Sudden clunk noise slowly turning left 2018 370Z

Bubbaloo · 05-15-2018, 01:04 PM

Hey guys. Got my 370Z last week. Love it.

Slight problem though. While turning left into my garage very slowly I heard once or twice a clunk under the right wheel area. It’s a brand new 2018 sexy 370z sport tech 6 speed manual.

Anything? Is this normal? I am a little worried.

mults · 05-15-2018, 01:07 PM

There were some instances where shipping blocks were left in the springs and not removed before the vehicle was sold. The noise should not be normal on a brand new vehicle, so I would go back to the dealer and let them take a look at it...

Keep us posted to what you find...

bcfromfl · 05-15-2018, 02:33 PM

I believe the spacers mentioned above are just on the front coils, so that the bottom of the air dam won't drag on/off carriers.

Definitely take the car in to the dealer!

CRiZO · 05-15-2018, 02:34 PM

Was it a full lock and slow turn? You'll get some noise/shuddering from the tires catching. It's common. Even Porsches do it.

Chuck33079 · 05-15-2018, 02:36 PM

I could have sworn that only the Nismo has the blocks in it. CRiZO probably has the right idea.

JARblue · 05-15-2018, 04:12 PM

Only Nismo models have shipping blocks for the suspension. If turning very sharply at slow speeds then the noise is most likely caused by something known as Ackermann Angle.

Bubbaloo · 05-15-2018, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRiZO

Was it a full lock and slow turn? You'll get some noise/shuddering from the tires catching. It's common. Even Porsches do it.

Yes, almost full lock. Hey it’s my first time with a sports vehicle. I came from a Corolla Xrs. Not a lot of sports there.

Bubbaloo · 05-17-2018, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRiZO

Was it a full lock and slow turn? You'll get some noise/shuddering from the tires catching. It's common. Even Porsches do it.

Thanks for your reply. What do you mean “from the tires catching”? Excuse my ignorance.

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SouthArk370Z · 05-17-2018, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbaloo

Thanks for your reply. What do you mean “from the tires catching”? Excuse my ignorance.

AKA tire scrub.

Bubbaloo · 05-17-2018, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

AKA tire scrub.

I was just surprised. Clunk on a new car was a bit scary. I haven’t heard it again but I’ve been away for a week so I will be posting again with a video just to make sure it is what you guys are talking about.

Thanks again!

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05-15-2018, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bubbaloo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Drives: 2018 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 7	Sudden clunk noise slowly turning left 2018 370Z Hey guys. Got my 370Z last week. Love it. Slight problem though. While turning left into my garage very slowly I heard once or twice a clunk under the right wheel area. It’s a brand new 2018 sexy 370z sport tech 6 speed manual. Anything? Is this normal? I am a little worried.

05-15-2018, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	There were some instances where shipping blocks were left in the springs and not removed before the vehicle was sold. The noise should not be normal on a brand new vehicle, so I would go back to the dealer and let them take a look at it... Keep us posted to what you find... __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	Was it a full lock and slow turn? You'll get some noise/shuddering from the tires catching. It's common. Even Porsches do it. JARblue and Chuck33079 like this.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I could have sworn that only the Nismo has the blocks in it. CRiZO probably has the right idea. JARblue and NISMO IX like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Only Nismo models have shipping blocks for the suspension. If turning very sharply at slow speeds then the noise is most likely caused by something known as Ackermann Angle. NISMO IX likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-15-2018, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 9	I believe the spacers mentioned above are just on the front coils, so that the bottom of the air dam won't drag on/off carriers. Definitely take the car in to the dealer!

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