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G50: Not enough camber adj with aftermarket arms...

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tbrackJuly 13, 2009
#257972

G50: Not enough camber adj with aftermarket arms...

I am having an issue with my FUCAs on my G50. I have adjusted them to their full extent and still can't seem to get my camber in the specs I want (positive side of the camber spectrum). So in my quest to not have fully lengthened camber arms I have discovered an SPL part that I might need. If anyone else has used this or heard of it please let me know, I plan on ordering it asap. This will be used in conjunction with adjustable arms btw.


"300degree fixed camber compensation kit spaces the upper arm bracket away from the chassis to provide a fixed amount of extra positive camber. This kit will bring camber back to factory spec for cars lowered 1/2" to 3/4" in front.



Recommended for street cars using Eibach or similar lowering springs, that are looking to bring their camber back to factory spec at minimum cost, and do not need the race quality or adjustability of our SPL front upper arms."

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I am having an issue with my FUCAs on my G50.  I have adjusted them to their full extent and still can't seem to get my camber in the specs I want (positive side of the camber spectrum).  So in my quest to not have fully lengthened camber arms I have discovered an SPL part that I might need.  If anyone else has used this or heard of it please let me know, I plan on ordering it asap.  This will be used in conjunction with adjustable arms btw.


"300degree fixed camber compensation kit spaces the upper arm bracket away from the chassis to provide a fixed amount of extra positive camber.  This kit will bring camber back to factory spec for cars lowered 1/2" to 3/4" in front.

 

Recommended for street cars using Eibach or similar lowering springs, that are looking to bring their camber back to factory spec at minimum cost, and do not need the race quality or adjustability of our SPL front upper arms."

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urmyhero4nowJuly 13, 2009
#258026
tbrack;257972 wrote:. This kit will bring camber back to factory spec for cars lowered 1/2" to 3/4" in front.
Recommended for street cars using Eibach or similar lowering springs


Arent you on coilovers? i think what you quoted from the spl site should explain it all to you already.
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[QUOTE=tbrack;257972]. This kit will bring camber back to factory spec for cars lowered 1/2" to 3/4" in front.
 Recommended for street cars using Eibach or similar lowering springs[/QUOTE] 
 
Arent you on coilovers? i think what you quoted from the spl site should explain it all to you already.
tbrackJuly 13, 2009
#258069
urmyhero4now;258026 wrote:Arent you on coilovers? i think what you quoted from the spl site should explain it all to you already.


Right, but what it does is give you about 3* of positive camber. My adjustable arms are at -1* right now and the threads are dangerously close to the ends and can't be adjusted anymore...
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[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;258026]Arent you on coilovers? i think what you quoted from the spl site should explain it all to you already.[/QUOTE]

Right, but what it does is give you about 3* of positive camber.  My adjustable arms are at -1* right now and the threads are dangerously close to the ends and can't be adjusted anymore...
tbrackJuly 13, 2009
#258070
If you look at the suspension diagrams this will move the actual bracket that attach the FUCAs to the frame. Which means this isn't just for people who don't want adjustable arms, it's for anyone that wants the bracket relocated.
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If you look at the suspension diagrams this will move the actual bracket that attach the FUCAs to the frame.  Which means this isn't just for people who don't want adjustable arms, it's for anyone that wants the bracket relocated.
DamicciJuly 13, 2009
#258072
From the description it's not designed for people with coilovers or extreme drops as in our case. mild drop with no camber adjust ability (e.g. springs). Not sure I would run Adjustable FUCA's and the adapter plate together though.
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From the description it's not designed for people with coilovers or extreme drops as in our  case. mild drop with no camber adjust ability (e.g. springs). Not sure I would run Adjustable FUCA's and the adapter plate together though.
tbrackJuly 13, 2009
#258074
So what would you suggest I do? I'm out of ideas.
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So what would you suggest I do?  I'm out of ideas.
DamicciJuly 13, 2009
#258076
Camber plates maybe or, have something fabricated using the adjustable FUCA's you have.
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Camber plates maybe or, have something fabricated using the adjustable FUCA's you have.
tbrackJuly 13, 2009
#258079
Well the q45 master technician on NICO has suggested that I relocate the bracket all together in order to correct the camber arm to a more oem geometry.
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Well the q45 master technician on NICO has suggested that I relocate the bracket all together in order to correct the camber arm to a more oem geometry.
urmyhero4nowJuly 13, 2009
#258108
Damicci;258076 wrote:Camber plates maybe or, have something fabricated using the adjustable FUCA's you have.



+2. I dont think camber plates will do anything, unless you are speaking of something that has to do with the UCA? What type of arms are you using in the front? Get another set? i know spls arms are sapose to go hella +
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[QUOTE=Damicci;258076]Camber plates maybe or, have something fabricated using the adjustable FUCA's you have.[/QUOTE]
 
 
+2. I dont think camber plates will do anything, unless you are speaking of something that has to do with the UCA? What type of arms are you using in the front? Get another set? i know spls arms are sapose to go hella +
tbrackJuly 13, 2009
#258111
I honestly don't remember the brand of my current ones. I think I might just buy some spl arms.
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I honestly don't remember the brand of my current ones.  I think I might just buy some spl arms.
DamicciJuly 13, 2009
#258148
Silly me, I just realized the setup on a G50 and yea Camber plates would be useless.
俺がバカダ!
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Silly me, I just realized the setup on a G50 and yea Camber plates would be useless.
 俺がバカダ!
mista808July 14, 2009
#258230
iirc, the factory camber specs are -1.0* with a tollerance of like 0.6* or 0.7*.. so -1.6 or -1.7 you are still in spec... imo i dont see anything wrong with using those camber shims with ajustable upper control arms, i plan on doing so if i cant dial in the specs i want with just adjustable UCA. but ill be cool with like -1.5* or so... i just install some S14 tension rods in the front of my G50, it kinda sucks cuz now i can feel everything on the road, but i was able to even out the caster from left to right at 7.5*. front camber is at -3.0*, rear camber is at -3.9*... hope you are able to work everything out, and doing so safely...
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iirc, the factory camber specs are -1.0* with a tollerance of like 0.6* or 0.7*.. so -1.6 or -1.7 you are still in spec... imo i dont see anything wrong with using those camber shims with ajustable upper control arms, i plan on doing so if i cant dial in the specs i want with just adjustable UCA.  but ill be cool with like -1.5* or so... i just install some S14 tension rods in the front of my G50, it kinda sucks cuz now i can feel everything on the road, but i was able to even out the caster from left to right at 7.5*. front camber is at -3.0*, rear camber is at -3.9*... hope you are able to work everything out, and doing so safely...
DamicciJuly 16, 2009
#258750
My only concern with shims and after market arms are all the altered parts stacked on top of each other.

figure just sell the FUCA' and get the spl's if they have a wider range of adjust ability
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My only concern with  shims and after market arms are all the altered parts stacked on top of each other.

figure just sell the FUCA' and get the spl's if they have a wider range of adjust ability
tbrackJuly 17, 2009
#259032
Yea I'm trashing mine and getting spls as soon as I can get the money.
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Yea I'm trashing mine and getting spls as soon as I can get the money.
Yokotas13July 18, 2009
#259066
tbrack;258079 wrote:Well the q45 master technician on NICO has suggested that I relocate the bracket all together in order to correct the camber arm to a more oem geometry.

are you racing your car?
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[QUOTE=tbrack;258079]Well the q45 master technician on NICO has suggested that I relocate the bracket all together in order to correct the camber arm to a more oem geometry.[/QUOTE]
are you racing your car?
tbrackJuly 18, 2009
#259074
Nope that's why I'm not moving the bracket
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Nope that's why I'm not moving the bracket