Needs some Final Opinions.

Minsu · 06-25-2014, 10:13 AM

So i know ive been ranting about my steering wheel stuttering as i brake at high speeds. Ive been going around, the forums says warped rotors or pad deposits, and a friend has said it was suspension. Im going to the shop today to get my rear quarter panel fixed (finally, I know) and im tempted to ask them to check it out for me. But im wondering if I should take it to the dealer and see if SOMETHING is wrong they can do it under warranty no matter what it may be, powertrain warranty. Just as a final thought anything else you guys might think it attributes to?

To sum up all my other posts and to make this the last one:

My car's steering wheel is slightly off center, if 50/50 is straight its about 45/55 so it leaning slightly downwards on the left side.

Now, when im braking from high speeds so 65+ my steering wheel shakes and it also feels like my cars shaking because I feel it in my chair.

Now it gets progressively worse so first high speed brake is slight stutters and if i do it for the 2nd, third, or fourth time it gets worse and worse to the point where im just like f,it.

So this sums up everything, i know ive gotten a lot of input but if theres anything that needs to be repeated please do and if you guys have any more insightful information in regards to this please add.

And this will hopefully help previous and future owners if this problem ever happens to them.

Thanks.

cooltoy · 06-25-2014, 10:20 AM

Take it to the dealer.

Your desire to help other people in very noble, however it does not really help anybody until the problem gets diagnosed and fixed. It is alot easier for someone with the same problem to go into a shop when they know exactly what the issues is and how to fix it.

Please keep us updated.

6spd · 06-25-2014, 10:20 AM

If you are under warranty, why not just go to the dealer? If it's brakes, they won't be covered, but something else may be wrong. The brake shimmy and the steering wheel alignment could be 2 separate issues.

It has to be asked but, did you hit anything? Pothole? Curb? Small child? 99% of the time, steering wheels don't misalign themselves.

njobe89 · 06-25-2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minsu

So i know ive been ranting about my steering wheel stuttering as i brake at high speeds. Ive been going around, the forums says warped rotors or pad deposits, and a friend has said it was suspension. Im going to the shop today to get my rear quarter panel fixed (finally, I know) and im tempted to ask them to check it out for me. But im wondering if I should take it to the dealer and see if SOMETHING is wrong they can do it under warranty no matter what it may be, powertrain warranty. Just as a final thought anything else you guys might think it attributes to?

To sum up all my other posts and to make this the last one:

My car's steering wheel is slightly off center, if 50/50 is straight its about 45/55 so it leaning slightly downwards on the left side.

Now, when im braking from high speeds so 65+ my steering wheel shakes and it also feels like my cars shaking because I feel it in my chair.

Now it gets progressively worse so first high speed brake is slight stutters and if i do it for the 2nd, third, or fourth time it gets worse and worse to the point where im just like f,it.

So this sums up everything, i know ive gotten a lot of input but if theres anything that needs to be repeated please do and if you guys have any more insightful information in regards to this please add.

And this will hopefully help previous and future owners if this problem ever happens to them.

Thanks.

Had this happen to toyota camry we owned and a acura tsx... both times it was the rotors. we replaced the rotors and the shaking went away.

Minsu · 06-25-2014, 10:31 AM

Hey 6spd, to my knowledge, ive hit potholes like any other chap, nothing to serious. Other than that my wheels have no hit anything nor has my car taken any damage aside from the rear quarter which happened at under 5 mph.

Minsu · 06-25-2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Take it to the dealer.

Your desire to help other people in very noble, however it does not really help anybody until the problem gets diagnosed and fixed. It is alot easier for someone with the same problem to go into a shop when they know exactly what the issues is and how to fix it.

Please keep us updated.

Your 100% correct, im gonna take it today so i should have an update by early next week.

6spd · 06-25-2014, 10:35 AM

Just hope you don't get high, go to dealer high, get high estimate lolz

Mt Tam I am · 06-25-2014, 10:36 AM

Warped rotors/brake deposits sounds like the ticket.

SouthArk370Z · 06-25-2014, 10:46 AM

If multiple hard stops didn't make it better, it's not just glazing and you may have a warped rotor.

Since you have the steering wheel misalignment, there is a good chance that you hit something and damaged part of the brakes/suspension/steering.

Steering wheel position is used by the various traction/stability systems and should be realigned after fixing underlying problem.

Quit ******* around and get a pro to check things out. You don't know what you're doing and we can't troubleshoot remotely.

Minsu · 06-25-2014, 10:57 AM

Doing it today South Doing it today.

kenchan · 06-25-2014, 11:01 AM

i mean if you dont know how to diagnose your car, chances are the dealer (or your private mechanic) will know more about the issue than you?

ElVee · 06-25-2014, 11:03 AM

My vote goes to just a simple alignment check and adjustment. Done!

kenchan · 06-25-2014, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElVee

My vote goes to just a simple alignment check and brain adjustment. Done!

trollllolollol

ElVee · 06-25-2014, 11:05 AM

It's a frame job!

6spd · 06-25-2014, 11:15 AM

I see what you did there!

06-25-2014, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Needs some Final Opinions. So i know ive been ranting about my steering wheel stuttering as i brake at high speeds. Ive been going around, the forums says warped rotors or pad deposits, and a friend has said it was suspension. Im going to the shop today to get my rear quarter panel fixed (finally, I know) and im tempted to ask them to check it out for me. But im wondering if I should take it to the dealer and see if SOMETHING is wrong they can do it under warranty no matter what it may be, powertrain warranty. Just as a final thought anything else you guys might think it attributes to? To sum up all my other posts and to make this the last one: My car's steering wheel is slightly off center, if 50/50 is straight its about 45/55 so it leaning slightly downwards on the left side. Now, when im braking from high speeds so 65+ my steering wheel shakes and it also feels like my cars shaking because I feel it in my chair. Now it gets progressively worse so first high speed brake is slight stutters and if i do it for the 2nd, third, or fourth time it gets worse and worse to the point where im just like f,it. So this sums up everything, i know ive gotten a lot of input but if theres anything that needs to be repeated please do and if you guys have any more insightful information in regards to this please add. And this will hopefully help previous and future owners if this problem ever happens to them. Thanks. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

06-25-2014, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Take it to the dealer. Your desire to help other people in very noble, however it does not really help anybody until the problem gets diagnosed and fixed. It is alot easier for someone with the same problem to go into a shop when they know exactly what the issues is and how to fix it. Please keep us updated. gurneyeagle likes this.

06-25-2014, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	If you are under warranty, why not just go to the dealer? If it's brakes, they won't be covered, but something else may be wrong. The brake shimmy and the steering wheel alignment could be 2 separate issues. It has to be asked but, did you hit anything? Pothole? Curb? Small child? 99% of the time, steering wheels don't misalign themselves. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

06-25-2014, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Hey 6spd, to my knowledge, ive hit potholes like any other chap, nothing to serious. Other than that my wheels have no hit anything nor has my car taken any damage aside from the rear quarter which happened at under 5 mph. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

06-25-2014, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Just hope you don't get high, go to dealer high, get high estimate lolz cooltoy, Minsu and 6MT-Z34 like this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

06-25-2014, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Warped rotors/brake deposits sounds like the ticket. onzedge likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

06-25-2014, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If multiple hard stops didn't make it better, it's not just glazing and you may have a warped rotor. Since you have the steering wheel misalignment, there is a good chance that you hit something and damaged part of the brakes/suspension/steering. Steering wheel position is used by the various traction/stability systems and should be realigned after fixing underlying problem. Quit ******* around and get a pro to check things out. You don't know what you're doing and we can't troubleshoot remotely. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-25-2014, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Doing it today South Doing it today. __________________ I figured, Get High, Take the Test High, Get HIGH Scoes

06-25-2014, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i mean if you dont know how to diagnose your car, chances are the dealer (or your private mechanic) will know more about the issue than you?

06-25-2014, 11:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	My vote goes to just a simple alignment check and adjustment. Done!

06-25-2014, 11:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	It's a frame job! kenchan likes this.

06-25-2014, 11:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I see what you did there! kenchan likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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