2001 Saxo VTR

seisporting · Post by **seisporting** » 21 Jun 2010, 09:51

Hey Guys

Was just offered one of these at an unrefusable price so snapped it up.
Standard car except headunit.
Seems a bit loud on the road though, anyone had any experience of soundproofing these little things?

spider · Post by **spider** » 21 Jun 2010, 11:26

It might just be exhaust noise (possibly baffles breaking internally in a box) which would cause a bit more noise.

Other causes (assuming its not mechanical bearing noise etc) tyre noise possibly, more likely if you have larger wheels I think.

I do not think they were soundproofed to excess anyway given their nature as a 'sport' model.

You could probably if you wanted to get some dynamat (or similar) and put it inside the doors / rear quarter panels / inside hatch-lid. Taking it further you could whip the seats out and carpet and put it under that...

seisporting · Post by **seisporting** » 21 Jun 2010, 15:22

It's bog standard, exhaust is brand new, new hankook tyres all round, might look into getting dynamat at weekend and refining it abit.

Citroenmad · Post by **Citroenmad** » 21 Jun 2010, 15:43

I dont find Saxos especially noisey, however going from a C5 almost every car seems noisey!

Dynamatting might work, its worth a try. Behind the rear side panel cards, under the seats and boot floor, front doors, those will be the easiest places to add extra sound insulation.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 21 Jun 2010, 18:43

maybe there is an exhaust leak at down pipe the manifold joint,this makes them realy noisey,

regards malcolm