Budsalyer 0 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I got a Spark because I was looking for a small inexpensive car--four wheels and a gear shift--to gin around town. Did not expect a Lincoln Towncar. I now have the car with the loudest road noise on the highway. Cannot carry on a conversation without constantly shouting and leaning sideways to hear. What a disappointment!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey Makela 6 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 All you have to do is go to Amazon and buy some dnyomat. Take everything out of the trunk. And install dnyomat. And the the car will be quit. You can also use fatmat Jeff and Retired old Gearhead 2 Link to post Share on other sites
John Karon 1 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I have a new Spark and I agree the noise levels are bad. I was thinking maybe getting the car undercoated will help. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey Makela 6 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 If you put dnyomat on the package self it will reduce noise a lot. But will make it heavier Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I have a 2016 and it's not too bad but I am going to put some in the trunk area and see what happens! Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 So I ordered this and installed it in the trunk area this morning: Noico 50 mil 25 sqft car Sound deadening mat, butyl automotive Sound Deadener, audio Noise Insulation and dampening https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012AVX5HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AVb1xbFXGRN8V I can honestly say I think it made a big difference. I only put it in the trunk area after removing everything. I'd like to also put some on the bare floor boards under the drivers and passengers areas but I didn't want to get into all that today. Give it a whirl! Retired old Gearhead and Lary Engle 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 i have a 2016 spark LS i have to say that noise levels are minimal compared to other cars in the same category. my wife has a 2015 micra, and i test drove a kia picanto and hyundai i10 they're way louder. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yeah I agree. I wasn't bothered by the road noise at all as it was minimal in my opinion. But the noise reducer made it even quieter. Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 i did a search and i couldn't find any store that sells sound isolation kits in Lebanon. also ebay and amazon don't deliver to lebanon :( Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Oh dude it's time to move. Lol. Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 wish i could. i will have to check with my friends in the GCC if they could order it for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 if it was possible and my friend could get me this kit, how many units do you think i need for the trunk and underneath floor mats?? Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I think the kit I got (see link above) would not cover the entire floor along with the trunk. But I have four sheets left over which would give me a decent coverage. So I would get two of the kits I got or at least 40 sq. ft. Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul Hafiz Al Masri 9 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 9 hours ago, Jeff said: I think the kit I got (see link above) would not cover the entire floor along with the trunk. But I have four sheets left over which would give me a decent coverage. So I would get two of the kits I got or at least 40 sq. ft. thanks a lot my friend Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 9 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 You're Welcome! Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Might have to do this. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby MSME 100 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 On 9/10/2016 at 10:37 AM, Jeff said: So I ordered this and installed it in the trunk area this morning: Noico 50 mil 25 sqft car Sound deadening mat, butyl automotive Sound Deadener, audio Noise Insulation and dampening https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012AVX5HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AVb1xbFXGRN8V I can honestly say I think it made a big difference. I only put it in the trunk area after removing everything. I'd like to also put some on the bare floor boards under the drivers and passengers areas but I didn't want to get into all that today. Give it a whirl! Great photo's! Confucius says "a picture worth a thousand words". Retired old Gearhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/25/2017 at 11:41 PM, Bobby MSME said: Great photo's! Confucius says "a picture worth a thousand words". Although I think this is the best location and application for sound proofing..a nice clean job as well, I'm pretty sure Confucius was not only not around before photography was invented, but he was not familiar with the English language let alone that there was an England, in fact...well, you get my drift...Anyways.. a picture is darn swell when describing anything tech..specially on the site! I've seen a page worth of issue or mod descriptions that could have been better understood with just one line and a pix... Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby MSME 100 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 First determine source of most of the noise. Is it the tires, or the engine compartment, or rear trunk area, or mainly wind noise due to open windows. The 2017 Spark engine has a hood which should help with noise. Additional insulation layer attached to the hood will reduce noise coming into passenger compartment. Try adding insulation to the firewall. The pictures in this thread for applying insulation layer in the trunk and trunk lid could help cut noise. I understand this one of the cheapest car on the market comes with cheap tires. Why is that not expected? Replace with expensive tires known to run quieter. If everything fails, and car noise is still obnoxious, do not wear headphones! Those are illegal in most states. However cotton balls in ears could be the last resort. Just take them out before talking to the officer who pulls you over Link to post Share on other sites
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