Camber alignment out of spec

rezak1 · 01-24-2018, 11:31 AM

Hi guys,

So I recently got an alignment but the camber was off (see attached). They said the manufacturer doesn’t recommend adjusting the camber. However, I believe this needs to be brought back to green since it might’ve been caused by hitting a curb or something. At any rate, what are your thoughts and would you recommend I purchase something to bring it back into spec?

Thanks

Ps their label is incorrect. My vehicle is a 2013 370z

gomer_110 · 01-24-2018, 12:08 PM

Find a new shop. Not fixing the front camber has nothing to do with Nissan recommendations. Front camber on our cars is NOT adjustable with OEM parts as there literally is nothing there to adjust.

If you want to adjust front camber you will need to buy aftermarket adjustable upper control arms.

Spooler · 01-24-2018, 01:32 PM

Run Forest RUN!!!!!!!

rezak1 · 01-24-2018, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

Find a new shop. Not fixing the front camber has nothing to do with Nissan recommendations. Front camber on our cars is NOT adjustable with OEM parts as there literally is nothing there to adjust.

If you want to adjust front camber you will need to buy aftermarket adjustable upper control arms.

Is there a specific brand you would recommend for daily driving? I just want to get the specs back to oem. A link would be very helpful. Thanks

rezak1 · 01-24-2018, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Run Forest RUN!!!!!!!

All they do is tire change and alignments, so I don’t expect them to know much. Regardless I will get a refund and have the parts installed elsewhere

Spooler · 01-24-2018, 01:40 PM

You have 2 choices, SPL or SPC. SPL's are the better quality ones.

OptionZero · 01-24-2018, 01:50 PM

Your camber is that off (about 2 deg diff side to side) with NO modifications?

And you said you hit a curb?

I think you need to figure out what arm is broken/bent

but

the answer for alignment is always the same: SPL, SPL, SPL

rezak1 · 01-24-2018, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Your camber is that off (about 2 deg diff side to side) with NO modifications?

And you said you hit a curb?

I think you need to figure out what arm is broken/bent

but

the answer for alignment is always the same: SPL, SPL, SPL

This is what I found from SPL. Close to 900$! Out of my price range. I’ll check spc. Thanks
http://www.splparts.com/products/spl...-370z-g37.html

Chuck33079 · 01-24-2018, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Your camber is that off (about 2 deg diff side to side) with NO modifications?

And you said you hit a curb?

I think you need to figure out what arm is broken/bent

Rusty · 01-24-2018, 06:42 PM

Funny thing is. His caster is good on both sides, at +4.5.

OptionZero · 01-24-2018, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rezak1

This is what I found from SPL. Close to 900$! Out of my price range. I’ll check spc. Thanks
Adjustable Front Upper Camber / Caster Arms for 370Z and G37 | SPL Parts

Do it once, do it right. Go SPL

And look in the used sections, save a buck

cv129 · 01-24-2018, 11:32 PM

If he's not lowered, and culprit is a bent arm, i think sourcing a used OEM arm should be considered.

YYZ · 01-25-2018, 06:20 AM

Either that car hit something hard or the allignment machine is out of calibration. The report says the other side is sitting at 0 camber. Bent sway bar end links?

TechnicZ · 01-25-2018, 01:39 PM

Most likely a bent upper control arm. Use this diagnostic chart we use here to find out which component could be the culprit. The only issue is you need the summary print out from that alignment shop. If they're any sort of updated it should be in alignment computer saved under your Vin or customer number

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,141 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	You have 2 choices, SPL or SPC. SPL's are the better quality ones.

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YYZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Raleigh Posts: 71 Drives: 370z sport 6m 2015 Rep Power: 10	Either that car hit something hard or the allignment machine is out of calibration. The report says the other side is sitting at 0 camber. Bent sway bar end links? __________________ BORLA-SPC-EIBACH-HOTCHKIS Last edited by YYZ; 01-25-2018 at 06:47 AM.

01-25-2018, 01:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
TechnicZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 106 Drives: 2009 370z Base Sport Rep Power: 16	Most likely a bent upper control arm. Use this diagnostic chart we use here to find out which component could be the culprit. The only issue is you need the summary print out from that alignment shop. If they're any sort of updated it should be in alignment computer saved under your Vin or customer number Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

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