Is the 370Z really THAT loud???

SeattleLion · 10-26-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

The 370Z is nowhere near as rough as the 350Z ('03). The car is so much more comfortable and confident to drive.

As for "loud," the 370Z exhibits a roaring road noise on certain roads. I think a different set of tires might alleviate this problem, but it's no deal breaker.

Regrets? None.

I replaced the stock tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. I get significantly less road noise and the car sticks even on very wet roads. No aquaplaning at all so far.

Dwight Frye · 10-26-2010, 06:12 PM

It's definitely tire related. Most of the SouCal freeways are grooved surfaces and the howling noise is horrendous on long trips. You can really tell about the interaction of the tires and the road when you suddenly hit a mile or two of smooth asphalt and the noise level drops about 20 db. A tire's noise level rating will be very high on my criteria when it is time for new ones. I wasn't expecting the 370Z to have an interior noise level like a big Lexus but it does detract from the comfort on long freeway touring and also makes conversation a bit difficult at times.

spearfish25 · 08-24-2009, 04:45 PM

I said this before too. Do you think Ascari or Koenigsegg owners complain that their cars are too loud? No one who wants a sports car should complain about hearing the engine.

The car and engine sound great. There is some road noise which may be what the reviewers are noting. It's not the end of the world or a car-killing fault. You'll get used to it quickly.

arcticreaver · 08-24-2009, 05:17 PM

i want to hear the engine and exhaust when i rev it up and go.

Jme370 · 08-24-2009, 05:20 PM

370z= much improved ride from 350z. When driving my 370 compared to my 350, the 370 feels much more refined. I feel as though I am driving an exotic vs the 350 felt like a nissan. Also, you're driving a sports car, do you want it to be silent? The stock 370z sounds just like it should.

mrarroyo · 08-24-2009, 05:44 PM

I do not think it is loud enough, I want to heard! Damn it!

havasuwiley · 08-24-2009, 05:58 PM

road noise depends on the road conditions,smooth roads=little noise.engine is much quieter than my z06,

nicknick · 08-24-2009, 08:27 PM

I test drove it for about 30 mins, I thought it was great, no problem with the noise or anythinh else. I just want one!

Red370 · 08-24-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo

I do not think it is loud enough, I want to heard! Damn it!

+1, I wanna wake the f'in dead!

SManZ · 08-25-2009, 05:27 AM

I have an '04 350 with a Nismo exhaust and test drove a 370 Nismo. I thought the 370 was much quieter on the road than the 350. The exhaust note on the 370 was also really muted.

My perception of the lower road noise on the 370 could be because my 350 needs an alignment.

billydsz · 08-25-2009, 01:23 PM

My 370 has a quieter cabin than my 05 350 but the engine has about 40 more hp so naturally when you get on it it's going to have a deeper voice. But it sounds great! Are you buying a sports car or a living room couch? The ride is stiff but awesome. This is a great sports car. If you want quiet and smooth get a cadillac.

m4a1mustang · 08-24-2009, 06:01 PM

The engine and exhaust when stock is SILENT in this car!

RCZ · 08-24-2009, 06:08 PM

My friend who owns a 335i always complains how loud the road noise is on the Z.

37Z · 08-24-2009, 06:42 PM

My modified 350Z road noise was similar to my 370Z. You can hear most pebbles hitting the rear wheel wells as in the 350Z. One can spray on Lizard skin (availabel at Eastwood) in the wheel well to reduce the road noise or turn up the volume in the radio.

MightyBobo · 08-25-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

My friend who owns a 335i always complains how loud the road noise is on the Z.

Yeah, but BMW's are all about ride quality and sound dampening. That doesnt surprise me in the least (nor you, Im sure).

08-24-2009, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
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Jme370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 81 Drives: 10 370z Roadster Rep Power: 16	370z= much improved ride from 350z. When driving my 370 compared to my 350, the 370 feels much more refined. I feel as though I am driving an exotic vs the 350 felt like a nissan. Also, you're driving a sports car, do you want it to be silent? The stock 370z sounds just like it should. __________________ 2010 370ZR Touring <PG/Blk 6 spd>Sport.Mats.Kicks. Sold.2009 370Z Touring<MB/Grey 6spd>Mats.Aero.Nav.

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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: 6963	The engine and exhaust when stock is SILENT in this car! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

08-24-2009, 06:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 264	370Z Noise My modified 350Z road noise was similar to my 370Z. You can hear most pebbles hitting the rear wheel wells as in the 350Z. One can spray on Lizard skin (availabel at Eastwood) in the wheel well to reduce the road noise or turn up the volume in the radio.

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10-26-2010, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	It's definitely tire related. Most of the SouCal freeways are grooved surfaces and the howling noise is horrendous on long trips. You can really tell about the interaction of the tires and the road when you suddenly hit a mile or two of smooth asphalt and the noise level drops about 20 db. A tire's noise level rating will be very high on my criteria when it is time for new ones. I wasn't expecting the 370Z to have an interior noise level like a big Lexus but it does detract from the comfort on long freeway touring and also makes conversation a bit difficult at times.

08-24-2009, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I said this before too. Do you think Ascari or Koenigsegg owners complain that their cars are too loud? No one who wants a sports car should complain about hearing the engine. The car and engine sound great. There is some road noise which may be what the reviewers are noting. It's not the end of the world or a car-killing fault. You'll get used to it quickly.

08-24-2009, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I do not think it is loud enough, I want to heard! Damn it!

08-24-2009, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
havasuwiley Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lake havasu city az Posts: 131 Drives: 09 370z, 03 z06 etc Rep Power: 16	road noise depends on the road conditions,smooth roads=little noise.engine is much quieter than my z06,

08-24-2009, 08:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	I test drove it for about 30 mins, I thought it was great, no problem with the noise or anythinh else. I just want one!

08-25-2009, 05:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
SManZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 15 Drives: '04 350Z Performance Rep Power: 16	I have an '04 350 with a Nismo exhaust and test drove a 370 Nismo. I thought the 370 was much quieter on the road than the 350. The exhaust note on the 370 was also really muted. My perception of the lower road noise on the 370 could be because my 350 needs an alignment.

08-25-2009, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	My 370 has a quieter cabin than my 05 350 but the engine has about 40 more hp so naturally when you get on it it's going to have a deeper voice. But it sounds great! Are you buying a sports car or a living room couch? The ride is stiff but awesome. This is a great sports car. If you want quiet and smooth get a cadillac.

08-24-2009, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	My friend who owns a 335i always complains how loud the road noise is on the Z.