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Old Mar 15, 2018 | 06:26 PM
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Should my 2003 nissan 350z steer back on a turn like other cars/suv. Maybe it's just the way I drive cause I don't drive to hard i baby it possibly if I give it gas around the corner it will steer back but from what I'm getting I have to help it back to get back straight. I've read it could have something to do with the castor any info will help.
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Old Mar 16, 2018 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Agov
Should my 2003 nissan 350z steer back on a turn like other cars/suv. Maybe it's just the way I drive cause I don't drive to hard i baby it possibly if I give it gas around the corner it will steer back but from what I'm getting I have to help it back to get back straight. I've read it could have something to do with the castor any info will help.
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Caster plays a part in wheel returnability but its highly probable and likely that something else is going on, likely binding steering or suspension gear.

If you don't know how to isolate the issue by checking all of your steering gear, starting at the wheel and working downwards through the steering column, rack, hydraulics and down to all the steering gear, suggest you take it to a shop that can look at it AND align the car because it's going to need one as well after the shop does a proper look-see and teardown of anything.
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Old Mar 16, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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It's also speed dependent. The slower the speed the slower the return. The faster the speed usually the faster the return to center.

But you shouldn't have to be cranking over hard. The Z generally has good on point steering. A half turn of the wheel should be a good amount or turn in.
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Old Mar 16, 2018 | 07:52 PM
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The power assist from the pump is also speed dependant. Because as the Z speeds up, it reduces power assist; and as it slows, it increases it.
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Old Mar 17, 2018 | 04:08 PM
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oh the steering rack, there issa adjuster thing (donno what its called). but it will tighten or loosen the steering. someone will chime in about it. I just have a very simple explanation about it.
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 04:19 AM
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This car is new to you?
What size are the wheels and tires up front?
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by carbuffguy
This car is new to you?
What size are the wheels and tires up front?


Wow, carbuff. You're up early.. Did you not get your ''Guiness on'' with all the other Leprechauns last night?
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Atreyu'z 350
Wow, carbuff. You're up early.. Did you not get your ''Guiness on'' with all the other Leprechauns last night?
There's no "yes" or "no" in Irish - truth

So, aye, I did not.

And aye, I'm a morning person..."early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and" Okay, strike that.

"early bird gets the grub" - no, no, no - I'll leave that one for Trav

Let's just say I like to get up early for a wee breakfast, but today it was Ulster fry...
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/l...-29962910.html

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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by carbuffguy
There's no "yes" or "no" in Irish - truth

So, aye, I did not.

And aye, I'm a morning person..."early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and" Okay, strike that.

"early bird gets the grub" - no, no, no - I'll leave that one for Trav

Let's just say I like to get up early for a wee breakfast, but today it was Ulster fry...
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/l...-29962910.html


Hahahah.. Ulster Fry, mmm. I know it all too well. Although I haven't needed it for awhile.


-Yeah, well, Trav's off teaching one of the new guys a lesson in logic.
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Old Mar 18, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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[QUOTE=Atreyu'z 350;10945556]Hahahah.. Ulster Fry, mmm. I know it all too well. Although I haven't needed it for awhile.


Speaking of steering problems ^, I didn't NEED the Ulster either...just old habits
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