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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Yes I got the sensor relocate bracket, but the kit was missing the two washers that was needed for the sensor. so when i installed it the sensor touched the abs ring and scuffed it. after that i found some washers and installed them but the ring was too damaged ( sensor was not damaged).

so every time i step on the brakes even at low speed the abs kicks in as if the car was skidding on a wet surface.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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same thing happend to me with the spc-kit install. the sensor was installed incorrectly. the cable of the sensor must be facing to the back of the car.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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It's a shame when you take your G to a shop for installation and they don't have the knowledge to do it right! I'd follow what the Infiniti tech told you to do and then find an independent brake/alignment shop in your area to get the right and correct alignment. Ask your friends/family and neighbors, every community has a shop that knows how to do the alignment right. It's never places like Firestone/Goodyear and especially Sears, they're mechanics have issues installing battery's correctly....
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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the same lights came on for me after installing my new full exhaust... its drives me crazy lol

it isnt always on though, i'll be driving for a bit, then all of a sudden they'll all just turn on
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Same problem here.... damaged the ABS ring. does anyone know if you can actually change just the ABS ring or do you need to replace the whole hub?
I had to do the whole hub when mine got torn up. This kit sucks! I am still dealing with issues, and it has been over a year now running the kit. I think I am going to remove the shims and go back to the old ABS sensor mount. The flimsy SPC adapter is a joke, as well as SPC's customer service and integrity. I have the SWIFT Sport Springs so I am only dropped an inch. From what herrschaft says, I should be fine. Correct?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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What do you mean "should be fine?" No camber kit need with a mild 1" drop? I'm dropped on an Eibach prokit (1.1") and I need the allignment kit so I did blow through tire b/c of negative camber. My mechanic won't even install the SPC kit and recommends the SPL kit because you don't need to relocate the speed sensor and has better adjustment and safety (failsafes) built into the design.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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should be fine = even wear on tires

Without the kit I did have a significant negative camber and wore out the inner side of my tires. The spec sheet for the springs say one inch in the front. It seems like more though.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Man that sounds horrible hopefully it works out. Its like when i had my rear camber arms installed and the guy didn't drill holes for them so i had -3 camber for a while without noticing it until R1 noticed it.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by famiglia
I have the SWIFT Sport Springs so I am only dropped an inch. From what herrschaft says, I should be fine. Correct?
If you remove the shims, then yes you should be able to get the car back within spec.

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What do you mean "should be fine?" No camber kit need with a mild 1" drop? I'm dropped on an Eibach prokit (1.1") and I need the allignment kit so I did blow through tire b/c of negative camber. My mechanic won't even install the SPC kit and recommends the SPL kit because you don't need to relocate the speed sensor and has better adjustment and safety (failsafes) built into the design.
What year is your car? Not saying that this is a fact but I've concluded that the newer models (05/06+) don't have as much camber issues as the first gens.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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herrschaft, I think that is what I am going to do. I just can't handle the ABS issues anymore. Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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^What issues? If the dash is lit up, then they probably didn't install the spacers behind the sensor. My only issue with the kit is that it doesn't seem to be compatible with BBK's, but I fixed that.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Right before I come to a stop (<5 mph), the ABS kicks in even though I am not sliding. It is just an issue with the gap between the sensor and the hub ring not being perfect. I have had it adjusted a few times now. The SPC adapter is just so flimsy that it won't keep the precise gapping that it needs. I think it is only off by a fraction of a millimeter, because the ABS misfire only happens when it is cold. I assume the cold/dew throws off the reading by just a little, but it is enough to create the problem. That is why it is such a hot topic for me know, because in the winter it is happening a lot.

I just don't want to deal with this nonsense any more. I am not happy with SPC, but maybe I can make this all work by just taking the shims out of the equation.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Within the first couple weeks of having the kit installed, the ABS would kick in at slow speeds whenever I was on an incline and one of the front wheels was tucked up in the fender. It eventually stopped doing that and hasn't happened in over a year now.

I'm not sure then. Maybe the mounts were bent too many times from adjusting which may have weakened them. My suspension isn't soft and I haven't had any problems with the mounts.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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I am sure the weak SPC mounts are the problem. Flimsy flexible metal and precision is not a good mix. I am going to remove the shims in the next few days and restore the ABS sensors back to their original installation location, which is against solid metal and I should hopefully be good at that point. I will post back the result of it all.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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I had no issues what-so-ever on SPC's front kit with using the hub shims and their ABS bracket and sensor washers. I DIY'd it, took my time and 'followed' SPC's instructions = simple for me

Been rolling on this set-up for well over a year with no issues. Sorry to hear all the problems others are having...
 
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