Camber question

doublea2527 · 06-16-2011, 11:17 AM

So I got my Z into a wreck about a year ago. Everything was fixed, got an alignment and everything was gravy for about a year. Two days ago I got new tires as my rears were completely bald.(due to the alignment getting progressively worse) When the guy was doing my alignment, he showed me that my right rear camber bar was bent, and even with the adjustment maxed out, he couldnt get the camber or toe into spec. So basically my next step is to get a SPC Camber kit. Only the right rear is jacked up. Should I just get one kit for the right rear, or do I, and should I get 2 sets for the left and right? Hopefully you understand this, and someone can give me a viable option.

Baer383 · 06-16-2011, 12:04 PM

One set will do both sides.

daisuke149 · 06-16-2011, 01:19 PM

yeah your better off just getting the set for the Rear. (both wheels).

although it sucks that the insurance or fixers didnt figure out that the bar was bent and replace it.

Liquid_G · 06-16-2011, 02:07 PM

and don't slack on this.. having camber will just cause uneven wear, but the toe being off its going to shred your tire in no time.

XwChriswX · 06-16-2011, 02:43 PM

It will be completely worth it to get both. Don't ever cheap out on personal safety. You always lose in the end.

doublea2527 · 06-16-2011, 05:02 PM

Ok thanks for the support. Also, If I lower on Eibach springs, should I also get the front camber kit as well?

XwChriswX · 06-16-2011, 05:20 PM

Your fronts won't be that drastically out of alignment to justify them immediately, plus they aren't cost friendly. If you can, might as will, if not, it's not dangerous.

doublea2527 · 06-16-2011, 06:27 PM

Ok, one more question. Is there a DIY on how to install the SPC camber kit? Is a PITA? I would like to avoid install cost, since I will have to pay for an alignment anyways.

SPOHN · 06-16-2011, 07:16 PM

The fronts are fairly easy install IMO. The rear is a little different. Especially when it comes to the toe bolts. The holes have to be enlongated with a dremal. This is what most people fear. A little bit of knowledge would help. But could be done if you have confidence. You search here alot you'll probably get a great idea of what to do.

This will give you a small idea. Doesn't tell all. But it's a start.
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...s-install.html

modme · 06-16-2011, 07:22 PM

YouTube - ‪SPCAlignment's Channel‬&rlm;

XwChriswX · 06-17-2011, 02:33 PM

I would look at it like this... If you've ever done it before, or you look at it and go 'piece of cake', then you could do it yourself...

But if you look at it and even if for the slightest brief moment, you have hesitation... Let a shop handle it.

doublea2527 · 06-17-2011, 04:43 PM

Ordered from Z1 Motorsports today. I'm getting a shop to install it tomorrow. $75 with a free alignment.

XwChriswX · 06-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Good price!

Glad to hear you're getting it fixed.

06-16-2011, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 34 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	Camber question So I got my Z into a wreck about a year ago. Everything was fixed, got an alignment and everything was gravy for about a year. Two days ago I got new tires as my rears were completely bald.(due to the alignment getting progressively worse) When the guy was doing my alignment, he showed me that my right rear camber bar was bent, and even with the adjustment maxed out, he couldnt get the camber or toe into spec. So basically my next step is to get a SPC Camber kit. Only the right rear is jacked up. Should I just get one kit for the right rear, or do I, and should I get 2 sets for the left and right? Hopefully you understand this, and someone can give me a viable option. __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

06-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	One set will do both sides. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

06-16-2011, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	and don't slack on this.. having camber will just cause uneven wear, but the toe being off its going to shred your tire in no time. __________________

06-16-2011, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	It will be completely worth it to get both. Don't ever cheap out on personal safety. You always lose in the end. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-16-2011, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 34 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	Ok thanks for the support. Also, If I lower on Eibach springs, should I also get the front camber kit as well? __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

06-16-2011, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	yeah your better off just getting the set for the Rear. (both wheels). although it sucks that the insurance or fixers didnt figure out that the bar was bent and replace it.

06-16-2011, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Your fronts won't be that drastically out of alignment to justify them immediately, plus they aren't cost friendly. If you can, might as will, if not, it's not dangerous. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-16-2011, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 34 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	Ok, one more question. Is there a DIY on how to install the SPC camber kit? Is a PITA? I would like to avoid install cost, since I will have to pay for an alignment anyways. __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

06-16-2011, 07:16 PM	#9 (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	The fronts are fairly easy install IMO. The rear is a little different. Especially when it comes to the toe bolts. The holes have to be enlongated with a dremal. This is what most people fear. A little bit of knowledge would help. But could be done if you have confidence. You search here alot you'll probably get a great idea of what to do. This will give you a small idea. Doesn't tell all. But it's a start. http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...s-install.html __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 06-16-2011 at 07:19 PM.

06-16-2011, 07:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	YouTube - ‪SPCAlignment's Channel‬&rlm; __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1 Last edited by modme; 06-16-2011 at 07:25 PM.

06-17-2011, 02:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	I would look at it like this... If you've ever done it before, or you look at it and go 'piece of cake', then you could do it yourself... But if you look at it and even if for the slightest brief moment, you have hesitation... Let a shop handle it. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-17-2011, 04:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 34 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 14	Ordered from Z1 Motorsports today. I'm getting a shop to install it tomorrow. $75 with a free alignment. __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

06-17-2011, 04:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Good price! Glad to hear you're getting it fixed. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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