cez Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 hi guys just saying hello i bought a black 350z in december and i am really enjoying it,but there is a knocking coming from the front ive had it checked out and been told its coming from the steering rack was just wondering where i could get one as the local garage is well over £1100 dont know if this is dear or not any advice cheers cez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 can you explain the noise more accurately. Does it happen only when you turn, pot holes etc etc, type of sound before buying new parts that may not be required as the diagnosis could be something else. Not heard of a steering rack going on a zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome! As above, give us a bit more info and we can probably narrow it down a bit more. Then you can buy the bits from one of the traders on here to save some cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It will more than likely be a control arm. Search for it up top right, theres a process to check it with pics etc I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennerz Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackpig Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Disconnect a front anti roll bar link and see if the problem goes. Its easy and free to do. I had an anti roll bar link knock on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hi and to the forum. Many components on the 350Z steering and suspension can cause knocks, the most common are bushes or ball joints and in particular the compression arm bushes. Steering racks have been known to fail but I think that I have only sold 7 in around 6 years. Best to get a second opinion on your issues and if you require any of the above parts then just give me shout as I have them all in stock (including steering racks and rack ends) and all good to go same/next day Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisS Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cez Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 hi guys thanks for the advice i had the car up on mot ramps which shakes the car there is no obvious bit broken on the suspension but if you held on to the rack you could fell it knockin,it goes the hole time when you are driving on ruffer roads like i have up here.had quotes for a second hand rack but not sure what to do they can give 90 day warranty and the car its coming from had 19000 mikes on it what do you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome to the forum Hope you get the problem sorted, think Zmanalex is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 You ought to get an independent ZED specialist to check out just what it is first. If you post up the area where are based (most put it their avatars) we can point you in the right direction and may well save you money on buying what turns out to be un-needed parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome .... my bet is banana bar problems as this is common whereas racks are not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Welcome Along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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