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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 01:35 PM
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Alignment Specs

So I recently installed swift springs and got front and rear camber kits installed. This are the results from my alignment. Concerned about all that red for front camber? Asked the tech he said not worry about that "I don't have that" Just want to be sure not prematurely wear my tires.Got it done at a shop I don't know just because i needed to get it done asap.

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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 05:27 PM
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Can anyone explain what the highlighted spec mean? Car running great just concerned with tire wear.





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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 01:00 AM
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The highlighted specs are caster. That's the longitudinal (front-to-back) inclination angle. More is usually better because it allows you to dial in more camber. You car is fine in this regard, it's just higher than Infiniti specs. Kind of strange since caster is not adjustable on the OE front suspension. Do you have adjustable front upper control arms, because camber also isn't adjustable with the OE front suspension?

You should go back, though. Stock camber in front should be about -1° camber and -1.5° camber rear. You'll have better turn-in and less understeer. Left to right rear camber needs to be closer to the same value. Toe front and rear look good (toe is the tire killer) but rear thrust angle is a tad high. The back of the car will want to crab a tiny bit.
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 09:22 AM
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hey slarti thanks for your response. I do have adjustable upper control arm. So front camber is lower than stock since it should be -1 , 1.5 in rear ? mine is -0.25 and 0.23... Hmmm the car is running the best i ever felt it really responsive and planted to ground minimal body roll.
what does the thrust cause?
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by drizzy315
what does the thrust cause?
The back of the car won't track directly in line with the front, it will exhibit a small amount of crab.

And with further thought, I think the front camber stock is -0.5°, not -1°. Your current numbers, while a small bit less than desirable, are fine.

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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 05:35 PM
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I would have liked to see that right rear toe and camber closer to match the left wouldn’t you agree @slartibartfast ?
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Old Sep 15, 2019 | 01:48 AM
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Yes. I find that print-out difficult to read. Symbology is fine if you know it, but having to learn it from a blurry photo sucks.

Make them do it right.
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 11:06 AM
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hey guys so i went back this is what i got:
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