[Z06] Road Noise
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Road Noise
Last week or so I posted on this forum regarding road noise in the Z06, especially on concrete roadways. Well, I have received the partition, trunk area covers, and rear compartment mat and installed them with really great results. I would say that the noise factor has been reduced by at least 50 percent, maybe even more. I just returned from Bowling Green, and the difference was really noticeable. I realize that specific brands of tires play a role in this equation as well, but just those few additions from Southern Car Parts make the car must more enjoyable, especially on longer trips.
On an aside: the items had great fit and finish and the partition installed easily and really "sealed" that area. The service from Southern Car Parts was second to none. I had made a typo on the order form, and e-mailed Jim so that he could correct the mistake. He not only e-mailed me that he had received the e-mail and notified the delivery company (UPS) but took the trouble to follow-up with a phone call to my house to double check! Now that is service. Thanks Jim for a quality product and for caring for your customers - a too rare occurance for too many companies these days.
Bronk
On an aside: the items had great fit and finish and the partition installed easily and really "sealed" that area. The service from Southern Car Parts was second to none. I had made a typo on the order form, and e-mailed Jim so that he could correct the mistake. He not only e-mailed me that he had received the e-mail and notified the delivery company (UPS) but took the trouble to follow-up with a phone call to my house to double check! Now that is service. Thanks Jim for a quality product and for caring for your customers - a too rare occurance for too many companies these days.
Bronk
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road noise
The tires are Michelin non-runflats, so they are really good at noise suppression in my opinion. I have taken the runflats off my 2000 vert. and put non-runflats on that as well. I understand that the new Good Years and some other tire manufacturers have made runflats which are not as noisy as the older models. I am going to try the Good Year Eagle F1, V Tred on my next tire change. I understand the grip is superior to what is out there.
Thanks for the information.
Bronk
Thanks for the information.
Bronk
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I really want to try the covers and rear carpets from Southern. I have their partition already. I have just been waiting til I come up with some extra monies that I can spend on car stuff. Glad to hear it worked out so well for you.
