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

Daishi · 02-26-2011, 08:44 PM

The z is usually a bit noisier but we don't know the condition of the vehicle what tires are on it and the condition etc. Just because tire kingdom inspected it doesn't mean much because it doesn't mean that they know what they are doing.

christian370z · 02-26-2011, 08:56 PM

I personally find the Z to be surprisingly comfortable in terms of ride, and while there is a fair amount of road noise, it is no worse than many sports cars . I believe that a sports car like the Z should be raw and some of these imperfections add to that persona. I actually think it should have a bit firmer of a ride stock, it almost feels too soft for its abilities.

LunaZ · 02-26-2011, 09:24 PM

All these posts have me paranoid now.
I wonder if my Z is noisy too.

cfweber · 02-26-2011, 09:36 PM

I guess you noticed the Z is not exactly a BMW in terms of quiet ride

How was the test drive?

congrats on the Z

I got used to the noise in a couple months

kenchan · 02-26-2011, 10:15 PM

yah make sure some goof didn't do a washer mod...

fighterinsnat · 02-26-2011, 10:22 PM

Wow thanks for all the feedback!!

I drove the car more tonight and I'm starting to get used to the noise and a
Learning to drive the car smoother.

I understand that the tire kingdom wouldnt be able to totally inspect the car.
I'm going to take it in to nissan just for ease of mind.

The bottom line is I absolutely love the car and I look forward to driving it. I was just not expecting the contrast in ride quality.

themann1984 · 02-26-2011, 10:52 PM

The Z is pure sex. It is hot, loud, and rough!

Rui Z · 02-26-2011, 11:11 PM

You can always go test drive a new Z at a local dealership to see if it makes the same noise as your car.

ProfessorDave · 02-26-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

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

Waiz · 02-27-2011, 12:56 AM

It's definitely loud, but what sports car isn't?

Wait until you start modding...upgraded tires, intake, exhaust all = extra noise

KillerBee370 · 02-27-2011, 01:36 AM

haha... take a ride in my car and you'll need a hearing aid as well as a back brace when you're done.

jaedub · 02-27-2011, 02:04 AM

yeah, loud road noise is typical for sports car. But its not THAT bad compared to s2k's, Sti's, etc

Jordo! · 02-27-2011, 02:20 AM

Bone stock these cars are, if anything, way too quiet IMO.

I have a feeling yours has either test pipes (especially if a used Z from FL) or high flow cats and that's why it's so noisy. Does it sound especially raspy around 2500 RPM?

fighterinsnat · 02-27-2011, 08:13 AM

The car is stock and I plan it keep it that way so the warranty is not voided.
The only modification I'd like to do is adding a oil cooler for precautionary measures.

I woke up this morning and all I can think about is driving somewhere.

Also does anyone know if the hankook v12 tires are pretty good to run on this car? The guy before me said the car is on it's 3rd pair of rear tires!!!

Viera · 02-27-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fighterinsnat

The car is stock and I plan it keep it that way so the warranty is not voided.
The only modification I'd like to do is adding a oil cooler for precautionary measures.

I woke up this morning and all I can think about is driving somewhere.

Also does anyone know if the hankook v12 tires are pretty good to run on this car? The guy before me said the car is on it's 3rd pair of rear tires!!!

That's a good mod if you plan on keeping it stock.

I know, it's crazy how every morning you just can't wait to take her out!

The Hankook V12's are very good on this car, especially just on the streets, but they arn't the best for tracks though.

02-26-2011, 08:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	The z is usually a bit noisier but we don't know the condition of the vehicle what tires are on it and the condition etc. Just because tire kingdom inspected it doesn't mean much because it doesn't mean that they know what they are doing. __________________ Cobb Tuned \| Injen Intakes \| Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers \| Fast Intentions TDX Catback 18" Resonators CF Mufflers \| Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob \| 19x9.5/19x10.5 Five Axis Design S5:F w/ 245/40/19 - 285/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12's

02-26-2011, 08:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I personally find the Z to be surprisingly comfortable in terms of ride, and while there is a fair amount of road noise, it is no worse than many sports cars . I believe that a sports car like the Z should be raw and some of these imperfections add to that persona. I actually think it should have a bit firmer of a ride stock, it almost feels too soft for its abilities. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-26-2011, 09:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	All these posts have me paranoid now. I wonder if my Z is noisy too. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-26-2011, 09:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	welcome to the 370Z I guess you noticed the Z is not exactly a BMW in terms of quiet ride How was the test drive? congrats on the Z I got used to the noise in a couple months

02-26-2011, 11:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	You can always go test drive a new Z at a local dealership to see if it makes the same noise as your car. __________________

02-26-2011, 10:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah make sure some goof didn't do a washer mod...

02-26-2011, 10:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
fighterinsnat Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 49 Drives: 370z Gray Rep Power: 14	Wow thanks for all the feedback!! I drove the car more tonight and I'm starting to get used to the noise and a Learning to drive the car smoother. I understand that the tire kingdom wouldnt be able to totally inspect the car. I'm going to take it in to nissan just for ease of mind. The bottom line is I absolutely love the car and I look forward to driving it. I was just not expecting the contrast in ride quality.

02-26-2011, 10:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 16	The Z is pure sex. It is hot, loud, and rough!

02-27-2011, 12:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	It's definitely loud, but what sports car isn't? Wait until you start modding...upgraded tires, intake, exhaust all = extra noise

02-27-2011, 01:36 AM	#26 (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	haha... take a ride in my car and you'll need a hearing aid as well as a back brace when you're done.

02-27-2011, 02:04 AM	#27 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	yeah, loud road noise is typical for sports car. But its not THAT bad compared to s2k's, Sti's, etc

02-27-2011, 02:20 AM	#28 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Bone stock these cars are, if anything, way too quiet IMO. I have a feeling yours has either test pipes (especially if a used Z from FL) or high flow cats and that's why it's so noisy. Does it sound especially raspy around 2500 RPM? __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

02-27-2011, 08:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
fighterinsnat Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 49 Drives: 370z Gray Rep Power: 14	The car is stock and I plan it keep it that way so the warranty is not voided. The only modification I'd like to do is adding a oil cooler for precautionary measures. I woke up this morning and all I can think about is driving somewhere. Also does anyone know if the hankook v12 tires are pretty good to run on this car? The guy before me said the car is on it's 3rd pair of rear tires!!!

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