Front camber alignment?

Senna-F1 · 03-08-2017, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by YYZ

The SPC kit was just the ticket for me. I got more caster and exactly the camber I was looking for. Not sure why SPC isn't very popular. SPC UCAs seem to be very well built. Easy to replace the ball joint when it wears out along with OEM style bushings. Super easy to adjust if needed.

Maybe you have the new design?

http://www.spcalignment.com/sport-compact

They weren't always like this.

YYZ · 03-08-2017, 06:20 AM

I guess I have the original design. Should I expect any trouble with them?

gomer_110 · 03-08-2017, 06:47 AM

Original design is prone to slippage under hard driving conditions.

YYZ · 03-08-2017, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Original design is prone to slippage under hard driving conditions.

I have heard that. I was told to add torque to the ball joint to eliminate slippage.

gomer_110 · 03-08-2017, 08:33 AM

Even then they will slip under enough load with repeated use. I have to re-adjust mine here soon as they've slipped (again). Wide R-comp tires can put some serious stresses through the arms.

Guyfromthere · 03-10-2017, 01:57 AM

Thanks everyone for your great input! I did go with Z1 FUCAs, if I ever need more adjustability I'll now know about the pros of SPL and SPC arms. Thanks!

flyguy0812 · 03-13-2017, 08:56 PM

The Z1 upper control arms are adjustable but only for camber. They have the recommended 6 degrees of caster already built in which makes for a stronger design. To adjust the caster you simple remove the upper ball joint and turn in or out and reattach. My alignment shop was familiar and used a floor jack on the ramp to slightly lift the car and reach from under to adjust. Wheels never came off. Had my alignment done at Texas Track Works in Ft. Worth.

03-08-2017, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Original design is prone to slippage under hard driving conditions. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

03-08-2017, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Even then they will slip under enough load with repeated use. I have to re-adjust mine here soon as they've slipped (again). Wide R-comp tires can put some serious stresses through the arms. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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03-08-2017, 06:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
YYZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Raleigh Posts: 71 Drives: 370z sport 6m 2015 Rep Power: 9	I guess I have the original design. Should I expect any trouble with them?

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Guyfromthere Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: latvia Posts: 90 Drives: 370z 2012 mt Rep Power: 10	Thanks everyone for your great input! I did go with Z1 FUCAs, if I ever need more adjustability I'll now know about the pros of SPL and SPC arms. Thanks!

03-13-2017, 08:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
flyguy0812 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 30 Drives: 2015 370z white auto Rep Power: 10	The Z1 upper control arms are adjustable but only for camber. They have the recommended 6 degrees of caster already built in which makes for a stronger design. To adjust the caster you simple remove the upper ball joint and turn in or out and reattach. My alignment shop was familiar and used a floor jack on the ramp to slightly lift the car and reach from under to adjust. Wheels never came off. Had my alignment done at Texas Track Works in Ft. Worth.