Swift springs 15/20mm spacers rubbing

JGreenwood07 · 03-28-2011, 08:27 AM

Noticed that I have some very slight rubbing on the front inner wheel wells with the swift springs and 15/20mm spacers.

The rubbing seems to occur on the little plastic "nub" that protrudes from the wheel well.

I have not had the car aligned yet as I just got them installed, but do I need to increase the negative camber on the front to tuck in the tires a bit more?

Thanks for any help.

birdmanx1 · 03-28-2011, 09:01 AM

Umm not good, subscribing...

wheee! · 03-28-2011, 09:04 AM

aaackk! About to install my Swifts tomorrow! and yes, I have 15 and 20mm spacers.....

Christian has no problem with 20mm front spacers apparently...
Swift springs and spacers

JGreenwood07 · 03-28-2011, 09:14 AM

The rubbing has only happened twice. First on the right and today on the left. It must barely be rubbing as I could hardly hear the sound and the damage is very minimal. I have pulled in and out of driveways, etc. and had no issues. I noticed it today when traveling at about 35 mph and hitting a slight dip in the road.

I feel a slight camber adjustment may be all that is needed but wondered if anyone here could supply their settings and/or inspect their own car to see if they have the same rubbing issues. Unless you felt up there with your finger, you would never know there is any contact being made.

I will take pics tonight when I get home.

azn370z · 03-28-2011, 09:29 AM

You can't adjust the front clamber. Rubbing is normal but I rarely rub mine even though my drop is properly lower and I have bigger spaces.

JGreenwood07 · 03-28-2011, 09:35 AM

Ok, good to hear then. The rubbing is extremely minimal. If it weren't for that little plastic piece sticking out from fender lining, there wouldn't be any at all.

birdmanx1 · 03-28-2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

You can't adjust the front clamber. Rubbing is normal but I rarely rub mine even though my drop is properly lower and I have bigger spaces.

The full alignment kit from SPC includes front camber/caster adjustment arms. Wouldn't that be of any help in this instance since the OP mentioned that he needs a very slight adjustment?

SPC Alignment Kit

azn370z · 03-28-2011, 10:24 AM

My auto spell checker on my new phone is so much crazier than my iphone haha. I personally don't trust the spc camber kit, I think it is held only by one bolt and nut. It should be held down with 4 bolts. I think ddmotorsport said his would come loose while tracking his car. I guess it would be fine for street use, maybe.

christian370z · 03-28-2011, 10:28 AM

Yeah, I don't have any rubbing with 20mm spacers and a good amount of negative camber. I have not had a chance to run the car hard yet though so I would have to report back when I get to do that as to whether there is rubbing or not.

waynerzz · 03-28-2011, 12:36 PM

Was this on the front or the rear?

JGreenwood07 · 03-28-2011, 01:08 PM

Front–will post pics tonight to show the area where contact is being made.

SPOHN · 03-28-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGreenwood07

Noticed that I have some very slight rubbing on the front inner wheel wells with the swift springs and 15/20mm spacers.

The rubbing seems to occur on the little plastic "nub" that protrudes from the wheel well.

I have not had the car aligned yet as I just got them installed, but do I need to increase the negative camber on the front to tuck in the tires a bit more?

Thanks for any help.

You can bend the little nubs up a little without harming anything. The plastic nubs attach to little metal nubs that can be bend up slightly. This help a little for my case. But I have coilovers so I can make many different adjustments to help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

My auto spell checker on my new phone is so much crazier than my iphone haha. I personally don't trust the spc camber kit, I think it is held only by one bolt and nut. It should be held down with 4 bolts. I think ddmotorsport said his would come loose while tracking his car. I guess it would be fine for street use, maybe.

The SPC kit could be better. I could see it moving some under hard track days. But should hold up well if tightened properly. But I do trust the kit. I've owned two now and it's been good to me from alignment to alignment. And I do push the car hard. No track days yet on this car though.

JGreenwood07 · 03-28-2011, 05:59 PM

Here are some images of the drop and the area that is rubbing. Images 2 and 4 show the spot:

SPOHN · 03-28-2011, 06:05 PM

Yea ok. I got ya. I had to remove that part all together. I just grinded the hole hump out. It's like a big U shape. Most here have done this. Plus it allowes easier access to the bolt holding on the front clip.

JGreenwood07 · 03-28-2011, 06:14 PM

At this point the tire is barely even rubbing that piece. On the back of it, you can where it has nicked it. I think I will leave it as-is for now and keep an eye on it for any further rubbing.

Appreciate the help.

03-28-2011, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	Swift springs 15/20mm spacers rubbing Noticed that I have some very slight rubbing on the front inner wheel wells with the swift springs and 15/20mm spacers. The rubbing seems to occur on the little plastic "nub" that protrudes from the wheel well. I have not had the car aligned yet as I just got them installed, but do I need to increase the negative camber on the front to tuck in the tires a bit more? Thanks for any help.

03-28-2011, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-28-2011, 09:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	The rubbing has only happened twice. First on the right and today on the left. It must barely be rubbing as I could hardly hear the sound and the damage is very minimal. I have pulled in and out of driveways, etc. and had no issues. I noticed it today when traveling at about 35 mph and hitting a slight dip in the road. I feel a slight camber adjustment may be all that is needed but wondered if anyone here could supply their settings and/or inspect their own car to see if they have the same rubbing issues. Unless you felt up there with your finger, you would never know there is any contact being made. I will take pics tonight when I get home. Last edited by JGreenwood07; 03-28-2011 at 09:19 AM.

03-28-2011, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	You can't adjust the front clamber. Rubbing is normal but I rarely rub mine even though my drop is properly lower and I have bigger spaces. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-28-2011, 09:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	Ok, good to hear then. The rubbing is extremely minimal. If it weren't for that little plastic piece sticking out from fender lining, there wouldn't be any at all.

03-28-2011, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	My auto spell checker on my new phone is so much crazier than my iphone haha. I personally don't trust the spc camber kit, I think it is held only by one bolt and nut. It should be held down with 4 bolts. I think ddmotorsport said his would come loose while tracking his car. I guess it would be fine for street use, maybe. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-28-2011, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Yeah, I don't have any rubbing with 20mm spacers and a good amount of negative camber. I have not had a chance to run the car hard yet though so I would have to report back when I get to do that as to whether there is rubbing or not. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-28-2011, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
waynerzz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: canada Posts: 21 Drives: c350 Rep Power: 15	Was this on the front or the rear?

03-28-2011, 01:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	Front–will post pics tonight to show the area where contact is being made.

03-28-2011, 06:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Yea ok. I got ya. I had to remove that part all together. I just grinded the hole hump out. It's like a big U shape. Most here have done this. Plus it allowes easier access to the bolt holding on the front clip. __________________

03-28-2011, 06:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
JGreenwood07 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137 Drives: '10 Z Sprt/Tour/Nav Rep Power: 15	At this point the tire is barely even rubbing that piece. On the back of it, you can where it has nicked it. I think I will leave it as-is for now and keep an eye on it for any further rubbing. Appreciate the help.

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