clanking or clinking noise

joeyz10 · 05-01-2009, 12:03 AM

During our Malibu Run when I was running around 10 to 15 MPH and hitting the center road reflectors and my window was opened I noticed to hear a clanking sound somewhere under the drivers seat or behind. I am not sure what it is but now that I am aware of it everytime I am driving slow with windows opened and hit those middle road reflectors or some big potholes I hear the clanking sound again. It seems like something like my exhaust is making that noise. Does anyone know or experience something like this? I am planning to ask my dealer but I don't think it is something that needs immediate atention so I will just wait till my first oil change but if someone can tell me about this I would appreciate it.

Musashi · 05-01-2009, 12:59 AM

hmmmm yes. Stock exhaust right? To the best of my knowledge they solved that issue but it's possible. My G37 I had before the Z had to have the exhaust replaced.

joeyz10 · 05-01-2009, 01:01 AM

ya stock exhaust

Musashi · 05-01-2009, 01:04 AM

Start your car and listen to it idle from outside. That could help narrow it to the exhaust. I hope it helps you narrow it down.

joeyz10 · 05-01-2009, 01:12 AM

Thanks I will do that. It is just annoying especially when driving slow because the people outside or the other cars might hear it and thye might say W#@f on a brand new car

tru_Asiatik · 05-01-2009, 03:54 AM

the only clanking sound i hear i believe is the clutch shifting 1-2 at low speeds
but u have an at so i dunno

05-01-2009, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
joeyz10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z AT/ RRSS 08/ Rep Power: 16	clanking or clinking noise During our Malibu Run when I was running around 10 to 15 MPH and hitting the center road reflectors and my window was opened I noticed to hear a clanking sound somewhere under the drivers seat or behind. I am not sure what it is but now that I am aware of it everytime I am driving slow with windows opened and hit those middle road reflectors or some big potholes I hear the clanking sound again. It seems like something like my exhaust is making that noise. Does anyone know or experience something like this? I am planning to ask my dealer but I don't think it is something that needs immediate atention so I will just wait till my first oil change but if someone can tell me about this I would appreciate it.

05-01-2009, 03:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	the only clanking sound i hear i believe is the clutch shifting 1-2 at low speeds but u have an at so i dunno __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

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05-01-2009, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	hmmmm yes. Stock exhaust right? To the best of my knowledge they solved that issue but it's possible. My G37 I had before the Z had to have the exhaust replaced.

05-01-2009, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeyz10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z AT/ RRSS 08/ Rep Power: 16	ya stock exhaust

05-01-2009, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	Start your car and listen to it idle from outside. That could help narrow it to the exhaust. I hope it helps you narrow it down.

05-01-2009, 01:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
joeyz10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z AT/ RRSS 08/ Rep Power: 16	Thanks I will do that. It is just annoying especially when driving slow because the people outside or the other cars might hear it and thye might say W#@f on a brand new car