Lowering, Camber & Suspension?

[Single Samurai]

Well Guys,

Been reading a lot over the past month as I'm back in to another NSX now.

Been about 9 years since my last NSX and was hoping there were some
better solutions to the camber issue I had with my previous NSX that I had
Eibachs on it back in the day. Severe tire wear and did not look too sweet
from the rear.

I've read through all of the articles about Thoms Kit that is no longer produced.
I checked it out tonight on HuntJames NSX here locally, looks great!
There is so much scattered info on the web with bits and pieces everywhere
which is tough to get a grasp / get your arms around a solution.

What I'd like to do is findout from some of you the solutions you have found
work well / aftermarket, etc without modifying the OEM arms beyond return
to OEM that will allow me to order readilly available parts ASAP and get to
work as I have my wheels and tires ready to go but refuse to put them on
sitting at stock ride height. I'm fine with Lowering Springs / Bilsteins or
Coilovers.

Any input is greatly appreciated .... Thank you!

 

[liftnot]

Welcome back Samurai,

>without modifying the OEM arms beyond return to OEM
thats tough!
I don't know of any oem solutions other than go soft on the toe and the camber as much as you can. Dali used to have camber kits listed on their site, if I had known your post, I would've ask him as i was at their shop yesterday.

 

[Single Samurai]

Welcome back Samurai,

>without modifying the OEM arms beyond return to OEM
thats tough!
I don't know of any oem solutions other than go soft on the toe and the camber as much as you can. Dali used to have camber kits listed on their site, if I had known your post, I would've ask him as i was at their shop yesterday.

I guess I should have worded it correctly ... I meant any options to purchase
other arms / aftermarket and pull OEM's off for safe keeping? Maybe just keeping
an eye out for somebody selling their Thoms set....

Just wanted any ideas / solutions that others have done.

Thanks for the response, happy to see one out of almost 100 views thus far.
I guess there are many that are in the same boat as me and not really anybody
that can or has answered it yet

 

[A.S. Motorsport]

I guess I should have worded it correctly ... I meant any options to purchase
other arms / aftermarket and pull OEM's off for safe keeping? Maybe just keeping
an eye out for somebody selling their Thoms set....

Just wanted any ideas / solutions that others have done.

Thanks for the response, happy to see one out of almost 100 views thus far.
I guess there are many that are in the same boat as me and not really anybody
that can or has answered it yet

There aren't any readily available after market control arms.
I do recall seeing years back a set from the old LeMans GT2 cars for sale.

What specs are you wanting to run?

 

[69XSN]

http://nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84238

 

[Zishan]

Terry,

I've got some control arms from my car pulled out and I also have the Thom's camber kit bushings installed in them. I could sell them... :smile:

They are just sitting in a box in my garage.

Welcome back homie,
- Z

 

[d.n]

Zishan,

If Terry doesn't buy them, I am interested. Let me know.

 

[stuntman]

Run less toe-in. It will greatly reduce rear tire wear even with more than -2* of camber. You can maintain stability by going to a wider rear tire, bigger front swaybar, or less front camber, although its not necessary.

 

[Hapa88]

Run less toe-in. It will greatly reduce rear tire wear even with more than -2* of camber. You can maintain stability by going to a wider rear tire, bigger front swaybar, or less front camber, although its not necessary.

Yes!
The biggest contributing factor to reduced rear tire life is TOE (not camber).

 

[Single Samurai]

Thanks for all the info guys ..... much appreciated!

Z,
You've got mail!!!

Take care!

Terry

 

[liftnot]

Yes!
The biggest contributing factor to reduced rear tire life is TOE (not camber).

that is very true. My car was slammed b 4 Thom's kit and even w/ min. toe, it looks ghetto w/ 2+ camber.

It looks like something was wrong with the car and don't have the $ to make it right.

I don't recall seeing any highend sportscars/open wheel or real road race cars with heavy rear camber.

 

[stuntman]

that is very true. My car was slammed b 4 Thom's kit and even w/ min. toe, it looks ghetto w/ 2+ camber.

It looks like something was wrong with the car and don't have the $ to make it right.

I don't recall seeing any highend sportscars/open wheel or real road race cars with heavy rear camber.

-2* is "ghetto "?

Most sportscar/sedan racing run well over -3* Grand-Am limits camber to -3* WTCC, BTCC, Australian V8 Supercars run over -4*




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[liftnot]

-2* is "ghetto "?

Most sportscar/sedan racing run well over -3* Grand-Am limits camber to -3* WTCC, BTCC, Australian V8 Supercars run over -4*




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my sure did at -2.5*+ rear. there are pix of other cars on here even worse...looks like a Billy racer wanna be.
but if thats your thing, knock yourself out.
CT makes a frt kit for more, Thom and Dali has kits for lesser rear. Why?
the more rear the less grip under power but good for the Dragon or Mulholland.
For race setup I dig....but for most of us, its Dub at best and not gonna happen on the street.

 

[stuntman]

my sure did at -2.5*+ rear. there are pix of other cars on here even worse...looks like a Billy racer wanna be.
but if thats your thing, knock yourself out.
CT makes a frt kit for more, Thom and Dali has kits for lesser rear. Why?
the more rear the less grip under power but good for the Dragon or Mulholland.
For race setup I dig....but for most of us, its Dub at best and not gonna happen on the street.

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A lot of people run -2.5* on the street including my dd. If i recall stock is -1.5 and -2* os still in spec.

The nsx was designed to perform, the camber kits hit the market for those who slam their cars abd want to run less than stock camber because they buy 600 treadwear tires and dont ever drive their cars so want zero camber.

 

[liftnot]

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A lot of people run -2.5* on the street including my dd. If i recall stock is -1.5 and -2* os still in spec.

The nsx was designed to perform, the camber kits hit the market for those who slam their cars abd want to run less than stock camber because they buy 600 treadwear tires and dont ever drive their cars so want zero camber.

Putting 600 on cars of this caliber is asking for trouble. Driving school is the answer.
Little grip under power and braking but long life. Ok, whatever. I have Cont DW and its nice for club drive even at 340 but will buy Star Spec next time as now I don't drive it enough to wear it out
If I set my w/ lots of camber, I want to use it but the street is not the place. Even if I did, I'm not as skilled as you to take advantage of my aggro settings and there is no runoff nor spare parts around.
BTW, I am at Nick and he saz hi.