upandoveragain Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Always the same when things are going to good Ok I am reaching out to touch everyone's experience I have had the car for over a week now and loved every second ( not the fuel bill but you don't buy this car for that ) I am getting a well sort of tapping knocking when running at 10 to 20 mph over rough ground It's beginning to bother me badly Ok at take off and at top end Replaced rear drop links because I thaught the made a noise but felt ok My friend has ramps and has the rocker attachment to sort of shake the car and feel for movement I can't feel anything Not one iota Does anyone have any other ideas Checked for anything loose can't find it under the bonnet Inside the car has been emptied Still nothing But this god damn ddddddd at 10 mph over rough ground even the slow down strips on the motorway sets it off Any ideas " anyone had this ? " Or is it time for the funny farm 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upandoveragain Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have also checked the spare tyre and fittings all tight 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Banana arms? Edit: Ignore that if the sound is from the rear. Edited April 17, 2015 by Paddy78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 A shaker platform rarely diagnoses a compression arm bush fail (bannana bar). I've had this with mine and since replacing them it's gone. Both had zero movement when inspected before replacement and even passed an MOT. The other option is drop links but they are normally easier to diagnose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 does it sound like its something rattling around in the boot, rather than under the car? does it actually clonk when going over bumps, or is it just road vibrations is shaking something thats loose? exhaust heat shields are known to come loose and rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Is it from front or rear? If front it's probably as others have said the banana arms. I had a knocking tapping sound from rear and emptied boot, it was still there until I realised the jack had become loose in its plastic housing. Not sure if the Z's have jacks though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yeah, the Zeds do come with jacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upandoveragain Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Well now I am ready to try anything The banana arms ? Ok I will go for it and do the front drop like as well no harm not to Do the arms come whole with bushes ? Do I have to buy the bushes and press out then press in the new ones ? How much do you think two front banana arms with all the bushes in and with 2 front drop links ? Mega bucks or controllable ? Are they a bas);&& to fit ? Thanks for the help I need it 😕 Best regards...... Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Do a search under banana arms - here is one: http://www.350z-uk.c...ms#entry1450765 From what you describe it is more than likely the issue and one that is not obvious when doing the usual checks under the Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upandoveragain Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Ok I have read the thread and I will try out the break test tomorrow I can see and understand where he is coming from when you break. Do you just buy the bushes and press them in the banana bars Or do you buy the banana bars with the new bushes in them ? What's the price for them Anyone just baught them and know the prices ? Going to try looking for them on the net but don't want to fit them to find out they are rubbish. Do I have to go to nissan to get own parts ? Thanks for everyone help I will get my z back to normal lol Thanks for everyone help Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Most people buy a complete arm with bushes in place. Best to get genuine parts but try to avoid nissan dealer prices. Some have the old bushes pressed out and uprated polybush replacements. Try independent traders on this site. Also replace the little rubber cone bushes when doing the bannana arms. I paid around 230 each from a trader on here which compared to the 300 plus nissan wanted was a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newkid Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Pair of polybushes off clark motorsport is £77 delivered Edited April 18, 2015 by newkid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack wellZ Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 PM ZMANALEX that's who I'm ordering my new banana arm from on Friday, very good price 👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenDW Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I think I might have the same thing. My initial thought was that the wheels need balancing (which they do) as I've gotten weird rumbling from a car before due to poor/no balancing (although this was going 60+). Guess I'll be dishing out some time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upandoveragain Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Well I have got my car back from the sales garage I know it has been fixed from with the knowlage it has been looked after. I do not say this mildly ! I mean this from the help I received over and above from one of the forum members. If it was not for him I would be in a worce place with my car. Thank you for helping and repairing my Z it has no knock now and feels better on the road as well. ZMANALEX Thanks for dropping your tools in the middle of a job to help a noobie z owner Much gratitude with all you have done for me, I learned more in half an hour than I did in a year and a half reading forums. Great fully yours, Alan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Well I have got my car back from the sales garage I know it has been fixed from with the knowlage it has been looked after. I do not say this mildly ! I mean this from the help I received over and above from one of the forum members. If it was not for him I would be in a worce place with my car. Thank you for helping and repairing my Z it has no knock now and feels better on the road as well. ZMANALEX Thanks for dropping your tools in the middle of a job to help a noobie z owner Much gratitude with all you have done for me, I learned more in half an hour than I did in a year and a half reading forums. Great fully yours, Alan. Great feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenDW Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Well I have got my car back from the sales garage I know it has been fixed from with the knowlage it has been looked after. I do not say this mildly ! I mean this from the help I received over and above from one of the forum members. If it was not for him I would be in a worce place with my car. Thank you for helping and repairing my Z it has no knock now and feels better on the road as well. ZMANALEX Thanks for dropping your tools in the middle of a job to help a noobie z owner Much gratitude with all you have done for me, I learned more in half an hour than I did in a year and a half reading forums. Great fully yours, Alan. Excellent news. I'll know who to turn to should it need doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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