Laufkultur VP - PD? | Posts 16+

joegolf wrote:

The effect of the soundproofing mats should not be underestimated. Before the last inspection, I drove it without them (the plastic cover and the insulation ring, because I wanted to show something to the mechanic...) and it's amazing how much louder the engine becomes. Especially all the noises from the cylinder head area are noticeably louder.

Hmm, the exposed engine doesn't really bother me in my car.
However, if I remove the felt lining under the hood, the engine noises become slightly louder and therefore more annoying...

I wouldn't exactly describe my ATD as quiet. It rattles and hums shamelessly. The AXR(?) in the Touran, on the other hand, behaves very smoothly. However, I only rev it up to 1000-1500 RPM. On the highway, things are more equal again. Even at 200 km/h, you can't hear the engine in the Skoda anymore once the radio is turned up to a normal volume. The VW is just a little bit louder.