Any tips on reducing cockpit noise?
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Any tips on reducing cockpit noise?
Gentlemen: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the rumble of the V-8 exhaust note. It's the wind/road noises I'd like to reduce. Thanks for any insights.
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Re: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? (slagrec1)
There's a few things you can do. You can put some sound/heat insulating material under the carpet. Make sure both boots on your shifter are intact and in good shape (there's the one you see from the interior and then there's a rubber one you can see from underneath the car). Also, make sure there aren't any air gaps/holes anywhere in the firewall that can allow noise to penetrate. Make sure all holes have gromets. What's good is that when you do a good job at sound proofing, you've also helped insulate the interior from heat in the summer.
One more thing is to make sure all your weatherstripping is in good order. That can help cut on some wind noise.
One more thing is to make sure all your weatherstripping is in good order. That can help cut on some wind noise.
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Re: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? (slagrec1)
Vettfixr has a good how to at http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/page14.htm
Check it out and welcome to the forum. There is a world of information in the archives and at corvettefaq that you can search thru. :seeya
Check it out and welcome to the forum. There is a world of information in the archives and at corvettefaq that you can search thru. :seeya
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Re: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? (72GACRZR)
Also, adjust your windows so they fit nice and snug with all the weatherstripping around the glass. Apart from that, c3s are all old, noisy vehicles. And I love every second of it!
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Re: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? (slagrec1)
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Re: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? (slagrec1)
We installed reflectix, available at Lowes. Not only does it deaden the sound, but insulates great to. We applied to the back of each door skin, intead of that crappy plastic, and wow. I cannot explain the difference, it is that good. Try it on your door panels, stuff is easy to cut. I did have it put in under the carpet, and all around the inside, used it in the t-tops. I did buy some FSK tape, about $4 bucks, it is silver to cover edges and seams. Wasn't available everywhere, but should be easy to find now.
good luck. :smash:
good luck. :smash:
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Re: Any tips on reducing cockpit noise? (slagrec1)
Last summer I flew in a 1941 Stearman Biplane...shake, rattle, roll !!!
There is a reason for the goggles, scarf, leather helmet. But sometimes I will drive the 81 with earplugs just because it is a different experience.
And it allows a different hearing awareness, which helps with noise diagnosis, which I have had to do lately. good luck...
There is a reason for the goggles, scarf, leather helmet. But sometimes I will drive the 81 with earplugs just because it is a different experience.
And it allows a different hearing awareness, which helps with noise diagnosis, which I have had to do lately. good luck...