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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Ok somethings not right

My 280ZX 2+2 Feels like Im driving on a windy day when its calm out. The steering almost feels like its floating. Thats really the best way I can describe it.

Ive check the steering system and the suspension, could worn out bushings cause this?
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
My 280ZX 2+2 Feels like Im driving on a windy day when its calm out. The steering almost feels like its floating. Thats really the best way I can describe it.

Ive check the steering system and the suspension, could worn out bushings cause this?
damn i wanna noe this situation too.. having a little sort of the same problems..
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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I've looked it over a few times now, and I still cant finad anything, Ive even started to look for cracked steel and nothing! Would a worn out gear box do this?
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Does it drive straight if you let go of the wheel?

Could be bushings, ball joints, control arm, any other part of the front suspension. Easy answer: take it to a shop & have them do an alignment.
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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It drives straight as an arrow but then starts to wander in a random direction.

I dont trust any of the shops around here anymore, they "aligned" my Camaro and they did it EXTREMELY half-assed it drove worse after I got it back
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I noticed mine started doing this as well, but only after I lowered it...
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Hmm, mines not lowered at all. Eh maybe I should just finally replace all the bushings and stuff and see whats happens (all the bushings are still stock)
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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let me know how much cause im thinkin of re-doing my whole undercarriage
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