Camber Arms

[jasevr4]

Does anyone know what camber arms fit Stageas?

I'm pretty confident that these fit the fronts fine:

But, I've seen conflicting listings for the rears...

Some say these:

..Others say these:

Any info would be good.

[gzzmos]

i the bottom one in my rs four in the rear.

[jasevr4]

Awesome - so the S14's are the go.

Thanks Nic.

[bernardshorty]

hey does anyone know how mush the rear arms are worth and where i can get them from .cheers bernard

[chook]

www.greenline.jp have them listed.

[gzzmos]

sweet as dude, just dont buy chrome ones. as they become to weak during the chroming process.

[jasevr4]

Cusco ones aren't too much from Japan..

[stasis]

yea the top picture is for the front linkages. and the bottom one is for the rear ones. theres a few places to get from.

nengun

greenline

Just jap a forum trader

[jasevr4]

Yep that's cool. I know a guy in Japan that is going to send them over for me. Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Cusco's?

[GorGasm]

i have cheap random brand ones in my car. Theyre blue. Havent had any issues. Dunno where to get em in aus though sorry.

[stasis]

Yep that's cool. I know a guy in Japan that is going to send them over for me. Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Cusco's?

If you wants branded type wants like cusco, JIC, ikeya. Its almost the same price within A$50 difference. So its just a matter of preference. Unless you want to go for the generic brands ones. Like its japanese but no brands or some name they give it. Like Dmax or something. Probably you can try and look in the stagea section in Yahoo auction.

Heres the link to one of the generic brand ones. They claim to be Made in Japan.

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h39417299

[Sydneykid]

When adjusting camber on the rear you should not only adjust the length of the upper arm but also the length of traction rod to match. If you don't you will end up with noticeable bump steer as the steering arm and the traction rod will fight the length of the upper control arm as the suspension goes up and down, causing toe changes. That's why the Whiteline rear camber kit comes with 4 offset bushes (2 each side) so that you can adjust both the upper control arm AND the traction rod.

In case you haven't read it, this thread explains why using spherical bearings in road cars is not a very good idea.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Wr...mp;hl=spherical

Cheers

Gary

[bernardshorty]

thanks garry do you sell the kits .

[Sydneykid]

thanks garry do you sell the kits .

They're in the Group Buy.

Cheers

Gary

[stasis]

hey fray what a traction arm?!

[Sydneykid]

hey fray what a traction arm?!

The one that goes forward at around 45 degrees from the rear upright /hub. Bolts on to the upright/hub just in front of the camber arm.

Cheers

Gary

[stasis]

The one that goes forward at around 45 degrees from the rear upright /hub. Bolts on to the upright/hub just in front of the camber arm.

Cheers

Gary

You mean the one thats the shortest linkage of all?

[jasevr4]

Thanks for the post Gary.

To be honest, the main reason that I want aftermarket arms is that I plan on lowering my car quite a lot. Obviously I'll fore go a bit of handling in doing so, but I'm prepared to wear that as a cost (I won't be driving the car that much anyway). Are there any other alternatives aside from the bushes themselves that may be a better option?

[Sydneykid]

Thanks for the post Gary.

To be honest, the main reason that I want aftermarket arms is that I plan on lowering my car quite a lot. Obviously I'll fore go a bit of handling in doing so, but I'm prepared to wear that as a cost (I won't be driving the car that much anyway). Are there any other alternatives aside from the bushes themselves that may be a better option?

What's "quite a lot"? Have you done your research on what is required for whatever "quite a lot" is? What sized (offest/width) wheels are you going to use at the "quite a lot" height? Have you considered flared guards, rolled lips, removal of the plastic inner guards, drive shaft angles, bump steer, tyre clearance to the lower spring seats on the rear, Ackerman angle changes on the front, exhaust system size in relation to ground clearance etc etc. Do you know how much camber you need to remove at the "quite a lot" height so that the wheels, whatever offset/width they are, still clear whatever it is that you have done to the guards?

Camber correction is the easiest to solve of your problems, once you know how much you need. I would be very surprised if 2 camber correction kits (Whiteline or Noltec) don't do the job just fine.

Cheers

Gary

[jasevr4]

I have the wheels already - width and offset should be perfect for a Stagea. I'll need to roll the lips a tiny bit.. Not sure how I'll go with the plastic guards yet.

Tyre clearance should be ok due to the offset of the wheels, but I'll probably end up taking the coilover route anyway so I can get it that bit lower.

As mentioned, I know I have to fore go some handling for looks but I'm fine with that.