Convertible loudness
Instructor
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 157
Likes: 24
From: Simpsonville SC
Though this is our first Vette, it is about the 6th convertible. We love em. Previously we spent about 12 years riding Harley's. Now that we are older, having the wind in our hair and the sun on our faces without having to dress in leathers and boots, eat bugs and put your foot down at stop signs has became more appealing.
I'm 71 and been riding Harleys for longer than I can remember. My wife had no interest in riding with me any more. A convertible was a logical choice. Three weeks ago I sold our Street Glide and two weeks ago I traveled to TN to pick-up a C5 convertible which I might add my wife has her own set of keys.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,857
Likes: 234
From: SW Nuh Hampsha
2018 C5 of Year Finalist
Things to do to make your Vette quieter:
1. Insulate the entire cabin and trunk area, including the doors.
2. Insulate the wheel well liners. This helped the most. I used Second Skin Damplifier Pro. The well liners come out easily. The rears make the biggest difference as the front's removable panels are considerably smaller.
3. A cargo mat
4. A trunk partition
With all of this done, my 'vert is about as quiet as it's going to get, and the stereo sounds better, too.
1. Insulate the entire cabin and trunk area, including the doors.
2. Insulate the wheel well liners. This helped the most. I used Second Skin Damplifier Pro. The well liners come out easily. The rears make the biggest difference as the front's removable panels are considerably smaller.
3. A cargo mat
4. A trunk partition
With all of this done, my 'vert is about as quiet as it's going to get, and the stereo sounds better, too.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 765
Likes: 30
From: Vacaville California
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,148
Likes: 22
From: Portland OR
The first thing I did was to get rid of the Borla Stingers,I went with the 3" XS Power exhaust [catback] and then the insulation and now it is great with the top down.Get rid of the run flats,less noise and much better ride.
Fred
Fred
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 7,215
Likes: 1
From: Orlando FL
A roadster is a roadster, loud and proud! I absolutely love mine and the top isn't up very often. I bought one of those Wind Deflector pieces of crap thinking it would be a quieter ride but it was a total waste of time and money. Be happy with the wind and the noise, they're part of the pleasure! I wouldn't own anything but a Vette Vert!
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 491
Likes: 5
From: Tampa Bay Area, U.S.A. (Zombie Nation)
C5 vert is the first car I've had that, when I put it on jackstands all four stands must be EXACTLY at the same height or the C5 will teeter on the higher stand - amazing. And the C7 is somehow a lot stiffer.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,607
Likes: 167
From: sylvania ohio
wifes 2000 coupe with firestone run flats is MUCH quieter than her 2004 vert with goodyear run flats . that is why i'm doing this search , i'm looking for the best tire choice to gain some quiet [??] or is it lose some noise . i've found there is no overwhelming favorite in tire choice . also can't decide on runflat or non-runflat .
