1st alignment

kensnismo · 11-20-2013, 10:20 PM

had my first alignment today on my nismo rear was out the most. they said this was as good as they could do.

Scan0005.pdf

ok that didn't work right

synolimit · 11-20-2013, 10:46 PM

I'm no expert but I made and installed a lockout toe/camber bolt kit in the rear. The OEM eccentric bolts can move when you're out having fun. This will keep happening over time. Might be worth the kit to not have to pay for alignments all the time.

Big money on camber arms but if you want a better feel and handling I'd buy them. I always shoot for -1 degree where the front will have more negative than the rear. The OEM numbers make zero sense.

cv129 · 11-20-2013, 11:06 PM

Umm, ken, I thought you are rather gentle on your car, and your car has less than 10k miles on it, no?

kensnismo · 11-21-2013, 08:43 AM

your right CV. did it more for check and tire wear. 57 miles from 9/3 to 11/20 I know it's sad. who said you have more time to do what you want when you retire.

XPNSD IT · 11-22-2013, 09:00 PM

Yes if you want to spend some $ I recommend SPL rear camber arms and their eccentric bolts. About how far did you lower it?

kensnismo · 11-22-2013, 10:36 PM

I didn't lower it. it settle some but i didn't think that much. maybe some SPL parts and springs will give me some thing to do over the winter or two tone satin gray ala 2014 nismo or.....

yeah I'm getting bored

cv129 · 11-22-2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensnismo

I didn't lower it. it settle some but i didn't think that much. maybe some SPL parts and springs will give me some thing to do over the winter or two tone satin gray ala 2014 nismo or.....

yeah I'm getting bored

Wait...you buying a 2014 or just wanna paint?

synolimit · 11-23-2013, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensnismo

I didn't lower it. it settle some but i didn't think that much. maybe some SPL parts and springs will give me some thing to do over the winter or two tone satin gray ala 2014 nismo or.....

yeah I'm getting bored

The aftermarket bolts will still move like OEM. Lockout bolts and plates won't/can't.

kensnismo · 11-24-2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Wait...you buying a 2014 or just wanna paint?

just paint but in a satin gray not the gloss on 2014. just idea throwing around

kensnismo · 11-24-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synolimit

The aftermarket bolts will still move like OEM. Lockout bolts and plates won't/can't.

lock out bolts seems like i've heard of them who has them?

synolimit · 11-24-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensnismo

lock out bolts seems like i've heard of them who has them?

SPL for the low rape price of $72.

I just went to a metal store and got 12x2x1/4" t6061 aluminium plate for $0.75, and autozone for the 10.9 hardened bolts at $1.99 each. I believe I got 100mm and 90mm long. Each plate needs to be cut to 1.33" (doesn't have to be square, can be rectangle) and drill the hole in the middle of the 1.33".

11-20-2013, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 14	1st alignment had my first alignment today on my nismo rear was out the most. they said this was as good as they could do. Scan0005.pdf ok that didn't work right Last edited by kensnismo; 11-20-2013 at 10:28 PM.

11-20-2013, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	I'm no expert but I made and installed a lockout toe/camber bolt kit in the rear. The OEM eccentric bolts can move when you're out having fun. This will keep happening over time. Might be worth the kit to not have to pay for alignments all the time. Big money on camber arms but if you want a better feel and handling I'd buy them. I always shoot for -1 degree where the front will have more negative than the rear. The OEM numbers make zero sense. __________________ 13 370z-

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kensnismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: north tx Posts: 324 Drives: ZL-1 Rep Power: 14	I didn't lower it. it settle some but i didn't think that much. maybe some SPL parts and springs will give me some thing to do over the winter or two tone satin gray ala 2014 nismo or..... yeah I'm getting bored