Engine harshness

6spd · 06-17-2011, 07:36 PM

I didnt like the stock exhaust noise/harshness, but let me tell you, after putting the nismo s-tune exhaust on, totally different story, the noise/feel is total beast mode now.

true story.

11Thumper · 06-17-2011, 07:41 PM

Dude, don't buy it then. You seem to get pissed off quickly over stupid stuff. Perhaps you should remind Nissan that they work for you ONLY.

Z_ealot · 06-17-2011, 07:56 PM

wow, the trolls seem to be out in full force today don't they....

Armonster · 06-17-2011, 07:58 PM

Sounds like this is not the car for you. Besides, the seats are terrible.

OMGWTFBBQ · 06-17-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Armonster

Sounds like this is not the car for you. Besides, the seats are terrible.

Roadster4Us · 06-17-2011, 08:19 PM

Huh, did someone say something? Can't hear a thing over this engine noise.

Trips · 06-17-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Well, I am so pissed off at Nissan! I have owned and loved a nicely modified 240Z that my friends still speak of today. I SHOULD HAVE NEVER SOLD THAT CAR!! Anyway i went to my nissan dealer ready to do a deal, I was going to trade my MX5 in on a 370Z. I love the look of the Z, i sat in it and it was nice, i liked it. I then asked the salesman to test drive one. He said of course. So off I went to test drive an auto version. Well let me tell you everything wqas good about the car except 2 things...ENGINE HARSHNESS AND QUALITY OF NOISE IT EMITS. YUK. This is/was a major turn off for me. I had driven it before and noticed to a lesser degree the noise but now that i was serious i guess i was taking more notice of it.

WTF was Nissan thinking releasing such a good sports car with such a debilitating issue. They really missed the boat on this one. I don't mind noise the MX5 is not a quiet car either but at least the engine/exhaust have a relatively pleasant noise. The Z engine noise and noise quality reminded me of my first car, a 1980 GM Holden Commodore with an auto and as 3.3 litre OHV pushrod motor that was designed in the 50's, which developed approx 60 KW.

As much as i have been looking at this car, the Z now since its 2009 intro, i have made up my mind that this noise and noise quality have turned me off the car. Really annoying cause every other aspect is ok. I must say the manual i drove in 2009 "felt better" maybe i should test drive a manaul again but wouldn't the noise be the same. Another thing i did not like was when i was going around a corner with the auto in auto mode, i did not like the feel of the transmission in the way it was delivering the power to the rear wheels it seemed loose and not too connected. The link between accelerator position, transmission shift speed and quality, to rear wheel connection seemed off.

A real shame, cause i so wanted to like this car, i guess i will still hover around this forum and see what the nest incarnation of Z may be like. In the meantime, I will keep my MX5 and possibly look into trading for a boxster or z4. I hear the engine noise in thosethings is good too and everything else is pretty much lineball with the Z.

Nissan you have pissed me off with this. Sorry guys if i have offended you, THAT WAS NOT MY INTENTION. I just needed to express my dissatisfaction with Nissan dropping the ball on this one.

Want some cheese to go with your whine?

Looks like you made your point! Hooroo

nicknick · 06-17-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Want some cheese to go with your whine?

Looks like you made your point! Hooroo

No not a troll! I don't like cheese and wine. I do not gravitate towards European cars cause i think they are woefully overpriced for what you get but when left with little or no option?? Maybe i need to consider an aftermarket exhaust or something. Does this change the engine sound in your experience. As i said it is not the volume that peeves me off, it is the quality of the noise. Maybe I need to stick to roadster 370Z coming from an MX5?

As i said please do not get defensive or offended.

Trips · 06-17-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

No not a troll! I don't like cheese and wine. I do not gravitate towards European cars cause i think they are woefully overpriced for what you get but when left with little or no option?? Maybe i need to consider an aftermarket exhaust or something. Does this change the engine sound in your experience. Maybe I need to stick to roadster 370Z coming from an MX5?

As i said please do not get defensive or offended.

I would recommend meeting with some locals with aftermarket exhaust to give you an idea what direction or loudness to switch to in event you do decide to buy one. The exhaust note does mask some of the road noise from the soft tire that tend to pick up every pebble you go over. Good luck and strongly advise to give the Z a chance and not magnify the small issues that are prone with the Z. Most owners have gotten past those small issues and enjoy the feel and looks and the rarity of it. no offense taken

nicknick · 06-17-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I would recommend meeting with some locals with aftermarket exhaust to give you an idea what direction or loudness to switch to in event you do decide to buy one. The exhaust note does mask some of the road noise from the soft tire that tend to pick up every pebble you go over. Good luck and strongly advise to give the Z a chance and not magnify the small issues that are prone with the Z. Most owners have gotten past those small issues and enjoy the feel and looks and the rarity of it. no offense taken

The road noise i do not mind. i do mind the engine noise quality, not the volume of the engine noise. I do not see how an exhaust though is going to improve the "texture" of the engine noise, the exhaust note yes that will change. Nissan should have spent a little more time "tuning" the engine noise. I bet you Nissan will address this issue in the future year 370z or the next model.

USMCASA · 06-18-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Want some cheese to go with your whine?

Looks like you made your point! Hooroo

cheese with ecu whine...

BrianMSmith · 06-17-2011, 08:50 PM

The road noise is bad, I don't mind the engine "harshness" at all. You could buy one and spend $800 on a professional dynomat install and fix the noise problem, a much better investment that an exhaust in my op. Or you could spend 50% more money and get a Cayman S. The Cayman is a great car, but I prefer the Z with it's faults and especially for the price. If you go Z instead of Cayman, you could buy a Ducati 1198S with the money you save, or two 4 week driving trips through Europe. You make your choice, and gets what you pay for. Good luck.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-17-2011, 09:01 PM

I'd be willing to bet that part of the "harshness" that you speak of is due to the fact that it is a V6 and you're comparing to 4 cylinder cars. A 6 will never be as smooth as a 4 or 8. That's just basic physics.

sonic370 · 06-17-2011, 09:20 PM

the road noise is not a deal breaker if you really won't the 370. if you know what your buying you learn to live with it.........

i will say the exhaust note of the 350 does sound better....

but imho the 370 makes the 350 look like a girls ride.. flame away......

Chan Chee Hoe · 06-18-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I'd be willing to bet that part of the "harshness" that you speak of is due to the fact that it is a V6 and you're comparing to 4 cylinder cars. A 6 will never be as smooth as a 4 or 8. That's just basic physics.

Well,6 cylinders are mostly smoother than most 4 cylinders,it is only our V6,maybe the capacity is too big[maybe piston too big]+high revs=harshness..& for V8 it is the most balance engine,so smoothness is there.

06-17-2011, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I didnt like the stock exhaust noise/harshness, but let me tell you, after putting the nismo s-tune exhaust on, totally different story, the noise/feel is total beast mode now. true story. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 17	Huh, did someone say something? Can't hear a thing over this engine noise. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

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11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	Dude, don't buy it then. You seem to get pissed off quickly over stupid stuff. Perhaps you should remind Nissan that they work for you ONLY.

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BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	The road noise is bad, I don't mind the engine "harshness" at all. You could buy one and spend $800 on a professional dynomat install and fix the noise problem, a much better investment that an exhaust in my op. Or you could spend 50% more money and get a Cayman S. The Cayman is a great car, but I prefer the Z with it's faults and especially for the price. If you go Z instead of Cayman, you could buy a Ducati 1198S with the money you save, or two 4 week driving trips through Europe. You make your choice, and gets what you pay for. Good luck.

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I'd be willing to bet that part of the "harshness" that you speak of is due to the fact that it is a V6 and you're comparing to 4 cylinder cars. A 6 will never be as smooth as a 4 or 8. That's just basic physics.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	the road noise is not a deal breaker if you really won't the 370. if you know what your buying you learn to live with it......... i will say the exhaust note of the 350 does sound better.... but imho the 370 makes the 350 look like a girls ride.. flame away......