Just test drove a 370z

matrix_square · 12-31-2009, 09:58 AM

currently own s2000`s. The convertible s2k is has alot more noise transfer than my 370z. I have another s2k that has the hardtop and i would say its about the same noise level. But i agree the Z isnt perfect as far as sound transfer, but its alot better than most sport cars out there. My 370z almost feel like a luxury car compared to my s2k. I mean nav, heated seats and bluetooth? i really couldnt ask for more...

By the way i love my Evo MR too, but i traded it for the 370Z cause the 370 just felt better in terms of being smoother and creature comforts. The Evo was just fast and easy to mod, but that was it.

I guess my only true complaint on the Z is the gas mileage. But we didnt buy this car to be an eco-box.

Horseface · 12-31-2009, 12:00 PM

On my test drive, the dealer turned the radio up as loud as he could so I couldn't hear the road noise.

I should of brought some of my music to test the stereo with. He'd have been quite alarmed.

theDreamer · 12-31-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Horseface

On my test drive, the dealer turned the radio up as loud as he could so I couldn't hear the road noise.

I should of brought some of my music to test the stereo with. He'd have been quite alarmed.

On one of my test drives, we were entering onto the freeway and I looked at him and said ok if I push it? Lets just say he was grabbing the door a little tough.

fastsvo · 01-10-2010, 01:31 PM

After driving Mustangs for over 16 years, I don't necessarily want a car with a lot of road noise. Now, I just learned about the Second Skin products and that might very well be the solution I am looking for.

Remember guys, I was looking for solutions and not emotional reactions

And as for the tractor comment - my 2.3li turbo sound like one too so please don't get offended.

mick · 01-10-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fastsvo

For the money, it's hard not to consider the Z, but why is this car so loud inside? Regardless of the engine sounding like a tractor, the road noise from the smaller wheels were really loud. What are you guys doing to help combat this? Earplugs? Spraying some kind of sound suppression undercoat in the wheel wells?

-Eric

you will get used to the noise, eventually

m4a1mustang · 01-10-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fastsvo

After driving Mustangs for over 16 years, I don't necessarily want a car with a lot of road noise. Now, I just learned about the Second Skin products and that might very well be the solution I am looking for.

Remember guys, I was looking for solutions and not emotional reactions

And as for the tractor comment - my 2.3li turbo sound like one too so please don't get offended.

Unless you strip the entire interior and cover every square inch with their version of dynamat topped with Luxury Liner you won't make it any better. It will end up costing you several hundred bucks and generally be a PITA.

dalparadise · 01-10-2010, 02:59 PM

After reading this forum for several months, I was taken aback on my first test drive by how LITTLE road noise there was. As much as people complain about it here, I really expected it to be bad. It was actually a little quieter than the Mazda MX-5 I was coming from (smaller wheels/tires, smaller engine, but less sound insulation, convertible with unlined top). That all said, I did notice what I thought was a bit more noise than I should have heard in the coupe. Surprisingly, however, the Roadster is not at all louder than the coupe with the top up. Top down, the exhaust is more apparent -- a benefit, in my opinion.

I think it's a little bit of perception vs. reality. The MX-5 was never billed as a refined sports car, so nobody's ever given a second thought to its noise. The Z is held to a higher standard because of the car that it is. As others have noted, though, that standard needs to be a subset of the car's mission as a true sports car. Refinement is secondary and, in fact, not always completely welcomed by those who enjoy this car's connection with the driving experience more than its ability to perform as a driving appliance.

m4a1mustang · 01-10-2010, 03:04 PM

Road noise in the coupes. I think your roadster's wind noise drowns it out.... :P

Phrausty · 01-10-2010, 03:34 PM

"Engine sounding like a tractor"?
I just test drove a 370z as well, I was actually impressed with how much quieter it was compared to my '03 eclipse.
If the sound honestly bothers you, you should probably drop a few extra grand on a g37, or use some dynamat and cover up areas on the 370z.

Zaggeron · 01-10-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Road noise in the coupes. I think your roadster's wind noise drowns it out.... :P

Actually several reviewers have pointed out that with the top up the roadster is actually quieter than the coupe. They attribute it to the fact that the passenger compartment in the coupe is not separated from the cargo area while in the roadster it is.

Joehand1 · 01-10-2010, 09:36 PM

I don't think the Z is particularly loud, crap it's a lot quieter than my 911. Anyway, my 05 Mustang GT conv. that I traded for the Z was a lot louder.

Noise doesn't bother me much though, I've got Def Leppard and The Stones up high when I'm toolin along, makes me feel young again...

dalparadise · 01-10-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Actually several reviewers have pointed out that with the top up the roadster is actually quieter than the coupe. They attribute it to the fact that the passenger compartment in the coupe is not separated from the cargo area while in the roadster it is.

I second this observation.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-11-2010, 11:42 AM

Been on a few Z drives. Its loud enough to sound sporty without being overbearing. But I like my cars loud and like very audible engine/rev sounds.
As far as road noise you can research tires I guess. And as far as cabin noise. You can buy dampers and muffle the sound but you will be adding performance hindering weight. Also you can add new louder speakers and amp w/sub and drown out more noise.
Or just go with a quieter car. G37, genesis coupe or camaro V6.

12-31-2009, 09:58 AM	#31 (permalink)
matrix_square Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 452 Drives: Evo9-S2K-RSX-S-Z370? Rep Power: 16	currently own s2000`s. The convertible s2k is has alot more noise transfer than my 370z. I have another s2k that has the hardtop and i would say its about the same noise level. But i agree the Z isnt perfect as far as sound transfer, but its alot better than most sport cars out there. My 370z almost feel like a luxury car compared to my s2k. I mean nav, heated seats and bluetooth? i really couldnt ask for more... By the way i love my Evo MR too, but i traded it for the 370Z cause the 370 just felt better in terms of being smoother and creature comforts. The Evo was just fast and easy to mod, but that was it. I guess my only true complaint on the Z is the gas mileage. But we didnt buy this car to be an eco-box. __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 GPW 2005 Honda S2000 Suzuka Blue 2005 Acura RSX Type-S PWP 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 9 MR Graphite Gray Nissan 370Z Monterrey Blue Sport/Touring/Nav package Last edited by matrix_square; 12-31-2009 at 10:00 AM.

12-31-2009, 12:00 PM	#32 (permalink)
Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 16	On my test drive, the dealer turned the radio up as loud as he could so I couldn't hear the road noise. I should of brought some of my music to test the stereo with. He'd have been quite alarmed. __________________ Whinny!

01-10-2010, 02:59 PM	#37 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	After reading this forum for several months, I was taken aback on my first test drive by how LITTLE road noise there was. As much as people complain about it here, I really expected it to be bad. It was actually a little quieter than the Mazda MX-5 I was coming from (smaller wheels/tires, smaller engine, but less sound insulation, convertible with unlined top). That all said, I did notice what I thought was a bit more noise than I should have heard in the coupe. Surprisingly, however, the Roadster is not at all louder than the coupe with the top up. Top down, the exhaust is more apparent -- a benefit, in my opinion. I think it's a little bit of perception vs. reality. The MX-5 was never billed as a refined sports car, so nobody's ever given a second thought to its noise. The Z is held to a higher standard because of the car that it is. As others have noted, though, that standard needs to be a subset of the car's mission as a true sports car. Refinement is secondary and, in fact, not always completely welcomed by those who enjoy this car's connection with the driving experience more than its ability to perform as a driving appliance. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked. Last edited by dalparadise; 01-10-2010 at 03:01 PM.

01-10-2010, 03:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Road noise in the coupes. I think your roadster's wind noise drowns it out.... :P __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-10-2010, 09:36 PM	#41 (permalink)
Joehand1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 7 Drives: 09 370 Z Rep Power: 234	I don't think the Z is particularly loud, crap it's a lot quieter than my 911. Anyway, my 05 Mustang GT conv. that I traded for the Z was a lot louder. Noise doesn't bother me much though, I've got Def Leppard and The Stones up high when I'm toolin along, makes me feel young again... __________________ 2009 370 Z 2006 Ford GT 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera

01-10-2010, 01:31 PM	#34 (permalink)
fastsvo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9 Drives: Mustangs Rep Power: 15	After driving Mustangs for over 16 years, I don't necessarily want a car with a lot of road noise. Now, I just learned about the Second Skin products and that might very well be the solution I am looking for. Remember guys, I was looking for solutions and not emotional reactions And as for the tractor comment - my 2.3li turbo sound like one too so please don't get offended.

01-10-2010, 03:34 PM	#39 (permalink)
Phrausty Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Socal Walnut Posts: 26 Drives: '10 EVO X Rep Power: 15	"Engine sounding like a tractor"? I just test drove a 370z as well, I was actually impressed with how much quieter it was compared to my '03 eclipse. If the sound honestly bothers you, you should probably drop a few extra grand on a g37, or use some dynamat and cover up areas on the 370z.

01-11-2010, 11:42 AM	#43 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Been on a few Z drives. Its loud enough to sound sporty without being overbearing. But I like my cars loud and like very audible engine/rev sounds. As far as road noise you can research tires I guess. And as far as cabin noise. You can buy dampers and muffle the sound but you will be adding performance hindering weight. Also you can add new louder speakers and amp w/sub and drown out more noise. Or just go with a quieter car. G37, genesis coupe or camaro V6.

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