My SPC A-Arm installation
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Originally Posted by aleok
^ no i didn't notice that, how much are you dropped? after installing my front camber look very good, but my back is still has a LOT of neg. camber.
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Originally Posted by IAPDirect.com
Guys, how long have you driven after the installation of the kit? It is normal for the vehicle to look higher after it has been on the lift and can take a few days to settle back to normal. Please PM me with the info so I can keep a log of this information.
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Edit: I found my alignment specs. We eyeballed the alignment after installing the SPC front A-arms and SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts.
Before alignment:
Camber: LF -0.3 RF -0.4 LR -1.8 RR -1.7
Toe: LF -0.09 RF -0.07 LR -0.47 RR +0.55
After alignment:
Camber: LF -0.4 RF -0.4 LR -1.3 RR -1.3
Toe: LF +0.05 RF +0.05 LR +0.10 RR +0.09
Thanks to my buddies from the Florida G35 Club who came to my house and helped with all the parts installation - Chuck, Ian, Shermie, Jose, Ryan, and my brother, Wade.
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Originally Posted by Aznteazer
did u install the spacers? by clearance, are you saying u need to have the a-arm sit at the exact spot as the OEM arm?
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Originally Posted by aleok
^ i agree, how much are you dropped? any rubbing with those 245's in the front?
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Are these still available for purchase.
Question: Spacers that you are talking about are only for the front, right?
Does that bring out the wheel our a little?
Question 2: Can people chime in on how the quality is on these. I need a front camber kit and was planning on getting the rear as well.
Does the rear have an issues as far as spacers? I don't have any room for my wheels to come out more than they are now.
Question: Spacers that you are talking about are only for the front, right?
Does that bring out the wheel our a little?
Question 2: Can people chime in on how the quality is on these. I need a front camber kit and was planning on getting the rear as well.
Does the rear have an issues as far as spacers? I don't have any room for my wheels to come out more than they are now.
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^ the quality is pretty good, however i'm not engineer. before i wasn't even aware of the spacers as a part of the kit, if i had known before i might have gone with the SPL kit instead. the spacers do make the wheel stick out maybe a 1/8 at inch. but you can just adjust the camber arms to counter that (for the top of the wheel). and unless you really need a lot of positive camber you won't even need the spacers. my concern is: will these fit on brembos? or BBK?
oh and no spacers for the rear, just arms and toe bolts.
oh and no spacers for the rear, just arms and toe bolts.
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Originally Posted by drunkin master
Are these still available for purchase.
Question: Spacers that you are talking about are only for the front, right?
Does that bring out the wheel our a little?
Question 2: Can people chime in on how the quality is on these. I need a front camber kit and was planning on getting the rear as well.
Does the rear have an issues as far as spacers? I don't have any room for my wheels to come out more than they are now.
Question: Spacers that you are talking about are only for the front, right?
Does that bring out the wheel our a little?
Question 2: Can people chime in on how the quality is on these. I need a front camber kit and was planning on getting the rear as well.
Does the rear have an issues as far as spacers? I don't have any room for my wheels to come out more than they are now.
The rears use no spacers only camber arms and toe bolts. If you have alot of negative camber (top of the tire leaning in towards the body of the car) and you get an alignment to spec where the wheels would be straight up you could encounter clearance issues. Meaning that the top of the tire is pushed out toward the fender.
The alignment shop in my area is highly recommended by members not only on this forum but many others. He has installed the SPL's front camber kit and thinks they are also very good. After working with both and looking at how they work they both have their good and bad points but overall he prefers the SPC over the SPL. If clearance is an issue than SPL is the next best choice in his opinion.
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Originally Posted by aleok
^ the quality is pretty good, however i'm not engineer. before i wasn't even aware of the spacers as a part of the kit, if i had known before i might have gone with the SPL kit instead. the spacers do make the wheel stick out maybe a 1/8 at inch. but you can just adjust the camber arms to counter that (for the top of the wheel). and unless you really need a lot of positive camber you won't even need the spacers. my concern is: will these fit on brembos? or BBK?
oh and no spacers for the rear, just arms and toe bolts.
oh and no spacers for the rear, just arms and toe bolts.
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