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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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base 2006 350z
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performance mods are pop charger, borla exhaust, kinetix hfc, now i just recently installed my mrev2 + 5/16 spacer ( removed strut bar for now since it was rubbing )

last week i noticed that when am going 55+ mph doesnt matter in what gear am in i start to get a weird noise from what am assuming sounds like its coming from the passenger side of the engine. it sorta has a * clanking* sound. like back in the days kids use to put cards from a deck onto the tires of their bikes. the noise gets louder and more repetitive the higher i go beyond 55.

besides the noise i think the steering wheel shakes a bit more once i start to hear the noise. everything else on the car seems fine.

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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Have you pulled the LS front wheel to take a good look at what's going on? A "clanking" noise usually entails a reciprocating part rubbing on another (brake pad, warped rotor, wheel bearing, etc.) and showing some sign of wear. Be sure to support the Z with jack stands before you crawl underneath and let us know what you find.
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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i havnt even inspectec the z. i have this monday through wednesday off so ill be checking it out. ill report to you guys whatever i find. hopefully its nothing serious
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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finally been able to check the car. seems to be the top of the wheel well plastic is making contact with my tires at high speeds. not able to 100% prove it besides the fact the pastic is getting eaten up.
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