A lot of noisy gravel getting kicked around

TamZ · 02-17-2010, 11:44 AM

The noise always makes me cringe just a little..bothers me that rocks are marring the underside of my car even when I can't see it. It does sound worse than it probably is..it seems even the smallest pebbles make LOUD noises!

Modshack · 02-17-2010, 12:00 PM

Two words: Sticky Tires

ferrari_rich · 02-17-2010, 12:00 PM

I had heard about this issue before I bought my Z, but, man it is noisy (see "Top Gear" episode on the Nissan 370Z vs BMW Z4 below, Jeremy Clarkson talks about it). It does qiuet down a LITTLE bit, when some of the road crap gets build up on the fender wells, but is due to no noise insulation to save weight as previously mentioned. It is a bit anoying, but I've gotten used to it now.

I've almost gotten to like it a bit, makes me realize that it's a car that was built for speed and handling, NOT quiet luxury. If you want quiet luxury, get a Lexus.

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari_rich

If you want quiet luxury, get a Lexus.

Yes, I've read this many times here, and elsewhere around the net. However, there are those of us who prefer the 370Z for other reasons and were captivated by this latest styling. This is where Nissan has failed with its North American model. The 2009 JDM model has many a feature that my wife and I would like: Electrically folding and heated mirrors, additional interior lighting, front and rear cameras, etc. Another aspect is that we would much prefer going to an Infiniti dealer for service versus a Nissan dealer (although I would still like find a good Nissan dealer in SoCal). There are the true hardcore owners (a handful of members here I respect and follow) that use the Z to its full potential and have built theirs for the track.

With this model Nissan opened its market to a larger social/economic customer base (whether they planned it or not) and Nissan's future Z sales will depend on how they cater to their expanded market. Maybe my wife and I would like to drive to each and every State in the Continental US of A. And maybe we wish to do in the Grand Touring style versus the racing to every stoplight style. Lastly, please don't tell me what to purchase...I'll purchase whatever I damn well please for whatever reason I damn well please. I also want tell you what to purchase. Deal?

370Zsteve · 02-17-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Yes, I've read this many times here, and elsewhere around the net. However, there are those of us who prefer the 370Z for other reasons and were captivated by this latest styling. This is where Nissan has failed with its North American model. The 2009 JDM model has many a feature that my wife and I would like: Electrically folding and heated mirrors, additional interior lighting, front and rear cameras, etc. Another aspect is that we would much prefer going to an Infiniti dealer for service versus a Nissan dealer (although I would still like find a good Nissan dealer in SoCal). There are the true hardcore owners (a handful of members here I respect and follow) that use the Z to its full potential and have built theirs for the track.

With this model Nissan opened its market to a larger social/economic customer base (whether they planned it or not) and Nissan's future Z sales will depend on how they cater to their expanded market. Maybe my wife and I would like to drive to each and every State in the Continental US of A. And maybe we wish to do in the Grand Touring style versus the racing to every stoplight style. Lastly, please don't tell me what to purchase...I'll purchase whatever I damn well please for whatever reason I damn well please. I also want tell you what to purchase. Deal?

Dude, total FAIL on the reply. The guy wasn't even talking to you, wtf??

nuTinmuch · 02-17-2010, 10:49 PM

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And nobody held a gun to your head making it mandatory that you post on this thread either, or that you become a forum member (there are other forums out there) but you are a member here and you would think you can post at least something constructive. Yes? No? Maybe?

only people who agree with me can post in this thread

edit: no really this this thread is now a train wreck

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Dude, total FAIL on the reply. The guy wasn't even talking to you, wtf??

His response among the others (e.g. posts at Edmunds, et al) is that quiet is associated with luxury and that what you should have purchased...it's a sports car after all. That was exactly what I responding to. Now I'm not to suppose to reply in this thread because it wasn't directly made to me?

Is this yet another of the new criterion for the370Z.com?

If so...WTF? And what the WTF did you post for too?

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2010, 12:23 PM

Pushing_Tin (PT) was the first to ask this question, and ever since there has been a group trying to pursue a solution. PT had thought that Line-X might work so I took the Z in to have them take look. Two things: 1) The estimate they quoted me was expensive, and 2) they stated that they were unsure of the noise reduction (they said some) as the Line-X material itself dries very hard. A forum vendor, Second Skin is working up a comprehensive solution, and I might be interested in their Spectrum Sludge for the wheel wells.

The Mazda Shinka RX-8 had a felt lining in the wheel wells to stop the noise.

IDZRVIT · 02-17-2010, 01:58 PM

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All that's needed is a thin foam liner

Something relatively soft and pliable to absorb the impact of the rocks is in order but could still stand up to the wear. Maybe a thin foam rubber mat custom fitted and glued to the inner fender well?

antman22 · 02-17-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Something relatively soft and pliable to absorb the impact of the rocks is in order but could still stand up to the wear. Maybe a thin foam rubber mat custom fitted and glued to the inner fender well?

Yeah something like that...i wonder if anyone has ever sprayed a few layers of rhino-lining on the inside of their wheel wells lol. i dont expect all the sound to go away, but it would be nice to kill some of it, at least soften the sound a bit so you dont get so much of the "pebbles rattled in a can" sound....

vipor · 02-17-2010, 03:14 PM

I pulled my spare tire and all the foam surrounding when I went to the track the other day. Now THAT was loud lol. Still didn't notice it once things got going though.

billydsz · 02-17-2010, 03:31 PM

Y'all need to drive on cleaner roads..... I'm just sayin...

antman22 · 02-17-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

Y'all need to drive on cleaner roads..... I'm just sayin...

little difficult to do when there's snow and ice...takes forever to get rid of all the crap even after everything's melted...can't wait for the spring and summer when the roads are all clear.

or maybe i just need to live on a track.

Vegasboricua · 02-17-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

Y'all need to drive on cleaner roads..... I'm just sayin...

Thats a little difficult when you live in the desert lol

vipor · 02-17-2010, 03:38 PM

You wanna hear something loud sit in your car with no radio or a/c when it's raining real hard. First time it happened I thought I was going to have some dings lol.

02-17-2010, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
TamZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 433 Drives: 2011 Mercedes GL 350 Rep Power: 16	The noise always makes me cringe just a little..bothers me that rocks are marring the underside of my car even when I can't see it. It does sound worse than it probably is..it seems even the smallest pebbles make LOUD noises! __________________ Tammy

02-17-2010, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Two words: Sticky Tires __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

02-17-2010, 12:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	The Quest Continues... Pushing_Tin (PT) was the first to ask this question, and ever since there has been a group trying to pursue a solution. PT had thought that Line-X might work so I took the Z in to have them take look. Two things: 1) The estimate they quoted me was expensive, and 2) they stated that they were unsure of the noise reduction (they said some) as the Line-X material itself dries very hard. A forum vendor, Second Skin is working up a comprehensive solution, and I might be interested in their Spectrum Sludge for the wheel wells. The Mazda Shinka RX-8 had a felt lining in the wheel wells to stop the noise. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

02-17-2010, 03:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I pulled my spare tire and all the foam surrounding when I went to the track the other day. Now THAT was loud lol. Still didn't notice it once things got going though. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-17-2010, 03:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	You wanna hear something loud sit in your car with no radio or a/c when it's raining real hard. First time it happened I thought I was going to have some dings lol. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-17-2010, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
ferrari_rich Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: out of here Posts: 79 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	I had heard about this issue before I bought my Z, but, man it is noisy (see "Top Gear" episode on the Nissan 370Z vs BMW Z4 below, Jeremy Clarkson talks about it). It does qiuet down a LITTLE bit, when some of the road crap gets build up on the fender wells, but is due to no noise insulation to save weight as previously mentioned. It is a bit anoying, but I've gotten used to it now. I've almost gotten to like it a bit, makes me realize that it's a car that was built for speed and handling, NOT quiet luxury. If you want quiet luxury, get a Lexus.

02-17-2010, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Y'all need to drive on cleaner roads..... I'm just sayin...

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