Hi,
I have a 2007 G35 coupe 95k miles and recently ive been hearing and noticing a “drag” or “scrape” when i first straighten my steering wheel and accelerate from being parked or reversing out of a parking spot. It only happens once and its always after initial takeoff. It doesn’t occur when im stopped and takeoff only when i first start the car and takeoff. The rpms dont jump and the transmission/engine shift and accelerate smoothly. Im assuming its a suspension part of some sort. I went ahead and tried recording the sound when im accelerating, please listen closely. I appreciate any help. THANKS

 

Most likely it's your ABS self-test. That's nothing to worry about.

 

Wow im relieved. I had no idea about the ABS self test, i looked it up tadahhh describes my situation perfectly. Thank you!

 

I thought the same and then watched the video; it doesn't sound like the self-test to me.

 

Doesn't sound like it to me either, the ABS self test only initiates the first time after starting the car and reaching 5 MPH, it's a very faint "whirring/grinding" that lasts 1 full second and the sound originates from the ABS motor right next to the brake master cylinder.

Yours sounds like more of a CLICK, I suspect it's steering/suspension related, especially if you can reproduce the sound without turning the engine off.