Steering a 350z
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.
350Z/370Z Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
MY350Z.COM



Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 10,315
Likes: 3,378
From: Northern California
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trending Topics
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
Last edited by carbuffguy; Mar 18, 2018 at 06:52 AM.
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

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.
[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
Speaking of steering problems ^, I didn't NEED the Ulster either...just old habits
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gt3
Body, Interior, Exterior & Lighting (DIY)
210
Dec 19, 2025 10:29 PM
iPhoneGuaco
Exterior & Interior
13
Nov 14, 2012 05:25 PM
kbiz
Exterior & Interior
2
Dec 12, 2005 05:43 PM
bruce350z
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
6
Nov 8, 2005 04:05 PM





