Objective analysis of cabin noise solutions

waaaasabi

I've actually done some research and discovered that the faster I go, the more noise the car produces - any solutions for this?

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Xan

Drive slower...


To the OP:
I have no issue with any noise, so it's not a general agreement, it's the opinion of a few.... As you stated, it's subjective...

Just out of interest, outside of applying noise absorbing material, what are these several solutions you are referring to?

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SkyZ

i think that those buying this car knew full well what they were "getting into" and as such noise is not a problem for us. the reviewers might have a different opinion and thats they're problem, but i'm also perfectly happy with my car.

those who didnt like the loud noise pretty much just dynamatted it.

onzedge

I have no idea why the Z is getting this bad rap -- seriously. I read what people say on the forum about the noise. I also read reviews that state the same complaint and I still don't get it. I never thought this Z was noisy (or at least noisy in a negative way) until I started reading all this stuff.

Now I am often distracted when I drive because I am trying to figure out if the car is "noisy" or not. Geez, like I need something else to f**king obsess about. Honestly, my obsessions list is long. Everyone who rides with me agree that the car is not very noisy inside. People form my wife to colleagues who happpen to tag along with me all agree that the ride is smooth. These people drive "normal" cars, too.

Sure, under hard acceleration it gets somewhat loud (intake and exhaust help that), but it is the good loud. It is the sweet song sung by a fairly high performing engine that is allowed to breathe correctly. But when cruising it is not at all uncomfortable. I have 13,500 miles so far which include 4 road trips of 800 miles each (driven at 80 – 85 mph).

Is it a fluke? Am I going deaf? Are people expecting too much? I have no clue. I do know though that the Z is, like others have said, a sports car. So go ahead and muck it up with your insulation and decible meters and such. Whatever people do to make them happy in their rides, as long as they are not hurting others, is OK, I guess.

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sonic370

Point well made. Just the other day i had a friend who has driven nothing
but high end luxury cars ride with me and his first comment was "hey this rides and sounds a lot better than i thought it would".