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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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When i first got the car... the suspension was very stable and stuff.... but lately the front end feels very loose and it just feels wierd... and i was getting on the highway and im usually able to take those turns at 55+mph and now i can barely take them at 45+ the front and starts sliding and traction control kicks in.

Anyone know what could be wrong?

do you think and alignment could be the issue?
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexBG
When i first got the car... the suspension was very stable and stuff.... but lately the front end feels very loose and it just feels wierd... and i was getting on the highway and im usually able to take those turns at 55+mph and now i can barely take them at 45+ the front and starts sliding and traction control kicks in.

Anyone know what could be wrong?

do you think and alignment could be the issue?
Have you checked your tire tread?
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Have you made any chages to your car tire pressure ect.?
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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tire thread they look brand new.

i just recently got new tires in the rear.
i usually keep the tire pressure at 35
but they changed my tires and jacked the rear tire pressure up to 45.

do you really think tire pressure could be playing a role here?
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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ur rear is at 45?! nissan spec is 35 please deflate them down and then see if there is any difference
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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you dont have any aftermarket sway bars. do you?
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 03:44 AM
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you dont have any aftermarket sway bars. do you?
Nope car is all stock.

the stupid shop put the tires at 45.


im currently in Indianapolis with my dads F250 Powerstroke..... but ill put out some air once i get back to St.Louis.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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wow did not know air made such a huge difference.

Thanks for your help guys.
I lowered the PSI on the rear tires to 38.

Car handles like when i first bought it.

Im only 20 and love my Z to death... so anything goes slightly wrong .. i notice it.

I really appreciate you guys helping me out.
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