About to buy a 2012 370z - road noise improved?

DEpointfive0 · 12-15-2013, 12:35 AM

You buy new tires, and install a nice exhaust, that takes away most of it.
THEN you can install sound deadening

waaaasabi · 12-15-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You buy new tires, and install a nice exhaust, that takes away most of it.
THEN you can install sound deadening

Agree - also, maybe you could try to meet up with some local owners (who have mods) and see what their cars sound like to give you an idea of what to expect in terms of noise levels.

andre12031948 · 12-15-2013, 09:30 AM

There are people that want their car loud as hell, others driving with their ears close to the dash listening for noise.

After driving my 08 Z with test pipes & performance tires, my new 370 feels like I'm driving a luxury Infinity.

Mt Tam I am · 12-15-2013, 09:36 AM

The only time the noise is too much is when I'm revving hard and someone else is on the phone, or having a conversation with my passenger. While alone I tend to enjoy it so much I do not notice any problem.

I did change the tires for the biggest improvement.

andre12031948 · 12-15-2013, 09:52 AM

I drove one, liked it, then bought it. Since that one was not black & no T tops, I traded it in for another 1981 BLACK 280zx. For years I was very happy with it & forgot about the reviews.

Today nobody says anything bad about the 1981 280zx. So, do read reviews BUT go with what YOU like & what makes YOU happy.

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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: 3844	The only time the noise is too much is when I'm revving hard and someone else is on the phone, or having a conversation with my passenger. While alone I tend to enjoy it so much I do not notice any problem. I did change the tires for the biggest improvement. __________________ "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

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andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	in 1981 the 280zx did not get very good reviews I drove one, liked it, then bought it. Since that one was not black & no T tops, I traded it in for another 1981 BLACK 280zx. For years I was very happy with it & forgot about the reviews. Today nobody says anything bad about the 1981 280zx. So, do read reviews BUT go with what YOU like & what makes YOU happy.

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