Review Lowered '10 G37x (AWD) Coupe
#16
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?
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!!
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!!
#17
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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!!
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!!
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.
Edit:
I guess I don't need to see the picture if this explains the reason...
#18
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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.
#19
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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...
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...
#21
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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
here is the best price I have found so far...
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs - Set of Four Springs 6394.140 EIB6394140 | STILLEN
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#23
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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
here is the best price I have found so far...
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs - Set of Four Springs 6394.140 EIB6394140 | STILLEN
#24
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?
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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?
Hopefully you've got the aftermarket camber kit and rear toe kit for your coilovers.
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I'd shoot for less than -2 if you can though, and toe must be in spec.