C5 Road Noise
Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 418
Likes: 28
From: Evansville IN
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,273
Likes: 14
From: Austin TX
I installed dynamat and lux liner through out my 99 vert. It took 45 hours but the result was well worth it. Below 79, road noise with RFs is very acceptable and my AC will chill me out in Central Texas at 105 ambient even with a black softtop.
Advanced
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Coatesville PA
I know a lot of people say the Run Flats contribute to the noise but I did not find that to be the case. I've owned my C5 since new in 2002. I was disappointed with the noise from day 1. I replaced the factory tires with Pirelli P-Zero Neros at about 10,000 miles, and noticed zero reduction in the noise level. When the Pirelli's wore out I put on NITTO 555's. Again, no improvement.
I've vote for going for the insulation kit mentioned earlier as the best way to reduce the noise rather than changing out tires that might be perfectly good.
I've vote for going for the insulation kit mentioned earlier as the best way to reduce the noise rather than changing out tires that might be perfectly good.
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: St james mo.
shake rattle and slowThat must be one incredible 84 you have, because that's the first ever comment I've heard like that. I drove a 2 year old 84 way back when and I remember the experience well. It kept me from even looking at another Vette for years. Rattletrap is the expression that best describes my experience.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 210
Likes: 4
From: Oro Valley AZ
search audio/electronics
top left of this page, "forums"-"general"-"audio/electronics" you will get more info from folks who have really done something. You will find, as usual, the "urban legends" or cheap ways aint the best way.
I did foil backed mass loaded vinyl over ensolite in most places and it was well worth the time and cost. search will get Ya all the options on brands, sources, thickness et all-
I did foil backed mass loaded vinyl over ensolite in most places and it was well worth the time and cost. search will get Ya all the options on brands, sources, thickness et all-
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,300
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From: Odessa FL
St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
top left of this page, "forums"-"general"-"audio/electronics" you will get more info from folks who have really done something. You will find, as usual, the "urban legends" or cheap ways aint the best way.
I did foil backed mass loaded vinyl over ensolite in most places and it was well worth the time and cost. search will get Ya all the options on brands, sources, thickness et all-
I did foil backed mass loaded vinyl over ensolite in most places and it was well worth the time and cost. search will get Ya all the options on brands, sources, thickness et all-
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach VA
I replaced the runflats with Kumho non-runflats and can now have a normal conversation in the cabin due to the noise reduction. Love them.
I have a hatchback C5 and have heard that if you fill the compartments in the back it will reduce noise even more. I'm going to get some foam blocks and cut them to shape and see if that's true.
I have a hatchback C5 and have heard that if you fill the compartments in the back it will reduce noise even more. I'm going to get some foam blocks and cut them to shape and see if that's true.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 25
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I have a Z06 and put in the covers for the rear compartment, a rear carpet mat that covers the back, and a vertical divider to separate the "trunk" area. It is now much quieter. I plan on adding the insulation kit from Exotic Vette when I feel like pulling the entire interior out.
