How much of the interior noise...

jakoye · 10-14-2009, 04:21 PM

...which many-a-reviewer has deemed as excessive, can be attributed specifically to the Sports package tires (245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza)? Perhaps those are just "loud" tires?

I would be curious if base model buyers are also experiencing excessive (to some) interior noise.

I know some members have already said that the rear wheel wells are simply too thin and that this is the main cause of the perceived high level of interior noise. I was curious if that was the case or if a different set of tires might improve on the noise leakage.

Thanks!

Modshack · 10-14-2009, 04:25 PM

Personally I wouldn't worry about it....All the Noise about the noise is really less than it's cracked up to be. The RE050A's are loud, Yes, but only on certain surfaces. Overall they're not that bad and work really well. Once (and if) you get a 370 drive it for awhile. Most of those concerns will evaporate. I was all set to do an extensive noise damping project to deal with it, but honestly, after owning the car fro 4K miles, it's just not worth the effort..

280z/300zx · 10-14-2009, 04:38 PM

Compared to my 280z this car is quiet, so I'm happy. All these people complaining about noise with the 370z need to get themselves a luxury car and not a sports car. With people complaining like this Nissan will eventually just add in more sound deading material which will just drive the weight of the car up, which will just make more people bitch.

kannibul · 10-14-2009, 04:46 PM

Probably most people complaining are coming from non-hatch 2-seat sports cars.

I thought it was loud too, then I thought about it for a minute...

Steven · 10-14-2009, 05:26 PM

I have a base and its still loud as h311.

IronChopStick · 10-14-2009, 05:43 PM

My porsche was loud also. I think it is the nature of it being a sports car. I certainly did not buy the car because comfort was my main concern. I probably would have gotten a sporty looking mid-size car if that were the case.

bradz · 10-14-2009, 07:43 PM

If you are not in a fine pavement, then I would say; it is noisy.

shadow2k · 10-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Reviewers have to find things to nitpick, it's what they get paid for. The road noise is not excessive unless you're on a crappy road.

Same as every other thing you hear complaints about. Before I bought my Z, I was going to drop loads of cash on an oil cooler, clear bra, new tires and noise dampening, $14/qt oil, backup camera, etc, etc...

I've done none of those things, and don't intend to either. Stop reading reviews and go drive one, see what issues YOU have with the car.

Benibiker · 10-15-2009, 12:36 AM

Regarding road noise, my Mini is loud, the Z is louder.

vReath · 10-15-2009, 01:48 AM

i've only had my Nismo for a little over a week and its loud as well. but like someone else said, its a sports car not a luxury. you'll learn to deal with it

kannibul · 10-15-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benibiker

Regarding road noise, my Mini is loud, the Z is louder.

That's somewhat of a good example there - take the rear seats out of the mini, and angle the rear half towards the driver so that the rear window reflects sound off the road....and you have a similar effect as the 370z.

Steven · 10-15-2009, 10:21 AM

if you want quiet luxury, get the G37.

if you want a raw sports car.. get the Z.

Blown32 · 10-15-2009, 11:37 AM

I noticed tire noise only on certain roads and that was for about a week.After that it is all music to me coming from a fine sports car that I enjoy the he!! out of!
So if it is quiet plush comfort you are looking for you probably can't appreciate the qualities of a good sports car and shouldn't own one!

kenchan · 10-15-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benibiker

Regarding road noise, my Mini is loud, the Z is louder.

MINI is fast, the Z is faster.

Nismo370 · 10-15-2009, 05:01 PM

The yokohama's on my Nismo are loud as hell...I hear everything on the road when i have the radio off...

10-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jakoye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 257 Drives: 06 Mustang GT Rep Power: 16	How much of the interior noise... ...which many-a-reviewer has deemed as excessive, can be attributed specifically to the Sports package tires (245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza)? Perhaps those are just "loud" tires? I would be curious if base model buyers are also experiencing excessive (to some) interior noise. I know some members have already said that the rear wheel wells are simply too thin and that this is the main cause of the perceived high level of interior noise. I was curious if that was the case or if a different set of tires might improve on the noise leakage. Thanks! __________________ Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.

10-14-2009, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Personally I wouldn't worry about it....All the Noise about the noise is really less than it's cracked up to be. The RE050A's are loud, Yes, but only on certain surfaces. Overall they're not that bad and work really well. Once (and if) you get a 370 drive it for awhile. Most of those concerns will evaporate. I was all set to do an extensive noise damping project to deal with it, but honestly, after owning the car fro 4K miles, it's just not worth the effort.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

10-15-2009, 12:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	Regarding road noise, my Mini is loud, the Z is louder. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

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10-14-2009, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	Compared to my 280z this car is quiet, so I'm happy. All these people complaining about noise with the 370z need to get themselves a luxury car and not a sports car. With people complaining like this Nissan will eventually just add in more sound deading material which will just drive the weight of the car up, which will just make more people bitch.

10-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	Probably most people complaining are coming from non-hatch 2-seat sports cars. I thought it was loud too, then I thought about it for a minute...

10-14-2009, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Steven Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clear Lake, TX Posts: 130 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	I have a base and its still loud as h311.

10-14-2009, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
IronChopStick Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Sil 6MT Tour/Sprt Rep Power: 15	My porsche was loud also. I think it is the nature of it being a sports car. I certainly did not buy the car because comfort was my main concern. I probably would have gotten a sporty looking mid-size car if that were the case.

10-14-2009, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 15	If you are not in a fine pavement, then I would say; it is noisy.

10-14-2009, 09:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadow2k Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 143 Drives: 09 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Reviewers have to find things to nitpick, it's what they get paid for. The road noise is not excessive unless you're on a crappy road. Same as every other thing you hear complaints about. Before I bought my Z, I was going to drop loads of cash on an oil cooler, clear bra, new tires and noise dampening, $14/qt oil, backup camera, etc, etc... I've done none of those things, and don't intend to either. Stop reading reviews and go drive one, see what issues YOU have with the car.

10-15-2009, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
vReath Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 128 Drives: PW Nismo #407 Rep Power: 16	i've only had my Nismo for a little over a week and its loud as well. but like someone else said, its a sports car not a luxury. you'll learn to deal with it

10-15-2009, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Steven Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clear Lake, TX Posts: 130 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	if you want quiet luxury, get the G37. if you want a raw sports car.. get the Z.

10-15-2009, 11:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Blown32 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.J. Posts: 289 Drives: 09 370Z Blk sport 6T Rep Power: 15	I noticed tire noise only on certain roads and that was for about a week.After that it is all music to me coming from a fine sports car that I enjoy the he!! out of! So if it is quiet plush comfort you are looking for you probably can't appreciate the qualities of a good sports car and shouldn't own one!

10-15-2009, 05:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nismo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dont Worry Bout It... Posts: 333 Drives: 09 370Z NismoTT Rep Power: 15	The yokohama's on my Nismo are loud as hell...I hear everything on the road when i have the radio off...