Is the 370Z really THAT loud???

spearfish25 · 08-24-2009, 08:53 PM

I think it has very nice engine tone and exhaust growl...now, I'd be happy with more, but I'm not disappointed with the stock version.

Part of the road noise is solely related to the Bridgestones. If you lift a tire off the ground with a jack, rap on the tire tread with your knuckles. The things are like bongo drums.

noodles · 08-24-2009, 09:49 PM

I think 80% of all rod noise complaints come from little rocks hitting the rear wheel wells when they come off the sticky tires. simple fix with about 20 bucks worth or dynamat

Forrest · 08-24-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by noodles

I think 80% of all rod noise complaints come from little rocks hitting the rear wheel wells when they come off the sticky tires. simple fix with about 20 bucks worth or dynamat

i dont even hear rocks shooting up any more, that only seem to happen when my tires was new.

2theextreme · 08-25-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by noodles

I think 80% of all rod noise complaints come from little rocks hitting the rear wheel wells when they come off the sticky tires. simple fix with about 20 bucks worth or dynamat

BIG time since I added the RE-11's! I've cursed a few times at the sounds I've heard when I turn into my neighborhood.....always pebbles right when I first turn in!

Shunya · 08-25-2009, 06:24 AM

I personally dun think it's that loud stock.
It's louder than the 350z but it sounds alot nicer imo.

shabarivas · 08-25-2009, 10:26 AM

vq35 sounds like a fukin exotic in WOT w/ a few bolt-ons

AutoX Z · 08-25-2009, 06:26 PM

It really depends on the road surface you drive on. For whatever reason the tires roar like crazy when driving over specific types of pavement like textured concrete, which what all the roads in houston are made of. Driving on asphalt there is very little noise.

rolmo · 04-01-2010, 01:36 AM

i recently drove my 09 370z about 2000miles on the highway. wheel noise is a bit tiring (norfolk/richmond va. has some of the crappiest roads i've ever encountered). but as others have stated.... it's a sports car not a cadillac!! i'm researching how to dampen the wheel well noise (all suggestions appreciated). engine 'noise' is 1/3 of the fun. ditto: no regrets

cab83_750 · 04-01-2010, 02:09 AM

Compared to my other car, the Z is like a Cadillac. Soryy I did not own a 350

SophiaZ · 04-01-2010, 03:46 AM

I feel that the 350z had a more harsh ride than the 370z. It seemed horrible with bumps in the road where as the 370 feels more comfortable. I have Stillen sway bars and I love the way it rides. Yea, the tire noise is abit worse than the 350, but IMO it's a better car overall. BUT..I personally liked the stock note of the 350 more.

Jesse_Hunter · 04-01-2010, 05:24 AM

It lets in more road noise than vehicles I've owned in the past, althought it isn't loud enough to bother me. On top of that, I'm a "loud music" driver, so I have to try hard to hear it.

Mize · 04-01-2010, 07:06 AM

I have a '10 Z Roadster and an '08 Miata. My Roadster got tagged in a parking lot (on day 4 if you can believe it...I nearly cried) so it's in getting a new rear fender. As such I took the Miata for a highway drive of about 45 minutes each way yesterday.

Compared the the Miata, top up or down, the Z Roadster is very, very quiet. I miss it terribly!

370Zsteve · 04-01-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

In the previous Z model (the 350), the biggest complaint was it was too plain and cheap looking on the inside. Well, I liked the way that cabin was built: simple, plain, cut to the chase of raw sports car and power. I didn't have any complaint regarding the interior of the 350, not even the lack of a glovebox.

Now in the 370Z, the main complaints are: too loud and rough ride. I'm getting mine on Wednesday so I can't really check it out yet. But can you long time 350Z previous owners tell me if it is worse in the 370Z than the 350Z? It's a pure sports car, if you want a GT, then get a 370Z.

The interior of the 350Z looks like schitt.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-01-2010, 11:47 AM

I find the 370 suspension to be on the upscale side and the sound to be as true to a V6 sports car as can be. If you want quiet? They make a plethora of sedans. If you are a sports car nut. The Z's "LOUD" exhaust note will make u bust in ya pants.

rolmo · 04-02-2010, 10:35 AM

i knew about the wheel noise prior to buying the car-drove 2 or 3 and it's audible as soon as you accelerate from a stop. i don't have ANY issues with the engine sound-that's frickin' awesome..... the 'ride' ie suspension is tight and focused, like a superior handling car should have so: engine sound,ride=good, wheelnoise=not so good. i find the car really sings at about 80 - 90 mph. it's like the aerodynamics result in the perfect road contact at those speeds. this i've noticed on the 'freeway'..... i don't track the car. but candidly if i didn't have to hear every pebble and raindrop i'd be a bit happier. i too enjoy music (why i bought a touring model-killer stereo) but i'd like to be able to use my ears in 5 or 10 years. wheel noise + sunno)) = deafness sooner than later.
so is this dynamat product a good approach to dampening the wheel noise?
thanks r

04-02-2010, 10:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
rolmo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 19 Drives: '09 at touring Rep Power: 17	i knew about the wheel noise prior to buying the car-drove 2 or 3 and it's audible as soon as you accelerate from a stop. i don't have ANY issues with the engine sound-that's frickin' awesome..... the 'ride' ie suspension is tight and focused, like a superior handling car should have so: engine sound,ride=good, wheelnoise=not so good. i find the car really sings at about 80 - 90 mph. it's like the aerodynamics result in the perfect road contact at those speeds. this i've noticed on the 'freeway'..... i don't track the car. but candidly if i didn't have to hear every pebble and raindrop i'd be a bit happier. i too enjoy music (why i bought a touring model-killer stereo) but i'd like to be able to use my ears in 5 or 10 years. wheel noise + sunno)) = deafness sooner than later. so is this dynamat product a good approach to dampening the wheel noise? thanks r Last edited by rolmo; 04-02-2010 at 10:38 AM.

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08-24-2009, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	I think it has very nice engine tone and exhaust growl...now, I'd be happy with more, but I'm not disappointed with the stock version. Part of the road noise is solely related to the Bridgestones. If you lift a tire off the ground with a jack, rap on the tire tread with your knuckles. The things are like bongo drums.

08-24-2009, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
noodles Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCali Posts: 61 Drives: Mazda (for now) Rep Power: 17	I think 80% of all rod noise complaints come from little rocks hitting the rear wheel wells when they come off the sticky tires. simple fix with about 20 bucks worth or dynamat

08-25-2009, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 24	I personally dun think it's that loud stock. It's louder than the 350z but it sounds alot nicer imo.

08-25-2009, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	vq35 sounds like a fukin exotic in WOT w/ a few bolt-ons

08-25-2009, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 17	It really depends on the road surface you drive on. For whatever reason the tires roar like crazy when driving over specific types of pavement like textured concrete, which what all the roads in houston are made of. Driving on asphalt there is very little noise.

04-01-2010, 01:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
rolmo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 19 Drives: '09 at touring Rep Power: 17	i recently drove my 09 370z about 2000miles on the highway. wheel noise is a bit tiring (norfolk/richmond va. has some of the crappiest roads i've ever encountered). but as others have stated.... it's a sports car not a cadillac!! i'm researching how to dampen the wheel well noise (all suggestions appreciated). engine 'noise' is 1/3 of the fun. ditto: no regrets

04-01-2010, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 419	Compared to my other car, the Z is like a Cadillac. Soryy I did not own a 350

04-01-2010, 03:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,466 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6734	I feel that the 350z had a more harsh ride than the 370z. It seemed horrible with bumps in the road where as the 370 feels more comfortable. I have Stillen sway bars and I love the way it rides. Yea, the tire noise is abit worse than the 350, but IMO it's a better car overall. BUT..I personally liked the stock note of the 350 more.

04-01-2010, 05:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 39 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 367	It lets in more road noise than vehicles I've owned in the past, althought it isn't loud enough to bother me. On top of that, I'm a "loud music" driver, so I have to try hard to hear it.

04-01-2010, 07:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mize Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 144 Drives: '10 370zr rg tsn m6 Rep Power: 17	I have a '10 Z Roadster and an '08 Miata. My Roadster got tagged in a parking lot (on day 4 if you can believe it...I nearly cried) so it's in getting a new rear fender. As such I took the Miata for a highway drive of about 45 minutes each way yesterday. Compared the the Miata, top up or down, the Z Roadster is very, very quiet. I miss it terribly!

04-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	I find the 370 suspension to be on the upscale side and the sound to be as true to a V6 sports car as can be. If you want quiet? They make a plethora of sedans. If you are a sports car nut. The Z's "LOUD" exhaust note will make u bust in ya pants.