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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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I need to get something that would allow me to adjust the rear camber on my car, so i was looking at JIC's web page and they had so many things and i couldn't figure out wich one is wich. I just need to reduce the negative camber because i've got TEIN type FLEX coilovers and the car is lowered quite a bit and i want to get rid of the negative camber.

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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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Go with new adjustable bushings. Not only can you adjust the camber but by replacing the rear bushings you eliminate the spring back in the control arms which is a major contributor to the bounce issue.

I have JIC FLT-A2 coilovers on my car with a 1.5" drop. The kit brought my rear back into spec with room to spare. The kit is also cheaper than JIC's solution. I am real happy with the product.

Here is the link:

www.k-mac.com.au/

Jeff

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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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And here's another option if you want to replace the whole arm. Same as JIC at half the price.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ht=camber+rods
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by jak
Go with new adjustable bushings. Not only can you adjust the camber but by replacing the rear bushings you eliminate the spring back in the control arms which is a major contributor to the bounce issue.

I have JIC FLT-A2 coilovers on my car with a 1.5" drop. The kit brought my rear back into spec with room to spare. The kit is also cheaper than JIC's solution. I am real happy with the product.

Here is the link:

www.k-mac.com.au/

Jeff
hey Jeff: can you pls post pics of your car? Side/rear view? Did you install both front and rear kits? How much was the damage? Thanks.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Good call definitely something worth getting..looks like a great product im sure it improves the ride too.

Originally posted by jak
Go with new adjustable bushings. Not only can you adjust the camber but by replacing the rear bushings you eliminate the spring back in the control arms which is a major contributor to the bounce issue.

I have JIC FLT-A2 coilovers on my car with a 1.5" drop. The kit brought my rear back into spec with room to spare. The kit is also cheaper than JIC's solution. I am real happy with the product.

Here is the link:

www.k-mac.com.au/

Jeff
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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hey Jeff: can you pls post pics of your car? Side/rear view? Did you install both front and rear kits? How much was the damage? Thanks.
I'll try to get some pics up today. The front kits are still in development and the latest I heard was mid September delivery. I have the rear kits installed now for about 1800 miles with no problems. They set me back $320.00 plus (I think) $25.00 shipping.

Jeff
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Jeff,

What bushings do the K-macs replace? The one in the Rear Lower Link (part that holds the spring) or the Front Lower Link (little arm)?

thanks,

Vance
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 06:28 AM
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Vance,

The bushings go in both arms so there is two bushings per side. Here is a pick of the bushings.

Jeff
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 06:29 AM
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Another in the lower arm:
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 06:30 AM
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Another:
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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Picture of the rear of the car with the bushings installed:
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:39 AM
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Nice. But how's the front camber/toe w/ your 1.5" drop w/o these? Side view pics would be nice too Thanks.
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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Toe is adjustable without kits. Camber on the front of the car is not done yet, waiting on the new design sometime in September.

Jeff
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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Jeff,

That looks great. What are the camber readings on the rear with the kit?

I was able to adjust mine to -1.6/-1.7 with stock, after Eibachs. I would like to set them to -1 if possible.

thanks,

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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 10:37 AM
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Vance,

The shop I used didn't provide me with any numbers but they said that it was no problem getting the camber & toe into spec. He made it sound like he had room to spare.

Jeff
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