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Old 01-27-2012, 01:21 PM
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Default Need general Suggestions on getting minimum camber wear

Well i just spent 800.00 on tires pretty much. And my car is lowered on coilovers and i want to now what i need to do to make my tires last aslong as possibble. I am running work varianza t1s 19 x 9.5 and 19 x 10.5 and am running stretched tires and will be sitting pretty low. So your help is appreciated
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Adjustable camber arms.
Old 01-27-2012, 01:49 PM
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its usually toe that wears the tires on our cars btw.
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Camber arms and get a DD!
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
its usually toe that wears the tires on our cars btw.
explain toe a little bit please

so camber arms on on the list .. cheap ebay ones work or not a good idea
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Originally Posted by Stance350zee
explain toe a little bit please

so camber arms on on the list .. cheap ebay ones work or not a good idea
Wait, you really haven't read up on this have you?

I suggest you go to the suspension section and read the stickies and stay out of the Agressive thread for a second!
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Originally Posted by Stance350zee
explain toe a little bit please

so camber arms on on the list .. cheap ebay ones work or not a good idea
not a good idea. SPL makes high quality suspension parts.

READ:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ion-101-a.html
Old 01-27-2012, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
Wait, you really haven't read up on this have you?

I suggest you go to the suspension section and read the stickies and stay out of the Agressive thread for a second!
you caught me, i been looking at the fun stuff

Originally Posted by BoomerZ33
not a good idea. SPL makes high quality suspension parts.

READ:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ion-101-a.html
thanks man i read that .. so the toe bolt can be ordered from spc i guess and i am now wanting the spc camber arms
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Lol nothing wrong with looking at the end results...just know it's definitely a lifestyle and something you can't halfa$$. Well you can but everyone in that scene will point you out quickly!
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well so far i found the rear spc's for 160.00
and the fronts for i think 400

I def want the caster and camber adjustments

anyone know cheaper place to buy ?
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You want the HellaGay look, you have to pay the HellaGay price.

Poked , stretched and slammed is expensive to be trendy.
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Well lets see. Put the car back the way it was before you made it a lowrider.
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Originally Posted by Stance350zee
explain toe a little bit please

so camber arms on on the list .. cheap ebay ones work or not a good idea
Wait, your SN is "Stance350zee" and you know nothing about teh "Stance"???
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^ LMAO. Let's be nice guys.

Look into SPL/SPC rear camber arms, the fronts are recommended too. But if you're penny pinching, you can get away without them.

You can adjust your camber within OEM specs (depending on the stretch of your tire and if it rubs, etc.)

You can buy higher tread tires.

And what Boomer said, read that sticky thread. Before I dropped my car I made sure to read it, then re-read in more detail then do a search.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
You want the HellaGay look, you have to pay the HellaGay price.



Poked , stretched and slammed is expensive to be trendy.
your hellastupid if you cant show respect in someones thread that has nothing to do with you

Originally Posted by davidv
Well lets see. Put the car back the way it was before you made it a lowrider.
no thanks. But worry about your car not mine

Originally Posted by sdZ33
Wait, your SN is "Stance350zee" and you know nothing about teh "Stance"???
no still learning lol ... my old gs was on springs and i didnt have camber issues. this is my first drop this low

Originally Posted by PeterFromSDiego
^ LMAO. Let's be nice guys.

Look into SPL/SPC rear camber arms, the fronts are recommended too. But if you're penny pinching, you can get away without them.

You can adjust your camber within OEM specs (depending on the stretch of your tire and if it rubs, etc.)

You can buy higher tread tires.

And what Boomer said, read that sticky thread. Before I dropped my car I made sure to read it, then re-read in more detail then do a search.
yeah i should read more about it. I just am in a rush to fix my car up cuz i am getting maried soon and my wife will probably scream if she finds out how much money i spend on my car. And i plan on doing it the right way so i am going with fronts as well i just want to know if someone knows where the best price is for spc front and rears

Also i am getting a tapping sound in the rear. Is it my brake line getting hit by the tire or could it be the shock ? we made sure everything was tight already

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Old 01-28-2012, 09:28 AM
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Update: Just purchased spc front camber arms with caster adjustment Paid 375
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*Aftermarket Front A Arms
*Aftermarket Rear Camber Arms
*roll your rear fenders [so you can get into spec range without/minimal rubbing]
*Aftermarket Toe Bolts
*Lockout Washers [not necessary, but will ensure your rear camber alignment doesnt go anywhere]

FYI: your Lower Control Arm and Radius Arm bushings are going to blow due to the lowering of your vehicle. They're probably already blown by now. Suggest replacing before alignment.

Here's some info about your bushing choices:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...hing-data.html

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Originally Posted by L-Fab
*Aftermarket Front A Arms
*Aftermarket Rear Camber Arms
*roll your rear fenders [so you can get into spec range without/minimal rubbing]
*Aftermarket Toe Bolts
*Lockout Washers [not necessary, but will ensure your rear camber alignment doesnt go anywhere]

FYI: your Lower Control Arm and Radius Arm bushings are going to blow due to the lowering of your vehicle. They're probably already blown by now. Suggest replacing before alignment.

Here's some info about your bushing choices:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...hing-data.html
going to get rear camber arms .. hunting for a set now .. if you know a good vendor that will do less than 160(i may be able to get them fro less) for a pair of spc let me know

gotta look into a arms

toe bolts are the uncentered washer right or is that the bolts that come with the camber arms ?
(new to this)

the contol arm bushings and radius arm bushings you have those ?

where do the lockout washers go ?
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the contol arm bushings and radius arm bushings you have those ?
We sell rebuilt arms that are powdercoated and have the bushings pre-installed, with a core exchange program
https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...sion-arms.html

where do the lockout washers go
The lockout washers replace the eccentric camber bolts [off center bolts that are at the end of the camber arm].
You will no longer need the eccentric bolts due to you getting the aftermarket camber arms, which have far more camber range.
The purpose of deleting the eccentric bolt is to eliminate the ability of that bolt from moving under high stresses, which in turn would throw off your alignment.
https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...t-washers.html
Old 01-28-2012, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by L-Fab
We sell rebuilt arms that are powdercoated and have the bushings pre-installed, with a core exchange program
https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...sion-arms.html


The lockout washers replace the eccentric camber bolts [off center bolts that are at the end of the camber arm].
You will no longer need the eccentric bolts due to you getting the aftermarket camber arms, which have far more camber range.
The purpose of deleting the eccentric bolt is to eliminate the ability of that bolt from moving under high stresses, which in turn would throw off your alignment.
https://my350z.com/forum/suspension/...t-washers.html
First of all thanks for your suggestions. I don't think i want to replace the bushings just yet unless your going to give me an insane price on them. Ill wait 6 months or so on the stock ones. My car has 57k miles and it was dealer maintained. PM the best on whiteline both

Second - why would one choose spc eccentric bolts over your product ? and would i need one pair or two pair ?


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