rear camber problems FGY33 1998 Q45

[timderiksen]

is there a camber kit i can get to fix my camber in the rear and or front

[timderiksen]

oh yeah its a 98q45t

[maxnix]

Not that I can find.

I tried to fit both SPL RUCA with no success.

They said they would consder manufacturing a custom runfor the FGY33 if I couild get 10 to deposit funds at $279 the pair.

They would look like these, the new design without the locknut.



If we get a few replies here, I'll set up an offical thread and we'll get rolling.

[PMF]

I think I might be interested in this... with the stock adjustment maxed out, my rear camber is like -2 and are eating through my tires....

[maxnix]

with the stock adjustment maxed out, my rear camber is like -2 and are eating through my tires....

Yep, the tires are toast if you don't flip every 5K minimum.

So does that make it 2?

Anyone want to alert the VIP forum? I think most of those guys use the cheapest rubber available, but for those that have real tires, this RUCA is a must for lowered FGY33.

[PMF]

So i spoke with Van from onetonauto... Since I got my suspension through him I thought he may have some connections on where to get something....

He said that an adjustable upper control arm from an s14 should work... I found these:

https://www.upscaleautomotive.....aspx

They look very similar... and look like they will work. I know there are other parts that are interchangeable with the s14 and for $145 I think this may be the perfect solution.

[maxnix]

So i spoke with Van from onetonauto...

He said that an adjustable upper control arm from an s14 should work... I found these:

https://www.upscaleautomotive.....aspx

They look very similar... and look like they will work. I know there are other parts that are interchangeable with the s14 and for $145 I think this may be the perfect solution.

Try them and report back. To me, they look like they will not work as they will interfere with the bottom spring mount on the strut. The springs on the 240 evidently are higher than the arm, so clearance isn't an issue.

Pleawe let us know.

[cheez80]

the peak performance s14 ruca's worked on my MY2000, but my car's really low. can't tell you if there are any issues if the car is higher, but it doesn't seem there would be. also, i have coilovers on the car; since the entire assembly is smaller in diameter, maybe that's why they work on my car?

[maxnix]

A smaller diameter or higher spring mount would make a difference.

The question here is what will work with stock spring mounts.

[PMF]

I spoke with JIC Magic, and they have an upper control arm for $360. I then looked to see if they had one for the s14 and they were the same Model #.

It may be they case where they designed it to be interchangable, but I think that it should work....

[maxnix]

Interesting, but I wonder if it is designed to work with their coil-overs?

And for 80% of the price, I's much rather use an SPL part than JIC.

So, while it's nice to know there are alternatives, please fit them to a stock suspension configuration or at least show a picture of fitment.

[timderiksen]

so whats the exact details on the camber issue need to fix the problem asap also im thinking on puting 20's and a drop springs

[maxnix]

An adjustable RUCA that will work on the FGY33.

[cheez80]

wait, doesn't nagisa make a ruca specifically for our chassis? from what i remember, it's quite expensive, though.

[BadQ45t]

I would probably be in for a proper fit camber kit.

[maxnix]

Thanks, Jeff. I'll let you know if we get suffcient interest or if someone finds an acceptable fitment.

A lot of speculation only or coil over fiments, so far.

[SAINTJ]

I need a set for my Q45.please do it i will buy it. thanks

[maxnix]

OK, 7 more with cash will get this done.

Will the a moderator add FGY33 to the thread title so we can attract potentially interested parties, please?


Modified by maxnix at 6:14 AM 10/23/2008

[timderiksen]

damn all i need down is the money

[maxnix]

OK, here is the last chance to get in on the perhaps only production run from SPL on the RUCA for the FGY33.

Well, since we didn’t get 10 commitments for the RUCA, Quah of SPL said it is not worth doing a jig for production, so he is willing to make a custom run. Should be less than $300 less shipping.

If you are interested, email me back ASAP as I will tell him by the end of this week and get back to you with the details.

Thanks

[bullittandy]

I am by no means an expert but could you gain any camber adjustment with the rear shock bar?

The reason I ask is because I just removed the rear shock bar from my parts car which has the rear right side on a jack stand and when I moved the top plate covering the shock in the trunk the top of the shock mount (the unibody) sprung a bit out of pace indicating it was under some funny load with the rear on a jack side on one side and a space saver spare on the other side-twisting the body.

I can't beleive that you'd get much adjustment but pushing the rear shock towers further apart (by lengthening the shock bar) would make the camber positive-right?

[maxnix]

Andy, I assume you are talking about the rear strut tower brace?

One would need a total of about .5" - .75 " at the combind attachment points for the RUCA so I don't think one could obtain enough spread that way, and I don't know how one could adjust each side independently with the strut bar.

[cnichols]

I'm not saying this is a waste by any means, and would probably participate if I had a lot more disposable income, but S14 arms work fine.

I've been running a $100 RUCA made for an S14 from Circuit Sports on my Y33 for months now with no problems. It hits the spring perch when completely unloaded, but that's all...no real problem there as that only happens when you jack up the car and it does nothing but leave a little mark on the arm...I usually just put a little piece of polyurethane to keep the powdercoat intact. I'm also running their S14 toe arm everything is good to go.

Alignment guy didn't say a word and had no problem getting it exactly in spec...I'm running Espelir springs on stock struts.

[maxnix]

I've been running a $100 RUCA made for an S14 from Circuit Sports on my Y33 for months now with no problems. It hits the spring perch when completely unloaded, but that's all...no real problem there as that only happens when you jack up the car and it does nothing but leave a little mark on the arm...

These won't fit, period. I would say any interference during suspension travel is patently unsafe.

Never heard of Circuit Sports, but I will look them up out of curiosity...Ah ha!



See. them for $130, but also see they will not clear the spring perch.

Note the difference in how the adjust ment is fixed. The SPL collar is designed such that the adjustment will not change when tightened.

Thanks for the heads up.

[cnichols]

These won't hit, period. I would say any interference during suspension travel is patently unsafe.

See. them for $130, but also see they will not clear the spring perch.

Note the difference in how the adjust ment is fixed. The SPL collar is designed such that the adjustment will not change when tightened.

Thanks for the heads up.

There is no interference during suspension travel or I wouldn't have had them on my car for the past 6 months. The only time it would ever touch would be if the rear suspension became COMPLETELY unloaded as in the car leaving the ground...even then, I don't see how that would hurt anything other than the paint on the arm.

I am aware of the difference in how the adjustment is fixed and will be purchasing all SPL parts for my S14, but I had my Y33 alignment done w/ the Circuit Sports and there was 0 problem getting them exactly in spec. I don't plan on doing my own alignment, so it's really not a big deal unless you just really want your alignment finished sooner and to make it easier on the guy doing it.

I am with you...I would love to have the SPL custom made to fit, but at the moment, it's just not a priority. If you get 9 people though, let me know and I'll be #10. I can probably sell the Circuit Sports for $100 or so to help out.

In case I didn't thank you earlier, good looking out for the Y33 owners.

[maxnix]

Yeah, I seldom jump the FGY33 either (it's my wife's daily driver) but I am sure I have and will again have the rear at full extension on the road.

Get a picture next time you have a rear wheel off the rear. Still a little surprised those would clear the strut spring plate.

On to SPL with orders for 3 custom sets. I'll get back to the interested parties ASAP.

[audiovisiony33]

I got Wicked Tuning S14 RUCA and they work great like you said. Thanks for the advise. I didn't have chance to try S13 RUCA to see if it will clear the OEM spring perch. I heard they work too.Wicked Tuning S14 RUCA looks just like the Circuit sports but the price.



My rear camber is perfect with my new set of Sumitomo HTR Z III 275/40/18 with ESPELIR FGY33 front / G50 rear


Modified by audiovisiony33 at 1:50 PM 3/9/2009

[audiovisiony33]

I didn't have chance to try S13 RUCA to see if it will clear the OEM spring perch. I heard they work too.

http://www.luxuryjcars.com/for...=1128

[maxnix]

Looks to me like it would hit for sure on compression.

But then a later shot looks like he changed the shock unit out, so who knows what's going on?

The looped RUCA (=O=) will most definitely not work and indeed it is not shown installed.

[timderiksen]

i did mine for free i just cut, spaced, and welded back together