I love my M3 Sedan, but I've noticed that it's pretty noisy on the highways (road and wind noise). I'm going to install some sound deadening materials, but I have a couple of questions.
I have my stock stereo, and won't be upgrading it at all. Therefore, I don't think I need any around the trunk (as most people who do this install the material in order to get rid of rattles in their trunk from the sub). I'm thinking of installing it in all four door panels, but how far should I go? I've read reviews of people putting it on the inside of the exterior section of the door, as well as on the inside panel (they're essentially doubling it up). Is this worth it? Will I really notice a difference?
Another questions has to do with the road noise. Since most of the noise comes from the wheel wells, should I insulate the inside of the wells as well (on the interior of the car, obviously)? What about the firewall, is that worth doing?
I think what I'm trying to avoid is putting in a bunch of work insulating my car, but not getting the areas that will make the most difference.
As I stated before, my goal is not to insulate my car in order for my stereo to sound better. I'm very happy with the way that the stereo sounds right now, I'm more looking to reduce a lot of the outside ambient noise.
Thanks,
I have my stock stereo, and won't be upgrading it at all. Therefore, I don't think I need any around the trunk (as most people who do this install the material in order to get rid of rattles in their trunk from the sub). I'm thinking of installing it in all four door panels, but how far should I go? I've read reviews of people putting it on the inside of the exterior section of the door, as well as on the inside panel (they're essentially doubling it up). Is this worth it? Will I really notice a difference?
Another questions has to do with the road noise. Since most of the noise comes from the wheel wells, should I insulate the inside of the wells as well (on the interior of the car, obviously)? What about the firewall, is that worth doing?
I think what I'm trying to avoid is putting in a bunch of work insulating my car, but not getting the areas that will make the most difference.
As I stated before, my goal is not to insulate my car in order for my stereo to sound better. I'm very happy with the way that the stereo sounds right now, I'm more looking to reduce a lot of the outside ambient noise.
Thanks,