GriffGTV Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Fancy a roadster, however all the vids I have watched appear to have similar endless rattling and clonks + some shimmy ..... is this commonplace, can most of prevalent noises be eliminated (other than not driving it down backroads!) - is it the hood mechanism, if so can rubber blocks be fitted in appropriate places to prevent it? Happy to stick to Rays and suggested tyres, even go up a profile if they will fit with std 05 onward UK suspension (did this with my GTV and the reduced thunking was welcome, with no apparent loss of cornering) Appreciate coupe is going to be structurally more rigd, however being a bit of a maverick, tempted by more unusual roadster Are later roadsters less prone to flex (extra stiffening)? - Does this make things better or worse? Here is example of what I mean (nice vid other than rattles and clonks): Its not the nice exhaust over-run popping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Have you driven a Roadster ? If not you may be pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 unfortunately I have not even been in one in motion yet! - - I sincerely hope that I shall be pleasantly surprised, I am saving up & plan to use as civilized daily car with a mild exhaust and hi-flow air filters - I found the TS GTV quite a firm / slightly crude ride on poor backroads and great on A roads If you listen to the vid (linked) and similar, I would not be comfortable with that level of rattling and clonking as it is a continual distraction to purity of exhaust sound + I dont want to try and drown clonks out with loud exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Zman, where are you based and what are your Z trading specialities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I don't get any rattling with the roof up or down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianphampton Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I drove a roadster for 5 years, including 2 trips to Nurburging as well as track days at Oulton and Anglesey You'll not feel any appreciable flexing Provided you look after your roof (periodic lubrication, care and attention to the fabric etc) you'll not encounter any problems (unless you put the roof down in freezing temperatures) Online research is all very well - read background stuff and see what peolpe say, but the only real experience that counts is the full on 3D real life stuff. Doing a trackday with the roof off is a whole different level of sensory experience. You've read a bit - now go and feel the real thing. It's like sex with a Durex on - Coupes are all very well but there are times you've just got to get the lid off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Find a company near you that's selling a roadster, go for a test drive... sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I've had my Roadster nearly 3 years, and love every minute driving it. I have found it to be torsionally stiff, with no flexing, scuttle shake and no creaks or groans. I rarely drive it with the hood up, but on those times when I do, I've found the hood to be waterproof, windproof and with very little wind noise. It really is a great experience driving a Zed with the roof down. If you are after a Roadster, you won't go wrong with a Zed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 cheers guys for boosting my confidence..incidentally, do you not recognize the noises in the youtube link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 You numpty lol that's wind buffeting on the camera mic - I get this on mine, it's stuck to the bit of glass behind the seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 ...really want to believe you....must get a test drive - anyone know any forum members around Kettering area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Just test one at a dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 ..hmm just listened again...the 'fffa fffa' noise could well be wind, but the rattling (sounds like a pair of reading glasses in a plastic bin....err, which it could just be..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Or the power feed for the camera wire rattling in the wind Honestly there's no weird noises in my roadster, hood up or down. I have Berks and Top Gear full exhaust system and compared to that clip mine is EPIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 geeez, feel sooooo much happier watching that vid over and over now got any ytube clips of yours from inside? Heard one or two phenomenal CAI sounds in drive bys - I dont want exhaust too loud - got a Griff for that - just looking for more detail and character on, hopefully an HR - thinking of minimising CATs to just pass MOT, then a tuned set up, ideally with single skin (not rolled) quad exit pipes with hi flow filter elements (Cosworth?) or dual part exposed cones / similar - carbon resonance boxes near plenum could help too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have loads but they are all upside down lol, just the way the camera sits - I can rotate them on my laptop but they revert back when I download It's not as loud as a TVR. I have an Apexi cone filter that sounds OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgazza Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Cloudy and a bit chilly but just been for a spin through the country roads with the roof down..... Just cant beat it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 ..the Griff is pre-cat with strt through 5" exhaust to rear (1 srt through 'silencer') then Y into 2 x 3" - even after all these yrs, if you are accelerating under a bridge, you wince, thinking that something from Penske is overtaking flat out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 well gal, wheres the vid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 It's nothing like a TVR and actually quite different in real life than this UTube clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgazza Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi Griff I forgot...... had my daughter with me so will get her to film it next time. The Invidia Gemini sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 There's a couple of clips for you. My wind noise is worse as the cam is mounted high as its front and rear facing. I have another of me getting flashed by the speed camera on that raod too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 sounds nice - find any front facing only without so much wind buffeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffGTV Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi Gal that will be great, drive safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 sounds nice - find any front facing only without so much wind buffeting? No I don't have any, only the one where I get flashed by the speed camera, despite setting the cruise. You even see me knocking a couple off too - Sadly even though it's set to my GPS HUD I can't challenge it as I was technically speeding! 66mph in a 60, the camera clocked me for 68 You can see how high the cam is sited in those vids, you can just make out the top of the glass it's stuck to, so no wonder really lol They weren't made as vids as such, just footage from the dash cam I have for my own peace of mind in case of idiots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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