webbtay Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Hi, I've just bought a 2005 350z that has done 24K miles. took it for the first spin this evening and noticed when I had the windows down (should have done this on the test drive ) a noise from the rear around where the wheels are - think it was on both sides. It happened mainly when i took my foot off and the car slowed a bit as the revs dropped, the slight jerking of this caused the sound. Similar thing while accelerating. It doesn't happen over bumps etc, so don't think it's suspension. The noise is a plasticky clicky/scrappy noise kind of like a twig is caught under the wheel arch (yes, I checked and there are no twigs!). I'm getting it serviced Oct but wondered if anyone had come across this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Its known as the "Clicky rear axle" Easily fixed I believe, use the search button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 try ZMANALEX i got the kit off him and i have no click click noise now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 try ZMANALEX i got the kit off him and i have no click click noise now Just Skid Skid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbtay Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 thanks all for the quick reply. good to know there is a technical term for it! now to get it sorted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 try ZMANALEX i got the kit off him and i have no click click noise now Just Skid Skid low blow just cos you got away with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZMANALEX Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 thanks all for the quick reply. good to know there is a technical term for it! now to get it sorted... Clicky axle kits in stock and good to ship same/next day. Drop me a pm if I can help you further, Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 rear drop links need greasing maybe more info here viewtopic.php?f=10&t=39466&hilit=drop+links+grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbtay Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 pretty sure its the clicky axle, abbey motorsport said it should be a case of cleaning/regreasing the CV joints and rotating 180 degs. its a cheap fix so if it lasts a couple of years i'm happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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