Would you consider your steering, sensitive?

OxZed · 01-07-2019, 09:04 PM

When driving your Z at highway speeds, would you consider your steering sensitive? Like, do you find yourself white-knuckleing the steering wheel?

My '17 seems to follow every rut in the road; else, I got something going on.

Zingston · 01-07-2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OxZed

When driving your Z at highway speeds, would you consider your steering sensitive? Like, do you find yourself white-knuckleing the steering wheel?

My '17 seems to follow every rut in the road; else, I got something going on.

Mine is a bit like that. You get used to it...

Spooler · 01-07-2019, 09:11 PM

Have your alignment checked and have it set dead middle of spec. for the toe front and rear. Tramlining is normal for our cars. Alignment set to dead middle has worked awesome for me. If you have mismatched tires front and rear this can also make it worse.

OxZed · 01-08-2019, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Have your alignment checked and have it set dead middle of spec. for the toe front and rear. Tramlining is normal for our cars. Alignment set to dead middle has worked awesome for me. If you have mismatched tires front and rear this can also make it worse.

Yeah, may do … but, I don't even have 3k miles on it yet - running factory tires.

gbrettin · 01-07-2019, 09:24 PM

No, the steering is perfect, manual and heavy. I love it.

IAmTheStig · 01-07-2019, 10:17 PM

I've found that if the air pressure in the tires is higher than what is written on the sticker on the inside of the driver door jamb, the car will wonder and move around on the road at freeway speeds and will require more input to drive straight.

Make sure the tires are not overfilled. 3 to 5 psi makes a big difference in this car.

nis350 · 02-07-2019, 12:09 AM

I too like the feel of it quite a bit. One of the reasons I bought the Z. In fact, I like it better than my e46 M3.

However, worn tires would make it feel worse.

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

No, the steering is perfect, manual and heavy. I love it.

Stvee · 02-08-2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

I too like the feel of it quite a bit. One of the reasons I bought the Z. In fact, I like it better than my e46 M3.

However, worn tires would make it feel worse.

Really? I've found the Z's steering to be pretty numb compared to my E46 M3. Also the suspension overall is very floaty compared to the M3. Maybe a set of Konis/Swift springs would fix this though. My suspension is all stock and probably on the original struts at 65k.

nis350 · 02-08-2019, 11:30 PM

that's correct. I prefer the Z over the M3's. Not sure how long you have your Z, but the tires make a big difference. Especially with worn tires, it worsen the feel quite a bit.

Off topic: that m3 inline 6 is so sweet...

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Originally Posted by Stvee

Really? I've found the Z's steering to be pretty numb compared to my E46 M3. Also the suspension overall is very floaty compared to the M3. Maybe a set of Konis/Swift springs would fix this though. My suspension is all stock and probably on the original struts at 65k.

Shoeshear · 02-09-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Stvee

Really? I've found the Z's steering to be pretty numb compared to my E46 M3. Also the suspension overall is very floaty compared to the M3. Maybe a set of Konis/Swift springs would fix this though. My suspension is all stock and probably on the original struts at 65k.

That's surprising. The steering felt pretty similar between the two for me, w/ the Z having a quicker ratio, maybe a hair more feedback in the Z, but more accuracy in the M3. Honestly, the two cars are comparable in so many ways, it's crazy. Great motor in that car though.

But to put in my 2¢ for the topic. IDK if it's overly sensitive, but it does tramline, the steering ratio is relatively quick so it makes the small changes even more pronounced, and this is even more evident if you're running big tires up front. IMO, steering feels good about 1-2 degrees off-center. The first degree or two just doesn't feel that tight on these cars to me.

markesc · 02-09-2019, 10:56 AM

Hochkis front sway-bar + ps4's + alignment = even better.

I thought the stock bridgestones that came on my 2014 were actually the worst tire on any car I've ever owned, ever (Yes this even includes the $55 tires I bought in college for my pos $800 mazda 323). I actually almost traded the POS in after 6 months solely because of those garbage tires, but switching the PSS's was like magic.

SouthArk370Z · 01-07-2019, 10:56 PM

As per Spooler, Zs are prone to tramlining (following ruts in the road). It's a problem that is common to all cars with wide tires. Being a light car just makes things worse. But that doesn't mean you don't have a problem. I'd first check inflation (as per IAmTheStig). If that doesn't make things better, get the alignment (front and back) checked. If everything checks out, learn to accept it.

Rusty · 01-07-2019, 11:30 PM

Mine is twitchy as chit. Because of the way I have it set-up with alignment for the track.

With the 285/35-19's on the front. It will want to follow lines in the road at times.

old guy · 01-07-2019, 11:36 PM

I just try not to yell at it, make fun of it, or call it names, that seems to keep the sensitivity in check

Rusty · 01-07-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

I just try not to yell at it, make fun of it, or call it names, that seems to keep the sensitivity in check

Hopefully it's not a snowflake.

01-07-2019, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
OxZed Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 72 Drives: 2017 Nissan 370Z SPT Rep Power: 8	Would you consider your steering, sensitive? When driving your Z at highway speeds, would you consider your steering sensitive? Like, do you find yourself white-knuckleing the steering wheel? My '17 seems to follow every rut in the road; else, I got something going on.

01-07-2019, 09:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,980 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Have your alignment checked and have it set dead middle of spec. for the toe front and rear. Tramlining is normal for our cars. Alignment set to dead middle has worked awesome for me. If you have mismatched tires front and rear this can also make it worse. SouthArk370Z, Rusty, Jayhovah and 5 others like this.

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gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,292 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	No, the steering is perfect, manual and heavy. I love it. AestheticCM1, sx moneypit, old guy and 2 others like this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	As per Spooler, Zs are prone to tramlining (following ruts in the road). It's a problem that is common to all cars with wide tires. Being a light car just makes things worse. But that doesn't mean you don't have a problem. I'd first check inflation (as per IAmTheStig). If that doesn't make things better, get the alignment (front and back) checked. If everything checks out, learn to accept it. AestheticCM1, wideglideleon, OldGuyFla and 1 others like 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

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,362 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Mine is twitchy as chit. Because of the way I have it set-up with alignment for the track. With the 285/35-19's on the front. It will want to follow lines in the road at times. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-07-2019, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
IAmTheStig Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 50 Drives: 2014 370z Coupe Rep Power: 12	I've found that if the air pressure in the tires is higher than what is written on the sticker on the inside of the driver door jamb, the car will wonder and move around on the road at freeway speeds and will require more input to drive straight. Make sure the tires are not overfilled. 3 to 5 psi makes a big difference in this car.

02-09-2019, 10:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 381 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3367	Hochkis front sway-bar + ps4's + alignment = even better. I thought the stock bridgestones that came on my 2014 were actually the worst tire on any car I've ever owned, ever (Yes this even includes the $55 tires I bought in college for my pos $800 mazda 323). I actually almost traded the POS in after 6 months solely because of those garbage tires, but switching the PSS's was like magic.

01-07-2019, 11:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684370	I just try not to yell at it, make fun of it, or call it names, that seems to keep the sensitivity in check gbrettin, PaulZ370, mults and 12 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

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