ZX steering veering
#1
ZX steering veering
So I just found this amazing zx, the car has a blotch of white paint on one side from when the owner was painting his garage but that's about it in terms of destruction lol. I have a couple questions about it to see if what the guy was telling me was true.
First when I was driving it I found the steering wheel was quite off, the guy said he had to take it off for whatever reason, and when he put it back on, he didn't put it on the right(correct) notch so its turned to the right a couple inches, is that true? when you take the steering wheel off and put it back on you could, say... put it on upside down or rotated and it would work?
Second the steering veers to right a little bit, the guy told me it's because of a safety thing, "If you fall asleep at the wheel you veer off the road, instead of hitting traffic" is there any truth in this, did Datsun/Nissan design there cars to veer to one side?
Thanks for any help
First when I was driving it I found the steering wheel was quite off, the guy said he had to take it off for whatever reason, and when he put it back on, he didn't put it on the right(correct) notch so its turned to the right a couple inches, is that true? when you take the steering wheel off and put it back on you could, say... put it on upside down or rotated and it would work?
Second the steering veers to right a little bit, the guy told me it's because of a safety thing, "If you fall asleep at the wheel you veer off the road, instead of hitting traffic" is there any truth in this, did Datsun/Nissan design there cars to veer to one side?
Thanks for any help
#2
Yes you can take the steering wheel off and put it back on wrong lol I've done that! The steering will still work but your blinkers might not shut off after a turn tho.
But no it should drive in a straight line so it probably needs an alignment
Both are easily fixable! I'd say get it if the car is clean other then that
But no it should drive in a straight line so it probably needs an alignment
Both are easily fixable! I'd say get it if the car is clean other then that
#3
Yeah, it sounds like an alignment, and possibly worn suspension parts. Maybe ball joints, or tie rods. Also what year is it? Is it a coupe 2 + 2? T-top, Slicktop? Also how much does the guy want for it?
#5
lulz....
So if you're in the left lane on the freeway, you veer RIGHT into the next lane... cars are supposed to drive straight, otherwise car makers would have A LOT of law suits on their hands.
no maka da sensa!
And Judy Judy is always right: IF IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, IT ISN'T TRUE.
So if you're in the left lane on the freeway, you veer RIGHT into the next lane... cars are supposed to drive straight, otherwise car makers would have A LOT of law suits on their hands.
no maka da sensa!
And Judy Judy is always right: IF IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, IT ISN'T TRUE.
#6
Yes you can take the steering wheel off and put it back on wrong lol I've done that! The steering will still work but your blinkers might not shut off after a turn tho.
But no it should drive in a straight line so it probably needs an alignment
Both are easily fixable! I'd say get it if the car is clean other then that
But no it should drive in a straight line so it probably needs an alignment
Both are easily fixable! I'd say get it if the car is clean other then that
I found a different one, awesome color(silver top black sides) a couple weeks ago, had him look at it, he discovered it was leaking engine oil and tranny fluid, the A/C didn't work, exhaust leaked, I would have bought it but it cost like $6400 and he wasn't going any lower so i didn't buy it.
#7
Thanks
Thanks for the quick replies guys, ive been intentionally vague about the car, I will give more details about it after i get it or decide not to get it because I don't know if there's anybody who lives near where I live who would be like "ohh ive been looking for a Z too, he's already looked at it and likes it, i'll check it out" lol call me, selfish for not helping others, but I've wanted a Z for awhile and have looked at a couple great ones that I just couldn't afford at the time, it was like they were mocking me lol. moral of the story im paranoid about counter offers
#9
correct but...
correct but if i told you it was a turbo with an "upgraded" stereo system, gold paint,with T-tops, and costs 5k. even just with the 5k part alone a person could look on Ebay or craiglook(search all of craigslist) and really narrow down the search. writing this, I did discover some small logical mistakes I made but im still standing true to being paranoidlol
#11
5K for a zx you must be talking about a z32TT. if you are talking about 280zx (s130) I'll sell mine to you for 4K and throw in the turbo motor sitting on the stand. When you talked to this guy did you have a 2/0 fishhook hanging out your mouth. You need to look at more cars. that kind of money you can get a nice z32 or a real nice z31.
#12
5K for a zx you must be talking about a z32TT. if you are talking about 280zx (s130) I'll sell mine to you for 4K and throw in the turbo motor sitting on the stand. When you talked to this guy did you have a 2/0 fishhook hanging out your mouth. You need to look at more cars. that kind of money you can get a nice z32 or a real nice z31.
#13
well, because of my paranoia, none of what I said about the car was true except for the steering problem, it doesn't cost 5k that was an example, I will tell you guys one thing though, I have done my research and have found that this car is a really good price for what it is.
#14
yes, but your talking about the more common two seater zx's that cost 5k, im looking for a 2+2
#15
#16
Honesty is the best policy esp when you are asking for help. It sounds like you need to shop around a little more unless S130's are going for stupid money in KS.
If it's advertised somewhere and anyone on this forum is local to you its more than likely they already looked at the car or talked to the owner anyhow. If that's the case and it was a screaming deal they would have bought it already or posted it on the forum.
If you told us what the car is we'd tell you what it's worth in the ball park.
If it's advertised somewhere and anyone on this forum is local to you its more than likely they already looked at the car or talked to the owner anyhow. If that's the case and it was a screaming deal they would have bought it already or posted it on the forum.
If you told us what the car is we'd tell you what it's worth in the ball park.
#17
Honesty is the best policy esp when you are asking for help. It sounds like you need to shop around a little more unless S130's are going for stupid money in KS.
If it's advertised somewhere and anyone on this forum is local to you its more than likely they already looked at the car or talked to the owner anyhow. If that's the case and it was a screaming deal they would have bought it already or posted it on the forum.
If you told us what the car is we'd tell you what it's worth in the ball park.
If it's advertised somewhere and anyone on this forum is local to you its more than likely they already looked at the car or talked to the owner anyhow. If that's the case and it was a screaming deal they would have bought it already or posted it on the forum.
If you told us what the car is we'd tell you what it's worth in the ball park.
#18
$6500 for a stock 280zx that still needs some work?
Sunroof = NOT original.
If you're willing to spend ~$7k on a stock 280zx, I've got a highly modified (300whp) 280zx Turbo I'll sell you for $9k.
Sunroof = NOT original.
If you're willing to spend ~$7k on a stock 280zx, I've got a highly modified (300whp) 280zx Turbo I'll sell you for $9k.
#19
This car your selling, is it a 2+2 and what kind of modifications does it have?
#20
The fact that no 280zx had a sunroof from the factory. That's what makes me think that. Back in the 80's people thought it was cool to chop into the roof to install a sunroof... yes... that 280zx roof has been chopped.
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Last edited by NismoPick; 09-27-2010 at 08:36 PM.
#22
The fact that no 280zx had a sunroof from the factory. That's what makes me think that. Back in the 80's people thought it was cool to chop into the roof to install a sunroof... yes... that 280zx roof has been chopped.
Yes, it's a 2+2, with the back seat removed (2seater conversion). It's a modified L28ET, T3/T4 hybrid turbo, ARP head studs, MLS 2mm headgasket, HKS boost controller, Z31T ecu & maf, Z31T CLSD... bla bla bla, list goes on. I have about $17k invested into it. Click my cardomain link in my sig for more info.
Yes, it's a 2+2, with the back seat removed (2seater conversion). It's a modified L28ET, T3/T4 hybrid turbo, ARP head studs, MLS 2mm headgasket, HKS boost controller, Z31T ecu & maf, Z31T CLSD... bla bla bla, list goes on. I have about $17k invested into it. Click my cardomain link in my sig for more info.
and hey one guy was telling me about semi factory sunroofs, i took that to mean, made at the dealer, anybody heard of that happening?
#23
It doesn't really matter... sunroofs are not original. If a goof in the back of some dealer chopped a hole and installed a sunroof, it wouldn't make me feel any better.
I worked for a Nissan dealer, they sent all upgrades / mods to local custom shops.
I worked for a Nissan dealer, they sent all upgrades / mods to local custom shops.
#25
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