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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Was wondering if the setup would require new control arms to help get he camber/caster set happily.

Or can you get "close enough"?
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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depends on how low you go
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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depends on how low you go
So even the highest setting isn't too low then? That would be good. I'd like to only drop .8"
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Camber on the stock arms is not adjsutable so when you lower the car the negative camber will increase. MOST LIKELY the camber will still be within limits. But it still means you are increasing negative camber.

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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr_Q
Was wondering if the setup would require new control arms to help get he camber/caster set happily.

Or can you get "close enough"?
Given Tein's published min and max drop range for the Flex on a 350Z, you can set the car up with a ride height that does not require aftermarket parts to be within oem alignment specs. Staying within those specs is directly linked to how much you drop the car.

Looking at the Tein specs, Tein recommends a .9"/.8" drop, which will put you close to the max on the alignment specs, this recommend drop does reflect them corner weighing the car and the resulting drop.

http://www.tein.com/nissan.html
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