After installing lowering springs ---

sm16 · 12-23-2009, 03:27 PM

So I just just got the Eibach Pro Kit installed and there seems to be a lot of negative camber in the rear, and I can't find a local tire shop that will do the alignment, because they tell me they don't have the specs or their machine will scratch-up the front bumper.
Anyone know what are the original alignment specs??? I found one shop that said they will overwrite the computer for a 2008 350z and plug in the OE specs. Help!

ChrisSlicks · 12-23-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

So I just just got the Eibach Pro Kit installed and there seems to be a lot of negative camber in the rear, and I can't find a local tire shop that will do the alignment, because they tell me they don't have the specs or their machine will scratch-up the front bumper.
Anyone know what are the original alignment specs??? I found one shop that said they will overwrite the computer for a 2008 350z and plug in the OE specs. Help!

Factory specs
Front (degrees)
Camber Min -1.41, Max 0.08, Nom -0.67
Caster Min 4.42, Max 5.91, Nom 5.17
Toe Min 0.05, Max 0.11, Nom 0.08

Rear (degrees)
Camber Min -2.16, Max -1.17, Nom -1.67
Toe Min 0.09, Max 0.21, Nom 0.15

Note that front camber and caster is not adjustable with stock components.

sm16 · 12-23-2009, 05:21 PM

Thanks a lot Slicks!! Just want to confirm that this is for the 370z, right? Not sure if my first post was confusing and you might have thought I had a 350z. Thanks again.

ChrisSlicks · 12-24-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Thanks a lot Slicks!! Just want to confirm that this is for the 370z, right? Not sure if my first post was confusing and you might have thought I had a 350z. Thanks again.

Yes, those are the 370z specs. I went a little more aggressive with my setup to suit my driving style. -2.5 camber up front, -2.2 camber in rear, 0 toe all around. If you do predominately highway driving you should keep a slight amount of toe and front camber to around -1.0.

As far as suspension shops look for places that advertise themselves as a "race" shop, they will have the right equipment and will do custom alignments. In my experience they aren't any more expensive.

sm16 · 12-25-2009, 08:43 AM

Ok, so I got the alignment done yesterday and it feels much better. There still seems to be a bit of negative camber on the rear wheels, but definitely less drastic. They were able to get the rears within range of the OE specs, but the fronts weren't adjustable (as stated by Slicks). Car rides straight, and feels stable. I'll keep monitoring the tire wear going forward.

I'll take a few pics this weekend and post them.

Thanks for all your help guys....and happy holidays!!!

sm16 · 12-27-2009, 06:23 PM

Here are some pics of my car lowered on Eibachs. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of negative camber, even after the alignment. Oh, and these are my winter tires/wheels.

Modshack · 12-27-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Here are some pics of my car lowered on Eibachs. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of negative camber, even after the alignment. Oh, and these are my winter tires/wheels.

What are the numbers. You might want to re-check.. That looks like more than a -2 degree camber. If they can't make it any better than that, you need adjustable lower arms to bring it into spec.

370Zsteve · 12-27-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sm16

Here are some pics of my car lowered on Eibachs. As you can see, there is still quite a bit of negative camber, even after the alignment. Oh, and these are my winter tires/wheels.

Jeez that does not look pretty.

12-23-2009, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
sm16 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 2009 PW 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	So I just just got the Eibach Pro Kit installed and there seems to be a lot of negative camber in the rear, and I can't find a local tire shop that will do the alignment, because they tell me they don't have the specs or their machine will scratch-up the front bumper. Anyone know what are the original alignment specs??? I found one shop that said they will overwrite the computer for a 2008 350z and plug in the OE specs. Help! __________________ Madico Tint 50% \| Stillen G3 Intake \| Eibach Pro-Kit Springs \| Coming soon...FI Cat Back Exhaust

12-23-2009, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
sm16 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 2009 PW 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Thanks a lot Slicks!! Just want to confirm that this is for the 370z, right? Not sure if my first post was confusing and you might have thought I had a 350z. Thanks again. __________________ Madico Tint 50% \| Stillen G3 Intake \| Eibach Pro-Kit Springs \| Coming soon...FI Cat Back Exhaust Last edited by sm16; 12-23-2009 at 05:27 PM.

12-25-2009, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
sm16 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 2009 PW 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Ok, so I got the alignment done yesterday and it feels much better. There still seems to be a bit of negative camber on the rear wheels, but definitely less drastic. They were able to get the rears within range of the OE specs, but the fronts weren't adjustable (as stated by Slicks). Car rides straight, and feels stable. I'll keep monitoring the tire wear going forward. I'll take a few pics this weekend and post them. Thanks for all your help guys....and happy holidays!!! __________________ Madico Tint 50% \| Stillen G3 Intake \| Eibach Pro-Kit Springs \| Coming soon...FI Cat Back Exhaust

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