i have searched it and did not find a difinitive answer.

I am no expert at camber and don't understand it to the max so any information will help me. Thank you ahead of time.

I am about to add Tein S techs to my 03' G35 coupe and i was wondering what kind of camber adjustments will be necesary to the best of your knowledge?

What is the differenece in camber kits for different companies? Like why are some more expensive and what sets them apart?

Thank you

-Cameron

 

Tein G35 coupe S-tech springs will lower your car 1.2"/.9" The G35 coupe has less aggressive oem alignment specs then Nissan applies to the 350Z. You will need front and rear camber correction if your going to stay withon oem alignment specs.

For the front their are a few companies that offer adjustable upper arms.

Cusco $400
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=1288
Summary, on of the least expensive front kits, it does not remove as much negitive camber as other kits do. It uses hard rubber bushings.

350EVO $849
http://www.350evo.com/catalog/produc...508f90d30d555a
Summary, not cheap but they offer more negitive adjustment range then the Cusco's and you can get them with sperical bushings.

Stillen $849
http://www.stillen.com/product_detail.aspx?sku=308035
More adjustment range then the cusco's. They use polyurethane which are said to be self lubricating. Frankly, at the same price point at the 350EVO product, get the 350EVO arms.


Kinetix $369
http://www.kinetixracing.com/index.a...&ProdID=7&HS=1
Summary, more adjustment range then the Cusco's. But their do use polyurethane bushings that require maintainance, instances of noise from bushings have been reported. They were redesigned a while back with zerk fittings, should fix the issue. Overall construction on these doesn't make them a favorite in spite of cost.

For the rear, I only recommend one choice. SPC camber arms and elongated toe bolts. $205 http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ng&prodid=1314
They adjust toe from the proper lower control arm location vs trying to make the radius rod adjustable.

 

im thinking about getting a HKS RS coilover suspension setup for my G. I will probably lower the front of the G a tiny bit but leave the back, so it's more even, so the drop would be less than an inch. Would I need a camber kit?

 

How bout for the Z? I want the NF210s, and don't want to go through tires like underwear! What should I look into? the SPC camber arms for the REAR only? And a set up for the front? That's it? I want to drop the Z a decent amount and get it into factory spec alignment! What is the minimum it will take? I just like to drive aggressively, never tracked or dragged!! Pure street RICER here with the 19" Volks and CF hood! That is until I get the turbo kit!!

 

i just installed tein basic on my Z and set all-around .8 drop. If I don't go below .8 then I dont need any camber adjustment, correct?

 

Based on what your "saying" you should be fine. Of course what we set out to do doesn't alway's end up happening like we want. G35 coupes do have less aggressive alignment specs then 350Z's, but they also have a oem ride height starting point that is a bit higher too. We have seen that for some G coupe owner's running 350Z H-tech's springs, which drop the car about .8/.6. that some owner's are able to align to spec and yet other's are just out of spec.

I can tell you that I have spoken with HKS about the RS on the G coupe and their comment to me regarding drop range was that you should be able to get the car to a oem ride height, meaning your idea of a slight front drop and oem rear height should be do able.

 

IMO, your need for front and rear aftermarket alignment correction parts isn't just because you've picked a 1.2" drop spring it's because you've also picked a spring that doesn't offer any addtional stiffness vs oem to control roll (not to mension that they are progressive in rate too) and you like to drive aggressively all things that will accelerate inner front tire wear, unless you install camber arms.

Tanabe NF210 Series 350Z progressive springs 1.2”/1.2”
Spring rates in LBS 314/353


If you want to drop the car a decent amount and get within oem spec I recommend Hotchkis springs or RSR down springs.

Hotchkis 350Z Linear springs .6”/.8”
Spring rates in lbs 340/330

RSR 350Z linear springs .6”/.6”
Spring rates in LBS 345/417

 

Based on the experience's of other Z owner's, yes that is correct.

 

+1 on SPC camber arms and elongated toe bolts.

 

I just got a set of Tanabe PRO-SOC coilovers installed which dropped the car about .9" overall. I also had Cusco sway bars & A-arms installed up front with the SPC toe bolts in the rear to handle the camber/caster issues. I get the car back from the shop Tuesday so I will let you know how the set-up "feels" .

 

hey thanks where i live i wont be able to go lower than what i said. with one passenger i sometimes bottom out on some speed bumps