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2K2 GLE seems much quieter than 2K1 SE -- Why?

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Old Jan 12, 2002 | 03:50 PM
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2K2 GLE seems much quieter than 2K1 SE -- Why?

Just drove a 2K2 GLE. As soon as I started it, noticed how much quieter the car was than my 2K1 SE at idle. Was also much quieter while driving.

Anyone else noticed this? Any explanation?

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Old Jan 12, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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The reason it's quieter while driving is the tires, the 2k2 GLE comes with really soft touring tires. As for the idle...
Old Jan 12, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by Weasel
The reason it's quieter while driving is the tires, the 2k2 GLE comes with really soft touring tires. As for the idle...
hmm, i noticed that today too, at the maxima meet. i hope your right about it being the POStenzas.
Old Jan 12, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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Better timing chain dampening.
Old Jan 12, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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Re: 2K2 GLE seems much quieter than 2K1 SE -- Why?

Originally posted by jnovember
Just drove a 2K2 GLE. As soon as I started it, noticed how much quieter the car was than my 2K1 SE at idle. Was also much quieter while driving.

Anyone else noticed this? Any explanation?

Thx!
the 3.5VQ is probably more refined than the 3.0VQ.
Old Jan 12, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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Re: Re: 2K2 GLE seems much quieter than 2K1 SE -- Why?

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the 3.5VQ is probably more refined than the 3.0VQ.
How much "more refined" can Nissan go?? I can't even feel my 3.0 running at idle.
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