1 guys say..."Yes these are completely from our design and built a little heavier than the Kinetix. We have been testing development designs for over 2 years with no problems. Our test cars do see fairly aggressive abuse jumping curbing at quite a few tracks and Russell's street driving is also a bit over the top. I would say I have more faith in these arms than any other part on the market."

You don't believe them?

Electrify904 · 01-11-2016, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumbleFish

So, when the Z1 guys say..."Yes these are completely from our design and built a little heavier than the Kinetix. We have been testing development designs for over 2 years with no problems. Our test cars do see fairly aggressive abuse jumping curbing at quite a few tracks and Russell's street driving is also a bit over the top. I would say I have more faith in these arms than any other part on the market."

You don't believe them?

I was thinking the same thing.

wideglideleon · 01-12-2016, 03:12 PM

I recently bought these my self should have them installed this Weekend.

DatsunFTW · 01-12-2016, 03:34 PM

I have Z1's Track Front Control Arms for a little over a month now. I don't know how they are different from the Street but it might be an adjustability thing. The build and quality is very good.

When I went in for an allignment it was quite a headache but it still went okay. Had to call Jon at Z1 to give me and the allignment guy a little bit of help. To adjust camber we had to lift the front end up enough to get the joint off and extend/contract it. Caster can only be adjusted by removing the control arm and manually adjusting it. Luckily enough I actually somehow got the caster at my desired spot of 8.0 degrees. The camber was a bit fiddly but still got it to -3.0.

But the overall nice thing about them is that from there camber and caster are pretty much set until you adjust it down the road. I can rip them all I want on the track yet it will stay at exactly my specifications.

20151208_144742_Richtone(HDR) by datsunpride, on Flickr

20151208_165138 by datsunpride, on Flickr

20151208_173008 by datsunpride, on Flickr

I have one track day on them already and I have no issues and they are solid. I have another one coming up on the 23rd and I could update everyone accordingly

Tomarango · 05-15-2018, 07:41 AM

Nice man. Howre your arms going on the 370z. Can i ask how much more the side of the control arm closer to the rear of the car is dialed in vs the other side to achieve the positive 8 degree caster?
Thanks man appeciate it. Seems to be a difficult question to get answer to

Quote:

Originally Posted by DatsunFTW

I have Z1's Track Front Control Arms for a little over a month now. I don't know how they are different from the Street but it might be an adjustability thing. The build and quality is very good.

When I went in for an allignment it was quite a headache but it still went okay. Had to call Jon at Z1 to give me and the allignment guy a little bit of help. To adjust camber we had to lift the front end up enough to get the joint off and extend/contract it. Caster can only be adjusted by removing the control arm and manually adjusting it. Luckily enough I actually somehow got the caster at my desired spot of 8.0 degrees. The camber was a bit fiddly but still got it to -3.0.

But the overall nice thing about them is that from there camber and caster are pretty much set until you adjust it down the road. I can rip them all I want on the track yet it will stay at exactly my specifications.

20151208_144742_Richtone(HDR) by datsunpride, on Flickr

20151208_165138 by datsunpride, on Flickr

20151208_173008 by datsunpride, on Flickr

I have one track day on them already and I have no issues and they are solid. I have another one coming up on the 23rd and I could update everyone accordingly

GSS138 · 01-12-2016, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumbleFish

So, when the Z1 guys say..."Yes these are completely from our design and built a little heavier than the Kinetix. We have been testing development designs for over 2 years with no problems. Our test cars do see fairly aggressive abuse jumping curbing at quite a few tracks and Russell's street driving is also a bit over the top. I would say I have more faith in these arms than any other part on the market."

You don't believe them?

No and it has nothing to so with the parts guy on the phone, it has everything to do with the physical design of a loaded in shear bolt. It's a structurally inferior design to a loaded in compression design like the SPL's. Having seen SPC's snap at the track and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to a car, I would not run a front camber arm from any mfgr with that physical design period. Even if +30 dollars says they are AOK.

Edit: Although looking at the pics above, it does look like that is loaded in compression, is the "track" upgrade a different attachment to the spindle? If so then I would definitely consider them. And if so they they really should show both pics in their ad.

wideglideleon · 01-13-2016, 03:12 PM

I will be installing mine this evening we will see what the alignment shop has to say about adjusting them. Hope its obvious for them, I will bring the install instructions along in case.

01-12-2016, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64087	Just bought I recently bought these my self should have them installed this Weekend.

01-12-2016, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 381	I have Z1's Track Front Control Arms for a little over a month now. I don't know how they are different from the Street but it might be an adjustability thing. The build and quality is very good. When I went in for an allignment it was quite a headache but it still went okay. Had to call Jon at Z1 to give me and the allignment guy a little bit of help. To adjust camber we had to lift the front end up enough to get the joint off and extend/contract it. Caster can only be adjusted by removing the control arm and manually adjusting it. Luckily enough I actually somehow got the caster at my desired spot of 8.0 degrees. The camber was a bit fiddly but still got it to -3.0. But the overall nice thing about them is that from there camber and caster are pretty much set until you adjust it down the road. I can rip them all I want on the track yet it will stay at exactly my specifications. 20151208_144742_Richtone(HDR) by datsunpride, on Flickr 20151208_165138 by datsunpride, on Flickr 20151208_173008 by datsunpride, on Flickr I have one track day on them already and I have no issues and they are solid. I have another one coming up on the 23rd and I could update everyone accordingly RumbleFish, JD370Z13 and Electrify904 like this. __________________ The Build Last edited by DatsunFTW; 01-12-2016 at 03:39 PM.

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01-13-2016, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64087	I will be installing mine this evening we will see what the alignment shop has to say about adjusting them. Hope its obvious for them, I will bring the install instructions along in case.