Lowered my coupe, some alignment questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:25 AM
eonx's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Lowered my coupe, some alignment questions

I have an 06 coupe 6MT and I just recently had put on coilovers, front/rear camber arms and wheel spacers (20mm front, 25mm rear). With my OEM 19s on the car, the car is about 1" lower in the front to 1.25" in the rear which is just low enough where I don't think wheel rub will be a concern. However, since I am that low, my front wheels do have some pretty noticeable camber to them, more than usual.

My alignment read out:
Front left camber: -2.1
Front left toe: 0.02
Front right camber: -2.1
Front right toe: 0.02

I'm glad the toe is in spec, but to me it seems -2.1 is pretty far out of factory spec. Is it that far out that I should worry about tire wear?

I completely forgot to ask the shop if -2.1 was the best they could do, maybe I'll call them up. But if that's the best it's going to get, I assume I'd have to raise my ride height some to correct it?

Thanks,
 
  #2  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:28 AM
JBF's Avatar
JBF
Registered User
iTrader: (46)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 7,968
Likes: 688
From: Willow Springs, CA
I run -2.8 with no issues

you're good
 
  #3  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:32 AM
EL-EE-ES's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,666
Likes: 30
From: Virginia Beach, VA
there is no camber adjustment on the front, youll need a camber kit or have to raise it to get into specs if thats what you want...
 
  #4  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:35 AM
JBF's Avatar
JBF
Registered User
iTrader: (46)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 7,968
Likes: 688
From: Willow Springs, CA
^ he has a front camber kit as stated in his post
 
  #5  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:35 AM
eonx's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by VA 04 g35
there is no camber adjustment on the front, youll need a camber kit or have to raise it to get into specs if thats what you want...
See above, I bought a front and rear adjustable camber kit. Which is why I'm assuming -2.1 camber in the front was the best the shop could do.
 
  #6  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:44 AM
EL-EE-ES's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,666
Likes: 30
From: Virginia Beach, VA
sorry, what camber kit did you get
 
  #7  
Old 07-15-2010 | 08:58 AM
eonx's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
I got Ichiba front and rear. Any chance it's not as adjustable as some of the other kits?
 
  #8  
Old 07-15-2010 | 09:09 AM
EL-EE-ES's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,666
Likes: 30
From: Virginia Beach, VA
ichiba says that they have a -/+3 dergree adjustment. being lowered an inch, they should be able to get you into spec. i would go back and see what they did
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rezendvous420
G35 Sedan V35 2003-06
10
05-31-2020 01:26 PM
itschuckster
G35 Sedan V35 2003-06
2
07-25-2015 08:07 AM
Soumilg
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
0
07-23-2015 09:26 AM
Soumilg
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
4
07-18-2015 12:33 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Lowered my coupe, some alignment questions



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:34 PM.