Is it just me or does closing the trunk sounds well.... like an 80’s Nissan Micra. Has anyone tried to put in soundproofing or similar to make it sound better?
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Embarrassing trunk close
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ACarneiro
Active Member
It is rather tinny, isn’t it?
I generally have plenty other reasons to feel embarrassed, so this one doesn’t bother me too much in the grand scheme of things
I generally have plenty other reasons to feel embarrassed, so this one doesn’t bother me too much in the grand scheme of things
Jason71
Well-Known Member
I didn't have a Micra in the 80's I had a Peugeot and I have literally described it to friends as sounding like a 1980's Peugeot so I think we are on the same page.
The plastic trim on the boot lid is quite chunky yet in theory there is nothing in there at all. if removed I bet there is room in there for some additional sound insulation both of the stick on deadening type and some high density foam.
I probably won't bother though. I find it nostalgic.
jimbo_hippo
Member
I don’t think the UK number plate holder is helping much either. Rattley plastic thing with flappy ends. Give it a flick and you probs realise how much of the crap sound comes from there.
overall, I don’t think anyone at Tesla has done that German thing of standing around slamming openings in a sound tuning group steering session or whatever but I can’t say I’m that bothered. Came from a Merc to the Model 3 and I was frankly a little tired of the discussions about fit and trim and thuds and clunks and stuff people parp on about. The 2 best ICE cars I ever owned were both mk1 Imprezas which were made out of recycled washing machines and shutting the doors was like hitting a bin lid with a crow bar. It was other stuff that made me remember those cars.
overall, I don’t think anyone at Tesla has done that German thing of standing around slamming openings in a sound tuning group steering session or whatever but I can’t say I’m that bothered. Came from a Merc to the Model 3 and I was frankly a little tired of the discussions about fit and trim and thuds and clunks and stuff people parp on about. The 2 best ICE cars I ever owned were both mk1 Imprezas which were made out of recycled washing machines and shutting the doors was like hitting a bin lid with a crow bar. It was other stuff that made me remember those cars.
I'd noticed that the number plate rattles a bit when closing the trunk but other than that I generally don't pay attention to the sounds when closing things. As long as it sounds like it's actually shut I don't particularly care! It'd be more annoying to me if there were squeaks or rattles or whistles while driving.
Akikiki
A'-Lo-HA ! y'all
Whose embarrassed? Anyone within hearing range of your car when you close the trunk is thinking that they wish they owned your car and are envious of you. They never heard it close.
Jason71
Well-Known Member
I've taken all that off in favour of a single plate stuck straight on. Can't say its made much improvement to the quality of the boot lid closing experience TBH.
darkNstormy
Member
I just used one of these at each end of the number plate (not the very end of the plate but the end of the backing part).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CNFGJFC/
No more rattling, takes about a minute and very simple.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CNFGJFC/
No more rattling, takes about a minute and very simple.
Drew57
Active ember
I found the sound of the boot closing was improved considerably by adding foam pads to the rear plate holder. Some people remove it completely and attach the plate directly to the boot lid with double-sided tape.
You could probably buy a rubber seal kit if you just want that more weighty "clunk" sound.
You could probably buy a rubber seal kit if you just want that more weighty "clunk" sound.
I really need to get round to doing this, totally agree with the OP. It was worse before mobile service adjusted the boot as it needed a right slam to close prior
Just thought I’d resurrect this. Has anyone else got marks on the paint and the edge of the boot lid, where they’re making contact (either on closing or as the vehicle is in motion)
I’ve added it to my service request, to see what they say...
I’ve added it to my service request, to see what they say...
