Cabin noise

wheee! · 09-29-2011, 01:12 PM

I do road trips of 10 hours or more in the Z. No problems!

shadoquad · 09-29-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

I do road trips of 10 hours or more in the Z. No problems!

I do too. Although I've found that for a big guy like me, the base seats are more long-term comfy than touring.

Dwight Frye · 09-29-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Guard Dad View Post
I think a lot of the "cabin noise" controversy arrises from the intent of the driver. If you want an aggressive sports car that reinforces the sports car experience with every turn of the wheel the stock Z is your ticket. If you want a car that expresses it's aggressive side "on demand" a little sound deadener goes a long way.

How about this for a concept: At WOT or during aggressive driving the engine and exhaust noise should sound like a sports car. Or cruising with the windows down should offer the sports car experience.
But going on a 400 mile round trip freeway cruise at 75 MPH and with a passenger shouldn't cause you to have to talk in a very loud voice to have a conversation, or have to turn the stereo up to 15 just to enjoy some tunes, or leave you fatigued from the excessive noise level either.
This car is a GT. I find no discomfort from the ride or the seats on long drives but the road noise really is unacceptable.

RiCharlie · 10-01-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

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But going on a 400 mile round trip freeway cruise at 75 MPH and with a passenger shouldn't cause you to have to talk in a very loud voice to have a conversation, or have to turn the stereo up to 15 just to enjoy some tunes, or leave you fatigued from the excessive noise level either.
This car is a GT. I find no discomfort from the ride or the seats on long drives but the road noise really is unacceptable.

Have you had any sound dampening done? I have and it really changes the car for the better..especially on long trips... i have a six and a half hour ride scheduled for tomorrow..

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09-29-2011, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 17	Originally Posted by Guard Dad View Post I think a lot of the "cabin noise" controversy arrises from the intent of the driver. If you want an aggressive sports car that reinforces the sports car experience with every turn of the wheel the stock Z is your ticket. If you want a car that expresses it's aggressive side "on demand" a little sound deadener goes a long way. How about this for a concept: At WOT or during aggressive driving the engine and exhaust noise should sound like a sports car. Or cruising with the windows down should offer the sports car experience. But going on a 400 mile round trip freeway cruise at 75 MPH and with a passenger shouldn't cause you to have to talk in a very loud voice to have a conversation, or have to turn the stereo up to 15 just to enjoy some tunes, or leave you fatigued from the excessive noise level either. This car is a GT. I find no discomfort from the ride or the seats on long drives but the road noise really is unacceptable.