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Installing SPC rear camber kit

Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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I did the springs and the rear camber/toe kit at the same time so did the alignment a few weeks afterwards to let the springs settle. on pavement, the car was driveable, but skittish. on snow (even light snow) the handling is totally unpredictable--the car twists and turns even at low speed! It definitely is a good idea to get an alignment ASAP as xlack pointed out.

Here is the thread to download the How2 on the toe bolt install:
http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-s...-protocav.html

The Dremel cutting bit is Dremel #115.

Use the flex extension for ease of access.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mishmosh
I did the springs and the rear camber/toe kit at the same time so did the alignment a few weeks afterwards to let the springs settle. on pavement, the car was driveable, but skittish. on snow (even light snow) the handling is totally unpredictable--the car twists and turns even at low speed! It definitely is a good idea to get an alignment ASAP as xlack pointed out.

Here is the thread to download the How2 on the toe bolt install:
http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-s...-protocav.html

The Dremel cutting bit is Dremel #115.

Use the flex extension for ease of access.
How long and how hard was the installation of the camber kits?
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CHEFONE
How long and how hard was the installation of the camber kits?
The camber arms and toe bolt install took about 1 1/2 hours. The toe bolt takes the longest, obviously because of the enlongation of the holes but you also have to loose the sway bar mounts because it's in the way. Difficulty? Easier than doing the front springs.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Alright mishmosh thanks for all the info. im gonna try and throw them in this week!
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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I had the dealer install the kit when they put my Eibachs on. Let us know how you make out doing it yourself.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Sure will!!!
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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The guy who installed my rear camber kit didn't have to drill any holes. I asked him about it, and he said it's ok. I seriously don't know how he did it but everything seems to be fine. Had my wheels aligned 3 times (after install, 1 week after, 1 month after) and they are all good.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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He probably didn't install the toe kit--the part that requires enlarging a capsule shaped hole. Many report that they can get toe zero'd without the toe kit when using Eibach. One less thing to install if that's the case.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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I went through 3 of those 115 Dremmel bits. After I got the hang of it, it wasn't that bad. On a lift it would have been a piece of cake, but I was on my back on a creeper with the car on jack stands. You only have to elongate the inboard side of the holes not both ends.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
I went through 3 of those 115 Dremmel bits. After I got the hang of it, it wasn't that bad. On a lift it would have been a piece of cake, but I was on my back on a creeper with the car on jack stands. You only have to elongate the inboard side of the holes not both ends.

So only the outer slots should be elongated?
Not trying to be smart but why not all 4 like some of the DIY's say to do?
Thanks for the help.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKICE
So only the outer slots should be elongated?
Not trying to be smart but why not all 4 like some of the DIY's say to do?
Thanks for the help.
I was searching for something and just now saw this question. I hate to resurrect a dead thread but i want to answer the question because I hope nobody else misunderstood what I was saying like you did.

Both the front and rear slots on each side of the cross member must be elongated in order for the bolt to fit through. What I meant to convey is that you only need to elongate the hole toward the differential side (center of the car), not toward the wheel side. The template will have you Dremelling both ends of the slots, you only need to widen the inner part and not widen it out toward the outside if that makes any sense.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
I was searching for something and just now saw this question. I hate to resurrect a dead thread but i want to answer the question because I hope nobody else misunderstood what I was saying like you did.

Both the front and rear slots on each side of the cross member must be elongated in order for the bolt to fit through. What I meant to convey is that you only need to elongate the hole toward the differential side (center of the car), not toward the wheel side. The template will have you Dremelling both ends of the slots, you only need
to widen the inner part and not widen it out toward the outside if that makes any sense.
Doesn't the kit come with a screw with a flat side to avoid this? Or does that screw serve a different purpose?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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^^no you need to use the template to drill the slot. This is the part that many avoid and it voids the point of a camber kit.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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I only installed the SPC rear camber arms a couple weeks ago without toe bolt. At the moment I'm running my stock wheels and alignment shop was able to dial in the car perfectly. I asked if he recommends that I need to installed the toe bolt and reply was no. I'm wondering if this will be a different story once I put my Volks back on? If so I may do the toe bolt then. Any opinions?

I agree with what Xlack said, align the car immediately after install. My car felt so unpredictable on the way to the alignment shop.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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I'm wondering if this will be a different story once I put my Volks back on? If so I may do the toe bolt then. Any opinions?

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Wheels and tires wont affect your alignment.







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