It’s no secret that all modern cars on the road today don’t have silent cabins. The faster you drive your car, the more wind noise you hear. And if you’re stuck in traffic, you will doubtless hear noise from the world around you.
That can be quite annoying if you’re in a traffic jam, and you have to listen to some music you don’t like! On the other side of the spectrum, what happens if you want to listen to your favourite tunes at a loud volume?
Other road users stuck in the same traffic jam with you will have to listen to it too! There’s no point trying to shield them from your music by putting your windows up because they can still hear it!
If you’re worried about hearing road noise, or other people hearing you inside your car, this blog post is for you! Here are some tips on how to soundproof your car’s interior.
Apply soundproofing mats to your car’s interior
The first thing you need to do is strip your car’s interior out. It can be quite a long and involved process, so make sure you have the time and space to do it.
You will need to remove your seats, carpets, and headlining. Some people will even remove their dashboard too; it’s up to you whether you wish to go that far!
Once your car’s cabin is shell-like, it’s time to get busy! I recommend applying some Dynamat soundproofing mats to all internal surfaces of your car. The floor, roof and door panels all need covering. I also recommend applying soundproofing mats to the bulkhead and in the boot (trunk) of your car too.
The soundproofing mats offer a soundproofing barrier between your car’s chassis and its interior.
Fit thicker carpets
The carpets that get installed in your car as standard are thin. Consider fitting thicker carpets to help absorb any noises from the rest of your car.
Now you can put your car’s interior back together again!
Upgrade your tyres
Here’s a great tip from Natalie at imperialcarsupermarkets.co.uk. If you hear a lot of road noise from your wheels at high speed, it will be because you have noisy tyres!
The chemicals used in the vulcanised rubber for tyres differ according to the make and model of tyres that you have. Some tyres are quieter than others. It’s worth doing some research into the subject, so that you can upgrade to some quieter tyres.
Tyres with soft compound rubber, such as Yokohama tyres, are often quiet. But the tradeoff is that they wear quicker. Still, if you’re in pursuit of a silent ride, you might not have any choice.
Tighten up and fix any loose components
A lot of the noises that you hear from your car are due to loose or broken components. For example, exhaust systems with worn rubber hangers can cause loud banging noises when you drive over bumps in the road.
If your mechanical knowledge is poor, get a mechanic to check your car for you. I hope this blog post has helped you today. Thanks for reading!