Alignment after TEIN S-Tech
#1
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Alignment after TEIN S-Tech
I rub A LOT more on the rear left now that I got the alignment. I had the alignment done about 2 weeks after the spring install to let the springs set in a bit. I am running on 265/30/19 in rear. Wheels are 19x9.5 +35.
Before the rear left was rubbing only on hard right turns or huge bumps, now it seems on ANY right turn its rubbing.
Rear left is dropped significantly lower than rear right too. Gas tank? I should have just gone with coilovers....
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Where did you get the springs? Any chance they are knock offs? The shop that did my alignment had a hard time finding specs for the 2014 some of your values look a little wonky but i don't have my sheet with me to verify. I believe rear spec is -1.80 camber factory.
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They adjusted .5 degrees of camber out of the rear which pushed the tire closer to the fender. In addition, you were toed out (negative) a bunch before your alignment. When they corrected the toe, it brought the tire closer to the fender at the point where the tire normally rubs (at the fender/bumper joint behind the tire). Both adjustments reduced clearance between the tire and fender.
Any idea how they adjusted the rear camber? I was under my car last night and I couldn't figure out where the adjustment is. I think the only place it could possibly be adjusted is with a camber bolt where the top link attaches to the knuckle.
I was considering going with a 19x9.5+35 wheel to achieve a less aggressive fit than what most people run, but I'm surprised you are rubbing with a 265/30/19 tire. What tires are you running?
If the car sits lower on the left side, this would also cause more rubbing.
Any idea how they adjusted the rear camber? I was under my car last night and I couldn't figure out where the adjustment is. I think the only place it could possibly be adjusted is with a camber bolt where the top link attaches to the knuckle.
I was considering going with a 19x9.5+35 wheel to achieve a less aggressive fit than what most people run, but I'm surprised you are rubbing with a 265/30/19 tire. What tires are you running?
If the car sits lower on the left side, this would also cause more rubbing.
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They adjusted .5 degrees of camber out of the rear which pushed the tire closer to the fender. In addition, you were toed out (negative) a bunch before your alignment. When they corrected the toe, it brought the tire closer to the fender at the point where the tire normally rubs (at the fender/bumper joint behind the tire). Both adjustments reduced clearance between the tire and fender.
Any idea how they adjusted the rear camber? I was under my car last night and I couldn't figure out where the adjustment is. I think the only place it could possibly be adjusted is with a camber bolt where the top link attaches to the knuckle.
I was considering going with a 19x9.5+35 wheel to achieve a less aggressive fit than what most people run, but I'm surprised you are rubbing with a 265/30/19 tire. What tires are you running?
If the car sits lower on the left side, this would also cause more rubbing.
Any idea how they adjusted the rear camber? I was under my car last night and I couldn't figure out where the adjustment is. I think the only place it could possibly be adjusted is with a camber bolt where the top link attaches to the knuckle.
I was considering going with a 19x9.5+35 wheel to achieve a less aggressive fit than what most people run, but I'm surprised you are rubbing with a 265/30/19 tire. What tires are you running?
If the car sits lower on the left side, this would also cause more rubbing.
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I am on enkei raijin wheels.
Last edited by bucanero; 03-04-14 at 10:20 PM.
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I don't know if that would be a good option since the springs probably have different spring rates which might cause it to feel funny over bumps. Adding a custom made spacer above the spring is probably an option. I am thinking about getting super down's and I had this idea in case the car is too low. It's feasible, but not the easiest solution.
I would also look into rolling or pulling your fenders. It's feasible but not very easy on the 3is.
I would also look into rolling or pulling your fenders. It's feasible but not very easy on the 3is.
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I would pull or roll the fenders, add a custom spacer above the spring, or contact Tein about the height difference.
Contact your alignment shop to see if they can re-adjust the rear camber. I've heard people say it's not adjustable, however, your camber changed during the alignment. ????
Last edited by jaznraz; 03-05-14 at 02:12 PM.
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Swapping out the rears for Htechs is a viable option. Ive ran eibach fronts and tanabe rears in a previous car to achieve the drop I was looking for. Handled fine. But you might want to get another alignment done first and ask them to tweak it to the exact specs you're looking for.
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Swapping out the rears for Htechs is a viable option. Ive ran eibach fronts and tanabe rears in a previous car to achieve the drop I was looking for. Handled fine. But you might want to get another alignment done first and ask them to tweak it to the exact specs you're looking for.
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This is what I currently put on, 265/30-19
This is what seems to be the best solution if the OEM tires and wheels are not rubbing.
I knew I shouldn't have changed width of the tires, just wheel diameter and sidewall down a bit. Looks like that is probably the best solution to stop the rubbing.
Anyone looking for some practically new 265/30-19 nitto invo's?
This is what seems to be the best solution if the OEM tires and wheels are not rubbing.
I knew I shouldn't have changed width of the tires, just wheel diameter and sidewall down a bit. Looks like that is probably the best solution to stop the rubbing.
Anyone looking for some practically new 265/30-19 nitto invo's?