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Originally Posted by j2digit
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Originally Posted by nalc
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I ended up using approximately 80 sq ft of MLV (minus scraps, so probably 70 lbs into the car), 45 CLD tiles, 25 sq ft of 3M Thinsulate Acoustic, and 4 sheets of closed cell foam. |
damnnnnnnnn  ,.............. 70lbs. are you serious? trying to cut down on weight but at least its quiet now...... |
Frankly, the car doesn't really drive any differently (there's a bigger weight variation due to driver size, whether or not you have a passenger, and how much gas you have in the tank). Maybe it's a couple tenths of a second slower to 60, but at ~2830 lbs instead of ~2760 lbs, it's not like it's turned into a pig.
If it was a track toy or a weekend car, sure, this would be a silly mod. If you're at that stage when you're starting to remove spare tires, take out the back seats to save weight, etc, this isn't for you. But 70 lbs is a pretty reasonable price to pay to bring the noise levels down to "entry level luxury car" levels.
There seem to be to be two distinct groups of drivers on this board - those who view the car as a mini grand touring car, and those who view it as a minimalist sports car. I suppose it's a testament to the great design work done for this car that it's comfortable, reliable, and economical enough to be a daily driver, yet also has enough performance and style to be a weekend toy car. Personally, I daily drive this car, and I want all the amenities you'd expect in an entry level luxury car (Good sound system, comfortable leather seats, heated seats, quiet interior) without ending up with an overweight pig that handles like a bus and starts at $35K.