Engine harshness

11Thumper · 06-21-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

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.

Huh?

gbrettin · 06-17-2011, 09:47 PM

OP,

If you ever consider buying a sport bike... don't. Just don't.

McFrostyJ · 06-18-2011, 12:55 AM

I agree about the road noise, but completely disagree about the engine noise. I love the way the Z's engine sounds when I hit the gas!

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 01:14 AM

The road noise is actually quieter than my last vehicle (with the exception of the pinging pebbles) and I LOVE the engine "noise" (insert "notes" here). I would like to have more exhaust notes, so I'll def be upgrading.... Perhaps Fast Intentions??

BeachBum · 06-18-2011, 01:30 AM

You could always upgrade the doors to Miata (aka mx-5)doors... I hear that fixes every problem the car has... Maybe a Miata (aka mx-5)exhaust while you are at it for good measure...

Deja Vu anyone?

Boost_lee · 06-18-2011, 02:12 AM

I didn't really like the engine noise either until I got a CBE

Now its harmony with the exhaust tone and engine grunt

Considered a G37 instead maybe?

nicknick · 06-18-2011, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachBum

You could always upgrade the doors to Miata (aka mx-5)doors... I hear that fixes every problem the car has... Maybe a Miata (aka mx-5)exhaust while you are at it for good measure...

Deja Vu anyone?

Yeah very clever. Do you do any other tricks?

I was and am serious about my post, so please no more troll/mx5 doors crap.
ok some people here obviously do not mind the engine noise quality. i am simply one of those that do. Every one is different so no need to deride.

MacCool · 06-18-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick

Yeah very clever. Do you do any other tricks?

I was and am serious about my post, so please no more troll/mx5 doors crap.
ok some people here obviously do not mind the engine noise quality. i am simply one of those that do. Every one is different so no need to deride.

OK, you posted only to express your dissatisfaction with Nissan's implementation of the Z. Mission accomplished, and your observations drew a totally predictable response. Obviously, you're in a distinct minority here. So...unless you're just in it for the trolling, time for you to leave, doncha think?

Nitex · 06-18-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick

Yeah very clever. Do you do any other tricks?

I was and am serious about my post, so please no more troll/mx5 doors crap.
ok some people here obviously do not mind the engine noise quality. i am simply one of those that do. Every one is different so no need to deride.

Search you tube for my videos, Nitek09z. And then tell me the car sounds bad.. It sounds like sex once you aftermarket the exhaust. GL

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 08:15 AM

^ouch..... Unnecessary douchebaggery IMO. forums are for stating opinions as necessary to garner feedback.

MacCool · 06-18-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

^ouch..... Unnecessary douchebaggery IMO. forums are for stating opinions as necessary to garner feedback.

He's just dragging it out, Richard.

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 08:43 AM

That may be so... I'm just sayin'.

that his post garnered an extremely predictable response though and I was just about to say as much.

turbodog · 06-18-2011, 10:40 AM

OK, nearly 400 posts in this forum, you are not a troll.
On the other hand, nearly 400 posts in this forum and you just now sat in one for the 1st time? WTF have you been posting about? I know, I could go look... but life is too short.

It's funny, though.. in 2003, the VQ35 was acclaimed around the world as the best, most refined V6 engine in production, by any manufacturer. Really! So, Nissan adds another 1k or so RPM headroom, and suddenly the engine is sh!t.

So, did the rest of the world really get that much better in the last 8 years??

mikeSS · 06-18-2011, 12:12 PM

i think stock the engine is little harsh sounding from the inside. from the 2 times i have driven a 370z. but with a CAI, and exhaust i think it sounds really good.

6MT · 06-18-2011, 12:16 PM

There's a lot of people on these forums who should seriously consider whether the 370 is the right choice. With the constant b1tching about this and that, it would seem to an outsider that this is the worst car ever made. I really get sick of reading all the negativity.

I'm probably not alone...

06-18-2011, 01:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	The road noise is actually quieter than my last vehicle (with the exception of the pinging pebbles) and I LOVE the engine "noise" (insert "notes" here). I would like to have more exhaust notes, so I'll def be upgrading.... Perhaps Fast Intentions?? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-18-2011, 01:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
BeachBum Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 23 Drives: 10 MB 370z Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	You could always upgrade the doors to Miata (aka mx-5)doors... I hear that fixes every problem the car has... Maybe a Miata (aka mx-5)exhaust while you are at it for good measure... Deja Vu anyone? Last edited by BeachBum; 06-18-2011 at 01:32 AM.

06-18-2011, 02:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I didn't really like the engine noise either until I got a CBE Now its harmony with the exhaust tone and engine grunt Considered a G37 instead maybe? __________________ My TT Z

06-18-2011, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	^ouch..... Unnecessary douchebaggery IMO. forums are for stating opinions as necessary to garner feedback. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-18-2011, 08:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	That may be so... I'm just sayin'. that his post garnered an extremely predictable response though and I was just about to say as much. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-17-2011, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,252 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 558950	OP, If you ever consider buying a sport bike... don't. Just don't.

06-18-2011, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
McFrostyJ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 80 Drives: 2013 Corvette Rep Power: 13	I agree about the road noise, but completely disagree about the engine noise. I love the way the Z's engine sounds when I hit the gas!

06-18-2011, 10:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
turbodog Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 129 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	OK, nearly 400 posts in this forum, you are not a troll. On the other hand, nearly 400 posts in this forum and you just now sat in one for the 1st time? WTF have you been posting about? I know, I could go look... but life is too short. It's funny, though.. in 2003, the VQ35 was acclaimed around the world as the best, most refined V6 engine in production, by any manufacturer. Really! So, Nissan adds another 1k or so RPM headroom, and suddenly the engine is sh!t. So, did the rest of the world really get that much better in the last 8 years??

06-18-2011, 12:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 14	i think stock the engine is little harsh sounding from the inside. from the 2 times i have driven a 370z. but with a CAI, and exhaust i think it sounds really good. __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

06-18-2011, 12:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	There's a lot of people on these forums who should seriously consider whether the 370 is the right choice. With the constant b1tching about this and that, it would seem to an outsider that this is the worst car ever made. I really get sick of reading all the negativity. I'm probably not alone... __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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