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Camero5 · 01-09-2015, 08:23 AM

Guys -

13 ZL1 with stock suspension, wheels, and tires. I have noticed recently that while making a sharp turn, I will hear a pop come from the front. I also noticed it while backing out with the wheel turned. Thought I hit something but nothing was around me. Both the passenger and myself will hear and feel it when it happens. The noise is intermittent so I'm not able to duplicate. I took it to the dealer for it previously and they could not duplicate but said they didn't find any issues after inspection.

Any ideas what i should be looking for or where I can go to get a good is inspection?

Whos_Drivin · 01-09-2015, 08:32 AM

I had a similar issue with my headers hitting the passenger side frame rail when the engine torqued and turning left. I'd check for clearance there if that sounds similar.

LuckyZL-1 · 01-09-2015, 09:35 AM

Mine does it when backing out of driveway and only turning wheel to the right. But once in a while only.

Iroc-ZL1 · 01-09-2015, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyZL-1

Mine does it when backing out of driveway and only turning wheel to the right. But once in a while only.

mine does the same, I thought I was just crazy lol

owhite3003 · 01-09-2015, 11:34 AM

Same here!!

WookiesZL1 · 01-09-2015, 11:34 AM

Same here,after sitting for a couple days. backing out of garage and first turn of wheel,POP! Like i ran over the garden hose and vehicle rolled on it but nothing was there. I only have 2500 mi so issue few and far between occurances.

Splitter · 01-09-2015, 12:32 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390124

boondocksaint · 01-09-2015, 01:10 PM

I always thought it was stiction in the suspension or just a sticky sway bar mount.

Had all sorts of these noises in the back of my Z4M coupe. Always the sway bar. Had them n my Subaru STi. Always diff bind. In the ZL1, I just pretend it's a Miata caught under the real wheel.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-09-2015, 01:50 PM

few clicks here as well...no worries, it seems to be normal

Nor Cal ZL1 · 01-09-2015, 02:20 PM

Same here when it is cooler outside. Back out of driveway, turn and pop. Warmer it does not. Most of the cars have this for some reason.

Camero5 · 01-09-2015, 04:21 PM

I feel better I'm not alone. Started noticing it as it got colder out here. It's only happened 3 times and only happens when turned to the right so far that I have noticed.

Camero5 · 01-09-2015, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splitter

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390124

I appreciate the link. Doesn't sound like my issue since my car is DD and the noise is happening while driving and making a sharp turn or u turn. Recently happened backing out of a parking spot with wheel turned to the right.

brian-nicola · 01-09-2015, 04:33 PM

This sounds very close to what was happening in 2012 CTS v series. Excerpt from a post on that site:

Wheel Clicking

We acknowledge and regret that some CTS-V customers experience this "clicking sound" from their wheels in low speed, tight turn parking lot maneuvers. We've studied this phenomenon fairly extensively; it is the result of interface of the aluminum wheel to aluminum rotor hat configuration. We have released a technical service bulletin that prescribes a very high degree of cleanliness in the wheel-to-rotor mounting, and our experience to date is that the TSB, if followed exactly, is very effective in eliminating the noise.

Some customers had been concerned about this being a noise from brake system interference to the wheel under high steer angles. It is not. The noise emanates from the mounting surface of the wheel on the hat of the rotor at high steer angles. If you have this noise, the cleaning process and re-torquing is fully covered by your warranty at our dealership. If you choose to dismount wheels on your own, please follow the service bulletin pasted below and carefully follow the instructions on cleaning and torquing wheels.

GM has tested the integrity of wheel attachment on the CTS-V. The "clicking noise" is not indicative of any concerns or compromised performance in wheel attachment integrity, or in the wheel itself.
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...f-cooling.html

KaBoom1701 · 01-09-2015, 05:52 PM

Who the hell can hear this clicking noise over the loud exhaust these cars have?

01-09-2015, 08:23 AM	#1
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	13 ZL1 - Intermittent pop while turning. Guys - 13 ZL1 with stock suspension, wheels, and tires. I have noticed recently that while making a sharp turn, I will hear a pop come from the front. I also noticed it while backing out with the wheel turned. Thought I hit something but nothing was around me. Both the passenger and myself will hear and feel it when it happens. The noise is intermittent so I'm not able to duplicate. I took it to the dealer for it previously and they could not duplicate but said they didn't find any issues after inspection. Any ideas what i should be looking for or where I can go to get a good is inspection? __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

01-09-2015, 09:35 AM	#3
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	Mine does it when backing out of driveway and only turning wheel to the right. But once in a while only. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

01-09-2015, 01:50 PM	#9
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	few clicks here as well...no worries, it seems to be normal __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-09-2015, 04:21 PM	#11
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	I feel better I'm not alone. Started noticing it as it got colder out here. It's only happened 3 times and only happens when turned to the right so far that I have noticed. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

01-09-2015, 05:52 PM	#14
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Who the hell can hear this clicking noise over the loud exhaust these cars have? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-09-2015, 08:32 AM	#2
Whos_Drivin Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1, '16 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 846	I had a similar issue with my headers hitting the passenger side frame rail when the engine torqued and turning left. I'd check for clearance there if that sounds similar.

01-09-2015, 11:34 AM	#5
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	Same here!!

01-09-2015, 11:34 AM	#6
WookiesZL1 Drives: 13 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Romeo MI Posts: 8	Same here,after sitting for a couple days. backing out of garage and first turn of wheel,POP! Like i ran over the garden hose and vehicle rolled on it but nothing was there. I only have 2500 mi so issue few and far between occurances.

01-09-2015, 12:32 PM	#7
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390124

01-09-2015, 01:10 PM	#8
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	I always thought it was stiction in the suspension or just a sticky sway bar mount. Had all sorts of these noises in the back of my Z4M coupe. Always the sway bar. Had them n my Subaru STi. Always diff bind. In the ZL1, I just pretend it's a Miata caught under the real wheel.

01-09-2015, 02:20 PM	#10
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Same here when it is cooler outside. Back out of driveway, turn and pop. Warmer it does not. Most of the cars have this for some reason.

01-09-2015, 04:33 PM	#13
brian-nicola Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nanaimo, BC Canada Posts: 241	This sounds very close to what was happening in 2012 CTS v series. Excerpt from a post on that site: Wheel Clicking We acknowledge and regret that some CTS-V customers experience this "clicking sound" from their wheels in low speed, tight turn parking lot maneuvers. We've studied this phenomenon fairly extensively; it is the result of interface of the aluminum wheel to aluminum rotor hat configuration. We have released a technical service bulletin that prescribes a very high degree of cleanliness in the wheel-to-rotor mounting, and our experience to date is that the TSB, if followed exactly, is very effective in eliminating the noise. Some customers had been concerned about this being a noise from brake system interference to the wheel under high steer angles. It is not. The noise emanates from the mounting surface of the wheel on the hat of the rotor at high steer angles. If you have this noise, the cleaning process and re-torquing is fully covered by your warranty at our dealership. If you choose to dismount wheels on your own, please follow the service bulletin pasted below and carefully follow the instructions on cleaning and torquing wheels. GM has tested the integrity of wheel attachment on the CTS-V. The "clicking noise" is not indicative of any concerns or compromised performance in wheel attachment integrity, or in the wheel itself. http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...f-cooling.html