My mechanic recently told me my front right camber is frozen.
He said it would be about $100 parts and labor, which is fine with me - and I trust my mechanic. But honestly, I can't feel a huge difference in performance. Or at least, I don't remember it feeling much different before the camber froze.

THOUGHTS?

 

Since the camber doesn't move and it's not adjustable there must be some misunderstanding or a lot of smoke.

Dave

 

Well, I was under the impression that camber plates are adjustable. Perhaps, I am missing something.

 

The car doesn't come with them, no mention of them in the sig, and even if you add them they only need to move when you need to change the camber, something most people never have to do.

Dave

 

I should explain to you that my car was in a front end collision. The body shop that put it back together had the car first. After I got the car back, I still wasn't happy with the alignment, so I took it to my personal mechanic. He has the latest in alignment equipment, and showed me how terribly misaligned it was, and showed me everything on the computer.
HOWEVER, though the car was driving straight now and not pulling, I had to bring it back to him, because it didn't feel as stable at freeway speed. Especially on those long freeway curves. Before the collision, I remembered getting the car up to 90-100 on those curves and it was still quite stiff. Now the wheel feels loose, and over reacts.
When I brought it back to him and explained this, he took a closer look at it, and it explained ( and this is where I think I misheard him) that ------- is frozen on the right side.
You fill in the blank.
However, the reason I think he isn't trying to perform unnecessary work, is because he said (whatever is frozen) has very little affect on the overall performance of the car, and not fixing it wouldn't casue any damage to other components.His take was, if it bothers you - fix it.
So, perhaps this description might help you figure out what I misunderstood. I welcome your experience and eisdom.

Thanks for your help.

Hadman

 

So, perhaps this description might help you figure out what I misunderstood. I welcome your experience and eisdom.

Thanks for your help.

Hadman [/B][/QUOTE]

 

The frame was involved, and my mechanic is aware of that. He thought I should have written the car off in the first place, but I just couldn't part with it. I paid 58 of 60 payments on that car, I couldn't bear to lose it with only 2 payments left. THAT'S 5 years of payments!! And it could be safely fixed, but as you said, things ain't gonna be quite the same.
3 months later, little things are popping up that weren't a problem before. Like the A/C is dripping some skanky *** water inside the car (pass side). I just started using the
A/C, and this is 2 months after I got the car back. Now I have to go back to the body shop that did the insurance work - and hopefully not get into a tangle with them over it. When those symptoms first appeared, I took it to an A/C place, not thinking it had anything to do with the accident. First thing they said after looking at it was "has your car been in an accident?" Upon which, they said "Take it back. They didn't put the A/C together properly." All I could think of was my mechanic telling me to scrap the car. Having said all that, the car really is 95% of it's former self, just a few annoying problems. The car is now paid for, and it has a clear title. It's a 91 SE with only 98k. The black leather interior is flawless, and it still drives like it's former self, if not for the sitffness in the steering that I miss. I'll have my mechanic look a little closer at the tie-rods and bearings. The wheels were already balanced and he said the struts/springs are fine.

Thanks yo.

Hadman

 

The body shop still hasn't furnished me with a list of everything that was repaired/replaced, so even my mechanic is a bit in the dark. Though he was able to point out a few things that were obvious. He's a good guy, no offense taken.

 

If I didn't live in Los Angeles, I'd swing by and show you.

Regards,
Had

 

Hogan Performance?

 

Why would people flame you for being a tech? That's why we're all in this group -- to learn from each other.

I've helped a few people here, and I'm happy to do it. Just as happy to receive it.

 

Wish I knew someone in LA who could do the same for my Maxima. If you know of anyone who shares your sense of fair play, let me know...

Back at ya,
Had

 

Thanks Hogan. Suppose all I need to do is hang out in the West Coast forum and ask around.
Like I said, it's not that I'm in desperate need of a good mechanic - I like mine alot, and he's fair. It's just that I don't think he's gonna come over to my house on the weekend and play car doctor. It would be good to have a Class 'A' mechanic who is a Nissan enthusiast, offering to swing by my place and fine tune my Max. Know what I mean?
My mechanic is actually a Corevette/Mustang specialist, but he swears by his Benz ML430. At least he has an open mind. And he's been working on my Max since I got it 5 years ago.
No complaints really.

Take care - Hadley

 

Cool. Put me on the 'LA people' list and stay in touch. Perhaps we can meet up. I know the perfect place to sit on Melrose Ave to just sit back with a frosty ale and watch trashy wannabe Baywatch babes walk by all day. Well...er...sometimes you gotta get out from under the hood.

Just kidding honey...be right there...