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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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I recently put on my HKS RS coliovers and SPC rear camber arm and toe bolt. I sloted out the holes per directions and lowered my car about a inch, maybe slightly more in the rear.

Went to get alignment and rear is set at -2 degrees camber and 1/8th per side toe in. There is no more room to go toe out because it's maxed out and if I go with more + camber it will toe it in even more.

It looks like my only option is to raise the car up some to get more toe out. I ideally wanted -1.5 rear camber and 1/8th overall toe in. I know it's a small difference, but I wanted to see if anyone else has come across this issue as well. Yes, I trust the aligment, I was there with him when it was done, he's a freind of mine.

I am running 18x9.5 rims with a 22mm offset and 275/45 Toyo T1-r's also.

Thanks for the help!
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Axelerate
I recently put on my HKS RS coliovers and SPC rear camber arm and toe bolt. I sloted out the holes per directions and lowered my car about a inch, maybe slightly more in the rear.

Went to get alignment and rear is set at -2 degrees camber and 1/8th per side toe in. There is no more room to go toe out because it's maxed out and if I go with more + camber it will toe it in even more.

It looks like my only option is to raise the car up some to get more toe out. I ideally wanted -1.5 rear camber and 1/8th overall toe in. I know it's a small difference, but I wanted to see if anyone else has come across this issue as well. Yes, I trust the aligment, I was there with him when it was done, he's a freind of mine.

I am running 18x9.5 rims with a 22mm offset and 275/45 Toyo T1-r's also.

Thanks for the help!
How much are you lowered? On my B&G springs I was lowered like 1.5-1.6" and with the SPC camber arms and toe bolts I was able to get -1.4 camber in the back and toe at 0.0 in the back. Cusco A arms and I was running -1.4 in the front and -.1 toe in up front.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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I cant be lowered any more than 1.5." I'm not too worried about the front, and the rear really isnt a big deal since I track it, but I dont remember people having any issues, so I thought I would check.

I was thinking today that maybe smaller diammeter washers on the toe bolts might help, since it looks like the ones on there know are hitting the tabs preventing it from toeing out. Maybe I'll try too see if smaller ones will work, I cant imagine the bolt itself is all the way in.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Axelerate
I cant be lowered any more than 1.5." I'm not too worried about the front, and the rear really isnt a big deal since I track it, but I dont remember people having any issues, so I thought I would check.

I was thinking today that maybe smaller diammeter washers on the toe bolts might help, since it looks like the ones on there know are hitting the tabs preventing it from toeing out. Maybe I'll try too see if smaller ones will work, I cant imagine the bolt itself is all the way in.
Any updates?

Check These out.

Front
http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com...il.php?ID=1167
Rear
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....highlight=arms

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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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That's strange. I have Eibach springs that lower the rear 1 1/4" & my camber is at -1.1 & toe is at .05" w/ the SPC arms & bolts.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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No, no updates.

Camber and toe are still the same. I'm getting the car corner weighted soon and will see if there is anything that can be done, but it's not really a bad thing. Car handles and turns great.

I was mostly worried about why my toe out is maxed with a mild drop.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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you need to raise your rear up about a 1/4 inch and then you'll get the toe adjustment you need
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
How much are you lowered? On my B&G springs I was lowered like 1.5-1.6" and with the SPC camber arms and toe bolts I was able to get -1.4 camber in the back and toe at 0.0 in the back. Cusco A arms and I was running -1.4 in the front and -.1 toe in up front.
MIAPLAYA, I know that 0.0 toe in the rear is out of spec but I bet you get really good tire wear huh? I'm at 0.1 toe in right now, and I'm getting it redone today. I was planning on changing it to 0.06 (the factory min).

But how does your car handle for daily driving? I'm not concerned about handling as much as I am about spending money on tires at this point.

I think I'll send you a PM as well in case you don't get this.
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