Road Noise

RoshDawg · 03-27-2013, 12:31 AM

I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience!

Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z!

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience!

Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z!

You're only talking about an extra 10- maybe 20 pounds..does that make such a difference?

Pintsize725 · 03-27-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I too have considered adding sound deadening material, but would never do it due to the added weight. Luckily when I do road trips in my Z, which is rare, has been by myself. If that is the case for you just listen to some audio books or music to distract you from the noise. Oh and when you say the road noise takes away from the experience, I think having a heavier car can take away the same experience!

Pintsize I love your profile pic. You can easily add a Nissan logo and a slogan to make that a legit poster ad for the Z!

Thanks, but they will have to pay me and my friend first.

And if anyone in this thread needs a quote for sound deadener, hit me up for GTMat!!!

RiCharlie · 03-27-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Thanks, but they will have to pay me and my friend first.

And if anyone in this thread needs a quote for sound deadener, hit me up for GTMat!!!

Hey there! I see you have the same color as I do..I constantly get complements about the car which is funny since I never thought I would like a white car..

Pintsize725 · 03-27-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Hey there! I see you have the same color as I do..I constantly get complements about the car which is funny since I never thought I would like a white car..

b15 · 03-27-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

You're only talking about an extra 10- maybe 20 pounds..does that make such a difference?

It can if you're really tracking the car. Every lb counts. For most of us though it'll go unnoticed. I've seen a lot of talk about switch tires to the Continental DWS- which are knocked for having a very soft sidewall. Even on my Altima I noticed their mushy feeling, I couldn't imagine that on the Z. IMO, I think this would take away from the driving experience much more than 20lbs of sound deadening + summer tires. But hey you know what they say, opinions are like....

RiCharlie · 03-29-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

It can if you're really tracking the car. Every lb counts. For most of us though it'll go unnoticed. I've seen a lot of talk about switch tires to the Continental DWS- which are knocked for having a very soft sidewall. Even on my Altima I noticed their mushy feeling, I couldn't imagine that on the Z. IMO, I think this would take away from the driving experience much more than 20lbs of sound deadening + summer tires. But hey you know what they say, opinions are like....

No question they are a bit mushy and , although i never get involved in track, i can easily see how someone that does would not want them..

RoshDawg · 03-27-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

You're only talking about an extra 10- maybe 20 pounds..does that make such a difference?

Hm didnt think it was that light! I agree with Pintsize, GTmat has some pretty good deals.

GTMat · 03-27-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Hm didnt think it was that light! I agree with Pintsize, GTmat has some pretty good deals.

nmjaxx9 · 03-27-2013, 11:25 PM

one solution = turn up the tunes, road noise gone.

2xtreme1 · 03-28-2013, 01:13 AM

I've never had that problem . I just tune it out . My dad and sister both have a sentra and I think that has louder road noise .

RiCharlie · 03-29-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

Hm didnt think it was that light! I agree with Pintsize, GTmat has some pretty good deals.

I used Dynamat in the doors and hatch ..that may be different..

03-27-2013, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
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2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 33 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 14	I've never had that problem . I just tune it out . My dad and sister both have a sentra and I think that has louder road noise .