Current and Previous gen owners - how bad is the road noise? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

soundman98 · 01-23-2022, 02:34 PM

meh, if i wanted to drive around in a library, i'd buy a mercedes.

kaesu · 01-23-2022, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylans47

Up until now I thought most of the complaint on tire noise was those who had the PS4's. I was going to go for primacies for that reason, but I guess those have the same issue? I wonder if one or the other is worse.

The primacies are quieter imo. To be fair, the road noise isn't all that bad. It's loud but unless you're focusing on it, it shouldn't bother you. Plus you kind of get used to it. Unless you have a second car that you drive in regularly, I don't think it'll be a deal breaker. I'd say get the 17s unless you really want the features that comes w the car on 18s.

Midnightsky · 01-23-2022, 06:12 PM

If you are worried about road noise, this type of vehicle is not for you, go buy something German.

/Thread

azndavepgh · 01-23-2022, 06:25 PM

I think the highway road noise is OK given the performance and price point of the car.

Shub Deetle · 01-23-2022, 08:23 PM

Midnightsky · 02-06-2022, 06:14 PM

Here is a sample of what I go thru when I drive on the highway right now. Studded winter tires, unfortunately all the snow has disappeared literally 2 days after my winters arrived. Debating putting summers back on this week. And no, that is not engine noise or exhaust lol.

https://youtube.com/shorts/i0tZTOFyGgk?feature=share

Sapphireho · 02-06-2022, 06:38 PM

My twin is very loud. Not a luxury drive at all. Sounds and feels like an old school sports car. Love it. I need to start wearing earplugs on long drives.

TommyW · 02-06-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

My twin is very loud. Not a luxury drive at all. Sounds and feels like an old school sports car. Love it. I need to start wearing earplugs on long drives.

You don't know pain until you install a TRD catback. Worst drone possible. I installed a Header then it was unbearable.

Sapphireho · 02-06-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyW

You don't know pain until you install a TRD catback. Worst drone possible. I installed a Header then it was unbearable.

I have a TRD exhaust. I think it is a bit more quiet with the supercharger vs. NA. I also have a rear seat delete, B6 with TRD springs, sticky tires, Anti-Lift/Caster Bushing Kit, Front Control Arm Rear Bushings, Heavy Duty Steering Rack Bushings, STI Upgraded Steering Rack Bolts, Rear Subframe Insert bushings, Rear Differential Inserts, Transmission Bushing Insert, Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, Front Toe Arm Bushings, Inner Lower Rear Control Arm Bushings
, Roll center adjuster set, and a carbon drive shaft. I think they all contribute to the noise.

I have more road noise than engine noise.

Desertnate · 02-07-2022, 10:43 AM

After a 300 mile road trip I didn't find the road noise too bad. Most of the noise seems to be coming off the road and not wind or engine/exhaust.

With the PS4's the noise seems to be very dependent on the road surface. Aged asphalt with a more stony composition and some concrete can be pretty loud. The rest, is pretty manageable.

Ogt · 02-07-2022, 12:15 PM

First gen here, more concerned about lacking stereo to compensate for road noise. Conversation is fine. Choice of tire will make it significantly worse or better.

Greenbottle · 02-25-2022, 09:12 PM

I was concerned after reading complaints of road noise, but driving home from the dealership this week, nearly 4 hours on the highway and it wasn't an issue at all. In fact quieter than some other cars I've had. Both windows down and cd playing. No rattles either.

2020BRZtS · 02-25-2022, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonehorsw

Did a 1100 miles road-trip with 2 kids and wife, no complaints regarding noise (just that next time we will travel with our other car that has space for human legs)

That's impressive. Were there complaints during/after the amputations?

Stonehorsw · 02-25-2022, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2020BRZtS

That's impressive. Were there complaints during/after the amputations?

Hahaha. Not planning to do it again, it was a one timer. Me and kids had fun, next time, traveling with family car.

01-23-2022, 02:34 PM	#43
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azndavepgh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 170 Thanks: 69 Thanked 91 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the highway road noise is OK given the performance and price point of the car.

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Midnightsky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Drives: 2022 BRZ WRB Location: Alberta Posts: 374 Thanks: 383 Thanked 160 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here is a sample of what I go thru when I drive on the highway right now. Studded winter tires, unfortunately all the snow has disappeared literally 2 days after my winters arrived. Debating putting summers back on this week. And no, that is not engine noise or exhaust lol. https://youtube.com/shorts/i0tZTOFyGgk?feature=share

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Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,007 Thanks: 5,800 Thanked 19,569 Times in 9,211 Posts Mentioned: 162 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My twin is very loud. Not a luxury drive at all. Sounds and feels like an old school sports car. Love it. I need to start wearing earplugs on long drives.

02-07-2022, 10:43 AM	#52
Desertnate Spelling Impaired Join Date: Jan 2022 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited WR Blue Location: St. Louis metro area Posts: 384 Thanks: 255 Thanked 157 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	After a 300 mile road trip I didn't find the road noise too bad. Most of the noise seems to be coming off the road and not wind or engine/exhaust. With the PS4's the noise seems to be very dependent on the road surface. Aged asphalt with a more stony composition and some concrete can be pretty loud. The rest, is pretty manageable.

02-07-2022, 12:15 PM	#53
Ogt Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Drives: ‘13 AT FRS Location: Us Posts: 29 Thanks: 14 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First gen here, more concerned about lacking stereo to compensate for road noise. Conversation is fine. Choice of tire will make it significantly worse or better.

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Greenbottle Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Drives: 2015 Hyperblue BRZ Location: Australia Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was concerned after reading complaints of road noise, but driving home from the dealership this week, nearly 4 hours on the highway and it wasn't an issue at all. In fact quieter than some other cars I've had. Both windows down and cd playing. No rattles either.

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