Camber Adjustment

[Topper]

I think i know the answer to this, however: -

I have been meaning to get my camber adjusted via aftermarket arms for a while now, but i have a trackday on saturday, and am wondering if there is any movement in the standard upper links??

Looking in the Serivce manual it would seem that there is some adjustment, but i'm not sure how much.

 

[channie]

Not enough.
Call driftworks, next day delivery on rear arms, 30 mins max each side to fit with penertrating oil, then 40 mins at an alignment place, youll get it done well before friday!

 

[Topper]

Will do, cant find anywhere up here to set up the car as they say its to low

.........penertrating oil...........

Whats this then??

 

[Meddy]

Oil to get into threads to make them easier to undo.

As for camber adjustment, even my car which is on the Nismo shocks which provide a fixed drop of 25-30mm at the extent of the camber adjustment Im still running around 1.5 degrees of Neg camber so youve got no hope if your down lower than this. I really need to buy some camber and toe arms, but will probably put up with it until I get some coilovers.

 

[Nicely]

99% certain standard adjustment won't be enough at the back.

You could see if Bren's alignnment GB is still available. That'd save a bit of money over Driftworks and quality would be about the same.

Penetrating oil = WD40

 

[Topper]

I got in touch with Bren, the group buy price is still on but he doesnt have any in stock

I used almost half a can of WD40 last night, after almost 3 hours i managed to adjust the height on the drivers side, got the locking ring free on the passengers side, but couldnt get the top ring to move

 

[Nicely]

Have you got C spanners?

 

[Topper]

Have you got C spanners?

Yes :nod:

 

[Nicely]

Arse. Did you try the old tighten, then untighten method?

 

[Topper]

Arse. Did you try the old tighten, then untighten method?

I loosened the locking ring and cant move the top ring. so are you saying i tighten up the locking ring, then try loosen it again??

I have tried to turn the top ring in both diections, with no joy :no:

 

[Nicely]

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201804

 

[Topper]

Noticed it mate, not the best fo nick by the sounds of it, but will do after a tidy up i guess. well lets hope so :thumbs:

 

[Nicely]

2nd hand ones will always have paint chips. You should see the ones I've got that were on Bren's S14...

 

[Topper]

Cheers for the heads up by the way :thumbs:

 

[Topper]

Also, this will help sort my camber, but will it not then throw my toe out??

And it still doesnt help me raise the car

 

[Nicely]

Depends how low you have it. Standard tow adjustment can cope with a certain amount. It won't if you slam it...

 

[Topper]

I know the front bumper is 100mm off the floor.

And i think the base of wheels to arch at the rear is around...... in fact i cant remember.

I ideally need to find somewhere that will set the alighnment for me

 

[Nicely]

:nod: I know a good place, but its in Hampshire...

 

[Topper]

:nod: I know a good place, but its in Hampshire...

 

[channie]

If it does upset the toe, just get it adjusted when they adjust the camber. Its just a tear shaped bolt head that pushes out further for adjustment.
Penertrating oil is similar to WD40 but thinner. WD40 does the same job but you have to use alot more.