Cabin noise

Matrix · 03-26-2011, 11:15 AM

Personally, I love the noise. It's all part of the character of the car. Nissan spent a considerable amount of time and money finding ways to keep the weight down (i.e. aluminum doors, hood, trunk) and make the car stick like glue in the corners. I won't be touching mine.
However, I do sympathize with those who want a quieter ride. I'm lucky in that when I want a quiet drive I take my Jaguar XK8. That car is all about refinement and luxury.
I guess I'm just saying every car is built for a reason and IMO it seems counterproductive to try and turn a car into something it isn't.

cfweber · 03-26-2011, 11:33 AM

RiCharlie · 03-27-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Matrix

Personally, I love the noise. It's all part of the character of the car. Nissan spent a considerable amount of time and money finding ways to keep the weight down (i.e. aluminum doors, hood, trunk) and make the car stick like glue in the corners. I won't be touching mine.
However, I do sympathize with those who want a quieter ride. I'm lucky in that when I want a quiet drive I take my Jaguar XK8. That car is all about refinement and luxury.
I guess I'm just saying every car is built for a reason and IMO it seems counterproductive to try and turn a car into something it isn't.

Well I think the roads have lot to do with it too. The roads in RI are bad and even when I cross into Mass. I notice a difference. But I am happy with the car now that I have made some serious dents in the noise level and I bet the total weight is less than 100 pounds which is very small percentage wise and I can easily make up my leaving my wife at home! Keep in mind we are talking about tire on road noise and not engine noise..

Mt Tam I am · 03-29-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Well I think the roads have lot to do with it too. The roads in RI are bad and even when I cross into Mass. I notice a difference. But I am happy with the car now that I have made some serious dents in the noise level and I bet the total weight is less than 100 pounds which is very small percentage wise and I can easily make up my leaving my wife at home! Keep in mind we are talking about tire on road noise and not engine noise..

My car is quieter too when I leave the wife at home.

brian0128 · 03-29-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

My car is quieter too when I leave the wife at home.

Isn't that the truth.

onzedge · 03-29-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

My car is quieter too when I leave the wife at home.

03-26-2011, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Matrix Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Niagara Falls, Canada Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Bring on the noise Personally, I love the noise. It's all part of the character of the car. Nissan spent a considerable amount of time and money finding ways to keep the weight down (i.e. aluminum doors, hood, trunk) and make the car stick like glue in the corners. I won't be touching mine. However, I do sympathize with those who want a quieter ride. I'm lucky in that when I want a quiet drive I take my Jaguar XK8. That car is all about refinement and luxury. I guess I'm just saying every car is built for a reason and IMO it seems counterproductive to try and turn a car into something it isn't.

03-26-2011, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 16	amen

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