Infiniti Q50 and 60. The almost cars...

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-16-2019, 11:34 AM

https://jalopnik-com.cdn.ampproject....ose-1828372623

Reading this article reminded me of my test drives of both the sedan and coupe. Nissan... gave these cars some amazing characteristics while letting down in some key areas.

Transmission responsiveness
Engine exhaust sounds.
The nunbest uninspiring steering feel in the business. These cars deserved more engineering. When it came to performance... All the money stopped at the engine.

Though I was amazed at the Red sports power, body style and the seats... I wasn't inspired by anything else about this car. Almost everything I test drive was better than it still.

Giulia
BMW... (N that's hard for me to say.)
Mercedes
Camaro
Mustang
Corvette
Even th Kia Stinger had an edge on this car.

You can feel the potential in these Q cars to be the competitive car to beat. But Nissan just didn't put their hearts in this one... I think a DCT and maintaining hydraulic steering also giving the exhaust note a nice sound track were the key 3 elements needed to make the Red sport legendary. But Nissan dropped the ball... AGAIN.

ImportConvert · 06-21-2019, 08:59 AM

I've never been a fan of the engine exhaust sounds Nissan manages. The first thing I put on my 370Z was a CBE (Berk, and no, I don't recommend them.). They need to take notes from Ford on how to make an engine sound good, IMO. Even in the 90's, for all the things they did wrong, Ford had that down.

sunkist350z · 06-23-2019, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I've never been a fan of the engine exhaust sounds Nissan manages. The first thing I put on my 370Z was a CBE (Berk, and no, I don't recommend them.). They need to take notes from Ford on how to make an engine sound good, IMO. Even in the 90's, for all the things they did wrong, Ford had that down.

The GTR R35 doesn't make a good exhaust tone?? I love the tone of my z I have CBE and Berk HFC and love the sound, always get compliments sound like a mini Godzilla.

ImportConvert · 06-26-2019, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

The GTR R35 doesn't make a good exhaust tone?? I love the tone of my z I have CBE and Berk HFC and love the sound, always get compliments sound like a mini Godzilla.

Factory stock is what I meant. They all sound like Altima's to me. I literally did the Berk CBE before my car left the dealer when I bought one. Of course it fit for **** and Berk was of no help, so won't recommend that junk to anyone.

sunkist350z · 06-26-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Factory stock is what I meant. They all sound like Altima's to me. I literally did the Berk CBE before my car left the dealer when I bought one. Of course it fit for **** and Berk was of no help, so won't recommend that junk to anyone.

I think you have your ears clogged lol maybe sh!t in there

ImportConvert · 06-26-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

I think you have your ears clogged lol maybe sh!t in there

Altima.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Vt_lNBGQA
GTR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt828j2kLaQ

Sounds pretty similar to me. Muffled and weak. Family car sounds, minus a very subdued BOV.

06-16-2019, 11:34 AM	#1 (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	Infiniti Q50 and 60. The almost cars... https://jalopnik-com.cdn.ampproject....ose-1828372623 Reading this article reminded me of my test drives of both the sedan and coupe. Nissan... gave these cars some amazing characteristics while letting down in some key areas. Transmission responsiveness Engine exhaust sounds. The nunbest uninspiring steering feel in the business. These cars deserved more engineering. When it came to performance... All the money stopped at the engine. Though I was amazed at the Red sports power, body style and the seats... I wasn't inspired by anything else about this car. Almost everything I test drive was better than it still. Giulia BMW... (N that's hard for me to say.) Mercedes Camaro Mustang Corvette Even th Kia Stinger had an edge on this car. You can feel the potential in these Q cars to be the competitive car to beat. But Nissan just didn't put their hearts in this one... I think a DCT and maintaining hydraulic steering also giving the exhaust note a nice sound track were the key 3 elements needed to make the Red sport legendary. But Nissan dropped the ball... AGAIN. critical and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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06-21-2019, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I've never been a fan of the engine exhaust sounds Nissan manages. The first thing I put on my 370Z was a CBE (Berk, and no, I don't recommend them.). They need to take notes from Ford on how to make an engine sound good, IMO. Even in the 90's, for all the things they did wrong, Ford had that down.