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Hi All,

I was looking under my GTR today and the front wheels obviously have some crazy ass camber... the outside front tyres are like 80% (easy - maybe more) and an inch or so of the inside is bald as a mofo! Anyone know the best way to correct this? Camber tops maybe?

Also, when i turn right sometimes i hear/feel a slight clunk from the rear of the car? any ideas?

Thanks Guys,

Christian.

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my mechanic told me GTRs come like that. he said the camber settings when adjusted to their mildest would still be too aggressive for road use.

to cure this either get adjustable camber kits or keep changing tyres regularly like me and enjoy the camber in corners.

i also get a clunking noise. not too sure what it is tho...have heard it might be hicas or LSD, but no one seems able to confirm this.

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clunk - passengers without seatbelts?

just get a wheel alignment and have them show you the before and after camber levels. could also be toe in problem, not camber - that was the cause of excessive inner wear on my rear tyres

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and while we are talking about camber

my front right wheel has more camber then the left (as in +ve? bald inside ) which effects the steering (drags to the left even after alignment ... cause ... a possible bent axel stub (the big chunk of metal with wheel and brake attached)

would adjustable camber tops fix this temp ? I will be after them anyway (running base model ) or adjustable castor rods

I have no idea about suspension/handling set up at the moment.

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Christian, notwithstanding the difference between GTR's and GTSt's....I had the same problem as my car was excessively lowered...the tyres wore on the inside (front and rear). I was advised to see a particular place here in Canberra by my mechs. Apparently the solution is to extend the adjusting points as the standard adjustment cannot real them back in far enough. I had mine fixed for around $600 dollars....now they be fine. Tyres are too expensive to be replacing every year!

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Don't laugh....you may be right...I'm not really sure. I was told that my camber (castor/toe in.....whatever you call it) problem was because of the excessive lowering. I have TEINs all round and pretty wide 17's. I get the impression that if you put back on the correct wheels and spring/shocks...the problem would be gone. I liked the height of my car, so I chose to have the problem solved whilst keeping the low stance. Mate, I don't know if raising it would help or not, but if you like it, get the adjusting points lengthened and reel in those wheels. The way I see it is 'yeah, it's ok for race cars to have horrific camber for cornering/grip, but they can afford to go through multiples of tyres, but us mere mortals can't. (Go for the fix....it'll cost you half the four tyres worth that you wont have to replace next year....best of luck)

cheers Ozzy

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Guys, you might want to look at a castor correction kit from Whiteline. These are only a few hundred (at most)from memory and will sort everything out. Check out www.whiteline.com.au and its a good idea to call them so as they can recommend a shop in your area that will install them.

Or you can buy the whole Whiteline handling pack for around $850 installed which includes adjustable swaybars and a castor and camber kit. Makes a huge difference to handling and you dont get the harsh ride of coilovers.

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I have put Cusco adjustable caster rods and whitelite adjustable camber kits up front, and a cusco camber adjustable upper arm at the rear. No more alignment problems no matter the ride height. Well worth the money to have perfect alignment and save those tyres!

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thanks to all!!

the jack isn't in the car atm, so its not that. :D

You have all certainly put my mind at rest! the clunk isn't huge, and makes no difference (ie, i can't feel anything change).

Thanks again guys, its booked in for a service next week (and might get the power fc installed at the same time!! :D :D :D) so i will get my mech to just double check it.

Christian

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For those interested, I had a wheel alignment and the camber was fine (apparently) but i had about 4mm toe-in which they fixed, so apparently its all good now.. lets just see how quickly i rip through my Pirrellis.

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