your first Fiat Mr Vindaloo?
the noise and lack of refinement are part of what defines Fiat in my book and why cars like the Stilo were such a flop as they were too detached and sanitised...
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your first Fiat Mr Vindaloo?
the noise and lack of refinement are part of what defines Fiat in my book and why cars like the Stilo were such a flop as they were too detached and sanitised...
You hit the nail on the head Rob, exactly what defines Fiats is hard to pinpoint but lack of refinement is one thing
And that does, like it or not give them character.
And that does, like it or not give them character.You guys misunderstand me, I know it's character etc.etc. It's just I'd like to know how the noise could be reduced, so I can enjoy other aspects of the character more. Just turning the radio up isn't an option - I like Radio4 but think John Humphries is loud enough already.
LOL, like I said earlier... try some dynomat, its easy to do.
Believe me you can have a little refinement & serenity & still keep the chraracter.
No not my first Fiat, that was in 1966! BTW I said I though it wasn't up to 2008 standards but I didn't say I didn't like it, did I?
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195/45 R16s with Bridgestone tyres. Can't say I've ever raised an eyebrow at the noise levels but road surface plays a major part. Beautiful on smooth asphalt but on that crap brown surface they cast the lower part of the m42 on it makes me sick. Been like that whatever car I've been in though.
It's a dinky little fiat, if I wanted refinement I guess I'd have bought a lexus or something...
It's a dinky little fiat, if I wanted refinement I guess I'd have bought a lexus or something...
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mine has 16" wheels with bridgestone potanza tyres never realy found it loud at all on any road surface
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Conti's here too, loud as heck.
serenity - LOL!
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So seems like the conti's are a large contributor. I'm going to give the dynamating a go once we get a clear weekend, did this in a Saxo VTR years ago with good effect.
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Just spent a few minutes taking out seats etc.
The reason there is so much noise is simply that there is absolutely no sound insulation material under the rear seats, over the rear wheel arches or behind the rear quarter panels. I've only pulled back the carpet from where the rear seat bench joins but there is none under there either!
Looks like a bit more than a couple of rolls of dynamat will be needed
Still going to make a start with what is easily accessible and post back in due course, with a few piccies also.
Cheers
The reason there is so much noise is simply that there is absolutely no sound insulation material under the rear seats, over the rear wheel arches or behind the rear quarter panels. I've only pulled back the carpet from where the rear seat bench joins but there is none under there either!
Looks like a bit more than a couple of rolls of dynamat will be needed
Still going to make a start with what is easily accessible and post back in due course, with a few piccies also.
Cheers
Just spent a few minutes taking out seats etc.
The reason there is so much noise is simply that there is absolutely no sound insulation material under the rear seats, over the rear wheel arches or behind the rear quarter panels. I've only pulled back the carpet from where the rear seat bench joins but there is none under there either!
Looks like a bit more than a couple of rolls of dynamat will be needed
Still going to make a start with what is easily accessible and post back in due course, with a few piccies also.
Cheers
No - don't do it!
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Hi Damiano, funny that, I've just changed from a Lexus IS200 to my new 500 (2 days) and high road noise is something I've noticed as did my wife when she took it out the other night.. yup, I know it's a small car, maybe the 16" low profile tyres with Bridgestones, don't help, it is dependent on the road surface, I made sure I opted the Interscope HiFi which helps and I have previously used dynamatt in a BMW to stop panel vibrations.. No motorway driving yet, I'll see how I get on.. Love the car however..
On the other hand i'd 21,000 miles on the bridgestones when I sold the 500 and they looked as good as they came out of the factory!
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Fiat should offer 'soundproofing' as an option.
Anything that makes a car more comfortable, quieter, handle better - and is dirt cheap for the manufacturer to do - should be standard...
Better reviews, increased sales, happier customers...win win win.
Better reviews, increased sales, happier customers...win win win.
I actualy like to hear whats going on outside, my mates got an A6 and its so boring as you cant hear anything at all Cant beat the sound of a hard working engine. TBH, its our roads and not the 500s fault. In France mine was very quiet.
Cant beat the sound of a hard working engine. TBH, its our roads and not the 500s fault. In France mine was very quiet.
Anyone ever been down the A419 to Swindon on the standard 15" tyres? There are certain parts of the road where the road noise sounds like children wailing or screaming at different pitches!
Scared the **** out of me when I was driving down there in the dark and pouring rain!
Scared the **** out of me when I was driving down there in the dark and pouring rain!
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