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I just had an alignment after having the KW V1s installed. Sitting currently at -3 deg +- 0.1 deg front and rear. Problem is I'm at the highest setting in the rear for the K1s and only have ~1/2" clearance between the tire and face of the inner wheel well. Upgraded to 9.5s and 275s in the rear, so sitting wider (for grip... wanted as much as possible to make use of near-future FI plans) and am not hearing rub (unless I hit a pothole or a speed bump going too quick) but its a bit too close ideally.
I guess my question is what everyone is setting their kits to front and rear and how their tire wear has been respectfully. I'd personally like to error on the side of oversteer so thinking more negative camber is fine assuming tire wear doesn't get too terrible.
I just had an alignment after having the KW V1s installed. Sitting currently at -3 deg +- 0.1 deg front and rear. Problem is I'm at the highest setting in the rear for the K1s and only have ~1/2" clearance between the tire and face of the inner wheel well. Upgraded to 9.5s and 275s in the rear, so sitting wider (for grip... wanted as much as possible to make use of near-future FI plans) and am not hearing rub (unless I hit a pothole or a speed bump going too quick) but its a bit too close ideally.
I guess my question is what everyone is setting their kits to front and rear and how their tire wear has been respectfully. I'd personally like to error on the side of oversteer so thinking more negative camber is fine assuming tire wear doesn't get too terrible.
You'll be fine as far as clearing w/ that 9.5 wheel as long as your offset is ok, unless I'm misunderstanding how low you really are I'm at zero fender gap front & back without issues and have the same camber kit F&R, The coupe specs are a bit more negative camber than my sedan. I'd shoot for around -1.4 front -1.2 rear, but as long as your toe is good anything from -1.5 to -1.0 would be a good range.
How low are you from the ground to the highest point in the fender arc (I'm at 26.25" for reference)?
If your rear tire is buried in the fenderwell you may want to consider the KW spring extenders, gives you about an inch higher range, you can then just lower your adjusters to get down to a better height for you. I believe this will void the KW warranty though.
And yeah, that install sounds a bit high, everything but the toe bolt slot cutting is straightforward, and even that isn't hard, just not as easy as R&R of parts. If you've got decent wrenching experience I'd look into DIY. Took me about 6 hours IIRC to R&R my springs (prior to my coilovers) and install the camber kits and cut the toe slots. I'd say about 3 hours would be about right to R&R the camber set.
Just measured with a piece of paper (at work), but yeah sitting around 25.14" +- 0.5". With the thicker 275/35 tires, I'm thinking spring spacers may be the way to go. So these guys correct? https://www.ecstuning.com/ES2581512/
Yep, that's the part you'd need, and like I said it may void the warranty but not 100% on that. BTW, like those Konig Centigrams on that G, looks nice.
I'd imagine you're not having fun navigating speed bumps and sharp inclines right now. I was previously at 25.75" and it wasn't much fun sometimes.
Yeah, Seattle streets are kind of sucking right now. But surprisingly not audibly rubbing as much as I would've thought. I'm sure my tires will appreciate the height/camber adjustments though when I get it all settled. Spacers ordered! Love the wheels too, thanks! Can't wait for summer, the wheels are dirrrtty!
Last edited by compliance; Dec 30, 2015 at 05:49 PM.
Brought my car to a dedicated shop rather than the local place to get the SPC kit and the toe slot checked out.
As I suspected, the toe bolt slot was not elongated by the first shop. But, the guys at JDS here in NJ saw that they switched the bolts for the toe and arms. They checked all four corners and set it all straight. I'm lucky nothing happened. Just goes to show, sometimes you just need to work with the professionals even if the other guy is a friend.
Brought my car to a dedicated shop rather than the local place to get the SPC kit and the toe slot checked out.
As I suspected, the toe bolt slot was not elongated by the first shop. But, the guys at JDS here in NJ saw that they switched the bolts for the toe and arms. They checked all four corners and set it all straight. I'm lucky nothing happened. Just goes to show, sometimes you just need to work with the professionals even if the other guy is a friend.
Nice to hear you got it corrected, bet you're much happier w/ the drive too.
hmmm... will KW spring extenders work on other springs? Or maybe something universal? Trying get get my rear up about 10mm to better match the front and I dont want to go coilovers until next year perhaps on a new ride
I'm at zero fender gap front & back without issues and have the same camber kit F&R, The coupe specs are a bit more negative camber than my sedan. I'd shoot for around -1.4 front -1.2 rear, but as long as your toe is good anything from -1.5 to -1.0 would be a good range.
