Steering Issue

IsaacSG31 · 05-26-2012, 11:43 AM

Hey guys

I wasn't really sure where to put this so I'm sorry if I placed this wrong.
Anyway, I have a 12 Nismo and I've noticed some strange things when making really tight turns. Usually when the wheel is at least 70% turned in either direction. It's like a really rough sounding noise and doesn't feel smooth. Is it supposed to be like this due to the really tight suspension and steering dampeners? Or could this be a result of those suspension blocks they put in when shipping the car (even though I had the dealer double check, it's quite possible they missed it)?

It's almost like tire rubbing kind of sound. Really rough and strange. I would just take it into the dealer I bought it from but I had to drive 400 miles just to find a Nismo. And the nearest Nissan dealer is around 60 miles away. I thought I'd get some input from the wise community and other Nismo owners before I drove to find out.

Thanks again guys

Cyberium · 05-26-2012, 11:47 AM

Quick question... do you remember the temp outside when this was happening? I know your in Minnesota and when the weather is below 40 degree's, the summer tire's bounce and jerk around. If it was during the day when it was warmer out, then I would definitely have it looked at. It doesn't sound right.

IsaacSG31 · 05-26-2012, 12:39 PM

That's an interesting theory, but yeah it happens anytime really. Thanks though.

ALTN8NRG · 06-26-2012, 11:11 AM

You must have the 19 inch wheels. I think they rub the inner fender well on tight turns. Mine makes the same noise.

IsaacSG31 · 06-26-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALTN8NRG

You must have the 19 inch wheels. I think they rub the inner fender well on tight turns. Mine makes the same noise.

Thank you for answering that. I'm fairly certain you're right. And i do have the 19 inch nismo ones.

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ww77 · 06-26-2012, 11:49 AM

I have an 09 NISMO and have never rubbed even when I make it understeer or over steer. I am at still running stock suspension. I take it you checked the fluid.

MattP725 · 06-26-2012, 12:20 PM

Its usually a skipping of the summer performance tires, not rubbing on the fender. More pronounced when tires are cold.

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-26-2012, 01:32 PM

I get a rocky almost grinding like feel in the wheel when im turning at low speeds, i.e. Turning from a stop sign

IsaacSG31 · 06-26-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribalpinoy91

I get a rocky almost grinding like feel in the wheel when im turning at low speeds, i.e. Turning from a stop sign

This is kinda what I feel. It has to be like 5 MPH with the wheel at least 85% cranked to one side. So like really tight slow turns. Otherwise it doesn't happen.

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Tribalpinoy91 · 06-27-2012, 12:06 AM

I have the same EXPERIENCE, (notice i didn't say problem.) I'm confident that this is normal seeing how I have less than 3k miles on the Car.

homeryansta · 06-27-2012, 12:24 AM

I've seen a silver nismo around brooklyn park. Is that you?

Tribalpinoy91 · 06-27-2012, 11:48 PM

No im a bronx bomber.

05-26-2012, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
IsaacSG31 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 50 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Steering Issue Hey guys I wasn't really sure where to put this so I'm sorry if I placed this wrong. Anyway, I have a 12 Nismo and I've noticed some strange things when making really tight turns. Usually when the wheel is at least 70% turned in either direction. It's like a really rough sounding noise and doesn't feel smooth. Is it supposed to be like this due to the really tight suspension and steering dampeners? Or could this be a result of those suspension blocks they put in when shipping the car (even though I had the dealer double check, it's quite possible they missed it)? It's almost like tire rubbing kind of sound. Really rough and strange. I would just take it into the dealer I bought it from but I had to drive 400 miles just to find a Nismo. And the nearest Nissan dealer is around 60 miles away. I thought I'd get some input from the wise community and other Nismo owners before I drove to find out. Thanks again guys

05-26-2012, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Quick question... do you remember the temp outside when this was happening? I know your in Minnesota and when the weather is below 40 degree's, the summer tire's bounce and jerk around. If it was during the day when it was warmer out, then I would definitely have it looked at. It doesn't sound right. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

06-27-2012, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	I've seen a silver nismo around brooklyn park. Is that you? __________________

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05-26-2012, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
IsaacSG31 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 50 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	That's an interesting theory, but yeah it happens anytime really. Thanks though.

06-26-2012, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
ALTN8NRG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 SIL Rep Power: 15	You must have the 19 inch wheels. I think they rub the inner fender well on tight turns. Mine makes the same noise.

06-26-2012, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
ww77 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 45 Drives: On the Autobahn Rep Power: 14	I have an 09 NISMO and have never rubbed even when I make it understeer or over steer. I am at still running stock suspension. I take it you checked the fluid.

06-26-2012, 12:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Its usually a skipping of the summer performance tires, not rubbing on the fender. More pronounced when tires are cold.

06-26-2012, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	I get a rocky almost grinding like feel in the wheel when im turning at low speeds, i.e. Turning from a stop sign

06-27-2012, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	I have the same EXPERIENCE, (notice i didn't say problem.) I'm confident that this is normal seeing how I have less than 3k miles on the Car.

06-27-2012, 11:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	No im a bronx bomber.