Just bought a 370z.....SO LOUD

fighterinsnat · 02-26-2011, 06:35 PM

Ok I went from a e46 330ci and I just want to make sure that this incredibly harsh ride, loud engine noise, and sensitive clutch/transmission is normal.

I don't know if its because I have'nt learned fully how to drive the car but when I accelerate, its very noisy.

The car handles amazingly and has tons of power, but its just so loud and harsh.

I keep thinking its like a bad tranny or clutch.

The car is a 09' with 27k miles on it and has sports package.

LONDON2012 · 02-26-2011, 06:44 PM

This is completely normal. The 350z was the same way. Congrats on the purchase!

Liquid_G · 02-26-2011, 06:52 PM

did you test drive the car before you bought it?

mick · 02-26-2011, 07:03 PM

i can't tell because the stereo is louder than the engine noise

fighterinsnat · 02-26-2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

did you test drive the car before you bought it?

No. It's not that I mind the ride, it's that I just want to make sure there's not something wrong with it. It was inspected by tire kingdom and just needed new tires and brakes.

If the loudness is normal then I'm good to go.

It has a bumper to bumper still and powertrain.

Edit: wow I sound like such a noob. I just want some reasurance that eerythings ok.

mick · 02-26-2011, 07:11 PM

i bought mine without test driving it first too but my first impression was about the visibility from the driver's seat. i could not see very well in the front, in the back, and on the sides (i used to drive a mb c320) but visibility doesn't faze me now

spearfish25 · 02-26-2011, 07:23 PM

Can you describe what you're experiencing? In a Z that's 'fine', I'd expect most people to appreciate that it's a sports car and not be very shocked. You, however, seem completely shocked with your experience which makes me suspicious that something might be wrong. Maybe post a YouTube video...

TreeSemdyZee · 02-26-2011, 07:38 PM

Many threads on hear about the noise. Since it's built as a sports car, there is no sound deadening at all. Pull up the rear carpet and all you see is metal.'
Many of us have added Dynamat or something similar to reduce the noise. I did it to mine and it's much quieter.

bleufiend · 02-26-2011, 07:47 PM

Z noise is normal, the 370z offends slightly worse then the 350z. I can tell you this though I work for BMW as a tech, you coming from a E46 to a 370z the biggest differences will be a tighter/better handling and way more power then the M54B30 could muster. Biggest drawbacks would be overall visibility outside of the car and yes, it is obnoxiously noisy when driven 45+mph from road noise. This is corrected simply with a nice stereo system and exhaust. But most importantly, It aint a Bimmer, dont expect it to be quiet like one.

TongMan · 02-26-2011, 07:59 PM

If the noise is bothering you, then you should have gone for the G37. Plus didn't you test drive it before you bought it?

tonybui · 02-26-2011, 08:14 PM

The guy said the ride doesn't bother him, he just wanted to make sure if that is normal for the Z

Trips · 02-26-2011, 08:26 PM

Is it completely stock? It might have an aftermarket exhaust or high flow cats? Pics of the exhaust to verify its stock would be nice. Normally it's a pretty quiet exhaust. The ride is a little stiff but not harsh by any means.

GZ3 · 02-26-2011, 08:28 PM

drivetrain noise is very common on this car

sonic370 · 02-26-2011, 08:37 PM

i can't hear you what did you say??????

mick · 02-26-2011, 08:40 PM

i concur with with triple's.
we all know how z owners like to modify the car.

02-26-2011, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
fighterinsnat Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 49 Drives: 370z Gray Rep Power: 14	Just bought a 370z.....SO LOUD Ok I went from a e46 330ci and I just want to make sure that this incredibly harsh ride, loud engine noise, and sensitive clutch/transmission is normal. I don't know if its because I have'nt learned fully how to drive the car but when I accelerate, its very noisy. The car handles amazingly and has tons of power, but its just so loud and harsh. I keep thinking its like a bad tranny or clutch. The car is a 09' with 27k miles on it and has sports package.

02-26-2011, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	did you test drive the car before you bought it? __________________

02-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Can you describe what you're experiencing? In a Z that's 'fine', I'd expect most people to appreciate that it's a sports car and not be very shocked. You, however, seem completely shocked with your experience which makes me suspicious that something might be wrong. Maybe post a YouTube video... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-26-2011, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Z noise is normal, the 370z offends slightly worse then the 350z. I can tell you this though I work for BMW as a tech, you coming from a E46 to a 370z the biggest differences will be a tighter/better handling and way more power then the M54B30 could muster. Biggest drawbacks would be overall visibility outside of the car and yes, it is obnoxiously noisy when driven 45+mph from road noise. This is corrected simply with a nice stereo system and exhaust. But most importantly, It aint a Bimmer, dont expect it to be quiet like one. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

02-26-2011, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Is it completely stock? It might have an aftermarket exhaust or high flow cats? Pics of the exhaust to verify its stock would be nice. Normally it's a pretty quiet exhaust. The ride is a little stiff but not harsh by any means. __________________

02-26-2011, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 16	This is completely normal. The 350z was the same way. Congrats on the purchase!

02-26-2011, 07:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i can't tell because the stereo is louder than the engine noise

02-26-2011, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i bought mine without test driving it first too but my first impression was about the visibility from the driver's seat. i could not see very well in the front, in the back, and on the sides (i used to drive a mb c320) but visibility doesn't faze me now

02-26-2011, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Many threads on hear about the noise. Since it's built as a sports car, there is no sound deadening at all. Pull up the rear carpet and all you see is metal.' Many of us have added Dynamat or something similar to reduce the noise. I did it to mine and it's much quieter.

02-26-2011, 07:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	If the noise is bothering you, then you should have gone for the G37. Plus didn't you test drive it before you bought it?

02-26-2011, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	The guy said the ride doesn't bother him, he just wanted to make sure if that is normal for the Z

02-26-2011, 08:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	drivetrain noise is very common on this car __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

02-26-2011, 08:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i can't hear you what did you say??????

02-26-2011, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i concur with with triple's. we all know how z owners like to modify the car.

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