Help!

Jedz · 03-03-2018, 10:45 PM

Did an alignment on my 370z today and after it was done, I went on the freeway. While making a slight right on 65mph I lost control of the car twice. But luckily I caught it and went back to where I got it aligned at. He reset my electronic steering wheel and we both tested it. It went fine but still don't trust it and wont risk it. Does anyone know what could had happened?

OptionZero · 03-03-2018, 11:28 PM

"lost control" could mean anything, so . . . how the hell can we help you?

Is the car pulling to one side with a neutral position steering wheel?

Did something break?

Are your tires ****** up?

The Z doesn't have steer-by-wire (LOL)

Jedz · 03-04-2018, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

"lost control" could mean anything, so . . . how the hell can we help you?

Is the car pulling to one side with a neutral position steering wheel?

Did something break?

Are your tires ****** up?

The Z doesn't have steer-by-wire (LOL)

My car swerved a hard sudden left twice and no my tires are brand new i just got new tires today this morning!

NISMO IX · 03-04-2018, 03:12 AM

Did the place selling you the tires, the same place that did your alignment? Just curious. Also, did you receive an alignment sheet that gives you the specs you're at? There are some very knowledgeable people on this forum and having such information may help.

barncobob · 03-04-2018, 07:58 AM

just curious, what brand tire and the size.

SouthArk370Z · 03-04-2018, 08:06 AM

If your problem is not tramlining, park the car until you get things fixed.

OptionZero · 03-04-2018, 05:11 PM

Lemme get this straight:

Pre-alignment, car is fine

Post-alignment, you drive at 65mph at a slight right and the car suddenly jerks to the left TWICE?

Then, you go back to the alignment place and the fix is . . . something in the electrics of the wheels?

I have no idea what the **** is going on

For your car to go in the opposite direction you are steering would require something being severely broken. the Z34 is not steer by wire - there's a mechanical linkage from steering wheel to steering rack.

Did you hear anything snap? Tire squeal? Did you feel any wierd vibrations in the steering wheel leading up to this?

I mean, from you're describing, there's only one conclusion:
Neither you nor your alignment shop know what the hell you are doing.

Solution:
Take your car to a real suspension shop (not big-o or firestone) for a full inspection and test drive

Do what that place says

jchammond · 03-04-2018, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedz

My car swerved a hard sudden left twice and no my tires are brand new i just got new tires today this morning!

Post a picture of your before & after alignment chart.
As depending on adjustments made; it can really make a difference in the steering.
As mentioned; though our Z’s do incorporate a steering angle sensor- It isn’t a drive by wire...(not yet) many new vehicles are going this direction.
Electric steering to drive by wire to drive itself!

NISMO IX · 03-04-2018, 06:35 PM

If the tire shop did the alignment, I wouldn't trust them. A nation wide tire shop here purposely screwed my alignment up to wear my tires faster because I changed to a cheaper brand last minute(not on my Z). Like everyone else has said, take it to a reputable shop.

Jedz · 03-05-2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Lemme get this straight:

Pre-alignment, car is fine

Post-alignment, you drive at 65mph at a slight right and the car suddenly jerks to the left TWICE?

Then, you go back to the alignment place and the fix is . . . something in the electrics of the wheels?

I have no idea what the **** is going on

For your car to go in the opposite direction you are steering would require something being severely broken. the Z34 is not steer by wire - there's a mechanical linkage from steering wheel to steering rack.

Did you hear anything snap? Tire squeal? Did you feel any wierd vibrations in the steering wheel leading up to this?

I mean, from you're describing, there's only one conclusion:
Neither you nor your alignment shop know what the hell you are doing.

Solution:
Take your car to a real suspension shop (not big-o or firestone) for a full inspection and test drive

Do what that place says

Didn't notice anything after my car jerked no tire squeals and nothing snapped. I pulled over to the shoulder to see what happened but it looked fine. The reason why i came to get an alignment was because I lowered my car and it is on fortune auto coilovers. so anyways I Went back to the shop and reseted my "steer by wire" and we took for a test drive on the free way and it seem to work properly. But still dont trust it. any recommendation on suspension shops in la? and yes I'm not really knowledgeable about these kind of stuff. And I really appreciate you guys that took your time to try and help me!

Jedz · 03-06-2018, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISMO IX

Did the place selling you the tires, the same place that did your alignment? Just curious. Also, did you receive an alignment sheet that gives you the specs you're at? There are some very knowledgeable people on this forum and having such information may help.

no I went to different place to get my alignment.

OptionZero · 03-06-2018, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedz

so anyways I Went back to the shop and reseted my "steer by wire" and we took for a test drive on the free way and it seem to work properly.

again . . . the Z is NOT steer by wire

TechnicZ · 03-06-2018, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedz

Didn't notice anything after my car jerked no tire squeals and nothing snapped. I pulled over to the shoulder to see what happened but it looked fine. The reason why i came to get an alignment was because I lowered my car and it is on fortune auto coilovers. so anyways I Went back to the shop and reseted my "steer by wire" and we took for a test drive on the free way and it seem to work properly. But still dont trust it. any recommendation on suspension shops in la? and yes I'm not really knowledgeable about these kind of stuff. And I really appreciate you guys that took your time to try and help me!

Unless you ran over something there's no reason for the car to go left suddenly without any steering input from you. Vehicle alignment and suspension do not work like that. I would lift up the car again and check the suspension install.

Also I would love to know what they "reset" to get you out of the door.

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nis350 · 03-07-2018, 12:13 AM

shop forgot to tighten the tie rods after the alignment?

loose suspension parts when you install the coilovers?

wheel lug nuts tight?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedz

Didn't notice anything after my car jerked no tire squeals and nothing snapped. I pulled over to the shoulder to see what happened but it looked fine. The reason why i came to get an alignment was because I lowered my car and it is on fortune auto coilovers. so anyways I Went back to the shop and reseted my "steer by wire" and we took for a test drive on the free way and it seem to work properly. But still dont trust it. any recommendation on suspension shops in la? and yes I'm not really knowledgeable about these kind of stuff. And I really appreciate you guys that took your time to try and help me!

03-03-2018, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jedz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 6 Drives: 17 Nissan 370Z wt m6 Rep Power: 8	Help! Did an alignment on my 370z today and after it was done, I went on the freeway. While making a slight right on 65mph I lost control of the car twice. But luckily I caught it and went back to where I got it aligned at. He reset my electronic steering wheel and we both tested it. It went fine but still don't trust it and wont risk it. Does anyone know what could had happened?

03-03-2018, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	"lost control" could mean anything, so . . . how the hell can we help you? Is the car pulling to one side with a neutral position steering wheel? Did something break? Are your tires ****** up? The Z doesn't have steer-by-wire (LOL) SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

03-04-2018, 03:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 47 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	Did the place selling you the tires, the same place that did your alignment? Just curious. Also, did you receive an alignment sheet that gives you the specs you're at? There are some very knowledgeable people on this forum and having such information may help. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If your problem is not tramlining, park the car until you get things fixed. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-04-2018, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Lemme get this straight: Pre-alignment, car is fine Post-alignment, you drive at 65mph at a slight right and the car suddenly jerks to the left TWICE? Then, you go back to the alignment place and the fix is . . . something in the electrics of the wheels? I have no idea what the **** is going on For your car to go in the opposite direction you are steering would require something being severely broken. the Z34 is not steer by wire - there's a mechanical linkage from steering wheel to steering rack. Did you hear anything snap? Tire squeal? Did you feel any wierd vibrations in the steering wheel leading up to this? I mean, from you're describing, there's only one conclusion: Neither you nor your alignment shop know what the hell you are doing. Solution: Take your car to a real suspension shop (not big-o or firestone) for a full inspection and test drive Do what that place says __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

03-04-2018, 07:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	just curious, what brand tire and the size.

03-04-2018, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 47 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	If the tire shop did the alignment, I wouldn't trust them. A nation wide tire shop here purposely screwed my alignment up to wear my tires faster because I changed to a cheaper brand last minute(not on my Z). Like everyone else has said, take it to a reputable shop. Jedz likes this. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)