I can't say how the Tokico blues are, I dont think we've ever used them. I only recall using the D Spec adjustables, and given their low price, that's what I'd use

 

How about my question on the camber kit? With the 210s, you think I only need the rear kit? I think the rear is the one that gave the tech the most difficulty getting aligned. I wish I could afford the D-specs, but again, on a strict budget.

 

No one can tell you if you will absolutely need it or not, as it depends on many factors, including the current alignment specs of your car, tire size/offset, etc.

From the factory the only thing you can adjust is front toe. Rear toe is slighly adjustable (not even 1/2 degree). So having an adjustable front kit and a rear adjustable camber/toe kit would be a tremendous benefit to any Z, not only lowered ones, as it will allow the tech to actually give a real alignment to the car, which leads to better overall handling and better tire wear

 

Thanks Adam, when I get back home in a month I'll post the information and ask for advice. Since the Z is garaged for the winter I have little fear of wearing out the tires until I get what is needed for it.

 

sounds good - if you want, email it over to me and from there we can help you figure out what you do/don't need

 

Sorry to resurrect this thread:

With the Tanabe GF210 drop (1F/1,2R), I understand that rear camber/toe kits are required (SPC, Kinetix, etc) style for under $200...

What about the front? I understand the Z does not come with much in terms of adjustable parts, so upon alignment, can they change anything in the front or get it back to stock specs? Or will they be out of wack anyway after the drop?

Thanks.

 

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no one can tell you if you will or will not need a front kit - every car is different, every car reacts differently to lowering. The only way to know is to check the specs after install and see where you ended up, or, take the preventative route and get the front a arms as well, so you only have to go into get the alignment 1 time instead of making multiple trips after install

 

Adam, Im going to post my info shortly. Glad you resurrected this thread, so I didnt have to look for it. =)

 

Adam,
I sent you an email with some questions about suspension and never got a reply. Can you help me out, I am in the market.

Thanks

 

sorry I dont have any message from you

 

Reading comprehension owns me. Sorry about that, thanks for the info.

I'll look around now, but is the front a-Arm or camber kit approx the same price as the rear? Do they both allow for full adjustment of camber/caster/toe, etc?

 

WyattH the fronts are more expensive then the rear camber kit. If you have the 210 lowering springs you should be okay with just the rear camber kit. The front should come in alignment just fine on MOST car depending on your setup you have.

 

i installed the gf210's with rear spc rear camber. I went for an alignment and was told the rears were perfect but the front was off, plus they said my front bushings were torn because lowering the z put alot of stress on the stock bushings. i dont know how to read the specs of the front but ill post them later.

 

Oh man, so much conflicting information..

A forum vendor just said $500 shipped for SPC front a-arms and full rear camber kit... I might just do that to be safe. Rear is just $160 or so Ughhh. Hoping torn bushings aren't common.

 

Just sent you the same PM. Check and see if you can help.

Thanks in advance.