never thought this would be a serious question....

ElVee · 05-20-2014, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zensation

6) Axle clicking

Whoa, wait, stop the train. What is this?

(Yes, I'm searching!

I have a clicking sound coming from the rear driver's side that I can hear at low speeds when I'm near something to reflect it back. Very rhythmic with speed and sounds kinda like a bristle of a rake stuck somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find anything.)

Tazicon · 05-20-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zensation

Kind of a douchey response. I wasn't asking if I should trade my car I'm a part of a community and I wanted input from that community on something of relevance. Just tapping into the experience of others on a car I've driven but never owned. Judging by most of the responses It was a valid topic of conversation. It was my like some ppl that post "hey u guys think I should buy a Gtr I make lots of money and I want one"....where everyone knows exactly what they're gonna do they just want a response.

It wasn't meant to be douche. You must have missed the last half of my post.......

Evansblue787 · 05-20-2014, 01:20 PM

The new mustang is a nice car but I see 5.0's everyday. In 4 years I've only ever seen 1 nismo 370 and only seen it a handful of times. But if you want it then get it. Good luck to ya!

Zensation · 05-20-2014, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElVee

Whoa, wait, stop the train. What is this?

(Yes, I'm searching!

I have a clicking sound coming from the rear driver's side that I can hear at low speeds when I'm near something to reflect it back. Very rhythmic with speed and sounds kinda like a bristle of a rake stuck somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find anything.)

Jack up the rear end and remove wheels. Retorque your Axel nut. If that fixes your issue then that was your problem. U can opt to take it to a dealership and have them 're grease the joints too if u want.

Zensation · 05-20-2014, 02:38 PM

I certainly agree that there are more mustangs on the road but I see more and more 370s every week. Oddly enough there are 5 nismos I've seen in my area 2 white 1 gunmetal and 2 other black ones besides mine. Then my mom just bought a white persimmon 2013 (which is a huge buzz kill) and a gun metal non nismo and a silver one I pass on the way to work...I wave every time. No one waves back. Super annoying. Also seeing more nismos than base models is odd but whatever. I don't see not owning a car bc other ppl have one as a con anymore although I used to like getting the looks. But it seems to non enthusiasts 370z =350z and 350zs are everywhere just like mustangs. I came out of AutoZone the other day and this chic with her boyfriend was like ooh wars that and I heard him say oh it's only a 350z. Kinda pissed me off

ElVee · 05-20-2014, 03:58 PM

Is your mom single? I'm interested if she's got 3 Zs!

Zensation · 05-20-2014, 04:28 PM

Lol no my mom is not single. She also doesn't have 3 z's just the one white one. She actually just traded in her 1987 Porsche 911 Targa for it because she liked mine so much whenever I get over to visit my parents.

Evansblue787 · 05-21-2014, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zensation

I certainly agree that there are more mustangs on the road but I see more and more 370s every week. Oddly enough there are 5 nismos I've seen in my area 2 white 1 gunmetal and 2 other black ones besides mine. Then my mom just bought a white persimmon 2013 (which is a huge buzz kill) and a gun metal non nismo and a silver one I pass on the way to work...I wave every time. No one waves back. Super annoying. Also seeing more nismos than base models is odd but whatever. I don't see not owning a car bc other ppl have one as a con anymore although I used to like getting the looks. But it seems to non enthusiasts 370z =350z and 350zs are everywhere just like mustangs. I came out of AutoZone the other day and this chic with her boyfriend was like ooh wars that and I heard him say oh it's only a 350z. Kinda pissed me off

I do agree with this. I've had my 370 nismo for 2 months and non car enthusiasts call it a 350 who don't know better every damn time.

Jerm@AAMComp · 05-21-2014, 01:58 PM

A couple things to look out for with the 2011-12 5.0s are the MT82 trans and cylinder 8. They have heat issues in cylinder 8 and they like to go up quick. I would do a compression test to make sure the motor's fine, before even considering it.

Definitely test drive the car and go through every gear to make sure it goes in smooth and doesn't whine. After the test drive, leave the car running and smell the exhaust, just to make sure it doesn't smell of oil.

The 5.0s aren't as rare as the Nismo Z, but man are they fun to drive. They handle exceptionally well for being what they are.

Or you know, if you want big power and great handling, you could always put a V8 into a well handling car.

Zensation · 05-25-2014, 03:06 PM

Well the deal is finalized and Im looking forward to modding up a new platform. As an asside i put my hks exhaust and stuff up for sale if anyone wants it

Part out HKS exhaust, post maf tubes+drop ins

Magic Bus · 05-25-2014, 07:22 PM

Congrats and enjoy the new ride!

welterbf123 · 05-25-2014, 07:27 PM

Mustangs and Camaros are nice, but everyone has one. I can count on one hand the number of 370z's I've seen running around..

Zensation · 05-25-2014, 07:46 PM

yeah it doesnt matter too much to me anymore that I have something someone else has. That wasn't the reason i bought the z anyways. Im just glad to be ale to have another toy to mess around with abd a back seat the kid and all.....not much of a backseat but in a pinch it will do.

jetgelneo · 05-26-2014, 12:24 PM

got the mustang yet? how are you liking it compared to the z? thinking of picking up a 2014 5.0 myself from the dealer soon as a daily driver...

jetgelneo · 05-26-2014, 12:30 PM

test drove a few 2014 5.0's and a few 2014 z's at the dealers and was surprised at the 5.0 mustang...by the way sorry im the biggest mustang hater...never liked any of them but test driving a new one has convinced me, now im a huge fan of the new 2013-2014 style lol.

05-20-2014, 02:38 PM	#80 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 35 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 13	I certainly agree that there are more mustangs on the road but I see more and more 370s every week. Oddly enough there are 5 nismos I've seen in my area 2 white 1 gunmetal and 2 other black ones besides mine. Then my mom just bought a white persimmon 2013 (which is a huge buzz kill) and a gun metal non nismo and a silver one I pass on the way to work...I wave every time. No one waves back. Super annoying. Also seeing more nismos than base models is odd but whatever. I don't see not owning a car bc other ppl have one as a con anymore although I used to like getting the looks. But it seems to non enthusiasts 370z =350z and 350zs are everywhere just like mustangs. I came out of AutoZone the other day and this chic with her boyfriend was like ooh wars that and I heard him say oh it's only a 350z. Kinda pissed me off __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

05-20-2014, 03:58 PM	#81 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	Is your mom single? I'm interested if she's got 3 Zs! Zensation and Limeybastard like this.

05-20-2014, 04:28 PM	#82 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 35 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 13	Lol no my mom is not single. She also doesn't have 3 z's just the one white one. She actually just traded in her 1987 Porsche 911 Targa for it because she liked mine so much whenever I get over to visit my parents. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

05-21-2014, 01:58 PM	#84 (permalink)
Jerm@AAMComp Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 56 Drives: 1990 RX7 w/ LS1/T56 Rep Power: 12	A couple things to look out for with the 2011-12 5.0s are the MT82 trans and cylinder 8. They have heat issues in cylinder 8 and they like to go up quick. I would do a compression test to make sure the motor's fine, before even considering it. Definitely test drive the car and go through every gear to make sure it goes in smooth and doesn't whine. After the test drive, leave the car running and smell the exhaust, just to make sure it doesn't smell of oil. The 5.0s aren't as rare as the Nismo Z, but man are they fun to drive. They handle exceptionally well for being what they are. Or you know, if you want big power and great handling, you could always put a V8 into a well handling car. Zensation likes this.

05-25-2014, 03:06 PM	#85 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 35 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 13	Well the deal is finalized and Im looking forward to modding up a new platform. As an asside i put my hks exhaust and stuff up for sale if anyone wants it Part out HKS exhaust, post maf tubes+drop ins __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

05-20-2014, 01:20 PM	#78 (permalink)
Evansblue787 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Owasso Posts: 12 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 11	The new mustang is a nice car but I see 5.0's everyday. In 4 years I've only ever seen 1 nismo 370 and only seen it a handful of times. But if you want it then get it. Good luck to ya!

05-25-2014, 07:22 PM	#86 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Congrats and enjoy the new ride!

05-25-2014, 07:27 PM	#87 (permalink)
welterbf123 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z Coupe Rep Power: 12	Mustangs and Camaros are nice, but everyone has one. I can count on one hand the number of 370z's I've seen running around..

05-25-2014, 07:46 PM	#88 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 35 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 13	yeah it doesnt matter too much to me anymore that I have something someone else has. That wasn't the reason i bought the z anyways. Im just glad to be ale to have another toy to mess around with abd a back seat the kid and all.....not much of a backseat but in a pinch it will do. falconfixer likes this. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

05-26-2014, 12:24 PM	#89 (permalink)
jetgelneo Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vacaville, ca Posts: 19 Drives: 2003 350z track mode Rep Power: 11	got the mustang yet? how are you liking it compared to the z? thinking of picking up a 2014 5.0 myself from the dealer soon as a daily driver...

05-26-2014, 12:30 PM	#90 (permalink)
jetgelneo Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vacaville, ca Posts: 19 Drives: 2003 350z track mode Rep Power: 11	test drove a few 2014 5.0's and a few 2014 z's at the dealers and was surprised at the 5.0 mustang...by the way sorry im the biggest mustang hater...never liked any of them but test driving a new one has convinced me, now im a huge fan of the new 2013-2014 style lol.

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