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Old 04-22-2004, 02:47 PM
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I rememeber a number of people were concerned about their car being within spec on camber after lowering their 350Z beyond 3/4".

Stillen is posting they are selling camber kits for all 4 wheels for 350Z's and G35's for $749 for the month of May. I thought some of you might not be aware of it.

I am not saying you should buy it or not, just letting you know about the option. You can decide if it is worth it or not. It's your tires....

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Here is a pick for you to check out.
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i didnt know stillen even made front A-arms
Old 04-22-2004, 03:07 PM
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Goddamn Stillen is the biggest rip off ever. I hope their resellers have a better price, because (just like the Z32) they may be our only reliable option for quite some time.
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wow, what a rip
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I think it is expensive too. the problem is i have seen front and rear kits seperate for about $400 each thus not cheaper. Has anyone found a better deal?
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uh, isnt that just rear camber arms and rear toe arms, nothing remotely close to that could adjust the front, must be a mistake?
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Originally posted by tig488
uh, isnt that just rear camber arms and rear toe arms, nothing remotely close to that could adjust the front, must be a mistake?
You are right! Check out the link....

http://www.stillen.com/sportscars_pr...Filter=&Brand=
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Kinetix is the only inexpensive game in town.
http://www.kinetixracing.com/index.a...WPROD&ProdID=8
$749 for front and rear package.

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I think it is expensive too. the problem is i have seen front and rear kits seperate for about $400 each thus not cheaper. Has anyone found a better deal?
Old 04-23-2004, 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by 350ed
Kinetix is the only inexpensive game in town.
http://www.kinetixracing.com/index.a...WPROD&ProdID=8
$749 for front and rear package.
Thanks for the link and post.

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will i need camber arms with eibach spring? (oem 18"rims?)
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Originally posted by aaaaa
will i need camber arms with eibach spring? (oem 18"rims?)
I have B&G springs which lower my 350Z 1" which is close to the drop your Eibacks provided. After getting a 4 wheel alignment, I was negative 1/2 degree off in camber. They feel I will lose about 10% of my tire life due to this. The positive is negative camber improves handling.

You need to decide if you want a little more tire wear or improved handing, then you have the answer to your question.

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Same condition as above, although my rear doesn't seem to have been affected (Eibach springs). The fronts are wearing a little faster but is still acceptable in my opinion.
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Originally posted by zland

You need to decide if you want a little more tire wear or improved handing, then you have the answer to your question.

Based on the response to feathering, I think the general consensus leans towards longer tire life

Just kidding...mostly. I have read some opinions that feathering is a result of the aggressive suspension geometry which gives the car such great balance...regardless, it shouldn't have to be that way...oh well...
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To add to that. I think rotating tires could be a good alt solution to cambers also. I am getting B&G, and will get front cambers. Rear links are adjutable. Optional may not be needed. if you do not mind
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My Nissan dealership told me not to rotate the tires.........
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Yeah...my Nissan dealership said to never change my oil either! They did, however, top off the blinker fluid when it was in.
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Originally posted by Driven
Yeah...my Nissan dealership said to never change my oil either! They did, however, top off the blinker fluid when it was in.
bhahahaha.. that made my day.. good one!
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I have the stillen kit and it doesn't really get my wheels where it should be....and still trying to fix this problem. Go here.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ght=bad+camber
Old 12-15-2004, 02:21 PM
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Here is the Alignment Final Numbers.

Bilstein Shocks with B&G Springs. Nice set up

Camber 1.3 left 1.4 right - (Front)
Caster 7.9 left 7.8 right - (Front)
Toe 0.5 left 0.5 right - (Front)

Camber 2.1 left 2.1 right - (rear)
Toe 1.1 left 1.2 rigth - (rear)


You really do not need camber kit if you use this set up. lowers exactly 1", these adjustment are maxed out as it sits. But they are with in Min of Factory Specs, or just barely crossed it. Tires should not have abnormal wear. Of course, again My Michelins are great, they lasted 38000 miles and still has 50 % tread. So we will see what brings next ....

Thank you all, hope this info help you guys out


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