So ashamed. I'm going to go out to my Tesla and think about what I said...
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So ashamed. I'm going to go out to my Tesla and think about what I said...
AMPd
Well-Known Member
I drove my friend's car on my commute today. Same year, P85. What a difference. That is the car I was expecting. Stopped at the Tesla store on my way back and the tech told me to bring it in tomorrow 8AM. Let's see.
As my friend drove my car for the day, we agreed that it makes way too much noise. Funny thing, his 10 year old son asked why the gray car was noiseeeee.
There is a chance that I am not crazy.
As my friend drove my car for the day, we agreed that it makes way too much noise. Funny thing, his 10 year old son asked why the gray car was noiseeeee.
There is a chance that I am not crazy.
Agree. I was told by the service guy they now have ContiSilent.
Old thread revival - Wondering if the OP ever received any sound reduction in cabin or guidance from Tesla Service? I continue to try and lower cabin noise and looking for any other ideas. Any other suggestions out there?
Steps completed so far
1) Sound deadening added
2) Switch from 21's to 20 inch Axis w/ P7 Pirelli's
3) Added parcel tray
Steps completed so far
1) Sound deadening added
2) Switch from 21's to 20 inch Axis w/ P7 Pirelli's
3) Added parcel tray
EarlyAdopter
Active Member
I found the road noise on my P85D on 21" Michelin PS2 tires intolerable. Switched tires a year ago to 21" Continental ContiSportContact with the Contisilent foam liner and have been happy since.
What or how much sound deadening did you add?
After Tesla do what they need to do in my car, we will rip off the interior and add almost 100Lbs of it. Too much work if results are not what I anticipate
This is the kit I want to use:
Tesla S 4 door Hatchback 2013- | Sound Deadener Showdown
Material itself is just about $400. Labor is quite a bit, specially with the risk of things not going back as they used to.
What or how much sound deadening did you add?
After Tesla do what they need to do in my car, we will rip off the interior and add almost 100Lbs of it. Too much work if results are not what I anticipate
This is the kit I want to use:
Tesla S 4 door Hatchback 2013- | Sound Deadener Showdown
Material itself is just about $400. Labor is quite a bit, specially with the risk of things not going back as they used to.
I added about 150 pounds of sound deadening (Butyl and foam - Stinger), did all four doors, as much as we could in the rear, even put some up in the frunk area. Results were ok... $1,800 investment in total (half materials / half labor) but I would not say it was worth the investment. Going to the 20" P7 Pirelli from the 21" Pilot Super Sports had a bigger impact for the good. However, definitely giving up dry performance with that tire/wheel change.
Most noise for me sounds like it's coming from the rear doors, near the upper seat belt attaching point. Next round of research for me, once winter is over, is door seals / rear seals and any other body seals that may be letting in some road noise.
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bharned3
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I was thinking the same thing. No engine noise probably makes everything else sound louder
Yep. I did. A lap around the block. Silly me, right?
I assumed that all MSs are equal.
Talk about Parkway shock.
I know I used this in my defense before, but the car is just beautiful.
In theory, I agree. Makes sense, right?
But when measured, my car causes upwards of 80dBs of noise in the parkway. My friend's MS is around 65. It rarely peaks 70.
It is a huge difference.
Thanks. I am reconsidering and placing the sound deadening as last resource. Tesla is replacing a lot of seals in my can in February (good will). They believe those are the main source of road noise.
Rims and tires are next on my list. I was going stock 19" but I like the idea of a mid term solution. Would you mind sharing pics of your car with 20s?
Ditch the 21" wheels. They ruin ride quality and add noise. They also reduce efficiency and will cause you a lot of grief if you hit a pothole. Apparently some of these cars need adjustments for wind noise. Mine has a lot of interior noise. I was not allowed to drive my car before signing for it. That's a first, since I've test driven many much more rare and expensive cars without difficulty. Tesla corporate policy I am told.
A few cruddy pictures in my garage at night, and one of the stock 21 next to the 20's. Next step with wheels is to pick up some metal "T" center caps and color match to the Axis wheel. The factory Tesla gray is darker than the Axis by a few shades.
I'll buy you a coffee next time in Mass for additional details!!!
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