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S14 Drgn · 12-23-2002, 08:50 AM

Hey all....I got a camber problem. My right rear wheel is stuck on negative camber! I think somehow it was damaged. I don't have the measurements on my right now but its off by a pretty decent amount. I took it to three different shops for alignment fixing and none of them could fix it.

A friend of mine told me (and you know how that goes) that it could be fixed with camber plates and/or a camber kit. I don't really feel like doing a trial and error thing right now (especially in the winter). My idea was to give just little more negative camber to left rear wheel so that it is just enough to balance the alignment out and smooth out the ride. I know this may cause more tire wear, but I think I'd feel safer driving on highways and and higher speeds.

The thing is, right now at higher speeds (above 55-60 mph) and when I go over small bumps on the road, I feel the car giving slight tugs from the misaligned right rear wheel. It feels reallly unsafe. I've even skid a couple of times.

I guess the questions I have are are:

1) what do think about my idea of realigning the left rear wheel with more negative camber to balance it out?
2) If I do this, will it be safe and will it have any other maintenance effects besides more tire wear?
3) Will it help/increase or lessen the handling performance of the car?

A lil about me and my ride....
I have a 95 se (S14) for about a year and half now. It's basically my commuter car. I have't done any real modifications to the car except HS headers and Injen CAI. The suspension and wheels are all stock. I haven't posted anything in a looong time, but I've been following the forums for almost a year now(on and off). But n e way, I'd appreciate any and all feedback....Thanks!

12-23-2002, 08:50 AM	#1
S14 Drgn Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Negative Camber issue Hey all....I got a camber problem. My right rear wheel is stuck on negative camber! I think somehow it was damaged. I don't have the measurements on my right now but its off by a pretty decent amount. I took it to three different shops for alignment fixing and none of them could fix it. A friend of mine told me (and you know how that goes) that it could be fixed with camber plates and/or a camber kit. I don't really feel like doing a trial and error thing right now (especially in the winter). My idea was to give just little more negative camber to left rear wheel so that it is just enough to balance the alignment out and smooth out the ride. I know this may cause more tire wear, but I think I'd feel safer driving on highways and and higher speeds. The thing is, right now at higher speeds (above 55-60 mph) and when I go over small bumps on the road, I feel the car giving slight tugs from the misaligned right rear wheel. It feels reallly unsafe. I've even skid a couple of times. I guess the questions I have are are: 1) what do think about my idea of realigning the left rear wheel with more negative camber to balance it out? 2) If I do this, will it be safe and will it have any other maintenance effects besides more tire wear? 3) Will it help/increase or lessen the handling performance of the car? A lil about me and my ride.... I have a 95 se (S14) for about a year and half now. It's basically my commuter car. I have't done any real modifications to the car except HS headers and Injen CAI. The suspension and wheels are all stock. I haven't posted anything in a looong time, but I've been following the forums for almost a year now(on and off). But n e way, I'd appreciate any and all feedback....Thanks!