Weather & Steering

KetanLadd · 12-07-2014, 01:56 AM

So winter has arrived in Dubai and the colder temperatures (17 to 25 celcius) means that my Z feels so much more response. The colder air going into the engine allows the car to breath easier compared to when its having to deal with air temps of 40 celcius plus. The other thing is the brakes feel so much better when pushed. Has anyone else who live in hot climates felt this or am I just experiencing a placebo effect?

On a separate note I've seen many posts on the forum relating to the steering lock problem, my problem seems to be different, when turning right and under light load I get a creaking sound, like a spring is being wound up, some days its worse than others, any ideas?

SouthArk370Z · 12-07-2014, 07:16 AM

While colder temperatures will produce a noticeable effect on engine performance, I've never noticed the same with brakes. Maybe it's there and I just haven't noticed.

Rusty · 12-07-2014, 08:13 AM

Could be a sway bar bushing. Grease them or wrap teflon tape around the area where the bushing sits.

12-07-2014, 01:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
KetanLadd Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: UAE, Dubai Posts: 23 Drives: 370Z 2013 GT AT Rep Power: 12	Weather & Steering So winter has arrived in Dubai and the colder temperatures (17 to 25 celcius) means that my Z feels so much more response. The colder air going into the engine allows the car to breath easier compared to when its having to deal with air temps of 40 celcius plus. The other thing is the brakes feel so much better when pushed. Has anyone else who live in hot climates felt this or am I just experiencing a placebo effect? On a separate note I've seen many posts on the forum relating to the steering lock problem, my problem seems to be different, when turning right and under light load I get a creaking sound, like a spring is being wound up, some days its worse than others, any ideas?

12-07-2014, 07:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	While colder temperatures will produce a noticeable effect on engine performance, I've never noticed the same with brakes. Maybe it's there and I just haven't noticed. Smashley likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-07-2014, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,283 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Could be a sway bar bushing. Grease them or wrap teflon tape around the area where the bushing sits. onzedge and jpkirk like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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