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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)
That's the perfect idea! There's some seriously large gaping holes in the back under the panels, next to the strut mounts, that resonate like hell, and the hole is far to small to get a hand in their to put something in. Some spray on foam might work in there...
Anyways, I plan on updating the first post today with progress, and pictures.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 51.7 mpg (US) ... 22.0 km/L ... 4.6 L/100 km ... 62.0 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)
You may want to look at this thread:
How to do some noise dampening
Updated with some pictures for the rear. Working on the front half tomorrow.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 51.7 mpg (US) ... 22.0 km/L ... 4.6 L/100 km ... 62.0 mpg (Imp)
Daox (01-29-2016)
The Mirage is noisy. Noisiest car I've ever owned. I have to turn up the radio very loud if I want to be able to make out what they are saying. Apart from that minor inconvenience I quite enjoy the racket.
With the rears we also put some P&S in part of the door facing wheel wells as tire road noise is coming through there. Also put some on plastic door skins, they generate some noise too. Also internal facing door frame metal is source of noise, it amplifies vibration.
And last but not least tapping fingers on surface you are working on gives good indication on were/how much more you need to put good luck.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)
Finally finished up the front end. Talk about a back killer!
Went for a few test rides, with one of those decibel apps from the Google Play Store.
Here's what I saw over the course of a 10 minute, timed trial, on the same flat-ish 15 mile stretch of rural two-lane highway.
Before Sound Dampening
Speed Average Decibels 45mph 65db 55mph 70db 65mph 74db
After Sound Dampening
Speed Average Decibels 45mph 55db 55mph 63db 65mph 70db
The interesting part, is that the sound dampening is amazing at slower speeds. Extremely quiet. However, it became much less effective at higher speeds.
I think, looking back, that is sounds about 2/3 quieter at speeds 55 mph and under (to what my ear can hear, not the app) but at 65mph and over, it only sounds about 1/3 quieter. It's less than expected at higher speeds, and more than expected at moderate speeds.
When driving out my driveway, it was so quiet (except the engine, of course...) that I couldn't hear the tires on the pavement, which is usually obvious as I have these HUGE bumps (crappy driveway). I was immediately thinking: Mercedez-Benz quiet.
However, having ridden in a Mercedez, this ain't nothing as quiet as a Mercedez, and probably never can be. BUT: It was worth it, somewhat.
Since most of my time is spent at speeds under 55mph, the experience is greatly improved. For those times I go on the freeway, it's a help, but no "game-changer"
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 51.7 mpg (US) ... 22.0 km/L ... 4.6 L/100 km ... 62.0 mpg (Imp)
Makes sense. I recall seeing graphs from Nokian and at 60MPH and under 80% of noise were tires rest wind.
Looks like at highway speeds engine noise becomes more prominent.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)