Popping sound

OnCallZ · 06-11-2009, 05:46 PM

Hello, I am now approaching 4,500mile mark with my Z. It's been close to 4 month problem free until yesterday.
Last night I was driving from work and noticed an odd sound coming from the rear suspension, I haven't isolated the problem to a particular side but it's a popping noise, almost sounds like an overtightened sway bar.

I've jacked the car up and haven't noticed anything odd, does anybody have a similar problem or any idea what might be the issue?
I haven't hit any potholes or did any aggressive driving yet.

Thanks in advance!

semtex · 06-11-2009, 05:49 PM

Have you driven it again since then? If so, has the noise happened again?

OnCallZ · 06-11-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Have you driven it again since then? If so, has the noise happened again?

Just came back from a drive. It's odd, because the sound only happens at speeds below 70mph, I got on I-75 just to make sure, and at 70 or higher the noise completely stops.
I scheduled an appointment at nissan, but they are pretty much busy until the middle of next week,
I did isolate the problem to left rear part of the car, the sound is no big deal, but I would like to resolve it before it becomes terminal. . .

spearfish25 · 06-11-2009, 08:19 PM

Nail in the tire?

racerxj17 · 06-11-2009, 08:21 PM

loose sway bar end link makes a sound like one you are describing..

06-11-2009, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 16	Popping sound Hello, I am now approaching 4,500mile mark with my Z. It's been close to 4 month problem free until yesterday. Last night I was driving from work and noticed an odd sound coming from the rear suspension, I haven't isolated the problem to a particular side but it's a popping noise, almost sounds like an overtightened sway bar. I've jacked the car up and haven't noticed anything odd, does anybody have a similar problem or any idea what might be the issue? I haven't hit any potholes or did any aggressive driving yet. Thanks in advance!

06-11-2009, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Have you driven it again since then? If so, has the noise happened again? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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