Front Camber Adjustment ...

[MsG_ChRiS]

Hey Guys,

I'm getting a larger diameter than standard (and wider) staggered set of rims and I'm worried that because I'm not going to be able to rotate the wheels as easily my tyres are going to wear out really quickly ...

Anyway to cut to the chase I've got some rear camber adjustable arms ... I'm just wondering what is this best camber modifier for the front of the car ...

will these items help with tyre wear ??? or what else do i need to do?

i'm also installing a set of g4 coilovers dont know if that helps ...

[MsG_ChRiS]

bumpity

[Duncan]

The best way to minimise tyre wear is to have 0 toe and 0 camber.

Generally when you lower the car you will end up wth 2-4 o of camber in the rear, so adjustable control arms or bushes can help you get it back close to normal, say 1-2o of camber.

Once you get there, best setting for tyre wear is to have similar toe in to your camber, eg -1o camber and 1mm toe in. This drags as much of the tyre across the road as possible.

But this is only for tyre wear, you need to have different settings for best handling.....everything else is a compromise in between.

[DJRIFT]

the easyest way to fix up the front would be to buy a pair of adjustable upper arms for the front like you have in the back or there is also the option of whiteline adjustable camber bushes.

check out sydney kids group buy for whiteline gear for some prices.

[salad]

toe out (negative) actually wears the outsides

[Duncan]

Good point! post edited above

[MsG_ChRiS]

thanks guys for the help ...

i'll check out the group buy thread ...

with adjustable bushes for the front i've heard that you can only get about half a degree of adjustment and that you can only put the bushes on the outside joint of the upper arms. Is the true?

I can't seem to find a set of adjustable upper arms for an r33 gts anywhere; could you guys help?

[MsG_ChRiS]

^thats front upp3r adjustables

[salad]

try yahooauctions. thats where i got my upper arms for my R32.

[MsG_ChRiS]

i've found plenty for r32 and 300zx but none for r33 seem like no-one makes them

let me know if anyone comes across them

thanks guys

[Sydneykid]

Have a read of this thread first;

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=91064

Then have a look at the Group Buy on adjustable bushes;

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85467

cheers

Edited October 19, 2006 by Sydneykid

[MsG_ChRiS]

Thanks SK,

Rang around a few performance shops and got some quotes for a set of adjustable arms for the rear (the type with bushes)

Turns out you are right they say pretty much the same thing as you about the rose jointed items.

I wanted to drop my car 50mm up front and 60-65mm down back hence the reason for the adjustable arms. Do you reckon this is excessive?

I am lead to believe that with the front you can only use the adjustable bushes on the outer bush of the control arm is this true?

I really want that look where the rims are hugging the gaurds.

Edited October 20, 2006 by MsG_ChRiS

[Roy]

But what when bushes are failing? LOL im stuck in limbo with needing to replace the bushes again and not wanting to go to adjustable arms for fear of rose joint durability.

Im happy to run rose joints, but so many crappy stuff floating around dont know the quality brands from the ebay/drift store specials?

Tempted to go Noltec arms...suspension guys have used them and they are not aware of them being affected by bumps and their intended alignment settings ... none that have come back to them anyway

[Beer Baron]

yes perhaps try the noltec arms and wang the bolts up as tight as poss. then let me know if they have budged in 6 months time. if not, i'll get some too

[MsG_ChRiS]

i think that is probally the go ... noltec arms =)

for the rose jointed stuff i think ummm spl.com is what all the guys in the states are using ...

i was gonna get a set ... but now im worried bout the rose joints.

will let you know how i go ...

[Roy]

Well, ordered the Noltec arms today...just have to wait until payday to pay and pick them up. Then to throw in the Cusco castor arms and hopefully along with the steering bushes and new tie rod ends the car will feel nicer