Sound proofing
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Thanks for the reply. The exhaust was a one off from from the factory as was the engine and several other mods on the drive chain. The exhaust is a quite version of the latest Tuscan S bigger bore exhaust.The TVR Centre mechanics reckon its a lot quieter than latest exhausts but because the engine and propshaft are both quiter than their standard counterparts the exhaust boom is more noticeable.
>>> Edited by Oldman on Monday 10th June 23:10
>>> Edited by Oldman on Monday 10th June 23:10
It shouldnt be too much of a problem to sort out if you are willing to invest a little time into it. First I would have thought to have the exhaust checked out - maybe something is not quite right and it might make a big enough difference.
If not then there are plenty of things that you can add to the lining in the boot, cabin and engine bay. Though I would be careful with the engine bay (expensive if you get something wrong - well I would anyway). Most big car places will sell the matting or plastic inserts that you need. Buy a job lot and cut it to fit - then re-lay the car boot carpet or cabin liner and you are sorted....
Not quite a simple as that, as you need to do a bit of trial and error - but the two types of sound deadening that I have used before are the plastic sheets (about 3MM think and designed for doors and behind speakers - expensive) or the matting (like car carpet underlay but better sound deadening characteristics). Worked a treat on an old Golf I used to have, and you dont need to do the whole car either - just the sections where you think the vibration or noise is coming from....
Halfords used to have the plastic sheet, while a car interior fitter should have the matting. Magazines such as Autocar should have the adverts - or try Exchange and Mart or Autotrader???
Cheers,
Paul
If not then there are plenty of things that you can add to the lining in the boot, cabin and engine bay. Though I would be careful with the engine bay (expensive if you get something wrong - well I would anyway). Most big car places will sell the matting or plastic inserts that you need. Buy a job lot and cut it to fit - then re-lay the car boot carpet or cabin liner and you are sorted....
Not quite a simple as that, as you need to do a bit of trial and error - but the two types of sound deadening that I have used before are the plastic sheets (about 3MM think and designed for doors and behind speakers - expensive) or the matting (like car carpet underlay but better sound deadening characteristics). Worked a treat on an old Golf I used to have, and you dont need to do the whole car either - just the sections where you think the vibration or noise is coming from....
Halfords used to have the plastic sheet, while a car interior fitter should have the matting. Magazines such as Autocar should have the adverts - or try Exchange and Mart or Autotrader???
Cheers,
Paul
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