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Installed my spc camber arms (pain in the *** with the bolts seized inside the bushings, toe bolts, and bellworks diff brace as well as changed the oil. Can't wait till I get my lift in then all this stuff will be way easier. Can't really drive around since the alignment is all screwy now but i'm hoping the diff brace will make a noticeable difference.
Underestimated how exciting it is to hit this little red button. For anyone on the fence about it...just get one already!
BIG thanks to RMB5190 for help with the install (not to mention turn signals), pretty awesome how supportive this community can be!
Had fun! Always an enjoyable experience chatting with another enthusiast.
Very clean car too BTW. Simple yet sharp. Forgot what it's like driving a civilized G37 lol.
^ Looks good. That color is definitely going to stand out.
Just a suggestion, but I would highly recommend adding a clear top coat with a quality high temperature clear coat. It will really make cleaning the calipers easier in the future and also help prevent the color from fading.
^ Looks good. That color is definitely going to stand out.
Just a suggestion, but I would highly recommend adding a clear top coat with a quality high temperature clear coat. It will really make cleaning the calipers easier in the future and also help prevent the color from fading.
Had VLED "triton v3" switchback turn signals on my car for about two years...until the amber LEDs on the passenger side burned out. They failed just beyond the warranty period, but VLED was nice enough to issue me a $50 credit, so I got these in 5.5K. These bulbs are nice and bright, and they're a few shades "cooler" than the OEM low-beams. A perfect match wasn't necessary for me, but the 6K option for these bulbs would probably look too bluish.
Here's how they look (again, install courtesy of RMB5190). Think switchbacks are one of the best ways to make our front ends look more modern (and dare I say upscale), without having to pursue redesigned headlamps.
Installed my spc camber arms (pain in the *** with the bolts seized inside the bushings, toe bolts, and bellworks diff brace as well as changed the oil. Can't wait till I get my lift in then all this stuff will be way easier. Can't really drive around since the alignment is all screwy now but i'm hoping the diff brace will make a noticeable difference.
What kind of lift are you getting? I'm seriously considering one myself in the next year or so. I have the SPC camber arms on my car too and rear diff brace. The SPC camber arms were easy for me luckily. But, the alignment guys at Firestone were little wussies tho. Made me loosen the camber nut on top before they would work on the car (smh). I torqued it to 60ft/lbs vs. the 120ft/lbs and then drove it over to them. I guess since it was an aftermarket part they were afraid of busting it and then eating the cost of the part and repair. But still, C'Mon guys. They torqued it to 120ft/lbs when finished with the alignment. FYI, lifetime alignments at Firestone for $140. Pay once and can get your car aligned at no cost going forward. Worth it if you play with your suspension a lot.
Last edited by Atowsley; Jun 19, 2019 at 02:49 PM.
Had VLED "triton v3" switchback turn signals on my car for about two years...until the amber LEDs on the passenger side burned out. They failed just beyond the warranty period, but VLED was nice enough to issue me a $50 credit, so I got these in 5.5K. These bulbs are nice and bright, and they're a few shades "cooler" than the OEM low-beams. A perfect match wasn't necessary for me, but the 6K option for these bulbs would probably look too bluish.
Here's how they look (again, install courtesy of RMB5190). Think switchbacks are one of the best ways to make our front ends look more modern (and dare I say upscale), without having to pursue redesigned headlamps.
Nice Picture. Almost looks like you are in Europe.
What kind of lift are you getting? I'm seriously considering one myself in the next year or so. I have the SPC camber arms on my car too and rear diff brace. The SPC camber arms were easy for me luckily. But, the alignment guys at Firestone were little wussies tho. Made me loosen the camber nut on top before they would work on the car (smh). I torqued it to 60ft/lbs vs. the 120ft/lbs and then drove it over to them. I guess since it was an aftermarket part they were afraid of busting it and then eating the cost of the part and repair. But still, C'Mon guys. They torqued it to 120ft/lbs when finished with the alignment. FYI, lifetime alignments at Firestone for $140. Pay once and can get your car aligned at no cost going forward. Worth it if you play with your suspension a lot.
4 post with a jacking tray so I can still get the wheels off. the main purpose will be for parking / stacking cars so I don't want to do a 2 post.
The alignment guy claimed he couldn't get the camber and toe in spec even with the arms though. He got the toe in but he said if he adjusted the camber it also affected the toe, which makes no sense to me at all. So now i've got -2.4 on one side and -1.6 on the other.... Im considering just finding a shop which works on modded cars rather than firestone/ merchants, etc..
4 post with a jacking tray so I can still get the wheels off. the main purpose will be for parking / stacking cars so I don't want to do a 2 post.
The alignment guy claimed he couldn't get the camber and toe in spec even with the arms though. He got the toe in but he said if he adjusted the camber it also affected the toe, which makes no sense to me at all. So now i've got -2.4 on one side and -1.6 on the other.... Im considering just finding a shop which works on modded cars rather than firestone/ merchants, etc..
That sounds odd. The Firestone guys got both fronts for me in spec with the SPC. Frustrating. Firestone guys did look at me weird when I said its an aftermarket camber kit.
The alignment guy claimed he couldn't get the camber and toe in spec even with the arms though. He got the toe in but he said if he adjusted the camber it also affected the toe, which makes no sense to me at all
I have been told this before by a few alignment shops too, both good shops and bad ones... used to think it was BS until it was told to me by a shop I had gone to a few times and which was a shop that is very reputable (but still sometimes lazy) and specializes in alignments on lowered cars and in particular does them on a ton of G/Z cars with the camber kits...whether or not the tech correctly identified it on your car there my be something on your suspension that is seized or binding that is causing the toe and camber to be moved together and which just requires a more experienced tech or one willing ot deal with the seized components (I find most do not b/c they charge flat rates for alignments and it takes time and the risk of breaking something can be high)
I've had my car aligned numerous times at my local Infiniti dealership, each time by the same guy, and often with me right there indicating my preference on camber. The SPC kit was installed by my mechanic, but the Infiniti Tech did the alignment, and he loved how much configuration flexibility was available.
Based on my limited experience, I'd say it all depends on the technician.
