A good way to quiet the Miata...

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05-10-2007, 07:39 AM
black roadster

A good way to quiet the Miata...

I got this suggestion from CraiginTX and it made a HUGE difference so I thought I'd share.

Get some pink home insulation, place it in two plastic bags and seal them up with some tape. Now stuff a bag on either side of the gas tank under the rear deck.

This actually made more of a difference in my car than the sound deadener I applied. ::Rant::

So much so that I actually heard my headrest speaker much better. The car is significantly quieter and for you weight conscious folks, this adds very little weight.
05-10-2007, 07:43 AM
Machismo

Great idea, I'v noticed lots of vibration noise from that area, especially without carpet on package tray or in trunk.
05-10-2007, 07:44 AM
Titus

Might want to check it for dampness every now and then. I could see it trapping moisture from that leak you have and encouraging rust.
05-10-2007, 07:48 AM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by Titus

Might want to check it for dampness every now and then. I could see it trapping moisture from that leak you have and encouraging rust.

That's fixed. ::Banana:: Besides, the plastic bags are sealed to prevent moiture.
05-10-2007, 08:52 AM
MiataMike

Part of the allure to a roadster is the road noise. It was designed to allow that noise into the cabin of the car.
05-10-2007, 08:56 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Get some pink home insulation, place it in two plastic bags and seal them up with some tape. Now stuff a bag on either side of the gas tank under the rear deck.

:cat:

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Originally Posted by MiataMike

Part of the allure to a roadster is the road noise. It was designed to allow that noise into the cabin of the car.

+1 ... if you want quiet, go buy a Honduh or an RX-8! ::Banana::
05-10-2007, 09:05 AM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by sammm

+1 ... if you want quiet, go buy a ... RX-8! ::Banana::

Haven't spent much time in those yet, have ya?
05-10-2007, 09:24 AM
black roadster

Great thing about the Miata is it can be changed to suit it's owner.

Mine is a daily driver and I like my music. I don't expect Lexus quiet and still get lot's of roadster noise but less drone. In fact, it's better because I mostly hear the exhaust note from the tail pipe.
05-10-2007, 09:25 AM
Dave04

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

Haven't spent much time in those yet, have ya?

And obviously not in an S2000 either...
05-10-2007, 09:55 AM
Tim the Teacher

The louder the better......:burnrubr:
05-10-2007, 10:05 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by MiataMike

Part of the allure to a roadster is the road noise. It was designed to allow that noise into the cabin of the car.

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher

The louder the better...

Agreed again!
05-10-2007, 10:37 AM
CraiginTX

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Agreed!

Agreed again!

Yes, I did this to my car and told BR about it. No I'm not trying to turn my car into a Lexus, or even a Honda. I really like the sound of my engine and exhaust - it's the incessant drone of the tires and the resonance of the exhaust I can do without.

This mod cuts the drone by an enormous amount - and makes it easier to hear the engine and the exhaust note from the tailpipe. Definite sound quality improvements - so much so that I'm even more strongly leaning toward a Borla or other aftermarket (probably louder) exhaust. (Especially since I'm less worried about the dreaded 3500-4000 rpm drone if I have the top up).

Besides, this mod has the perfect qualities for any Miata mod - cheap, easy, effective, and reversible. I've got less than $20 invested, it took me about 15 minutes to do, including finding the tools and R&Ring the shield over the fuel lines, and I love the results...
05-10-2007, 10:46 AM
cwisenheimer

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Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher

The louder the better......:burnrubr:

WHAT?
05-10-2007, 10:48 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

Agreed!

Agreed again!

I think you would win the "Most Quiet Miata" award! :rolleyes:
05-10-2007, 10:49 AM
Treibenschnell

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Originally Posted by sammm

I think you would win the "Most Quiet Miata" award! :rolleyes:

::Bean::
05-10-2007, 11:03 AM
black roadster

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Originally Posted by sammm

I think you would win the "Most Quiet Miata" award! :rolleyes:

:clap: It's funny because it's true!
05-10-2007, 11:35 AM
Tim the Teacher

Hey....3Bean is not only quieter but slower than me:clap:

My Goodwin midpipe adds quite a bit of loudness but with the Ansa duals the car is just right to me....
05-10-2007, 11:43 AM
CosmosMpower

RX-8 is actually pretty quiet as far as wind/road noise but there are TONS of rattles everywhere, door panels, glove box etc. S2000 has tons of wind noise from 00 to 06.
05-10-2007, 12:07 PM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by Tim the Teacher

Hey....3Bean is not only quieter but slower than me:clap:

Only because his car isn't running... ::Banana::
05-10-2007, 12:36 PM
Machismo

I had to take out my midpipe due complaints of noise at the local Autocrosses. I actually liked being louder than a mod car. Loud pipes save lives.
05-10-2007, 06:25 PM
Nexus Flux

The RSX's have a decent bit of noise I you know how to drive one. There are a few creaks when it's cold out.
05-10-2007, 07:37 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

RX-8 is actually pretty quiet as far as wind/road noise but there are TONS of rattles everywhere, door panels, glove box etc. S2000 has tons of wind noise from 00 to 06.

Get a single exhaust. You can't hear the rattles anymore after that. :wink: