Just came back from the Nissan dealer alignment issue / car pulling to one side

antennahead · 04-12-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DinoJ

Is the same problem:

I have noticed since the first day i bought the car when i stop (usually when its from a faster speed and its a more aggressive or sudden break) the car pulls so heavily to one or other side that if i dont hold the wheel significantly hard in the upright position i would hit traffic 2 lanes over.

Mine does this also, but as stated, it is only on worn and heavily grooved roads. On a smooth surface the car tracks straight, even from a sudden stop. Wide, low profile tires tend to do this.

John

Musashi · 04-12-2009, 10:11 PM

I luckily do not have the problem with my 370z. The g37 I traded in had horrible alignment issues, pulled really hard to the right.

Minicobra1 · 04-13-2009, 12:42 AM

Yes, I have this same issue, it's seams to be a combination of tramlining and bump steer. The freeways out here are all grooved for rain, I think these tires or the alignment setting do not work for this type of road design.
The guys on the Mustang form use to experience this after lowering their cars, (bump steer) the solution was to put off-set steering rack bushings in to bring the steering rack back up to it's normal position. Seeing that no one on here has a lowered vehicle, that wouldn't be the issue. Wide tires and grooved roads do have some effect on this, but I think the solution may be different alignment specs.

fillyv · 04-13-2009, 08:51 AM

The problem of doing alignments on brand new model of cars. Is that the cd updates for alignment racks only come once a year. I would suppose you could do a monthly update, but at $700 for the update its not cost effective. Nissan or other car companies do not have thier own alignment programs. They go through John Bean "Snap-On", or Hunter. A seasoned tech should be able to at least help you get your problem fixed though. then when the update is available get it checked again.

arcticreaver · 04-13-2009, 01:48 PM

i'll let you guys know. so far, i do not have a problem with my car pulling. just the steering wheel is not straight. but i'll get the answers in hopefully a couple of weeks.

armensti · 04-13-2009, 03:22 PM

well im still waiting for them to call me back once they get their cd but im sure their not gonna call. so i need to keep on bugging them to do something about it

BanningZ · 04-13-2009, 05:42 PM

^persistence pays off. Keep on em'

armensti · 04-14-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

^persistence pays off. Keep on em'

i hope so lol

Modshack · 04-15-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by armensti

well im still waiting for them to call me back once they get their cd but im sure their not gonna call. so i need to keep on bugging them to do something about it

This shouldn't be that big a deal. The alignment specs have been over in the brakes and suspension section for a month now:

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Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Yes, I have this same issue, it's seams to be a combination of tramlining and bump steer. The freeways out here are all grooved for rain, I think these tires or the alignment setting do not work for this type of road design. The guys on the Mustang form use to experience this after lowering their cars, (bump steer) the solution was to put off-set steering rack bushings in to bring the steering rack back up to it's normal position. Seeing that no one on here has a lowered vehicle, that wouldn't be the issue. Wide tires and grooved roads do have some effect on this, but I think the solution may be different alignment specs. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

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Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I luckily do not have the problem with my 370z. The g37 I traded in had horrible alignment issues, pulled really hard to the right.

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fillyv Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Glarus, Wi Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 350Z Track Rep Power: 16	The problem of doing alignments on brand new model of cars. Is that the cd updates for alignment racks only come once a year. I would suppose you could do a monthly update, but at $700 for the update its not cost effective. Nissan or other car companies do not have thier own alignment programs. They go through John Bean "Snap-On", or Hunter. A seasoned tech should be able to at least help you get your problem fixed though. then when the update is available get it checked again.

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arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i'll let you guys know. so far, i do not have a problem with my car pulling. just the steering wheel is not straight. but i'll get the answers in hopefully a couple of weeks.

04-13-2009, 03:22 PM	#66 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	well im still waiting for them to call me back once they get their cd but im sure their not gonna call. so i need to keep on bugging them to do something about it