sound proofing, noise reduction

[Guest omega7]

Hi All,

just want to check anyone knows how much sound proofing /insulation material is on the original B class?

and where they are? I mean - roof, floor pan, wheel arches etc.,

Although its not really that noisy but i think the sound proofing level can be improved

Anyone has done any wheel arch sound proofing or sound clad to reduce road noise?

Will the bonnet lining help much too?

Does anyone feel the engine sound is intrusive? I mean into the cabin

Thanks

[Guest blackmercs]

Welcome!! Wow Omega nick, power!! Enjoy yr stays here.

[Guest mvdennis]

i agree noise insulation is poor, especially the rear wheel arches .. other than the rear wheel arches, the rest should be relatively ok. just focus on that area. You can go into any car accessories shop for a quote

[Guest omega7]

hi, just curious, why only rear wheel arches, I thought all the wheel arches will need sound proofing?

Also, in this case is it better to just have the sound clad treatement on the whole undercarriage because its simpler and does not invole removing anything?

I would also like to ask if it is almost certain that low profile tyres in general will be noiser than normal non low profile tyres.

Because i read it somewhere that low profile tyre walls are stifffer ( because low profile ) not much room between rim and road , not allowed to flex too much, hence cannot absorb the vibration too much from road unevenness.Therefore more noise.

Hope seniors here can advise if this is true

and also the most cost effective way to reduce noise.

Thanks

[Guest mvdennis]

yes low profile tyres would typically be a little noiser and the ride will also be harsher ... what size rims are you on and what's the tyres you're using?

as for sound proofing, i'm not sure what you mean by sound clad treatment on the whole undercarriage ... it certainly looks like a much more elaborate job that just stuffing the wheel arches with sound proofing materials! Lol!!

I mentioned rear wheel arches because i personally feel a lot of road noise comes from the back then say, compared to the front. on Benzworld forum, most people also agree the soundproofing of the car is weak on the rear. Then again, it depends on your own tolerance on sound/noise.

Let us know the optiosn you're pursuing!

[Bloodbod]

yeah i'm having problem with the noise and comfort issue. Considering to either soundproof, change rim (currently 19"...), change tyre or even changing suspension just to improve on this areas.

Can any kind soul advise if soundproofing really helps to reduce noise particularly on motorcycles!!!

I actually love my rims, therefore contemplating whether should just change to quiet tyres (currently on Sports Conti CSC 5) or downgrade rims altogther...

Currently comfort level really below the tolerable level hai...

[fabes08]

yeah i'm having problem with the noise and comfort issue. Considering to either soundproof, change rim (currently 19"...), change tyre or even changing suspension just to improve on this areas.

Can any kind soul advise if soundproofing really helps to reduce noise particularly on motorcycles!!!

I actually love my rims, therefore contemplating whether should just change to quiet tyres (currently on Sports Conti CSC 5) or downgrade rims altogther...

Currently comfort level really below the tolerable level hai...

Wow you're on 19"! that should be sweet looking. Care to share a pic of your B with the rims?