For the slammed guys: Max front camber?!
12-01-10, 09:37 AM
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For the slammed guys: Max front camber?!
I'm a pro at the search button, and I've had no luck in my search.
So I put my wheels on my UCF10 last night.
19x9.5 +10 offset, 215/35/19
Rear fitment is perfect.
But the front has been a challenge.
For the slammed guys, how are you pulling so much camber out of the front?
For example:
I'm nowhere near those front specs, as compared to my photo above. I maxed out the front lower cam bolt and barely got any camber out of it. I also tried lowering it more to compress the suspension inward and had no luck with that.
What's the secret?
So I put my wheels on my UCF10 last night.
19x9.5 +10 offset, 215/35/19
Rear fitment is perfect.
But the front has been a challenge.
For the slammed guys, how are you pulling so much camber out of the front?
For example:
I'm nowhere near those front specs, as compared to my photo above. I maxed out the front lower cam bolt and barely got any camber out of it. I also tried lowering it more to compress the suspension inward and had no luck with that.
What's the secret?
12-01-10, 11:15 AM
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A little concerned that you have 215/35/19 width tires on 9.5 rims the side walls must be well stretched?
Correct offset is 38 so a long way out there.
I don't think any suspension adjustments will compensate.
Correct offset is 38 so a long way out there.
I don't think any suspension adjustments will compensate.
12-01-10, 12:36 PM
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you totally totally missed the point.
op: you're comparing 2nd gen fitment to 1st gen. 2nd gen cars have a lot more room all around as it is, on top of that you picked a member who's running the OEM air suspension on a controller (ie-park low drive high) so when you drop the car full down with air, you get more camber.
if you REALLY need more camber look into this (you may need to run UCF2x lower ball joints as it was made for a 2nd gen car) http://www.kyoei-usa.com/proddetail....camber-adapter
op: you're comparing 2nd gen fitment to 1st gen. 2nd gen cars have a lot more room all around as it is, on top of that you picked a member who's running the OEM air suspension on a controller (ie-park low drive high) so when you drop the car full down with air, you get more camber.
if you REALLY need more camber look into this (you may need to run UCF2x lower ball joints as it was made for a 2nd gen car) http://www.kyoei-usa.com/proddetail....camber-adapter
12-01-10, 01:01 PM
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Thanks for the info.
I've only had my car for 2 months now, so thanks for bearing with me.
Didn't realize the 2nd gen's had more room. As I mentioned, I tried lowering it another inch to see how the suspension geometry reacts as far as camber and it didn't give me enough room.
It's going in for an alignment on Friday, so hopefully they can dial in more camber if possible.
I've only had my car for 2 months now, so thanks for bearing with me.
Didn't realize the 2nd gen's had more room. As I mentioned, I tried lowering it another inch to see how the suspension geometry reacts as far as camber and it didn't give me enough room.
It's going in for an alignment on Friday, so hopefully they can dial in more camber if possible.
12-01-10, 01:20 PM
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my experience isnt with ucf10, but as far as on a is300, the flca has the adjustment to peak around -4.5 to -5* of camber.
Doubtful that will help, but the adjustment range should be the same.
Doubtful that will help, but the adjustment range should be the same.
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12-01-10, 01:45 PM
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^I've seen pics of your car and you've definitely got the camber I'm looking for.
As far as adjustments, I've only adjusted the lower cam bolt. In saying that, it was done strictly by eye.
I'm hoping my alignment guys can dial in my that what I've adjusted it to.
Not too concerned with tire wear as long as the toe is zero'd out. I work at a wheel and performance shop and install tires on the daily, so these tires will be seeing monthly rotations.
As far as adjustments, I've only adjusted the lower cam bolt. In saying that, it was done strictly by eye.
I'm hoping my alignment guys can dial in my that what I've adjusted it to.
Not too concerned with tire wear as long as the toe is zero'd out. I work at a wheel and performance shop and install tires on the daily, so these tires will be seeing monthly rotations.
12-01-10, 05:14 PM
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I got the wheels for $300. So I told myself I'll make 'em work. Hence the serious body pull front and rear. Plus there's this personal satisfaction I'm going for by making it all work.
From researching on here, VIPstylecars, and Rim Tuck, I notice on the UCF10 the 15-25 offset range seems to be key. Down the road if I actually do start modifying this car to my standards, it'll definitely get a proper set of wheels with good fitment. Love your fitment Mr. Ropadopa!
From researching on here, VIPstylecars, and Rim Tuck, I notice on the UCF10 the 15-25 offset range seems to be key. Down the road if I actually do start modifying this car to my standards, it'll definitely get a proper set of wheels with good fitment. Love your fitment Mr. Ropadopa!
12-01-10, 08:57 PM
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i think a lot of the issue is your ride height. i run 18x8.5/9.5 +10 and have actually sunk my rears in an estimated 15mm. (not dialed in)
at an inch higher i fit them with very little effort. (rear camber max +, front camber max -)
my next step (unless i switch up wheels) will be to rebuild to 18x9.5 +10/-3 and i don't expect any problems fitting.
go lower.
at an inch higher i fit them with very little effort. (rear camber max +, front camber max -)
my next step (unless i switch up wheels) will be to rebuild to 18x9.5 +10/-3 and i don't expect any problems fitting.
go lower.
12-01-10, 09:20 PM
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Rears are an easy fit. They camber heavy.
The fronts however have been difficult. I tried about an inch lower on the front, and it tucked the tire; laid the fender flat on the tire. That's after the pull. Yet the front didn't appear to camber much.
The fronts however have been difficult. I tried about an inch lower on the front, and it tucked the tire; laid the fender flat on the tire. That's after the pull. Yet the front didn't appear to camber much.