Front camber alignment?

ecoplunge

FYI, all numbers here are degree minutes:

Your front camber is close to "minimum" at -1.12, that means it leans in. Closer to nominal spec (-.4) would make you straighter up and down. More negative camber helps to "flatten out" out the tire during cornering creating more grip. There will be a lot of difference of opinion on this but a lot of people will run -2 camber up front because the Z tends to push at the front. More negative camber, more grip in the corner (to a point).

Your rear camber is pretty close to nominal at -1.4. This is pretty acceptable. Again lots of opinions on this but something closer to -1.11 would be better out back. My reasoning is as follows: More rear camber means less grip in a straight line. Our cars have a lot of negative camber gain as the suspension compresses so less initial camber is needed. So less negative camber out back means more grip during acceleration but still enough during cornering.

Take this all with a grain of salt. There is a lot to know about suspension setup and LOTS of opinions. And remember, there is no perfect. Street/Track, surface type, race type all affect optimal settings.

Guyfromthere

Thanks for all that info! I don't wanna go something like -2 camber since it's my dd as well and I'd like to get equal tire wear

flyguy0812

Last year I installed Z1 motorsports upper control arms. Then had a 4 wheel alignment. What a difference. The Z1 arms have 6 degrees of caster built in which help with turn in. The align was what most suggested for a track/street set up. Some camber and some toe. Best money spent for the dollar.

Guyfromthere

Thanks for your input! My arms are already in transit Any chance you have your alignment numbers?

osbornsm

Here is an easy-to-read chart of how the alignment is supposed to be.

370z Alignment Specs

Stock front camber is 0.7

I enjoy 1.8 for street and track compromise.

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MarksZ34

Agreed - Love mine!