First up, I have done plenty of researching into this topic, but it's difficult to find a definite answer, especially considering my specific setup, so if you would indulge me....

I'm getting set to put on my new rims, which measure 18x9.5 front, and 18x10.5 rear, +15 offset all around. Tires are going to be 245/40 front and 275/40 rear.

The issue is that I'm looking to drop my car. Something mild, like the Hotchkis springs, on D-spec shocks. Now, I know because of the offset and width of my rears, I'm going to need to roll the rear fenders and have some extra negative camber dialed in.

My question is: does anyone know if the camber needed in the rear, as well as the toe needed in front (to make sure I don't have tire feathering, my car is an 03 and the stock Potenzas are showing signs of this now) can be accomplished with the rest of the suspension components stock, or will I need to spring for camber/toe arms for the front and camber arms for the rear?

Thanks in advance for your advice, folks.

 

Most all Hotckis spring install's where owners actually bother to visit the rack are able to align to be withine oem specs. Front toe has a buit in oem adjustment system, same for rear camber and toe.

 

Thank you, sir! So it's true then, really no need to pony up for camber arms with a drop of < 1 inch (which I don't plan on for a long time, at which point it will be with full coilovers).

 

Your welcome, but I would never want anyone to think I was saying that a 1" drop ment you can align to within oem specs, Hotchkis springs don't drop that much.

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

 

I understand. Didn't mean to put words in your mouth.

Oh, and then as long as the fenders are rolled, will camber even need to be adjusted in the rear after the drop? I don't WANT more negative camber than I have to, but I know that due to the offset and width at the rear, I will need to have some, for certain. Just making sure I don't need additional arms there if I don't have to. Thanks again, man.

 

Within OEM specs is a terriblely wide range to avoid warranty claims!

Ideal midpoints in each range are what performance drivers want and need, otherwise the tires will wear excessively! Each 1.00" of drop or rise changes camber ~~0.83 degrees......assuming oem wheels and tires..........function of loaded diameter.