S14 pulls to the left under accel - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

SpeedMonkeyInc · 01-24-2005, 01:04 AM

At even throttle the car drives straight, same for off throttle. I can let go of the steering wheel and the car stays straight. If I step on the gas the car pulls to the left. It is not the same feeling as turning the wheels, more like weight if that makes sense. When I shift, the car wiggles. I can get the car to do the same wiggle motion but much more so by stepping on the gas and letting off repeatedly. Car stays straight under braking.
I tried changing the damper rate on my Tein HEs. Usually I keep them at 8 clicks soft from full hard for the street. Going up to 3 clicks soft from full stiff only made the ride feel more even, less bumpy. Going up to full stiff made the car more bouncy, but not much more stiff. Full stiff on the dampers exaggerated the problem.
I have checked tire pressures, and made sure my wheels are on tight. I have not checked under the car for worn out bushings yet.
Any ideas?
I am thinking that one or more of the dampers are shot. The last time I had the dampers more stiff than 5 clicks soft from full hard, it felt way different. Too hard for the street. Now it feels normal.
Could it be totally shot bushings? I was under my car about 1000 miles ago, and everything looked fine, but I was not looking too closely.
Thanks

zero.counter · 01-24-2005, 01:22 AM

Check your front brakes, taking special consideration into the calipers for seize...

SpeedMonkeyInc · 01-24-2005, 01:26 AM

Didn't think of that at all. I know that there is something wrong with the left front because of this loud clunk noise when I brake. I have 300zx brakes just waiting to be installed, and I was planning on taking everything part in a week or two anyway. I will check it all over then. Thanks.

Drunk Bastard · 01-24-2005, 02:58 AM

check the TC rod bushings. those could probably be whats clunking. if they are "bleeding" silicon then get some new ones. sorry, cant be much more hepl than that.

SpeedMonkeyInc · 01-24-2005, 10:42 AM

I already have Tein TC rods. One thought I had was that the extra castor I have using the TC rods is causing too much stress on other bushings, and maybe I have a shot ball joint.

01-24-2005, 01:04 AM	#1
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 45 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 pulls to the left under accel At even throttle the car drives straight, same for off throttle. I can let go of the steering wheel and the car stays straight. If I step on the gas the car pulls to the left. It is not the same feeling as turning the wheels, more like weight if that makes sense. When I shift, the car wiggles. I can get the car to do the same wiggle motion but much more so by stepping on the gas and letting off repeatedly. Car stays straight under braking. I tried changing the damper rate on my Tein HEs. Usually I keep them at 8 clicks soft from full hard for the street. Going up to 3 clicks soft from full stiff only made the ride feel more even, less bumpy. Going up to full stiff made the car more bouncy, but not much more stiff. Full stiff on the dampers exaggerated the problem. I have checked tire pressures, and made sure my wheels are on tight. I have not checked under the car for worn out bushings yet. Any ideas? I am thinking that one or more of the dampers are shot. The last time I had the dampers more stiff than 5 clicks soft from full hard, it felt way different. Too hard for the street. Now it feels normal. Could it be totally shot bushings? I was under my car about 1000 miles ago, and everything looked fine, but I was not looking too closely. Thanks

01-24-2005, 01:22 AM	#2
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check your front brakes, taking special consideration into the calipers for seize...

01-24-2005, 01:26 AM	#3
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 45 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Didn't think of that at all. I know that there is something wrong with the left front because of this loud clunk noise when I brake. I have 300zx brakes just waiting to be installed, and I was planning on taking everything part in a week or two anyway. I will check it all over then. Thanks.

01-24-2005, 02:58 AM	#4
Drunk Bastard Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,405 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	check the TC rod bushings. those could probably be whats clunking. if they are "bleeding" silicon then get some new ones. sorry, cant be much more hepl than that.

01-24-2005, 10:42 AM	#5
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 45 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I already have Tein TC rods. One thought I had was that the extra castor I have using the TC rods is causing too much stress on other bushings, and maybe I have a shot ball joint.