370z Camber Arms and needed Track Settings

fuct · 02-20-2013, 10:29 AM

looks like you have to remove the upper arm to adjust camber on the SPL units. am i wrong?

VDC_OFF · 02-20-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

looks like you have to remove the upper arm to adjust camber on the SPL units. am i wrong?

I dont think so. I think you can just rotate the two bolts from the back

Rusty · 02-20-2013, 11:36 AM

Loosen up 2 set-screws per side, turn nut on back to adjust both camber and caster.

Have seen set-ups close to this before. Just make sure you anti-sieze on all the set-screws and the heim joint threads.

VDC_OFF · 02-20-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Loosen up 2 set-screws per side, turn nut on back to adjust both camber and caster.

Have seen set-ups close to this before. Just make sure you anti-sieze on all the set-screws and the heim joint threads.

Well that sucks, so you have to use anti seize? What if you want to go back and forth between street and track settings? Theres no locking nut?

They should have made the front part of the bolt flat so you can add a locking nut there.

Rusty · 02-20-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Well that sucks, so you have to use anti seize? What if you want to go back and forth between street and track settings? Theres no locking nut?

They should have made the front part of the bolt flat so you can add a locking nut there.

You anti-sieze to keep from gulling the threads. Anti-sieze is good. You tighten down on the set-screws to hold the adjusting piece from moving. It's a common piece of engineering. At work, I have some pieces of equipment with the same basic adjustments. works great.

Going from track to street setting. All you need to do is loosen the set-screws. Turn the adjusting piece on each side of the arm, a set number of turns. Also when you change the camber settings. The toe setting WILL change too. No matter who's arms you use.

VDC_OFF · 02-21-2013, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You anti-sieze to keep from gulling the threads. Anti-sieze is good. You tighten down on the set-screws to hold the adjusting piece from moving. It's a common piece of engineering. At work, I have some pieces of equipment with the same basic adjustments. works great.

Going from track to street setting. All you need to do is loosen the set-screws. Turn the adjusting piece on each side of the arm, a set number of turns. Also when you change the camber settings. The toe setting WILL change too. No matter who's arms you use.

oh yeah sorry, dont know why I was thinking of loctite for somereason. Im an idiot

nismo09 · 02-23-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Well that sucks, so you have to use anti seize? What if you want to go back and forth between street and track settings? Theres no locking nut?

They should have made the front part of the bolt flat so you can add a locking nut there.

Of course there is a locking nut. These people are not stupid.

nismo09 · 02-23-2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

looks like you have to remove the upper arm to adjust camber on the SPL units. am i wrong?

Nope. You can adjust the arms without removing them. That is part of the new 370 design over the 350 design.

When we were doing the alignment on my car Friday, the mechanic just loved it. All he had to do was turn the wrench on the proper areas and watch his computer screen. Way too easy.

02-20-2013, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,577 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	Loosen up 2 set-screws per side, turn nut on back to adjust both camber and caster. Have seen set-ups close to this before. Just make sure you anti-sieze on all the set-screws and the heim joint threads. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Camber Settings for Street/Track	370zDR	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	24	01-10-2022 05:55 AM
Cusco Japan Suspension Parts for the Nissan 370z!! \|Camber Arms, Rods\|Ordering now!!	SE	Suspension/Brakes	29	04-26-2013 01:41 PM
Camber settings	roy'sz	Wheels & Tires	0	04-01-2012 05:01 PM
Have any of you actually used Ichiba rear camber arms for your 370Z?	TMAN1985	Brakes & Suspension	11	12-30-2011 10:12 AM
Suspension upgrades in this weekend -- Best street camber settings?	kkruel55	Brakes & Suspension	2	08-25-2010 05:23 PM

02-20-2013, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 26	looks like you have to remove the upper arm to adjust camber on the SPL units. am i wrong?