Shaun1982 Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 This is doin my head in now. The cars gettin collected Saturday and upon turnin either direction slowly it knocks/clunks a few times. I'm with a mechanic now and everything tight not worn and appears ok. Any ideas what it could be? Quote
Zugara Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 front brake pads rocking against the location pins..... Quote
marzman Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 Banana bar? No idea, just see it mentioned when people have suspension knocks. Quote
bounty78 Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 My money is on the banana bar/suspension arm I had the same issue and the car drive like new after i had them replaced by Lee's Falcon performance garage. No more clunking and knocking noice and the ride is so much better Quote
clarkie34 Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 Yup I would put money on banana bar. Quote
uc-logic Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Looks like I need to replace the drivers side "banana bar" on my 2005 Roadster. Anyone know where I can get one of these online? Live out in the sticks in North Wales so taking the lazy route. I also need to change the front drivers side hub, getting noisy. Americans can buy these for $160 maybe we should import some as a group buy. In the meantime - any discounts available for either of above to members? thanks in advance. Quote
bounty78 Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 They are about £358 inc VAT each from Nissan stealer. It's a common wear and tear part..at this rate we are replacing ours, Nissan should give club member a discount. My understanding is u are better off getting new ones than pre-owned second hand ones Quote
ChrisS Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Looks like I need to replace the drivers side "banana bar" on my 2005 Roadster. Anyone know where I can get one of these online? Live out in the sticks in North Wales so taking the lazy route. I also need to change the front drivers side hub, getting noisy. Americans can buy these for $160 maybe we should import some as a group buy. In the meantime - any discounts available for either of above to members? thanks in advance. Try a PM to zmanalex or r35lee. And welcome, I'm only 17 mile down the road from you. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Looks like I need to replace the drivers side "banana bar" on my 2005 Roadster. Anyone know where I can get one of these online? Live out in the sticks in North Wales so taking the lazy route. I also need to change the front drivers side hub, getting noisy. Americans can buy these for $160 maybe we should import some as a group buy. In the meantime - any discounts available for either of above to members? thanks in advance. Both in stock and good to go same/next day Front Hub £225.00 Front Compression Arm £335.00 Alex. Quote
uc-logic Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Looks like I need to replace the drivers side "banana bar" on my 2005 Roadster. Anyone know where I can get one of these online? Live out in the sticks in North Wales so taking the lazy route. I also need to change the front drivers side hub, getting noisy. Americans can buy these for $160 maybe we should import some as a group buy. In the meantime - any discounts available for either of above to members? thanks in advance. Try a PM to zmanalex or r35lee. And welcome, I'm only 17 mile down the road from you. Not been on the Forum for while..... thank you for the welcome, I will keep an eye out - mine is a black roadster (some of the time - with all the roadworks on the A5 and A470 its mostly a muddy beige!!) Quote
uc-logic Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Looks like I need to replace the drivers side "banana bar" on my 2005 Roadster. Anyone know where I can get one of these online? Live out in the sticks in North Wales so taking the lazy route. I also need to change the front drivers side hub, getting noisy. Americans can buy these for $160 maybe we should import some as a group buy. In the meantime - any discounts available for either of above to members? thanks in advance. Both in stock and good to go same/next day Front Hub £225.00 Front Compression Arm £335.00 Alex. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 This is the fix. viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43456 viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43455 All in stock and good to go same/next day. Quote
car350z Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I have knocking from (what seems to be) the front right wheel. I gave it to TGM Sport in Fleet for 2 weeks but Tom couldn't find anything causing it. He said there was a bit of play in the front drop links so they got replaced but the noise is still there. Though in my case, it's not related to turning, it's when I'm driving over uneven surface at slow speeds (<40 mph). I'm beginning to think that maybe it's just something banging against the body, like the wheel arch lining plastic parts or maybe the bumper or so. But it bugs the hell out of me... Quote
bounty78 Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 I have knocking from (what seems to be) the front right wheel.I gave it to TGM Sport in Fleet for 2 weeks but Tom couldn't find anything causing it. He said there was a bit of play in the front drop links so they got replaced but the noise is still there. Though in my case, it's not related to turning, it's when I'm driving over uneven surface at slow speeds (<40 mph). I'm beginning to think that maybe it's just something banging against the body, like the wheel arch lining plastic parts or maybe the bumper or so. But it bugs the hell out of me... It will be the banana bar if changing the ARB had made no difference Quote
car350z Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 I am wondering, if it's the banana bar, why hasn't Tom found it? At the moment I'm really unsure. If it was the banana bar, would you notice a difference in handling? Would you hear knocking from the outside? Quote
clarkie34 Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 No you would not notice any difference in handling.Mine sounded like a creaky old cart when I turned my steering wheel while stationary. Don't take stealers advice and by the while bar,you won't get much change out of £500.Alex has the bush that collapses and causes the noise. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Here you go mate viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43455 viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43458 viewtopic.php?f=157&t=43456 Alex. Quote
car350z Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Is that something that any garage can do? I'm asking because tbh I was very unimpressed with TGM Sport and the fact that they haven't been able to spot/fix the problem after having the car for 2 weeks. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Is that something that any garage can do? I'm asking because tbh I was very unimpressed with TGM Sport and the fact that they haven't been able to spot/fix the problem after having the car for 2 weeks. Replacing the compression arm is a very straight forward job as is replacing the bush, however the bush has to be pressed out. Tom at TGM will most certainly manage this job for you. Tom has my number if he requires to talk to me about your unsolved issues. Alex. Quote
car350z Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Do these fit a JDM model? Tom told me that there are some parts where there is a difference between the UK and JDM version. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Do these fit a JDM model? Tom told me that there are some parts where there is a difference between the UK and JDM version. Yes mate, these parts will fit a JDM and a UK car. Alex Quote
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