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makaveli84

11-11-2010 03:07 AM

z370 noisy?

I really like z370 and want to buy, but I am a bit worried about the noise level. I really enjoy driving and listening to music. I wonder what the ppl here think about the noise level.

ImportConvert

11-11-2010 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by makaveli84 (Post 805281)

I really like z370 and want to buy, but I am a bit worried about the noise level. I really enjoy driving and listening to music. I wonder what the ppl here think about the noise level.

Test drove a few Z's. It's a sports car. There is a bit of road-noise. Etc. It is very "tolerable" and I don't consider it an issue at all. The 911 Carrera 4S I rode in seemed louder regarding that.

If "noise level" is your only concern, unless you are coming from a Bently or something, don't worry about it.

ProfessorDave

11-11-2010 07:56 AM

Check the DIY section. I think there are some DIYs for dynamat or other sound deadening procedures.

ClemsonWill

11-11-2010 08:08 AM

It's really not bad at all but I came from an S2000 so I may not be a good judge.

IDZRVIT

11-11-2010 08:13 AM

You say you like (loud) music? You won't have any issues with road noise.

m4a1mustang

11-11-2010 08:14 AM

The sport package 370 coupe is loud on the highway. No sound deadening, loud tires, and a cabin that acts like a resonance chamber = lots of road noise.

But it was never loud enough to interfere with the radio or even talking on the phone via bluetooth.

Weissbier

11-11-2010 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 805342)

I'd agree with this assessment. I'd urge the op to drive one and see if it's a big deal to him/her. It wasn't for me.

ImportConvert

11-11-2010 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 805342)

No sound deadening?
Resonance chamber?

Do you literally mean NO sound-deadening? None? I find that hard to belive, unless you were just being figurative/meaning very little. The car wasn't that loud when I took it on the highway. In my back yard, I got it up to 110 and it was comfy, solid, and quiet as any sports car I have ever been in.

Resonance chamber? moreso than any other smaller/sporty car? Again, I did not notice anything bad, but I didn't drive/ride more than about 15 miles all-togather in the 370's.

Not arguing, just wanting to clarify as your opinion seems a little more polarizing than my experience.

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Originally Posted by Weissbier (Post 805345)

I'd agree with this assessment. I'd urge the op to drive one and see if it's a big deal to him/her. It wasn't for me.

I see you have a '10 Z listed in your profile/SN box. What did you trade for, or do you still ahve it and just not like the noise you experience?

Weissbier

11-11-2010 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 805357)

I see you have a '10 Z listed in your profile/SN box. What did you trade for, or do you still ahve it and just not like the noise you experience?

I meant to say that the noise wasn't a big issue to me. I still have it. Heck, I just got it :)

ImportConvert

11-11-2010 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Weissbier (Post 805361)

I meant to say that the noise wasn't a big issue to me. I still have it. Heck, I just got it :)

Okay, I re-read it. My mistake, sorry!

I want a Z

11-11-2010 08:56 AM

I have test driven a few and only on one test drive did it seem noisy but it was never loud enough to bother me.

If you want quiet and a Buick

m4a1mustang

11-11-2010 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 805357)

None. Nada. I tore apart the hatch to put in some Second Skin product in and there is literally nothing there from the factory.

And the hatch does act as a resonance chamber. There's no separation from the trunk area as there is with a coupe or sedan that's got the back seat. That's the reason why the roadster (with the top up, obviously) is quieter than the coupe!

ChrisSlicks

11-11-2010 09:46 AM

I have everything stripped out of the back and the car is stupid loud on the highway, can barely hear the radio. With the mats and plastics in the back it is a lot better but definitely not G37 quiet.

m4a1mustang

11-11-2010 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 805428)

Haha, I drove mine like that once. Took out all the foam from the spare tire area and the mats. I agree, it was LOUD!

doubleG370Z

11-11-2010 10:24 AM

"search" is your friend ...this topic has been done, enough whining just read please.

BrianMSmith

11-11-2010 12:53 PM

the 2009 model only has 6 speakers, and the two in the back are useless, blocked by the seats and overpowered with rear tire noise. the 2010 could be better, I think it has 8 spkrs. Best option is to just upgrade the sound system. The interior noise is what I consider very high, but it depends A LOT on the surface you are driving on. It's also possible that different tires could reduce the noise significantly.

PapoZalsa

11-11-2010 04:23 PM

I have driven the Z to ZdayZ, last weekend to W. Virginia and other long drives.

The noise level is nothing especially with my F.I. CBE which is music to my ears. :tup:

kenchan

11-11-2010 04:28 PM

dynamat is your friend. :p

i was kinda amazed how quiet the cabin was with the windows rolled up. i usually drive with the driver side window down so... but ofcourse my kyoto muffler is pretty noisy with is nice dry tone. i can hear my stereo just fine.

ImportConvert

11-11-2010 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 805442)

Haha, I drove mine like that once. Took out all the foam from the spare tire area and the mats. I agree, it was LOUD!

So there is insulation of sorts, no?

m4a1mustang

11-11-2010 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 806182)

So there is insulation of sorts, no?

If you consider the foam that holds the spare tire in place, then yes. But aside from that there's absolutely nothing.

Guard Dad

11-11-2010 10:08 PM

Even I am beginning to get tired of the noise question. Check out the "Cabin Noise" thread in this section, it should answer most of your questions.

Jquad

11-11-2010 11:36 PM

Blast that radio

optiontrader

11-11-2010 11:41 PM

You'll need to test drive - a symphonic hall these Z's ain't, and if you're used to Lexus-quiet interiors, you'll be disappointed.

I'm a fan of all types of music (wife even got me into country), but trying to listen to classical music in the Z is not the best thing to do.

ChrisSlicks

11-12-2010 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 806182)

So there is insulation of sorts, no?

The 2 carpets are the insulation. There is a little bit around the plastic trim pieces but that is just to prevent vibration I believe.

FERRARI

11-12-2010 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 805357)

Was this a test drive of a new 370Z at a dealership ? and the let you get up to 110 ? wow.......forget the break in lol

I want a Z

11-12-2010 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI (Post 806791)

Was this a test drive of a new 370Z at a dealership ? and the let you get up to 110 ? wow.......forget the break in lol

I have test driven a few different cars and had several of them over 100 on the highway during the test drive - 370z, bmw 335is, lexus 350is, GT 5.0

I actually got pulled over on one test drive, but got off with a warning

ImportConvert

11-12-2010 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z (Post 806801)

It was in my back-yard. There was an un-marked car lurking in my back-yard. No citations were issued. I did get a ricer fly-by from him with his lights on, though.

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