Sound Proofing

Imperial · 11-23-2011, 03:21 PM

I for one don't mind the noise so much, reminds me that I bought a sports car not a family sedan. =)

eastwest2300 · 11-23-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

I for one don't mind the noise so much, reminds me that I bought a sports car not a family sedan. =)

You bring up a good point too.

Figtuna · 11-25-2011, 11:18 AM

That's what I tell everyone who complains about the beautiful imperfections of the Nismo... it's a sports car. I would have bought an Infinity instead if I thought the noise was going to be a problem but I knew the noise issue could be remedied with a fix. And isn'ton that why we buy narrow-focused sports cars so we can modify them...just like I did to to my 1969 Opel GT. I look at those times and compare them to now and feel like the Nismo a luxury car! (and the Nismo is a luxury for me). Guess the Nismo had spoiled me a little bit!

Incidently, I located the mic on the ceiling light dome panel...it can't get any closer.

Happy motoring guys
Steve

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2011, 06:53 PM

I know one thing for sure, buying the 370z is the most I've ever spent on a car... haha

Figtuna · 11-27-2011, 10:19 AM

I had the Continentals Extreme Contacts installed and they made a HUGE difference with the noise issue. I got 21500 from the Yokohamas and the rear tread was almost gone. I'm still going to pursue the sound deadening material for the rear fenders & the tire well and the doors. Thanks for all the help fellas....great thread!

Steve
There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only ONE Z!

eastwest2300 · 11-27-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Figtuna

There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only ONE Z!

fuct · 12-01-2011, 12:17 PM

and one A, B, C..... silly

if the nismo wasnt my DD, and i didnt care about how my music sounds i would have left the sound deadening issue alone..... buuuut after the second day of owning the car i was already buying some. the car is loud inside! add in rear tires that are a foot wide and its unbearable for daily commuting.

smokejr · 12-01-2011, 06:53 PM

Anyone line there roof? friend said alot of noise comes thru it to?? I lined my
trunk and doors, but I have not put the interior back in yet to test out, still
working on the install.

eastwest2300 · 12-02-2011, 01:49 AM

Man, I dont have the time to take off all the panels and apply sound proof material, its just sooo tedious.. lol, if it gets that bad, I'll pay someone to do it for me.

haitech · 12-02-2011, 02:48 AM

I didn't think our cars were that loud to be needing sound proofing. Lining the roof is pretty ridiculous

Figtuna · 12-02-2011, 10:07 AM

I'm here to tell you first hand that the Continental tires I had mounted have solved the sound issue. My Blue tooth works fine now and I don't have to keep the volume of the stereo cranked up so much......It's a miracle! It's as quite as my Lexus RX350 and the ride is not as "harsh". These are the same tires that the fellas used on their 370z Nismo performance project car in the recent issue of or Nissan Sport.

See ya

Steve

eastwest2300 · 12-02-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by haitech

I didn't think our cars were that loud to be needing sound proofing. Lining the roof is pretty ridiculous

I'd agree with you.

eastwest2300 · 12-02-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Figtuna

I'm here to tell you first hand that the Continental tires I had mounted have solved the sound issue. My Blue tooth works fine now and I don't have to keep the volume of the stereo cranked up so much......It's a miracle! It's as quite as my Lexus RX350 and the ride is not as "harsh". These are the same tires that the fellas used on their 370z Nismo performance project car in the recent issue of or Nissan Sport.

See ya

Steve

Im looking for tires too, can you post up the model of those continental tires?

Figtuna · 12-03-2011, 09:10 AM

Jay:

I bought them thru Tire Rack on line. the shipping was $70 (Atlanta to Gulf Shores, AL). They were UPS ground but arrived the next day! I took them down to Big 10 Tires and they mounted & Balanced for <$70. Here is the link from Tire Rack:

Continental ExtremeContact DW

The whole process was painless, I swear the difference between the Yoko and the Conti's is light years apart!
Steve

eastwest2300 · 12-03-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Figtuna

Jay:

I bought them thru Tire Rack on line. the shipping was $70 (Atlanta to Gulf Shores, AL). They were UPS ground but arrived the next day! I took them down to Big 10 Tires and they mounted & Balanced for <$70. Here is the link from Tire Rack:

Continental ExtremeContact DW

The whole process was painless, I swear the difference between the Yoko and the Conti's is light years apart!
Steve

Ahh Nice, eRep given, thank you!

11-25-2011, 11:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	You made a good point Imperial... That's what I tell everyone who complains about the beautiful imperfections of the Nismo... it's a sports car. I would have bought an Infinity instead if I thought the noise was going to be a problem but I knew the noise issue could be remedied with a fix. And isn'ton that why we buy narrow-focused sports cars so we can modify them...just like I did to to my 1969 Opel GT. I look at those times and compare them to now and feel like the Nismo a luxury car! (and the Nismo is a luxury for me). Guess the Nismo had spoiled me a little bit! Incidently, I located the mic on the ceiling light dome panel...it can't get any closer. Happy motoring guys Steve

11-25-2011, 06:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I know one thing for sure, buying the 370z is the most I've ever spent on a car... haha __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-27-2011, 10:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	Thanks Again I had the Continentals Extreme Contacts installed and they made a HUGE difference with the noise issue. I got 21500 from the Yokohamas and the rear tread was almost gone. I'm still going to pursue the sound deadening material for the rear fenders & the tire well and the doors. Thanks for all the help fellas....great thread! Steve There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only ONE Z!

12-02-2011, 01:49 AM	#24 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,974 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Man, I dont have the time to take off all the panels and apply sound proof material, its just sooo tedious.. lol, if it gets that bad, I'll pay someone to do it for me. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-02-2011, 10:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	Tires I'm here to tell you first hand that the Continental tires I had mounted have solved the sound issue. My Blue tooth works fine now and I don't have to keep the volume of the stereo cranked up so much......It's a miracle! It's as quite as my Lexus RX350 and the ride is not as "harsh". These are the same tires that the fellas used on their 370z Nismo performance project car in the recent issue of or Nissan Sport. See ya Steve

11-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 486 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	I for one don't mind the noise so much, reminds me that I bought a sports car not a family sedan. =)

12-01-2011, 12:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	and one A, B, C..... silly if the nismo wasnt my DD, and i didnt care about how my music sounds i would have left the sound deadening issue alone..... buuuut after the second day of owning the car i was already buying some. the car is loud inside! add in rear tires that are a foot wide and its unbearable for daily commuting.

12-01-2011, 06:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
smokejr Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 64 Drives: mb mt Rep Power: 15	Anyone line there roof? friend said alot of noise comes thru it to?? I lined my trunk and doors, but I have not put the interior back in yet to test out, still working on the install.

12-02-2011, 02:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	I didn't think our cars were that loud to be needing sound proofing. Lining the roof is pretty ridiculous

12-03-2011, 09:10 AM	#29 (permalink)
Figtuna Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 69 Posts: 75 Drives: 15 Nismo Wht Tech Rep Power: 15	Tire Info Jay: I bought them thru Tire Rack on line. the shipping was $70 (Atlanta to Gulf Shores, AL). They were UPS ground but arrived the next day! I took them down to Big 10 Tires and they mounted & Balanced for <$70. Here is the link from Tire Rack: Continental ExtremeContact DW The whole process was painless, I swear the difference between the Yoko and the Conti's is light years apart! Steve

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