Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

Front Coil Over

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 08:35 AM
  #21  
WashUJon's Avatar
WashUJon
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 23,397
Likes: 0
From: Chicago, IL
Default

There ARE going to be camber problems. Just look at the pic. That car definitely has loads of neg. camber because of that drop.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 08:36 AM
  #22  
John's Avatar
John
...
Premier Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 4,869
Likes: 1
From: San Diego, CA
Default

A 3" drop will do nothing for your Z except upset the suspension's balance... sure you may have a "lower center of gravity" or less body roll, but they're more to a suspension that that. The shocks need to be valved for the spring rate (for your bound and rebound), and the camber, caster, and toe need to be adjusted accordingly.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 12:57 PM
  #23  
Z CRAZY's Avatar
Z CRAZY
Charter Member #67
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

Dang newbie with his first post has more points than me!

Ha, now that's really great! Something's amiss in the points system. How 'bout one of the mods spot me a few thousand, hehe.

Steve
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 01:05 PM
  #24  
robertchen's Avatar
robertchen
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
From: www.projectnissan.com
Default

Originally posted by chicago350z
coilovers shouldn't produce any camber changes. i'd be more concerned with the driving dynamics having only the front end dumped

any car that isnt riding at stock height will have camber problems regardless... if its -.1 to -3degreess... its going to be off the stock setting of under -.05
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 02:45 PM
  #25  
^Tyr's Avatar
^Tyr
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
From: Noblesville IN
Default

you gotta remember that the stock camber settings are set more for daily driving and there for they are made for lesser tire wear and better stopping abilities (in general).. the stock suspensions (in general again) are not made for extreme cornering or autox ...
plus what bout camber correction kits, and uprated struts ?

i'm not trying to argue that the car in question is setup for performance its obvioulsy not but i was just saying..

oh and most suspensions today are designed so that as the car rolls, the camber will increase (negativly) to keep the tread square w/ the pavement

not always but moreso than in the past
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Obadabot
Maintenance & Repair
16
Jun 18, 2023 11:31 PM
sales@czp
Engine
33
Sep 23, 2019 03:30 PM
ars88
Zs & Gs For Sale
18
Apr 4, 2016 07:52 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:07 AM.