Suspension concern
10-15-2001, 05:18 PM
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Suspension concern
Hey guys, I recently purchased a 2K2 SE and am enjoying the hell out of it. I washed and detailed it yesterday and something stranged happened with my suspension this morning when I pulled out of my driveway. My driveway slopes sharply downhill about 5 feet from the curb. When I hit the slope backing down, the front suspension creaked loudly. I noticed nothing else wrong throughout the rest of my driving day. The only thing that I can think of that I did was use a pressure hose to spray out the wheel well. Any ideas on what the problem may be?
Another item: I've had my car for 10 days and after detailing it I noticed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 spots that need touch up paint. I'm assuming if I take the car back to the dealer they will want to charge me all kinds of money to do the necessary work. Anyone else had a situation like this?
TIA,
Kerr
Another item: I've had my car for 10 days and after detailing it I noticed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 spots that need touch up paint. I'm assuming if I take the car back to the dealer they will want to charge me all kinds of money to do the necessary work. Anyone else had a situation like this?
TIA,
Kerr
10-15-2001, 05:27 PM
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congrats on the new maxima and welcome 
this may sound like a dumb question, but are you sure it was the suspension? .... Since you washed it, the rotors probably got rusted over and when you slowed down to back out of your steep driveway, the rotors could have made the noise.
this may sound like a dumb question, but are you sure it was the suspension? .... Since you washed it, the rotors probably got rusted over and when you slowed down to back out of your steep driveway, the rotors could have made the noise.
10-15-2001, 07:05 PM
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Re: Suspension concern
Originally posted by haylo75
Another item: I've had my car for 10 days and after detailing it I noticed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 spots that need touch up paint. I'm assuming if I take the car back to the dealer they will want to charge me all kinds of money to do the necessary work. Anyone else had a situation like this?
TIA,
Kerr
Another item: I've had my car for 10 days and after detailing it I noticed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 spots that need touch up paint. I'm assuming if I take the car back to the dealer they will want to charge me all kinds of money to do the necessary work. Anyone else had a situation like this?
TIA,
Kerr
10-16-2001, 05:32 AM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
congrats on the new maxima and welcome
this may sound like a dumb question, but are you sure it was the suspension? .... Since you washed it, the rotors probably got rusted over and when you slowed down to back out of your steep driveway, the rotors could have made the noise.
congrats on the new maxima and welcome
this may sound like a dumb question, but are you sure it was the suspension? .... Since you washed it, the rotors probably got rusted over and when you slowed down to back out of your steep driveway, the rotors could have made the noise.
10-16-2001, 05:33 AM
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Originally posted by haylo75
Good point. I'm pretty sure it was the suspension though because the sound was definitely a creaking spring...
Good point. I'm pretty sure it was the suspension though because the sound was definitely a creaking spring...
10-16-2001, 11:07 AM
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I agree
Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
congrats on the new maxima and welcome
this may sound like a dumb question, but are you sure it was the suspension? .... Since you washed it, the rotors probably got rusted over and when you slowed down to back out of your steep driveway, the rotors could have made the noise.
congrats on the new maxima and welcome
this may sound like a dumb question, but are you sure it was the suspension? .... Since you washed it, the rotors probably got rusted over and when you slowed down to back out of your steep driveway, the rotors could have made the noise.
It could also be the rotors though....they make a mean sound when you first get going if there is any rust on them.
10-16-2001, 01:07 PM
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Re: Suspension concern
Originally posted by haylo75
Hey guys, I recently purchased a 2K2 SE and am enjoying the hell out of it. I washed and detailed it yesterday and something stranged happened with my suspension this morning when I pulled out of my driveway. My driveway slopes sharply downhill about 5 feet from the curb. When I hit the slope backing down, the front suspension creaked loudly. I noticed nothing else wrong throughout the rest of my driving day. The only thing that I can think of that I did was use a pressure hose to spray out the wheel well. Any ideas on what the problem may be?
Another item: I've had my car for 10 days and after detailing it I noticed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 spots that need touch up paint. I'm assuming if I take the car back to the dealer they will want to charge me all kinds of money to do the necessary work. Anyone else had a situation like this?
TIA,
Kerr
Hey guys, I recently purchased a 2K2 SE and am enjoying the hell out of it. I washed and detailed it yesterday and something stranged happened with my suspension this morning when I pulled out of my driveway. My driveway slopes sharply downhill about 5 feet from the curb. When I hit the slope backing down, the front suspension creaked loudly. I noticed nothing else wrong throughout the rest of my driving day. The only thing that I can think of that I did was use a pressure hose to spray out the wheel well. Any ideas on what the problem may be?
Another item: I've had my car for 10 days and after detailing it I noticed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 spots that need touch up paint. I'm assuming if I take the car back to the dealer they will want to charge me all kinds of money to do the necessary work. Anyone else had a situation like this?
TIA,
Kerr
. It's the first time on the brakes after a wash, and assuming you haven't moved the car, that will make this crude sound. Oh, yeah, I quess the salesperon didn't tell you about the famous Nissan paint job. Nearly all of us have paint chip of sorts on the front, especially the hood. Despite the comestic faults, you'll like the engine much more, and with 260 on tap, mod it slightly and you'll be in the 280 to 300 range! Enjoy!
10-16-2001, 02:43 PM
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Re: I agree
Originally posted by MOBOY
I have also heard noises like you are referring to. Our SE springs are pretty damn stiff...and they are good for about the first 1" of travel, anything more than that they tend to make some noises.
It could also be the rotors though....they make a mean sound when you first get going if there is any rust on them.
I have also heard noises like you are referring to. Our SE springs are pretty damn stiff...and they are good for about the first 1" of travel, anything more than that they tend to make some noises.
It could also be the rotors though....they make a mean sound when you first get going if there is any rust on them.
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