Click/Clunk Sound when turning sharp Right-With VIDEO (Not Full lock)

MagmaRed370z · 06-11-2015, 09:52 PM

Hey Guys,

Search: First off I did truly searched the forum and found several answers but nothing that pinpoints the issue or a resolution.

Issue: When turning sharp right (at speeds lower than 15mph) (Not Full lock) I can hear a clicking clunking sound coming mostly from the front driver side. Not idea what this could be and it is driving me crazy.

Mods: Stock with only 20mm spacers in all 4 corners, which I triple checked that are torqued at spec. Car has only 10,000 miles.

Solution: Any advise please.

Video:

Any help is greatly appreciated.

vtec to vvel · 06-11-2015, 10:15 PM

can you feel any response/feedback on your steering wheel in relation to the sounds?

MagmaRed370z · 06-11-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

can you feel any response/feedback on your steering wheel in relation to the sounds?

I cannot. No feel/vibration from the steering wheel.

vtec to vvel · 06-11-2015, 10:41 PM

front axle maybe?

also, check this thread:
Help! FRONT click noise

towards the bottom of that thread, the following users posted:

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Originally Posted by Scott@Synergy

I vote 100% sway bar end link/bushings. Take it off, lube bushings, tighten back down to like 130ft/lbs.

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Originally Posted by Mandingo

Lubing the front sway bar bushings solved my front clicking

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Originally Posted by sillyoldtayo

my car had a click too on deceleration and acceleration when I would first come on/off the gas. the dealer knew what it was and packed grease into something in the axle and fixed it. Its been about 15,000 miles and the click hasn't come back. some searching for axle click was all I had to do to find a TSB.

hope this helps!

MagmaRed370z · 06-12-2015, 07:24 AM

Thanks for the explanation vtec

Taking it to the stealership to diagnose

6spd · 06-12-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

front axle maybe?

We don't have front axles, only in the rear.

vtec to vvel · 06-12-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

We don't have front axles, only in the rear.

2012 Nissan 370Z Front Axle - NissanPartsDeal.com

TexasChuck · 06-12-2015, 05:55 PM

Yea,, take it in. warrantee. Don't take "Failure to Duplicate " as an answer.
Good luck. Probably just a rare defective part. Don't get bummed out.

MagmaRed370z · 06-12-2015, 06:34 PM

So the stealership said that because I change the wheels to Sport Wheels (Mine is a base model) and that the 20mm spacers is what its causing the issue. I don't know if this is the case but I don't think so. What do you guys think?

6spd · 06-12-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

2012 Nissan 370Z Front Axle - NissanPartsDeal.com

Thats a misnomer per se, we have front hub assemblies, but no actual axle. "Axle" in this case simply refers to the front wheel assemblies. CV axles, like we have in the rear, have joints that when broken emit a clicking noise when turning at low speeds.

6spd · 06-12-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

So the stealership said that because I change the wheels to Sport Wheels (Mine is a base model) and that the 20mm spacers is what its causing the issue. I don't know if this is the case but I don't think so. What do you guys think?

They're simply passing the buck. Have you checked to make sure a fender liner isn't out of place and rubbing the wheel when its turned?

SouthArk370Z · 06-13-2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

So the stealership said that because I change the wheels to Sport Wheels (Mine is a base model) and that the 20mm spacers is what its causing the issue. I don't know if this is the case but I don't think so. What do you guys think?

Did they try to replicate the problem or at least examine the suspension? If not, they can't make a diagnosis so they can't say what caused it.

That said, there is a chance the suspension changes could be the cause of the problem. I'd get a diagnosis from an independent shop and then proceed based on that diagnosis.

FWIW, even if your mods are the problem, that doesn't void the rest of your warranty.

MagmaRed370z · 06-13-2015, 04:16 PM

Thanks guys for the responses.

I guess they said that they "tighten" the spacers and the wheels to specs. They said that spacers are dangerous (????) anyhow, it does not make the sound anymore. (Knock on wood)....

SouthArk370Z · 06-13-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Thanks guys for the responses.

I guess they said that they "tighten" the spacers and the wheels to specs. They said that spacers are dangerous (????) anyhow, it does not make the sound anymore. (Knock on wood)....

Sounds like improper installation. Not a warranty claim.

If the shop did the job right, you shouldn't have any problems. There is nothing inherently dangerous with spacers (unless you go wild) but installation can be a little tricky for a novice.

Personally, I'd get an accurate torque wrench and double-check all 20 lugs.

06-11-2015, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Click/Clunk Sound when turning sharp Right-With VIDEO (Not Full lock) Hey Guys, Search: First off I did truly searched the forum and found several answers but nothing that pinpoints the issue or a resolution. Issue: When turning sharp right (at speeds lower than 15mph) (Not Full lock) I can hear a clicking clunking sound coming mostly from the front driver side. Not idea what this could be and it is driving me crazy. Mods: Stock with only 20mm spacers in all 4 corners, which I triple checked that are torqued at spec. Car has only 10,000 miles. Solution: Any advise please. Video: Any help is greatly appreciated. Last edited by Trips; 06-11-2015 at 10:25 PM.

06-11-2015, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,903 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 499553	can you feel any response/feedback on your steering wheel in relation to the sounds? __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

06-12-2015, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Dealership Yea,, take it in. warrantee. Don't take "Failure to Duplicate " as an answer. Good luck. Probably just a rare defective part. Don't get bummed out.

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MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the explanation vtec Taking it to the stealership to diagnose

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MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	So the stealership said that because I change the wheels to Sport Wheels (Mine is a base model) and that the 20mm spacers is what its causing the issue. I don't know if this is the case but I don't think so. What do you guys think?

06-13-2015, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Thanks guys for the responses. I guess they said that they "tighten" the spacers and the wheels to specs. They said that spacers are dangerous (????) anyhow, it does *not* make the sound anymore. (Knock on wood)....