Help SPC Front Camber Kit Rattle
Yes. Using the SPC instructions, set the caster where you want it and then slide the camber/caster adjuster all the way toward the outside of the arm for initial install.
And study the caster instructions very closely to make sure you set it the right way and were you want. You would think that the arms would come with it set at zero but mine did not.
And study the caster instructions very closely to make sure you set it the right way and were you want. You would think that the arms would come with it set at zero but mine did not.
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Yes. Using the SPC instructions, set the caster where you want it and then slide the camber/caster adjuster all the way toward the outside of the arm for initial install.
And study the caster instructions very closely to make sure you set it the right way and were you want. You would think that the arms would come with it set at zero but mine did not.
And study the caster instructions very closely to make sure you set it the right way and were you want. You would think that the arms would come with it set at zero but mine did not.
Updated Info from Jeff @ SPC
The testing of the 72130 arms for the 2008 G37 Coupe has given us the following results:
- the arm will provide up to a 1.5deg positive camber change
- vehicles dropped 1.2" (ie Eibach Pro Kit) can anticipate a camber correction approximately to OEM nominal spec.
- vehicles dropped more than 1.2" can expect camber correction not to exceed 1.5deg, which may leave the camber alignment measurement closer to the negative end of the spec range.
- OEM bump stop must be used for all applications
- no additional bump stop washers were used with the Eibach kit and no interference issues have been reported.
- it may be necessary to position the ball joint in the -0.5deg caster position before adjusting camber. This adds a bit more clearance
between the arms and the fender well.
- vehicles lower than 1.2" should use the bump stop spacer washers supplied with the arms. Additional spacers will be available for sale if needed to ensure the bump stops are bottoming before the arm
The testing of the 72130 arms for the 2008 G37 Coupe has given us the following results:
- the arm will provide up to a 1.5deg positive camber change
- vehicles dropped 1.2" (ie Eibach Pro Kit) can anticipate a camber correction approximately to OEM nominal spec.
- vehicles dropped more than 1.2" can expect camber correction not to exceed 1.5deg, which may leave the camber alignment measurement closer to the negative end of the spec range.
- OEM bump stop must be used for all applications
- no additional bump stop washers were used with the Eibach kit and no interference issues have been reported.
- it may be necessary to position the ball joint in the -0.5deg caster position before adjusting camber. This adds a bit more clearance
between the arms and the fender well.
- vehicles lower than 1.2" should use the bump stop spacer washers supplied with the arms. Additional spacers will be available for sale if needed to ensure the bump stops are bottoming before the arm
Updated Info from Jeff @ SPC
The testing of the 72130 arms for the 2008 G37 Coupe has given us the following results:
- the arm will provide up to a 1.5deg positive camber change
- vehicles dropped 1.2" (ie Eibach Pro Kit) can anticipate a camber correction approximately to OEM nominal spec.
- vehicles dropped more than 1.2" can expect camber correction not to exceed 1.5deg, which may leave the camber alignment measurement closer to the negative end of the spec range.
- OEM bump stop must be used for all applications
- no additional bump stop washers were used with the Eibach kit and no interference issues have been reported.
- it may be necessary to position the ball joint in the -0.5deg caster position before adjusting camber. This adds a bit more clearance
between the arms and the fender well.
- vehicles lower than 1.2" should use the bump stop spacer washers supplied with the arms. Additional spacers will be available for sale if needed to ensure the bump stops are bottoming before the arm
The testing of the 72130 arms for the 2008 G37 Coupe has given us the following results:
- the arm will provide up to a 1.5deg positive camber change
- vehicles dropped 1.2" (ie Eibach Pro Kit) can anticipate a camber correction approximately to OEM nominal spec.
- vehicles dropped more than 1.2" can expect camber correction not to exceed 1.5deg, which may leave the camber alignment measurement closer to the negative end of the spec range.
- OEM bump stop must be used for all applications
- no additional bump stop washers were used with the Eibach kit and no interference issues have been reported.
- it may be necessary to position the ball joint in the -0.5deg caster position before adjusting camber. This adds a bit more clearance
between the arms and the fender well.
- vehicles lower than 1.2" should use the bump stop spacer washers supplied with the arms. Additional spacers will be available for sale if needed to ensure the bump stops are bottoming before the arm
Sounds like we need a new vendor to start making these.
On Eibach. No issues. Perfect alignment.
I don't see any way to improve on the arm given the geometry of the G37 and the fender design. They could shorten the camber/caster piece by removing the caster adjustment, but a little negative camber is needed to correct the alignment to spec as you lower.
I don't see any way to improve on the arm given the geometry of the G37 and the fender design. They could shorten the camber/caster piece by removing the caster adjustment, but a little negative camber is needed to correct the alignment to spec as you lower.
I can sell you a set of G37 arms that has enough adjustment to bring that -3.8 nearly to nominal, but you will have to use bump stops to not beat the heck out of the fender. Make you a deal.
I had them and returned them. Lol. I only use quality parts. Very slim chance these are going on my G.
For you all that go real low, I hope SPC or someone can figure out a better solution. For those with Eibach or even a wee bit lower should be just fine with the alternate arm which is actually the one they sell for the 2007+ G35/G37 sedan under part #72130.
I still have mine in my box, brand new, only opened the box once to check and it's been sitting there since 2 months ago.. I bought it from Andy, can I get it returned as well? I don't see myself installing it with bump stops either
Either you're being a smartarse or you don't pay attention... my numbers are there for you to see in previous posts...
I personally couldn't care less if these found their way onto your G, I'm just trying to help the community out.
Have no idea what SPC is doing on returns. If I was you, I would call Andy. If you are on just a mild spring drop, I am sure you could get them exchanged with Andy and/or SPC if you wanted to go with the shorter arm. To be clear, I am 100% fine with the shorter arm with my set-up and have no plans to remove them.
Last edited by HamstersG; May 15, 2009 at 12:52 PM.
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SPC is doing a direct exchange for the new arms. Email them at custserv@specprod.com with your name/address/phone and they will email you a UPS label. Once returned, they will send the 2007-08 G35 sedan arms.
http://www.spcperformance.com/PROD_D...d2=72130&cmd3=
http://www.spcperformance.com/PROD_D...d2=72130&cmd3=
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