SWEET!!!! Camber Adjusted on my LS460
10-09-11, 06:40 PM
#18
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I just installed my Tanabes and my camber is slightly off in the front but not nearly as bad as what the OP mentioned. My alignment took the normal amount of time and the rear is perfect..I am ordering the 4 Lexus +2mm brackets this week and that should get the car back to exact factory specs very easy. My alignment guy is guessing I am losing about 10% tire life based on the slight front camber issue until I get the brackets in
10-16-11, 08:16 PM
#20
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I had the +2mm brackets put in, it did help the alignment, but not quite enough to get the front camber into "green" on the hunter machine..on the Tanabe's, my camber for front left and right are 1.6 and 1.3...need to get to 1.0 to be in acceptable range so not bad at all and the +2mm brackets are worth adding, especially on a mild drop like the NF210. I have an entire write up on the Tanabe, +2mm brackets with alignment results posted in the LS460 forum if anyone is interested in that part of it.
10-16-11, 08:18 PM
#21
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10-16-11, 09:22 PM
#23
Moderator
Basically, they get the car dialed in as best they can and then some racks have a lift built right on so you can lift it up, make the height adjustment on the coilovers and then set it back down..see what the new results are. Keep playing around with it until it gets the numbers better. Also, maybe you can raise the rear a little more than the front like the Tanabe look..your car looks so sweet on the drop but at 3.7, that look comes with a tire price for sure. Hopefully you aren't stressing the joints too much either..seems like your car is doing just fine minus tire wear.
Again, random idea playing with the height but perhaps worth a shot. Hope that makes sense.
Side note, those 82s you have for sale are still very tempting lol..I am leaning CV1 though but new CV1 prices hurt haha
Last edited by CJITTY; 10-16-11 at 09:42 PM.
10-17-11, 05:18 PM
#24
Hey man, I believe you are on coilovers right..have you tried bringing up the height just a touch? I think even a 1/4 or 1/8 inch would make a huge difference. I know its not cool to go higher once dropped lol, but when it comes to alignments, even the slightest adjustments can make a huge difference. Do you have an allignment shop that would have patience to keep it on the rack while you play with the height adjustment?
Basically, they get the car dialed in as best they can and then some racks have a lift built right on so you can lift it up, make the height adjustment on the coilovers and then set it back down..see what the new results are. Keep playing around with it until it gets the numbers better. Also, maybe you can raise the rear a little more than the front like the Tanabe look..your car looks so sweet on the drop but at 3.7, that look comes with a tire price for sure. Hopefully you aren't stressing the joints too much either..seems like your car is doing just fine minus tire wear.
Again, random idea playing with the height but perhaps worth a shot. Hope that makes sense.
Side note, those 82s you have for sale are still very tempting lol..I am leaning CV1 though but new CV1 prices hurt haha
Basically, they get the car dialed in as best they can and then some racks have a lift built right on so you can lift it up, make the height adjustment on the coilovers and then set it back down..see what the new results are. Keep playing around with it until it gets the numbers better. Also, maybe you can raise the rear a little more than the front like the Tanabe look..your car looks so sweet on the drop but at 3.7, that look comes with a tire price for sure. Hopefully you aren't stressing the joints too much either..seems like your car is doing just fine minus tire wear.
Again, random idea playing with the height but perhaps worth a shot. Hope that makes sense.
Side note, those 82s you have for sale are still very tempting lol..I am leaning CV1 though but new CV1 prices hurt haha
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10-17-11, 07:16 PM
#25
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10-18-11, 02:11 PM
#27
Lexus Fanatic
DAmn David!! You already bought new tires for the front???!!! That was pretty quick. lol. Its funny that you had said that some people cant even tell that its dropped. My wife keeps saying that the fender gap with the LS is smaller than most Lexus sedans and that she also thought it wasnt worth it. I love my LS. I get compliments on the car all of the time but it doesnt have that stance that my GS did. I wonder sometimes if the cars need to be dropped at this level . These are premium luxury sedans
10-18-11, 05:18 PM
#28
Moderator
DAmn David!! You already bought new tires for the front???!!! That was pretty quick. lol. Its funny that you had said that some people cant even tell that its dropped. My wife keeps saying that the fender gap with the LS is smaller than most Lexus sedans and that she also thought it wasnt worth it. I love my LS. I get compliments on the car all of the time but it doesnt have that stance that my GS did. I wonder sometimes if the cars need to be dropped at this level . These are premium luxury sedans
10-18-11, 05:21 PM
#29
DAmn David!! You already bought new tires for the front???!!! That was pretty quick. lol. Its funny that you had said that some people cant even tell that its dropped. My wife keeps saying that the fender gap with the LS is smaller than most Lexus sedans and that she also thought it wasnt worth it. I love my LS. I get compliments on the car all of the time but it doesnt have that stance that my GS did. I wonder sometimes if the cars need to be dropped at this level . These are premium luxury sedans
03-02-12, 07:01 PM
#30
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I know this thread has been very quiet, but with all the recent camber kit talk, I was hoping the OP could share more details and pics..as well as update on new camber specs since self modding the camber..does anyone else know the OP and have any updates concerning this thread ------> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6515229-post1.html