What makes the Z's engine sound so bad (to reviewers)?

need4speed · 08-05-2009, 05:26 PM

If u driven any of the older ricers it won't be anything new. Rx 7's supraz n silvias all had that high revving scream that muscle car enthusiasts hate. And 1st time import sports car drivers get weary about.
But its really nothing more than a loud whine that sounds like u gotta shift when u don't.
You can avoid that sound by shifting at the normal 3.500 to 4,500rpm's. Or get used to the sound if ur not used to it already from past jap sports cars.

TheWeatherman · 08-05-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

If u driven any of the older ricers it won't be anything new. Rx 7's supraz n silvias all had that high revving scream that muscle car enthusiasts hate. And 1st time import sports car drivers get weary about.
But its really nothing more than a loud whine that sounds like u gotta shift when u don't.
You can avoid that sound by shifting at the normal 3.500 to 4,500rpm's. Or get used to the sound if ur not used to it already from past jap sports cars.

Yeah, sorry Need. I would never "NOT recommend" the car to anyone. I love this thing to death. I remember my first car... my '93 Ford Probe GT with it's 7K redline that never was that harsh. It's really minor for anyone that is looking for one, and like Need said, just hold out on the RPM's even though it sounds like you have to shift. We have a cool "blinky" light that you can set to whatever RPM you want it to come on at. That means, "Okay, shift you idiot!"

zZSportZz · 08-05-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

If u driven any of the older ricers it won't be anything new. Rx 7's supraz n silvias all had that high revving scream that muscle car enthusiasts hate. And 1st time import sports car drivers get weary about.
But its really nothing more than a loud whine that sounds like u gotta shift when u don't.
You can avoid that sound by shifting at the normal 3.500 to 4,500rpm's. Or get used to the sound if ur not used to it already from past jap sports cars.

Yeah, I love the car too...don't get me wrong. I would recommend it to anyone. Maybe you are 100% correct since this is my first import I've owned and I'm not used to the sound and vibrations. It really does make my butthole pucker above 6500 rpm though.

Edit: I quoted the wrong person....
Edit2: Fixed

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08-05-2009, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 16	If u driven any of the older ricers it won't be anything new. Rx 7's supraz n silvias all had that high revving scream that muscle car enthusiasts hate. And 1st time import sports car drivers get weary about. But its really nothing more than a loud whine that sounds like u gotta shift when u don't. You can avoid that sound by shifting at the normal 3.500 to 4,500rpm's. Or get used to the sound if ur not used to it already from past jap sports cars.