Sound deadening for wheel wells??

Parrotguy · 04-18-2010, 03:42 PM

Reading what posters like least about the car, tire and wheel noise seems to be mentioned the most. Some say it sounds like sand or pebbles hitting the wheel wells. Has anybody tried any of the spray on sound deadener products to see if it would help?

Modshack · 04-18-2010, 05:54 PM

It Doesn't...

brakedrift12 · 04-18-2010, 07:01 PM

What can I say, JUST TAKE IT LIKE A MAN!!

It does have loudness going on here and there

d02808045 · 04-18-2010, 07:05 PM

turn your music up loud enough and you won't have to complain about tire noise or any other noise!

dad · 04-18-2010, 07:14 PM

Fender Coating to reduce noise

Anybody considered Line-X or Arma in the wheel wells?

Csquared · 04-18-2010, 07:53 PM

I like hearing it, Esp when you drive through a slightly wet spot and hear the water splash off the lining lol. My be i'm just wierd.

Chris@FsP · 04-18-2010, 08:04 PM

You bought a sports car, not a Lexus. Enjoy the oneness with the road

And if it bugs you THAT bad, just turn the stereo up a dad

NISSNISS370Z · 04-19-2010, 10:26 AM

It doesn't bother me that much, but im sure the Rhino bed lining spray would help a lot, It would be a lower sound (as in tone) so you would trade your "ting" into a "thump" sound

elmz · 04-19-2010, 10:51 AM

I used to think it wasn't so bad, and after a while I got used to it. It wasn't until I hurt my leg training for a marathon, so I had to trade cars with my bro (IS250). Now that my leg has healed and I'm driving the Z again, OMG its freakin loud! I remember seeing something in the DIY section using audio lining like dynomat or something really helped. I am now seriously considering this...if not I'll probably just get used to it again =).

flashburn · 04-19-2010, 11:20 AM

I did it, definitely helped a good deal, and I installed the damn stuff upside down!
DIY: Sound Deadening The Hatch

elmz · 04-19-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

I did it, definitely helped a good deal, and I installed the damn stuff upside down!
DIY: Sound Deadening The Hatch

Thanks!

ocfoilist · 04-30-2010, 01:50 AM

I just laid down some HushMat today along the lower firewall, beneath the seats, in the trunk and rear wheel wells (on the inside of the car), and on the middle section where the amp is. I notice a substantial difference. The engine noise is subdued unless I really gun it. Road noise is clearly lower, which was the biggest issue for me. I can still hear my fantastic Stillen exhaust but that's a noise that I don't mind in the least.

I use the bluetooth in the car quite a bit and I can definitely say that the HushMat was a worthwhile investment. It's certainly not Lexus quiet but it is very reasonable now. I only added 41 lbs of weight, which isn't going to make any substantial different to my performance, particularly with my bolt-ons.

All in all, I would recommend this process.

04-18-2010, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Parrotguy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 51 Drives: '10 Roadster Touring Rep Power: 15	Sound deadening for wheel wells?? Reading what posters like least about the car, tire and wheel noise seems to be mentioned the most. Some say it sounds like sand or pebbles hitting the wheel wells. Has anybody tried any of the spray on sound deadener products to see if it would help?

04-18-2010, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	It Doesn't... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

04-18-2010, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Fender Coating to reduce noise Anybody considered Line-X or Arma in the wheel wells? __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

04-19-2010, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
NISSNISS370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	It doesn't bother me that much, but im sure the Rhino bed lining spray would help a lot, It would be a lower sound (as in tone) so you would trade your "ting" into a "thump" sound __________________ "Rectum, Damn near killed em"

04-30-2010, 01:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
ocfoilist Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 202 Drives: 09 Blue 6m 370zT/S/N Rep Power: 16	I just laid down some HushMat today along the lower firewall, beneath the seats, in the trunk and rear wheel wells (on the inside of the car), and on the middle section where the amp is. I notice a substantial difference. The engine noise is subdued unless I really gun it. Road noise is clearly lower, which was the biggest issue for me. I can still hear my fantastic Stillen exhaust but that's a noise that I don't mind in the least. I use the bluetooth in the car quite a bit and I can definitely say that the HushMat was a worthwhile investment. It's certainly not Lexus quiet but it is very reasonable now. I only added 41 lbs of weight, which isn't going to make any substantial different to my performance, particularly with my bolt-ons. All in all, I would recommend this process. __________________ Proud owner of a new 167.2 inch, 3278 lb baby Z! Stillen CBE & G3 Intake // Stillen Lightweight pulley // Stillen Oil Cooler // Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines // ACT HDSS Clutch& Alum Flywheel

04-18-2010, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
brakedrift12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 266 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 4G M6 Rep Power: 15	What can I say, JUST TAKE IT LIKE A MAN!! It does have loudness going on here and there

04-18-2010, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
d02808045 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94 Drives: 370Z 40th Edition Rep Power: 15	turn your music up loud enough and you won't have to complain about tire noise or any other noise!

04-18-2010, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Csquared Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 302 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Y 7sp Rep Power: 15	I like hearing it, Esp when you drive through a slightly wet spot and hear the water splash off the lining lol. My be i'm just wierd.

04-18-2010, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 368	You bought a sports car, not a Lexus. Enjoy the oneness with the road And if it bugs you THAT bad, just turn the stereo up a dad

04-19-2010, 10:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I used to think it wasn't so bad, and after a while I got used to it. It wasn't until I hurt my leg training for a marathon, so I had to trade cars with my bro (IS250). Now that my leg has healed and I'm driving the Z again, OMG its freakin loud! I remember seeing something in the DIY section using audio lining like dynomat or something really helped. I am now seriously considering this...if not I'll probably just get used to it again =).

04-19-2010, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	I did it, definitely helped a good deal, and I installed the damn stuff upside down! DIY: Sound Deadening The Hatch

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