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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Angry WARNING-Front end defect!

I'm new to the sight. I don't know if this subject is listed yet. I know many other Z owners, including myself, have replaced the front tires, some 4 sets, because there is defect in the front end of the car. I know there was a recall to fix the problem on 03 and maybe newer . I am raising the red flag on this.

Every time you apply the brake, the design of the front end is weak and the cambers get pushed out causing a "negative camber" position. This eats up the inside tread and alignment. Nissan won't recall all Z's to fix the problem correctly...too much $$$ for Nissan.

Is there a way to fix this with aftermarket parts? Any good advise?

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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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this is your very first post, so people will forgive you, but this has got to be the most discussed topic on this forum, ever. use search function. "tire feathering". always search first.
welcome.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Btw you might get these little grease streaks on the windows...

And let me know if the hatch doesn't open all the way because there is a trick with pennies for that...

Welcome to the site
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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watch out for a 3rd gear grind as well

and welcome to the site
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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ok that sheit was funny, lol. i'm surprised yall was so easy on him.
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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also if your rear end locks up and you do a 360 on the high way, dont worry thats normal its a TSB
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Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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ok that sheit was funny, lol. i'm surprised yall was so easy on him.

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Do you have any info about a 350Z roadster? I heard that Nissan was going to make one.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Do you have any info about a 350Z roadster? I heard that Nissan was going to make one.

B.S. I don't think Nissan is going to make a roadster.

Please, next thing you are going to tell me is that Nissan will make a yellow Z huh?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:10 AM
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My front bumper's paint is all chipped, what should I do?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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I just put money down on a Dreamwerkes SC. Has anyone else made a deposit?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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I hear there is an intake that makes 40whp on the horizon too.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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Does that BOSE suck or what!
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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My rear axle just started clicking, is this normal?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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sometimes my windows roll up.. and then they go down part way on thier own!
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
sometimes my windows roll up.. and then they go down part way on thier own!
speaking of windows, my window motor just died. WTF?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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I heard that there's a "Track" version of the Z that has rims made by Rays AND have Brembos! Can someone confirm?!?

Just in case you didn't know, Rays is the complete that makes Volk Racing rims! OMG! That I hope the price of that thing doesn't sky rocket through the roof!
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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Lol.... ok that's enough... the guy's never going to post again.

I commend him for actually caring and trying to help his fellow Z community.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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what is a pop charger?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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