ualdep

Clunking noises while steering: '09 G37S 8K miles- when my car has set in freezing temp overnight, I experience a "clunking" noise during turning left or right (90deg) out of the driveway 1st thing in the AM; when I get to the dealer 20min down the freeway, it doesn't do it; what is going on???

Steveo47

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my car is in freezing temps almost daily during the winter here. I dont see what it could be, i had a poping noise when going <10km/h but this was because my camber arms were not seated the whole way down. Was it gone after driving? or just when going a high speed? And where did the sound come from? from left from right ect?

ualdep

Its a clunky noise at slow speeds turning out of driveway, then goes away after driving awhile; mostly steering angles 3/4 of a full turn. not really sure which side.

ualdep

Solution- The noise happens when the tires slip on snow, leaves, or other debris; as the wheel slips then contacts the road a noisy "clunk" is heard & felt in the front suspension; that's the best conclusion the tech & I can come up with; its the design of the suspension along with the specific tire.

ualdep

'09 G37S Hi, I have the same problem with stock wheels. Its more prominent after sitting in freezing temp; also, if U R turning over any type of debris like wet leaves or ice/snow, the tires will slip over the material & when it contacts the asphalt it will encounter incr resistance to the pavement resulting in a shudder thru the suspension; mine gets better on a clean pavement, but still doesnt feel smooth; maybe this is a characteristic over the susp'n & design caster. The suspension looks pristine with only 8K.