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Old 05-26-2010, 08:57 AM   #18 (permalink)
RedZed34
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Originally Posted by ZeeRay View Post
Well guys I have this clunk that just developed as well. Before any of the locals try to flame me as a newbie or some turnip wagon ballast let me state the following. One until about 3 years ago I was an L-1 certified ASE autotech, I have built and driven more cars than no doubt 85% of those on this forum, and grew up in a prototype aerospace machine shop.
When it comes to tolerances and proper operation I think I can safely say that I have a pretty damn good grasp on things. This noise is what makes you lean directly to the typical U-joint or ring and pinion slack. Of course our independent suspension gives us the option of CV shafts as well.
Regardless, don't let anyone tell you that this is acceptable. It is a sign of wear and loss of operable tolerances. I have just over 7,000 miles on my Z and don't drive it hard. This is unacceptable and only going to get worse.
Reading here and listening to some of these guys bash others for being concerned and happily driving their cars while destroying parts of them is enough to make me turn a deaf ear.
If some of you want to leave it and sound like your driving on square tires because your car isn't a rolls royce go ahead. I would rather have mine in proper operating order.

P.S. It goes to the dealer in the A.M.
Thanks for your comment ZeeRay. At least there's someone out there that sees my reasoning and understands where I'm coming from. I've pretty much given up on this thread at this point because everyone "knows it all" and just wants to rip your head off for posting a concern.

P.S. I still havent been back to my dealer yet to have the axle greased... as I'm still hesitant of doing it if it's only a temporary fix just to "quiet down" the noise. But if you could please either post back up or even PM me what your dealers says about your car's situation, that would be great!! Thanks
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