Seriously. This Forum Has Ruined My Ability To Enjoy My Car

LunaZ · 02-27-2011, 08:44 AM

All these threads about freakin' road noise have ruined it for me!
I'm totally paranoid that my cabin is noisy and I'm unable to enjoy driving my car anymore.

We had some hurricane-force winds rip through Central Pennsylvania on Friday and as a result, my car cover blew completely off. So Saturday morning I decided I might as well take my baby for a drive. The forecast called for sunny skies and a balmy 43 degrees. The roads were dry as I disconnected the Battery Minder and bled off the extra air from the tires.
I thumbed my presently white start button and enjoyed the rumble of my Fast Intentions cat-back as the engine came to life. I appreciated the fresh look of my simota1 fuel gauge overly and breathed in the smell of leather and what I could swear was a lingering new car smell.
I clutched in and snicked the gear lever into 1st and pulled out of my driveway.
Then it began...

As I drove up my street that was covered in cinders, my ears bled from the sound coming from my wheel wells. It was like having a mouthful of Pop Rocks exploding in my head. It was maddening!
The only thing I could do was press down on the accelerator and bring the revs up in the hopes that the luscious sound of my exhaust would offset the cacophony emanating from my wheel wells. Unfortunately, that resulted in me needing to grab the next higher gear, then the next. Before I knew it, I was traveling at a high rate of speed and a corner was approaching... fast! I got on the brakes and went down a gear, laughing with amusement as the Synchro-Rev did its thing causing a satisfying burble to come from my exhaust. I focused on the apex of the corner, turned in and got on the gas again causing the ice cold tires to fight for grip. The rear of the car slid to the left a little as the flickering VDC light on my dash let me know that I was having too much fun.
I continued this process for the next 7 miles until I got to the parking lot at work. I pulled into my favourite spot and let out a satisfied sigh as I pressed the button to shut her down. I got out, unlocked the doors to the shop and as I went in, took one more look at the beautiful machine sitting in the parking lot. Ahhhhhh.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank this forum and all of its cabin noise threads for ruining my ability to enjoy my car.

ProfessorDave · 02-27-2011, 09:11 AM

Ah, the joys of late winter Pennsylvania roads...

kenchan · 02-27-2011, 09:15 AM

oh gosh... now im scared to start the car after 3+ months hibernation.

hahaha.

ProfessorDave · 02-27-2011, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

oh gosh... now im scared to start the car after 3+ months hibernation.

hahaha.

Ken, since LunaZ is not far from where the arrival of spring is announced by an obese rodent, his decision to come out of hibernation marks the beginning of the driving season. It's your turn now!

If you guys didn't hibernate the Z, you wouldn't have to readjust to the road noise. I see snow tires in your future.

spearfish25 · 02-27-2011, 09:26 AM

I keep contemplating putting my summer tires back on the car. Then I realize it's February and we probably have 10" of snow still in our future.

Mt Tam I am · 02-27-2011, 09:38 AM

RE: Anyway, I just wanted to thank this forum and all of its cabin noise threads for ruining my ability to enjoy my car.

It sounds to me that you've got a good grasp on the forum. You missed the part about turning up the radio if the Syncro rev does not do the trick.

ProfessorDave · 02-27-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I keep contemplating putting my summer tires back on the car. Then I realize it's February and we probably have 10" of snow still in our future.

You take that back, Spearfish!

LunaZ · 02-27-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

You take that back, Spearfish!

He's in Chicago.
Will most likely snow while I'm there the weekend of March 12-13th just to make it hard for me to get home

Red__Zed · 02-27-2011, 10:16 AM

JB-370z · 02-27-2011, 10:23 AM

wow. Just enjoy the car dude.

DrEvil · 02-27-2011, 10:27 AM

What noise? All I hear is a the sounds of a totally awesome sport/muscle car having a real good time on the road, doing what it was meant to do, giving the driver a full spectum of sensory input.
Years ago when a friends' father bought a '74 Lotus Europa, the dealer asked what type of radio he wanted, he simlpy answered "...the sound of the motor is music to my ears."
Enuff said.

daisuke149 · 02-27-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrEvil

What noise? All I hear is a the sounds of a totally awesome sport/muscle car having a real good time on the road, doing what it was meant to do, giving the driver a full spectum of sensory input.
Years ago when a friends' father bought a '74 Lotus Europa, the dealer asked what type of radio he wanted, he simlpy answered "...the sound of the motor is music to my ears."
Enuff said.

I agree what road noise?

Only noise outta my car is my awesome singing renditions of katty perry or lady gaga. That and the occasional passenger whos screams like they are being murdered when i sing

StLRedrider · 02-27-2011, 10:45 AM

I think somebody needs a Klenex

kenchan · 02-27-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Ken, since LunaZ is not far from where the arrival of spring is announced by an obese rodent, his decision to come out of hibernation marks the beginning of the driving season. It's your turn now!

If you guys didn't hibernate the Z, you wouldn't have to readjust to the road noise. I see snow tires in your future.

Nikon FM · 02-27-2011, 10:53 AM

Two thumbs up to your story!

02-27-2011, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Seriously. This Forum Has Ruined My Ability To Enjoy My Car All these threads about freakin' road noise have ruined it for me! I'm totally paranoid that my cabin is noisy and I'm unable to enjoy driving my car anymore. We had some hurricane-force winds rip through Central Pennsylvania on Friday and as a result, my car cover blew completely off. So Saturday morning I decided I might as well take my baby for a drive. The forecast called for sunny skies and a balmy 43 degrees. The roads were dry as I disconnected the Battery Minder and bled off the extra air from the tires. I thumbed my presently white start button and enjoyed the rumble of my Fast Intentions cat-back as the engine came to life. I appreciated the fresh look of my simota1 fuel gauge overly and breathed in the smell of leather and what I could swear was a lingering new car smell. I clutched in and snicked the gear lever into 1st and pulled out of my driveway. Then it began... As I drove up my street that was covered in cinders, my ears bled from the sound coming from my wheel wells. It was like having a mouthful of Pop Rocks exploding in my head. It was maddening! The only thing I could do was press down on the accelerator and bring the revs up in the hopes that the luscious sound of my exhaust would offset the cacophony emanating from my wheel wells. Unfortunately, that resulted in me needing to grab the next higher gear, then the next. Before I knew it, I was traveling at a high rate of speed and a corner was approaching... fast! I got on the brakes and went down a gear, laughing with amusement as the Synchro-Rev did its thing causing a satisfying burble to come from my exhaust. I focused on the apex of the corner, turned in and got on the gas again causing the ice cold tires to fight for grip. The rear of the car slid to the left a little as the flickering VDC light on my dash let me know that I was having too much fun. I continued this process for the next 7 miles until I got to the parking lot at work. I pulled into my favourite spot and let out a satisfied sigh as I pressed the button to shut her down. I got out, unlocked the doors to the shop and as I went in, took one more look at the beautiful machine sitting in the parking lot. Ahhhhhh. Anyway, I just wanted to thank this forum and all of its cabin noise threads for ruining my ability to enjoy my car. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-27-2011, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Ah, the joys of late winter Pennsylvania roads... __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-27-2011, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I keep contemplating putting my summer tires back on the car. Then I realize it's February and we probably have 10" of snow still in our future. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-27-2011, 09:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	RE: Anyway, I just wanted to thank this forum and all of its cabin noise threads for ruining my ability to enjoy my car. It sounds to me that you've got a good grasp on the forum. You missed the part about turning up the radio if the Syncro rev does not do the trick. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-27-2011, 10:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	wow. Just enjoy the car dude. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

02-27-2011, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	oh gosh... now im scared to start the car after 3+ months hibernation. hahaha.

02-27-2011, 10:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119

02-27-2011, 10:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	What noise? All I hear is a the sounds of a totally awesome sport/muscle car having a real good time on the road, doing what it was meant to do, giving the driver a full spectum of sensory input. Years ago when a friends' father bought a '74 Lotus Europa, the dealer asked what type of radio he wanted, he simlpy answered "...the sound of the motor is music to my ears." Enuff said.

02-27-2011, 10:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	I think somebody needs a Klenex __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

02-27-2011, 10:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Two thumbs up to your story! __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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