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mr.nismo.
09-10-2016, 09:01 PM
Ok guys so I've been reading the shit out of threads and I'm at a point to ask for help!

So here she is:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160911/d08dd962f149cbe64bf5fc4d0ab77371.jpg

Now here's my issue. I want to correct my suspension as close as possible to a neutral setting for handling. The thing is I had to lower my caster by a shit ton to center my wheel. The conversion moved my wheel well by a couple inches. I had massive wheel rubbing issues and had to push the wheels back to compensate for it. It's just how the 15 front end fits see bumper to fender fitment below

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160911/46eaa55cf487c5f6b456512a27e23691.jpg

Now, here's what I have:
Wheels:
18x9.5 +20
265/35 federal tires (they run on the fatter side)

Front:
adjustable tension rods
tein super drift coils (has camber plates)
OE style LCA with new balljoint
Reman rack with oe style tie rods

Rear:
Adjustable ruca
Adjustable toe arms
Stock traction rod

The last time I got an alignment I was pretty low and since then have raised it maybe an inch and a half, so I know it's different again. I plan on keeping this height as it's perfect for DD and is a functional stance. Here's the sheet
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160911/2d37e3f927865551ef1b32e0671d3d5d.jpg
As you can see my caster is all trashed back, but that's where it's going to have to be. My have high camber in the front because of my wheels so they lined up with the fenders.

My tie rods are angled with this ride height and I have bump steer issues. I plan on getting tie rods with heim joints and spacers to make it level with the LCA. I'm also going to replace my sway bars and end links. I'm unsure if I want to go with the ISR bars or the ST front bar and keep the stock rear bar. My handling as of now is under steer at lower speeds and at higher speeds I start with a little under steer that turns into oversteer (50mph seems to be the tipping point with my driving style) . So what are some recommendations? Toe out a little, camber adjustment (I'm going to make sure it's evened out ) . I can't play with caster so I'm not sure what I should throw at it. Thanks for any criticism/recommendations!



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KAT-PWR
09-10-2016, 11:02 PM
I've noticed most conversions fit horribly in the wheel center department. Your only option is to fit the fiberglass around a proper alignment. I had terrible fitment issues prior to fitment(brackets) and fiber work. But I'm around 7* caster IIRC and no rubbing issues
It doesn't look perfect but it works
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/waxball88/A16FC708-C440-4C77-99FC-37DB30D178A9_zpsj7l5ac1b.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/waxball88/D03A0AA1-5968-4EB8-AB47-746C2B08F656_zpstqix7zha.png

mr.nismo.
09-11-2016, 01:16 PM
I've noticed most conversions fit horribly in the wheel center department. Your only option is to fit the fiberglass around a proper alignment. I had terrible fitment issues prior to fitment(brackets) and fiber work. But I'm around 7* caster IIRC and no rubbing issues
It doesn't look perfect but it works
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/waxball88/A16FC708-C440-4C77-99FC-37DB30D178A9_zpsj7l5ac1b.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/waxball88/D03A0AA1-5968-4EB8-AB47-746C2B08F656_zpstqix7zha.png



What's your wheel/tire specs?


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KAT-PWR
09-11-2016, 01:56 PM
18x9 +5 225/35 up front

Standard
09-11-2016, 04:59 PM
You may just want to end up running a smaller tire so you don't have to run such a low degree of caster. It looks good as is, but may be your only option, best of luck to you man, nice car!