'16 gets fake engine noise

Driftomodachi · 04-12-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ajperretta

I sold my z last year in anticipation that Nissan was going to do something good with the next z, and soon! It's way overdue. This car is getting old.

I'm actually seriously debating buying a camaro because Chevy has actually been proactive and listened to what buyers want. Every year, the other cars get a little bit better and have real improvements. But not Nissan's z. Nope. They've managed to leave a car exactly the same for too long and not drop the price enough to make it worth it.

Thanks, Nissan, for the underwhelming nismo update in 2015, and for adding fake engine noise this year. You could have just added some nice exhaust that actually makes it sound like a sports car, but that would have been too desirable. Another year goes by and the z receives zero asked for improvements.

I think I'm just gonna buy an affordable camaro this year. At least their track model can keep its oil cool enough to stay out of limp mode.

Wait for the new alpha platform Camaro to arrive. It's lighter

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-13-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Driftomodachi

Wait for the new alpha platform Camaro to arrive. It's lighter

It's on my bucket list...

RicerX · 04-13-2015, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ajperretta

I think I'm just gonna buy an affordable camaro this year. At least their track model can keep its oil cool enough to stay out of limp mode.

The oil in a Camaro stays cool mostly because around tough corners it never makes it through the block.

Google LSX oil starvation.

I'd rather boil my oil knowing that it's being circulated through the motor than not have any oil at all.

NoLaKrewe · 04-11-2015, 10:59 PM

The camaro is so ugly and common it hurts. The Z destroys it in appearance and rarity. Add that to the fact that all the trash and filth in the city buys camaro and throws 24-28" rims on them, I could never join that crowd of cars. Not with my dignity.

ajperretta · 04-12-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NoLaKrewe

The camaro is so ugly and common it hurts. The Z destroys it in appearance and rarity. Add that to the fact that all the trash and filth in the city buys camaro and throws 24-28" rims on them, I could never join that crowd of cars. Not with my dignity.

It could be argued that the z crowd has a fairly large amount of riced out cars. Which, unfortunately is true. I always cringe when I see a z that has been molested with ugly wretched stanced wheels that don't fit right and some super gaudy street fighter body kits.

I'm becoming less turned off to the camaro. They are building a car that is actually track capable and blows the doors off our z. It performs better and is cheaper. It might be less rare, but the 2016 model z is essentially the same car that was on the lots in the summer of 08. the track model can't even be tracked. Pathetic. I'm just really frustrated because the mustang is now a better buy, and I hate the mustang with every fiber in my body. It is classic junk but it's actually a better buy than our z's. Nissan has lost its vision with this car.

Magic Bus · 04-11-2015, 11:28 PM

ajperretta, Warmest Aloha and enjoy your new Camaro.

axmea? · 04-11-2015, 11:40 PM

I'm holding judgement until I actually hear it.

Limeybastard · 04-12-2015, 12:13 AM

Why the hell with the trend to hear fake engine sound inside cabin? Make the fake sound go out of the car idiots. Not inside.

Also my hunch, as I truly thought the 15 would be the last model year for this gen Z. Nissan boardroom must have decided to just milk it further instead of perhaps a gap until the next gen is released.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-12-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Why the hell with the trend to hear fake engine sound inside cabin? Make the fake sound go out of the car idiots. Not inside.

Also my hunch, as I truly thought the 15 would be the last model year for this gen Z. Nissan boardroom must have decided to just milk it further instead of perhaps a gap until the next gen is released.

It's the EPA pansies whining about noise pollution. They need to silence commercial trucks and motorcycles, not cars.

Yet the same agency told zone 1 thru 4 9/11 victims, we were breathing safe air? Really????? EPA's priorities are where? In reducing exhaust noise.

jdsto · 04-12-2015, 08:35 AM

The only cars that need fake engine noise are electric cars and it should be on the outside. Pedestrians are so stupid where I live there will be mass carnage on the roads if everyone drove a Tesla. Its winter, hmmm I think I will walk right into the street without looking with the hood up on my overpriced Canada Goose parka while texting.

ajperretta · 04-12-2015, 12:00 PM

Maybe next year they will add some flashing led valve stem caps!

Nick216 · 04-12-2015, 01:53 PM

Even hyundai is stepping up the coupe with tht nasty 3.3 TT and possibly v8

mishuko · 04-13-2015, 08:43 AM

why would i want that? i think i do a fine job myself of making engine noises when the car is off...

or when i'm launching and want to hear a bov on my NA engine

or when traffic is going slow and i want to pretend i'm driving fast... oh wait i just sit in 2nd...

BAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHH

jcasti07 · 04-13-2015, 08:51 AM

You know, I bought my '12 Nismo for the love of the car and what it stood for. I have always planned on keeping it, but I have been eager to see what comes next, and if good enough, I'd trade up.... But this is so dissapointing. I'd rather the Z went on a hiatus while Nissan fine tuned the next generation. I'm still happy with my car, and it still makes me smile every time I drive it, but to see other makes like Ford, Chevy, and even Hyundai taking great steps while we take none is so frustrating. I'm sure Mr. Katayama is rolling around in his grave right now. Not cool Nissan

Firebase99 · 04-13-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jcasti07

You know, I bought my '12 Nismo for the love of the car and what it stood for. I have always planned on keeping it, but I have been eager to see what comes next, and if good enough, I'd trade up.... But this is so dissapointing. I'd rather the Z went on a hiatus while Nissan fine tuned the next generation. I'm still happy with my car, and it still makes me smile every time I drive it, but to see other makes like Ford, Chevy, and even Hyundai taking great steps while we take none is so frustrating. I'm sure Mr. Katayama is rolling around in his grave right now. Not cool Nissan

This...this is sad. I just got done reading a 12 page thread from 2009 on the Honda S2000 forums about the 370Z. This is EXCATLY what the S2 guys said. I.E. the competition ran away from the S2K, Nissan has either given up or I hope pulls a feckin magic trick like David Fugging Copperfield.

04-11-2015, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	The camaro is so ugly and common it hurts. The Z destroys it in appearance and rarity. Add that to the fact that all the trash and filth in the city buys camaro and throws 24-28" rims on them, I could never join that crowd of cars. Not with my dignity. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

04-11-2015, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,238 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I'm holding judgement until I actually hear it. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

04-12-2015, 12:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Why the hell with the trend to hear fake engine sound inside cabin? Make the fake sound go out of the car idiots. Not inside. Also my hunch, as I truly thought the 15 would be the last model year for this gen Z. Nissan boardroom must have decided to just milk it further instead of perhaps a gap until the next gen is released. Last edited by Limeybastard; 04-12-2015 at 12:16 AM.

04-12-2015, 08:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 18	The only cars that need fake engine noise are electric cars and it should be on the outside. Pedestrians are so stupid where I live there will be mass carnage on the roads if everyone drove a Tesla. Its winter, hmmm I think I will walk right into the street without looking with the hood up on my overpriced Canada Goose parka while texting. jpkirk, Ghostvette, mishuko and 1 others like this. __________________ Gone but not forgotten

04-13-2015, 08:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	why would i want that? i think i do a fine job myself of making engine noises when the car is off... or when i'm launching and want to hear a bov on my NA engine or when traffic is going slow and i want to pretend i'm driving fast... oh wait i just sit in 2nd... BAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHH ProfessorDave and WI_Hedgehog like this.

04-11-2015, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	ajperretta, Warmest Aloha and enjoy your new Camaro.

04-12-2015, 12:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
ajperretta Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 114 Drives: 2011 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 12	Maybe next year they will add some flashing led valve stem caps!

04-12-2015, 01:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nick216 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island Posts: 48 Drives: 15' Nismo 6mt Rep Power: 11	Even hyundai is stepping up the coupe with tht nasty 3.3 TT and possibly v8

04-13-2015, 08:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 14	You know, I bought my '12 Nismo for the love of the car and what it stood for. I have always planned on keeping it, but I have been eager to see what comes next, and if good enough, I'd trade up.... But this is so dissapointing. I'd rather the Z went on a hiatus while Nissan fine tuned the next generation. I'm still happy with my car, and it still makes me smile every time I drive it, but to see other makes like Ford, Chevy, and even Hyundai taking great steps while we take none is so frustrating. I'm sure Mr. Katayama is rolling around in his grave right now. Not cool Nissan ajperretta likes this.

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