Noisy Car - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tcoat · 06-25-2019, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

I mean, it sounds cool when you drive by a wall with the stock exhaust...

Sounds cooler with a moderately loud one.

Bluefire98 · 06-25-2019, 03:53 PM

I work for a rental car company so I get to drive lots of cars. And to be honest, there are times I wish this car was more quiet compared to a lot of newer stuff that's out there. But that's such a small sacrifice to make compared to the driving experience the 86 offers. It's a bit more quiet than the prelude and rsx I owned and that's good enough for me.

Jordanwolf · 06-25-2019, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluefire98

I work for a rental car company so I get to drive lots of cars. And to be honest, there are times I wish this car was more quiet compared to a lot of newer stuff that's out there. But that's such a small sacrifice to make compared to the driving experience the 86 offers. It's a bit more quiet than the prelude and rsx I owned and that's good enough for me.

I don't really see a comparison between old and new cars to be that valid, different standards from a different time. An RSX now would be real quiet.

new2subaru · 06-25-2019, 05:11 PM

I drive with both windows down. It’s always loud.

Bluefire98 · 06-25-2019, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

I don't really see a comparison between old and new cars to be that valid, different standards from a different time. An RSX now would be real quiet.

I disagree. I'm sure lots of 86 owners came from some older sports/sporty cars and were looking for a similar experience those cars offered but with some modern amenities. So comparing nvh levels between the 2 is completely valid. An ap1 s2k is available at a similar price as a used 86. Those 2 are compared all the time. Nvh is most certainly a discussed point despite the ap1 being almost 20 years old.

Jordanwolf · 06-25-2019, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluefire98

I disagree. I'm sure lots of 86 owners came from some older sports/sporty cars and were looking for a similar experience those cars offered but with some modern amenities. So comparing nvh levels between the 2 is completely valid. An ap1 s2k is available at a similar price as a used 86. Those 2 are compared all the time. Nvh is most certainly a discussed point despite the ap1 being almost 20 years old.

I also don't think I can agree people compare noise levels when looking at these two cars. Practicality at the very most, which is what I see the most of, and what I personally compared. Noise? A doubtful variable.

Yoniyama · 06-26-2019, 07:48 AM

The Toybaru is a 85% finished car, so the owner can finish it to his liking. This way, it also keeps down the selling price.

As is (un-finished), it is very noisy. The beauty of it is the owner can easily make it much quieter or much nosier, if he so wishes.

My hearing is ok for my age group, so I put in modifications (removal of sound tube, adding 25kg of sound insulation) to quiet down the car; but others (who went to too many rock concerts in their youth) might desire more noise.

That is no right or wrong or too much or too little noise, everyone has a different preference.

I know, it will never be a quiet car, per se. But I am happy with it being 6 dB quieter than day 1.

Tcoat · 06-26-2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoniyama

but others (who went to too many rock concerts in their youth) might desire more noise.

Will BRZ · 06-26-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoniyama

but others (who went to too many rock concerts in their youth) might desire more noise.

No such thing as too many lol

WolfpackS2k · 06-26-2019, 01:03 PM

BRZ isn't anywhere close to a noisy car. People are so demanding these days lol.

Tcoat · 06-26-2019, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

BRZ isn't anywhere close to a noisy car. People are so demanding these days lol.

Would love to take somebody that thinks these are noisy for a ride in a base model 1965 Dodge Dart or something similar! Steel dash, steel interior door panels, 1/8 thick unpadded vinyl instead of carpet, no fender liners or firewall insulation, oh the list just goes on and on. The rattles have squeaks and the squeaks have creaks. It is a virtual orchestra of noise. Don't even get me started on what the inside of a pre 1980 pickup truck sounded like!
Sound proofing was the realm of only the top of the line luxury models for most of automotive history.

spike021 · 06-26-2019, 02:02 PM

I took the bus/lightrail nearly everywhere for a bunch of years before I got my car. It was a miracle. Our car is incredibly quiet. Buses and trains... my ears felt like death.

Will BRZ · 06-26-2019, 09:17 PM

Agree with everyone. Nowhere near loud. Not sure what people expect from a 2700 pound car lol things like that should not be considered by "journalists" when writing about the BRZ though. It's like whining about the quality of the leather, plastics, the infotainment system etc. It's not a 7 series lol

Sgaldi · 06-26-2019, 10:17 PM

My rear view mirror rattles on bumpy roads, I have to move it around till it stops making noise, kind of annoying

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06-25-2019, 05:11 PM	#46
new2subaru Weight Weenie Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 15 FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 2,584 Thanks: 5,015 Thanked 2,330 Times in 1,346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I drive with both windows down. It’s always loud.

06-26-2019, 07:48 AM	#49
Yoniyama Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: BRZ 2018 Location: California Posts: 119 Thanks: 116 Thanked 65 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Toybaru is a 85% finished car, so the owner can finish it to his liking. This way, it also keeps down the selling price. As is (un-finished), it is very noisy. The beauty of it is the owner can easily make it much quieter or much nosier, if he so wishes. My hearing is ok for my age group, so I put in modifications (removal of sound tube, adding 25kg of sound insulation) to quiet down the car; but others (who went to too many rock concerts in their youth) might desire more noise. That is no right or wrong or too much or too little noise, everyone has a different preference. I know, it will never be a quiet car, per se. But I am happy with it being 6 dB quieter than day 1.

06-26-2019, 09:17 PM	#55
Will BRZ Damn that's crazy... Join Date: Oct 2018 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 971 Thanks: 771 Thanked 772 Times in 467 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agree with everyone. Nowhere near loud. Not sure what people expect from a 2700 pound car lol things like that should not be considered by "journalists" when writing about the BRZ though. It's like whining about the quality of the leather, plastics, the infotainment system etc. It's not a 7 series lol

06-26-2019, 10:17 PM	#56
Sgaldi Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Drives: 2018 Subaru BRZ Premium Location: Las Vegas , Nevada Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My rear view mirror rattles on bumpy roads, I have to move it around till it stops making noise, kind of annoying

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