Review Lowered '10 G37x (AWD) Coupe

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Old 10-01-2013, 12:59 PM
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The rear camber is not compromised, your toe was. You also shouldn't have been driving with a bald tire. Looks like it was down to the cords and de-laminated. A cheap bald tire will fall apart if not replaced, what did you expect?

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This is what happens when the rear camber is compromised by lowering and you don't correct it...driving in the left lane of the 407 doing a little over the limit.



Worst thing is, I was losing traction even when changing lanes at speed, and In thought it was lack of air in the tires...

Next spring, I am DEFINITELY investing in a camber kit!!
Old 10-01-2013, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nazgul
This is what happens when the rear camber is compromised by lowering and you don't correct it...driving in the left lane of the 407 doing a little over the limit.



Worst thing is, I was losing traction even when changing lanes at speed, and In thought it was lack of air in the tires...

Next spring, I am DEFINITELY investing in a camber kit!!
I can't see the image at the moment.
How much lower and how much rear camber are you talking about?
I'm lowered about 1.2" at the rear. With no camber kit, I have -1.8 camber and 0.11 toe on each side. I have never had any issue with lane changes in wet or dry road conditions.

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I guess I don't need to see the picture if this explains the reason...
Originally Posted by dimsler
The rear camber is not compromised, your toe was. You also shouldn't have been driving with a bald tire. Looks like it was down to the cords and de-laminated. A cheap bald tire will fall apart if not replaced, what did you expect?
Old 10-08-2013, 02:42 PM
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I couldn't see the picture either. Thanks for all the info guys I really appreciated it. I finally got the rear camber arms and toe bolts and will install them this Friday. I'll update with any feedback after a while.
Old 10-11-2013, 12:26 PM
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Sorry for the problem with the picture. Honestly, I had no idea my tire was bald!

It's basically my own stupidity for not getting the wheels aligned after lowering.

It was a cheap tire, but Falkens, so I guess they were cheap, relative to other brands.

Anyway, OEMs are on right now, until it gets colder here in the GTA, then the winters come on. Once the spring comes, I'll get everything done right.

Lesson learned...
Old 10-11-2013, 12:52 PM
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Looks good man , but 285 in the rear I was told no more than 255 in the back on mine :/
Old 01-19-2014, 10:39 AM
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so if you only install the eibach springs and dont change wheels ( i have oem 18s) do you need a camber kit and toe bolts??

here is the best price I have found so far...

Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs - Set of Four Springs 6394.140 EIB6394140 | STILLEN
Old 01-19-2014, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinfiniti
I couldn't see the picture either. Thanks for all the info guys I really appreciated it. I finally got the rear camber arms and toe bolts and will install them this Friday. I'll update with any feedback after a while.
Here's a link to the page, which shows the picture for me: http://instagram.com/p/eLbJTSzKK2/
Old 01-19-2014, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth Kinetic
so if you only install the eibach springs and dont change wheels ( i have oem 18s) do you need a camber kit and toe bolts??

here is the best price I have found so far...

Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs - Set of Four Springs 6394.140 EIB6394140 | STILLEN
You can usually live w/ camber out of spec as long as your toe is proper, but IMO & IME, it's best to pony up for the kits and have the full adjustment range and w/ accelerated tread wear the kits will pay for themselves over time.
Old 06-23-2014, 07:47 AM
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hey i need some help, i have a 2011 g37 awd sport, i recently lowered the car with bc coils type br. i dropped about 3" front and max rear. i think im going to raise the car back up an inch but i need some help on camber angles. i dont know what camber angles i should use, any idea?
Old 06-23-2014, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mlgkiwww
hey i need some help, i have a 2011 g37 awd sport, i recently lowered the car with bc coils type br. i dropped about 3" front and max rear. i think im going to raise the car back up an inch but i need some help on camber angles. i dont know what camber angles i should use, any idea?
Not sure what you mean as far as angles. What you should do is get your G set to the height you want and get it aligned to factory spec, unless you're tuning the suspension for heavy track duty where excess camber may be helpful.
Hopefully you've got the aftermarket camber kit and rear toe kit for your coilovers.
Old 06-23-2014, 10:04 AM
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yea ive got spc front n rear camber kits, going for an alignment today hopefully that fixes it
Old 06-23-2014, 10:05 AM
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i meant how much - camber can the car handle and whats a common - camber used when stancing the car thanks.
Old 06-23-2014, 01:10 PM
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Really helpful. Thx for starting this thread.
Old 06-23-2014, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mlgkiwww
i meant how much - camber can the car handle and whats a common - camber used when stancing the car thanks.
Those arms can handle quite a bit of negative camber if you're going for the slammed/stretched/cambered setup, if you don't mind changing tires often and compromising your drive-ability I've seen camber way over -3 degrees.
I'd shoot for less than -2 if you can though, and toe must be in spec.
Old 06-24-2014, 02:12 PM
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yea i realized yesterday when playing around with it I think im at 1.2 or something like that


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