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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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issue be solved. Why hasn't Nissan done anything on this? I've had an alignment done at my dealer, but the problem persists.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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the only thing I have heard of that worked was getting the front tires changed. People have tried the alignment to no avail...so forget about the alignment. I say, try the tires...forget the road crown argument as I trust that most humans consider this when complaining about alignment...
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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Default same pulling right issue

Most 350Z have a slight pull, mine an several others have an issue with pulling on flat surfaces with correct tire pressure.

Mike, I have PM you for further information to get to the root of the issue.
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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Originally posted by Pitlizard
Most 350Z have a slight pull, mine an several others have an issue with pulling on flat surfaces with correct tire pressure.

Mike, I have PM you for further information to get to the root of the issue.
Hey which dealer did you have your alignment done at? What's their phone number?

I need to do an alignment and my dealer doesn't have the right software. I'm looking around to find the software myself

Thanks
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Old Nov 13, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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don't let anyone give you the "slight pull to right is there incase you fall asleep" ******** line.

when you fall asleep do you reall think you release all pressure to the wheel and let it do it's magical pull to the right?!

come'on!

I had a freind fall asleep in his '02 Chevy fullsize. he was in the right lane and ended up in the center median. His truck had a problem with pulling to the right too.

He fell alseep with his left hand on the wheel and once he was out he relaxed his left arm which pulled the wheel to the left.

It really makes no difference if the car pulls or not... if you fall alseep there is no sure fire way to make you go a certain direction....

it's a terrible excuse that 98% of the gullable fools out there fall for. If it pulls to the right it NEEDS to be fixed.
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 04:12 AM
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I get it very infrequently , it comes and goes . It's bearable , but it really shouldn't be there . I agree. Wait for a tire change , then realign and you should be all set !

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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 07:24 AM
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I got the front tires exchanged and a new alignment and the problem is still there.

what else could it be? dealer said all alignment spec's were right where the should be.

???????
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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Originally posted by all_bark
I got the front tires exchanged and a new alignment and the problem is still there.

what else could it be? dealer said all alignment spec's were right where the should be.

???????
There is no caster split in the front alighment specs!!!!! Both right and left caster are the same. this will cause the car to drift to the right due to road crown. This has been a issue on Nissans for quite a while. I had this on both of my Maximas and my daughters Sentra and her Maxima. There is no caster adjustments on this car so the caster will always be the same on both sides. Unless the car is wrecked or somebody comes up with a camber caster adjustment plate like the one used on Mustangs there will always be a drift towards to righthand side of the road. If you like you can have some camber taken out of the left wheel and the same amount added to the right and the car may not drift. Just be aware that doing this can cause tire wear on the edges of your tires. Or just keep on driving and know that your car is set up to handle turns.

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