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Old 03-22-2011, 07:34 PM
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How bad is my alignment?

My daily driver is a 2009 G37s 6MT coupe. I am lowered on Eibach springs and ride on Hankook Ventus 245/40-19 tires mounted on 19” Forgestar F-14’s. I am currently at about 32,000 miles.

I just had an alignment done at Firestone Complete Auto Care located in Fuquay-Varina, NC (I know, funny name). I have attached the alignment specs, and wondered what everyone thought, and how I could improve them. My car currently pulls to the right a little, but after I brought it back to the same Firestone to check that issue, they said there was not much they could do, and that one tire might be heavier than the other, thus causing the pull.

The mechanic at Firestone also mentioned that a camber kit could really help me, so I am considering it, but need recommendations on which kit is best. Thanks for your help!
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 08:05 PM
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Yeah looks like you're gonna need a camber kit to get that back into spec... Search "camber kit".. There are TONS of threads on them. I have SPC and I think they're great. They have a very comprehensive install and operation instruction video.
 
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depends how much you want to spend...you can get a ichiba rear camber kit for 129.
 
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I dont know how similar the camber kits are for the g37 and g35 made by SPC but i just bought the SPC front and back and they are great!!
 
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depends how much you want to spend...you can get a ichiba rear camber kit for 129.
I have a used one I got from a member but never installed.on my car, pm me for details.
 
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i would get the camber kit. there is a big difference in camber specs on the rear tires. that maybe why you are pulling to one side
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 10:01 AM
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Firestone? I would have thought you guys from NC would have a better place to take your Gs than Firestone! Since you lowered your G37 it will need both front/back camber kits to bring your alignment back to OE specs. Don't you have a "Good Old Boys" alignment shop where you can get the job done right without going to FStone? They can install your camber kit too. Check our MARKETPLACE under vendor suspension for the best prices on the SPL camber kit....
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Gary, where would we be without you?

+1 for staying away from firestone.
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Firestone? I would have thought you boys from NC would have a better place to take your Gs than Firestone! Since you lowered your G37 it will need both front/back camber kits to bring your alignment back to OE specs. Don't you have a "Good Old Boys" alignment shop where you can get the job done right without going to FStone? They can install your camber kit too. Check our MARKETPLACE under vendor suspension for the best prices on the SPL camber kit....
Gary
Um, wait a minute here.....who ever said I was a boy...30/F here There are some other places I can check, but Firestone is close and easy.
 

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Old 03-24-2011, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lucid215
i would get the camber kit. there is a big difference in camber specs on the rear tires. that maybe why you are pulling to one side
Which would you recommend at this time, getting the front camber kit or the rear?
 
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Which would you recommend at this time, getting the front camber kit or the rear?
Both, front and rear SPC camber kit was $525 shipped for me. Look for ADAM@THMotorsports in the MARKETPLACE. He will be able to hook you up.
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Originally Posted by swilli4424
Um, wait a minute here.....who ever said I was a boy...30/F here There are some other places I can check, but Firestone is close and easy.
HAHA....Who would have known? Sorry Ms. Swilli, I would have thought at 30 you might have guessed close and easy wasn't always the best choice! Like I previously posted you'll need both front and rear camber kits which will save your tires and make your G drive like Nissan intended only better.... "Good Luck!"
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HAHA....Who would have known? Sorry Ms. Swilli, I would have thought at 30 you might have guessed close and easy wasn't always the best choice! Like I previously posted you'll need both front and rear camber kits which will save your tires and make your G drive like Nissan intended only better.... "Good Luck!"
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I see...so now that I'm a female, you are a little nicer? Haha...I see....

Well, I can only get one at this time; which is where my question came from about which would be better to get at this time, front or rear? Oh...and I'm all about easy....and close is definitely a plus.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 11:23 PM
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Swilli, I didn't change my ideas just the approach and I'm always nice. Do the fronts first then, new adjustable SPL a-arms and an alignment will have to do for now. Have you located a independent brake/alignment shop in your area for the install? I have at least 3 such shops in my area that I trust with SLICK.
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Originally Posted by gary c
Swilli, I didn't change my ideas just the approach and I'm always nice. Do the fronts first then, new adjustable SPL a-arms and an alignment will have to do for now. Have you located a independent brake/alignment shop in your area for the install? I have at least 3 such shops in my area that I trust with SLICK.
Gary
Thanks Gary, that does help. I actually just moved here not too long ago, so I'm not positive which shops in the area are good. I will have to do some researching.
 


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