z370 noisy?

makaveli84 · 11-11-2010, 03:07 AM

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

m4a1mustang · 11-11-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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.

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

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.

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!

FERRARI · 11-12-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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.

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?

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

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

11-11-2010, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
makaveli84 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 1 Drives: none Rep Power: 14	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.

11-11-2010, 07:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Check the DIY section. I think there are some DIYs for dynamat or other sound deadening procedures. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	It's really not bad at all but I came from an S2000 so I may not be a good judge. __________________ Slightly modded

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	You say you like (loud) music? You won't have any issues with road noise. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	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. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	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. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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