The Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread

[uglybastard]

I want to put sound deadening in the hatch just to try and mask a bit of the exhaust noise. As for the plastic rattles, I just need something to fill to void so if there is a cheaper/lighter option i'll just go with that. I had a sub in there the past 2 years and it gets pretty hot in the summer here. Also all solid mounts and a smfw really puts a lot of vibrations into the cabin which I think is the cause of most of it.

i put a blanket down in my rear seat delete to help with noise stuff. #stonks

 

[smanierre]

i put a blanket down in my rear seat delete to help with noise stuff. #stonks

I'll just lay down some plastic, fill it with used oil, then some more plastic and seal it off.

 

[uglybastard]

I'll just lay down some plastic, fill it with used oil, then some more plastic and seal it off.

Flexseal!

 

[1ashchuckton]

You guys are a hoot. I'll tell you what I use. All of those packing peanuts that come in every darned box get put to good use in my car. I fill all the cavities with those. At each oil change I put a cup in & it really keeps the engine noise down.

 

[Joe_Mama]

You guys are a hoot. I'll tell you what I use. All of those packing peanuts that come in every darned box get put to good use in my car. I fill all the cavities with those. At each oil change I put a cup in & it really keeps the engine noise down.

I simply hate hearing engine noise and exhaust and wind and tires thats why i injected expanding foam into all the panels and gaps. Its weird though, I still get some noises from my 20 inch rimz ever since i cut my springs and removed my bump stops so i dunno.

I really think switching to these solid lead motor mounts with no bushings will help settle the car down some

 

[torga]

I'll just lay down some plastic, fill it with used oil, then some more plastic and seal it off.

An oil bed! Gosh, why didn't I think of this before!

 

[PhthaloType]

Edit: Ugh, nm, that didn't end up being nearly as funny as I thought...

 

[torga]

Oil bed? Packing peanuts? C'mon, y'all, work smarter, not harder. We all know with VWs there's nothing you can't do with OEM parts and VCDS coding.

Two oil beds?

 

[Joe_Mama]

Some Chinese market Audis came with a Soundaktor version that was a silencer instead of a noisemaker.

Cool, never heard of this before.

 

[Mk6Autobahn]

My brakes were getting annoying since I had the same set that came with the car when new. Making some weird high pitched noise. I used some foam sound deadening panels in place of my pads and now it sounds so quiet, no more screeching.

 

[brat_burner]

Have seen some cars with the noise cancelling. My gmc truck possibly had it but I couldn’t tell.

 

[gijoewoz]

My brakes were getting annoying since I had the same set that came with the car when new. Making some weird high pitched noise. I used some foam sound deadening panels in place of my pads and now it sounds so quiet, no more screeching.

Anyone in the know is aware that the tires are a huge contributor to cabin noise. I suggest wrapping your tires with a couple of sheets.

 

[Mk6Autobahn]

Anyone in the know is aware that the tires are a huge contributor to cabin noise. I suggest wrapping your tires with a couple of sheets.

I just removed mine completely. The wheels say they’re forged anyways, really gives a more sporty and direct road feel.

 

[smanierre]

Have seen some cars with the noise cancelling. My gmc truck possibly had it but I couldn’t tell.

Also, no more brake dust!

 

[sterkrazzy]

Tires add too much unsprung weight anyway.