Road Noise

edub370 · 03-26-2013, 10:23 PM

man what's wrong with you guys this isn't a brand new problem. you heard the car when you drove it, and yet you still bought it. it's not like your problem that you realize over time. it's there from the second you hop in it. no offense, but our car isn't a Mercedes or Porsche. it will be lacking some refinement. maybe it's something you should look for next time you test drive a car.

Pintsize725 · 03-27-2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

I am seriously considering having a local audio shop do the complete Dynamat or equivalent treatment to my '09 in a few months. I really love the car but the road noise is excessive and does take away from the enjoyment of a road trip. I like to listen to music when I cruise or talk to my passenger. When on a mountain road for a little curves exercise I roll down the windows and listen to the engine sing, but that is less than 5% of the miles that I accumulate each year.

GTMat you mean?

RoshDawg · 03-27-2013, 01:31 AM

I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience!

Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z!

MR.nismo · 03-27-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

man what's wrong with you guys this isn't a brand new problem. you heard the car when you drove it, and yet you still bought it. it's not like your problem that you realize over time. it's there from the second you hop in it. no offense, but our car isn't a Mercedes or Porsche. it will be lacking some refinement. maybe it's something you should look for next time you test drive a car.

Come on brother!! Lets beat this dead horse to death once again.

thunder...thunder...thunder cats... ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
See previous page for my reply.

Chemy · 03-27-2013, 10:44 AM

I had my car for about 8 months now. This is my 3rd Z in about 4 years.. After 3 months I decided to dynamat it with the dyamat xtreme. I started with just the rear hatch area. I took out all of the panels, carpets and misc items and did from the roll bar all the way back through the tail lights and fender wells. Next I took out the Passenger seat along with carpet and center console and did the whole right side interior.. Next was the same for the driver. I did both doors along with the foam blocks inside the doors for the speakers. The only thing left to do is the headliner.

The sound has been cut by over 50% and is very comfortable when on the highway. The only problem I have now is my non res HFC with 12" res Fast Intentions exhaust and the rattles!! I have a good 4 or 5 rattles on the front and back of the car that are quite annoying...Any good tips for finding and fixing rattles??

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience!

Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z!

You're only talking about an extra 10- maybe 20 pounds..does that make such a difference?

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

No need to suffer with Z's insufferable road noise. I changed out the tires that came with my '09 base and got Continentals. Check the threads for the exact one (pro contact or extreme or something, don't quite remember now and I'm not home to look). But these tires diminished the road noise by at least 50%---maybe a lot more. Z became a totally different, comfortable car and the ride even felt less harsh and stiff. I don't track my car and handling/performance are not my priorities. Talk to Tire Rack or your local guy. It was the best $850 or so I ever spent (and these tires may also last longer than the stock performance tires).

Us old geezers think the same way..guess we still have our hearing!!

Pintsize725 · 03-27-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience!

Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z!

Thanks, but they will have to pay me and my friend first.

And if anyone in this thread needs a quote for sound deadener, hit me up for GTMat!!!

b15 · 03-27-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

You're only talking about an extra 10- maybe 20 pounds..does that make such a difference?

It can if you're really tracking the car. Every lb counts. For most of us though it'll go unnoticed. I've seen a lot of talk about switch tires to the Continental DWS- which are knocked for having a very soft sidewall. Even on my Altima I noticed their mushy feeling, I couldn't imagine that on the Z. IMO, I think this would take away from the driving experience much more than 20lbs of sound deadening + summer tires. But hey you know what they say, opinions are like....

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by B737Capt

Hi Guys, Happy New Year!
I have about 1200 miles on my new Z (base model) and love everything about it except the road noise. I drive about 45 miles to work, and if I could reduce the tire noise it would be the perfect ride for me. I have sent a message to the auto noise reduction company "second skin" to see what they recommend. People with 'vettes seem to have good luck with their products. I will report their response when I hear from them. Anybody else tried to reduce the tire and road noise?

Living in Texas I would think you would be accustomed to loud noises,,what with all those buffalo constantly stampeding..

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Thanks, but they will have to pay me and my friend first.

And if anyone in this thread needs a quote for sound deadener, hit me up for GTMat!!!

Hey there! I see you have the same color as I do..I constantly get complements about the car which is funny since I never thought I would like a white car..

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Please assure me that everyone that complained about road noise didn't add any aftermarket exhaust/intake items to make the car sound more...."aggressive". If so... stop crying! Get a corrolla.

I did not add anything..

cossie1600 · 03-27-2013, 04:40 PM

I thought the car was loud stock, but you guys need to try it with some Blizzaks. It takes the noise to a whole new level.

elmz · 03-27-2013, 05:00 PM

Road noise is definitely loud in this car. And as it turns out, it's not an issue for many members on this forum. It wasn't for me at first either, but after a few years of ownership, it is starting to wear me down. So I can understand where they're coming from.

Pintsize725 · 03-27-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Hey there! I see you have the same color as I do..I constantly get complements about the car which is funny since I never thought I would like a white car..

03-26-2013, 10:23 PM	#61 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	man what's wrong with you guys this isn't a brand new problem. you heard the car when you drove it, and yet you still bought it. it's not like your problem that you realize over time. it's there from the second you hop in it. no offense, but our car isn't a Mercedes or Porsche. it will be lacking some refinement. maybe it's something you should look for next time you test drive a car. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

03-27-2013, 01:31 AM	#63 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience! Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z! __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

03-27-2013, 10:44 AM	#65 (permalink)
Chemy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 109 Drives: Nismo 370Z, Pearl Rep Power: 13	I had my car for about 8 months now. This is my 3rd Z in about 4 years.. After 3 months I decided to dynamat it with the dyamat xtreme. I started with just the rear hatch area. I took out all of the panels, carpets and misc items and did from the roll bar all the way back through the tail lights and fender wells. Next I took out the Passenger seat along with carpet and center console and did the whole right side interior.. Next was the same for the driver. I did both doors along with the foam blocks inside the doors for the speakers. The only thing left to do is the headliner. The sound has been cut by over 50% and is very comfortable when on the highway. The only problem I have now is my non res HFC with 12" res Fast Intentions exhaust and the rattles!! I have a good 4 or 5 rattles on the front and back of the car that are quite annoying...Any good tips for finding and fixing rattles?? __________________ 2012 Nismo, PW #512. FI CBE SS w/12" Res, Stillen g3's, UpRev, Kenwood 9990HD, Focal speakers and tweeters, Wicked Cas corner box with JL 10" w6, 35% ceramic tint, full clear bra.

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