Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Does the Z have a rear toe-steer problem?

Guard Dad · 01-25-2012, 08:05 PM

I'm hoping to get some good feedback. It could be toe steer or possibly a damper issue.

This reminds me of a problem Suzuki had with the first generation, long travel suspension, RM 250 MX bike. The rear suspension just didn't behave well on big bumps. Turned out the rebound dampening was excessive and the rear wheel spent too much time in the air before returning to the ground after each bump. A wheel in the air can't generate cornering force. I keep thinking that our situation is something like the Suzuki's problem.

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Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	I'm hoping to get some good feedback. It could be toe steer or possibly a damper issue. This reminds me of a problem Suzuki had with the first generation, long travel suspension, RM 250 MX bike. The rear suspension just didn't behave well on big bumps. Turned out the rebound dampening was excessive and the rear wheel spent too much time in the air before returning to the ground after each bump. A wheel in the air can't generate cornering force. I keep thinking that our situation is something like the Suzuki's problem. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.