cabin noise???
02-15-2006, 09:42 PM
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cabin noise???
is it just me or does anyone else notice how loud the road noise is inside the 2.0t??? i replaced the Pirelli all-seasons with Michelin Pilots but sheeez the noise is numbing and i'm a young man!
BTW
last ride was a 5 series BMW wagon.
BTW
last ride was a 5 series BMW wagon.
02-16-2006, 06:16 AM
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Do you have Open Sky?
I test drove an A3 and noticed a huge amount of wind noise coming from the open sky (it was closed). When I mentioned it to the sales guy he closed the screen and the noise went away.
It makes me not want to buy the OS though.
It makes me not want to buy the OS though.
02-16-2006, 06:52 AM
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Turn up the radio! j/k I don't think it's overly noisy at all - very satisfied with noise level
Now if they'd just get rid of the OpenSky rattle when it goes in for 5K service, I'll be completely satisified.
02-16-2006, 07:28 AM
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Michelin pilots aren't very quiet once they get some wear on them. I'd also check your alignment
settings to make sure you don't have any excessive toe-in or toe-out.
I've also noticed more exhaust noise from DSG models.
Dave
I've also noticed more exhaust noise from DSG models.
Dave
02-16-2006, 08:50 AM
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Yes, the A3 is louder than I expected. Swapping tires helps - as does keeping
the rear seats upright and the hatch cover in place. The Toyo T1R did quiet things down a bit, but for maximum reduction, I would look to the Dunlop SP9000 series.
