Just test drove a 370z

KillerBee370 · 12-30-2009, 07:29 PM

Upon further review...

Yes... for the money it is hard not to consider Z as a purchase. I too noticed increased road noise over other vehicles I have driven. Either you're ok with it or not. The question is, can you live with it? And will it be your daily driver?

He's paying a compliment and pointing out something that is noticeable guys.

nicknick... this ain't youtube... relax. You're giving us a bad rep with that bolony.

370Zsteve · 12-30-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

nicknick... this ain't youtube... relax. You're giving us a bad rep with that bolony.

This from the guy with his head in the toilet lol

KillerBee370 · 12-30-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

This from the guy with his head in the toilet lol

Blahahaha... teehee hoo hoo...

KillerBee370 · 12-30-2009, 07:37 PM

There's enough animosity on the internet ya know? Why add to it here too.

Zsteve · 12-30-2009, 07:41 PM

Even if some dont want to believe it, the Z does have alot of NVH, its just a matter of what your coming from in your last car. That being said, you either live with it or not buy the car. Its a sports car that is loud to some, not too loud to others, but believe me there are sports cars out there that are quieter that do just as good in performance but the usually cost a little more. Like someone said they cut in areas to get the car to its level of performance as this is what they thought the people would want. I just step on the gas to hear the exhaust more or turn up the music and go zoom zoom.

Auston · 12-30-2009, 07:44 PM

I've found that the 370Z with the Sport Package makes significantly
more noise than cars without it (the SP includes lower profile tires &
larger wheels- 19"x9" & 19"x10" instead of 18"x8" & 18"x9"). More
road noise is to be expected since the wheels are physically closer
to the road.

SophiaZ · 12-30-2009, 07:47 PM

The noise isn't bad at all. I like the sound. But if it's not your cup of tea..get a new exhaust and listen to that

Room42 · 12-30-2009, 08:04 PM

With 18ers and a cbe, it's not road noise, it's music.

I dunno about the fuss. This qualifies as my first sports car and so I'm used to pretty quiet cars. This car isn't offensive at all. The way one piece of gravel resonates gets my attention more than the persistent road/engine noise-I sit there waiting for it to eject. Kinda entertaining though, loved pinball growing up... Kiss, Black Knight... But I digress...

Agreed, get a luxo g for a different driving experience. That's what it's there for.

Red370 · 12-30-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by golfgirlrobin

I'd like to use my first official post to say that I am already sick of people complaining about road noise. My last car was an S2000 and my 370 is like sitting in a library compared to that thing. If you don't want to hear the engine and don't like feeling the road, do us all a favor and wander over to the Lexus forum where everybody raves about how it's so quiet it's like their *** is riding on clouds.

First post and hit the nail on the head, kudos to you, +1.

Like the others said, you dont like it, turn the damn music up.

370Z_Fan · 12-30-2009, 09:42 PM

I wonder if other people complain about the noise in the Viper or Corvette?

VCuomo · 12-31-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

"Engine sounds like a tractor?"

What are you smoking?...

FricFrac · 12-31-2009, 04:07 AM

Lol that is funny coming from a Mustang owner

These guys aren't being very helpful to the OP. I had a simple fix for the road noise - Stillen CAI/CBE/HFC - you can hardly hear any road noise now ;P

NXTAZEE · 12-31-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Lol that is funny coming from a Mustang owner

These guys aren't being very helpful to the OP. I had a simple fix for the road noise - Stillen CAI/CBE/HFC - you can hardly hear any road noise now ;P

IDZRVIT · 12-31-2009, 08:53 AM

Who would want a quiet sports car to begin with? That doesn't make sense. Is this the new generation of enthusiasts i.e. the under 30/40 crowd who are looking for quiet? Stop dissecting the Z for every little flaw, real or perceived, that this car has. It's a fantastic sports car for the price. I'm over 50 and remember the '60's muscle cars. Didn't want quiet then nor now. Slide a Led Zepplin tune into the music box, crank it up and go motoring!

pulpz · 12-31-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Who would want a quiet sports car to begin with? That doesn't make sense. Is this the new generation of enthusiasts i.e. the under 30/40 crowd who are looking for quiet? Stop dissecting the Z for every little flaw, real or perceived, that this car has. It's a fantastic sports car for the price. I'm over 50 and remember the '60's muscle cars. Didn't want quiet then nor now. Slide a Led Zepplin tune into the music box, crank it up and go motoring!

12-30-2009, 07:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Even if some dont want to believe it, the Z does have alot of NVH, its just a matter of what your coming from in your last car. That being said, you either live with it or not buy the car. Its a sports car that is loud to some, not too loud to others, but believe me there are sports cars out there that are quieter that do just as good in performance but the usually cost a little more. Like someone said they cut in areas to get the car to its level of performance as this is what they thought the people would want. I just step on the gas to hear the exhaust more or turn up the music and go zoom zoom. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-30-2009, 07:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 17	I've found that the 370Z with the Sport Package makes significantly more noise than cars without it (the SP includes lower profile tires & larger wheels- 19"x9" & 19"x10" instead of 18"x8" & 18"x9"). More road noise is to be expected since the wheels are physically closer to the road. Last edited by Auston; 12-30-2009 at 07:49 PM. Reason: more detail

12-30-2009, 08:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
Room42 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370z white AT Rep Power: 16	With 18ers and a cbe, it's not road noise, it's music. I dunno about the fuss. This qualifies as my first sports car and so I'm used to pretty quiet cars. This car isn't offensive at all. The way one piece of gravel resonates gets my attention more than the persistent road/engine noise-I sit there waiting for it to eject. Kinda entertaining though, loved pinball growing up... Kiss, Black Knight... But I digress... Agreed, get a luxo g for a different driving experience. That's what it's there for. __________________ 20% tint \| Clear bra \| Invidia Gemini CB \| Stillen CAI Eibach Springs \| Stillen Sway Bars \| JDM rear fog light --------------------------------------------- Mustang Dyno - 291 \| Horsepower Logic

12-31-2009, 04:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Lol that is funny coming from a Mustang owner These guys aren't being very helpful to the OP. I had a simple fix for the road noise - Stillen CAI/CBE/HFC - you can hardly hear any road noise now ;P __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

12-31-2009, 08:53 AM	#29 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Who would want a quiet sports car to begin with? That doesn't make sense. Is this the new generation of enthusiasts i.e. the under 30/40 crowd who are looking for quiet? Stop dissecting the Z for every little flaw, real or perceived, that this car has. It's a fantastic sports car for the price. I'm over 50 and remember the '60's muscle cars. Didn't want quiet then nor now. Slide a Led Zepplin tune into the music box, crank it up and go motoring! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

12-30-2009, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Upon further review... Yes... for the money it is hard not to consider Z as a purchase. I too noticed increased road noise over other vehicles I have driven. Either you're ok with it or not. The question is, can you live with it? And will it be your daily driver? He's paying a compliment and pointing out something that is noticeable guys. nicknick... this ain't youtube... relax. You're giving us a bad rep with that bolony.

12-30-2009, 07:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	There's enough animosity on the internet ya know? Why add to it here too.

12-30-2009, 07:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	The noise isn't bad at all. I like the sound. But if it's not your cup of tea..get a new exhaust and listen to that

12-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 16	I wonder if other people complain about the noise in the Viper or Corvette?

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