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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Alignment off?

Everytime I get my alignment checked my back cambers are off. Anyone else have this issue?
31k miles (lowered at 25k)
Gotten 4 new tires (at 25k)
2 alignment since then

Any thoughts?

Thanks

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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GNCMaxima
Everytime I get my alignment checked my back cambers are off. Anyone else have this issue? 31k miles (lowered at 25k) Gotten 4 new tires (at 25k) 2 alignment since then Any thoughts? Thanks ***Before*** ***After***
Get the rear SPC camber arms, they are adjustable and will bring you back into the green.
Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Boslax6123
Get the rear SPC camber arms, they are adjustable and will bring you back into the green.

Nice good to know man but I still get pull also.... I also have an Infiniti G35 with same issue. Is this a Nissan/Infiniti problem?
Old Nov 26, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Nice good to know man but I still get pull also.... I also have an Infiniti G35 with same issue. Is this a Nissan/Infiniti problem?
My tech said mostly any import suspension will do this, no matter how smoothly the install is
Old Nov 26, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GNCMaxima
My tech said mostly any import suspension will do this, no matter how smoothly the install is

Thanks for that info man... I took it to Martin Tire Co. and they said I needed a left camber?? I dont know about that but does pull significantly (Infiniti) Wifes car, she also might have hit something and didnt tell me but again I have the same issue, not as bad but pulls to the right on my Max! So.... needless to say I am.........
Old Nov 26, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Are you lowered..?? If so and your camber is red then get the arms. If you're not lowered a simple alignment may be needed.

I don't know what the pull is you are referring to. However, I've read that the VQ engine has a tendency to increase wheel torque in a manner that it pulls as you accelerate or brake, notably in/out of turns and hard.
Old Nov 27, 2013 | 03:37 AM
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The specs you posted of BEFORE looks like the front was hit or a new part was replaced. The AFTER looks like you need camber bolts to get your camber equal up front and as far as the rear that little bit of camber difference should be able to be equaled out.

You're getting a "pull" because your camber is off from one side to another.

Also for better handling you want about -1 degree of camber all around.
Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Racerbox77
The specs you posted of BEFORE looks like the front was hit or a new part was replaced. The AFTER looks like you need camber bolts to get your camber equal up front and as far as the rear that little bit of camber difference should be able to be equaled out.

You're getting a "pull" because your camber is off from one side to another.

Also for better handling you want about -1 degree of camber all around.

Nice to know that, I will scan the alignment I got on my G35 and you all tell me what the problem is. They said they CANNOT adjust the cambers on that year of G35 (08) So i dont know if they are just telling me that or what... but my worry was just that though due to my Max pulling to the right. Ive also got an alignment on that one, I will get both scanned if possible.
Old Nov 27, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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has the car been in an accident? on eibachs i was able to get in camber without camber arms or bolts. i needed that stuff when i went down on coils. but as someone else mentioned the before of the alignment looks like maybe there was an impact
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ghozt
has the car been in an accident? on eibachs i was able to get in camber without camber arms or bolts. i needed that stuff when i went down on coils. but as someone else mentioned the before of the alignment looks like maybe there was an impact
Yeah my front right hit a curb pretty fast but all the parts were replaced.

And yes I am lowered but dont have the Eibach Camber bolts yet
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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The specs you posted of BEFORE looks like the front was hit or a new part was replaced. The AFTER looks like you need camber bolts to get your camber equal up front and as far as the rear that little bit of camber difference should be able to be equaled out.

You're getting a "pull" because your camber is off from one side to another.

Also for better handling you want about -1 degree of camber all around.
Said it perfectly. Thank you man
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by racerbox77
the specs you posted of before looks like the front was hit or a new part was replaced. The after looks like you need camber bolts to get your camber equal up front and as far as the rear that little bit of camber difference should be able to be equaled out.

You're getting a "pull" because your camber is off from one side to another.

Also for better handling you want about -1 degree of camber all around.
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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OK a few things:

1. The tech that said "import" suspension will do this is nuts. Its not a import or domestic thing. He sounds like a guy with leafs and a solid axle.

2. The left side of your car has issues. The toe issue on the front left was causing a pull and tire wear. The rear left camber is not a huge issue provided the other rear had a similar reading but it didn't.

3. There is still a camber issue on the left rear BUT the right is OK, something is bent on the left rear.

Negative camber at 1 degree is not a huge issue, any toe problem IS a big issue. Your car is still not good, find out what is causing that left rear camber and get it fixed before doing another alignment.
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