Subaru Impreza cruising noise
Discussion
Hi All,
Looking at maybe buying a Subaru Impreza WRX.
Hopefully find one all standard including the exhaust.
I have tinnitus so have to be careful with loud noises - this probably puts a decent exhaust system out the window.
My main question is: what are these like with road noise? say on the motorway?
Are they noisy? My current car is about 80-90db which is on the limit really. I assumed these would be quieter standard as they're a saloon and probably better built.
If anybody is able to get a decibel reading that would be fantastic, as many iPhones have apps etc.
Any other fast cars for under 6-7K people would recommend that aren't too noisy?
Looking at maybe buying a Subaru Impreza WRX.
Hopefully find one all standard including the exhaust.
I have tinnitus so have to be careful with loud noises - this probably puts a decent exhaust system out the window.
My main question is: what are these like with road noise? say on the motorway?
Are they noisy? My current car is about 80-90db which is on the limit really. I assumed these would be quieter standard as they're a saloon and probably better built.
If anybody is able to get a decibel reading that would be fantastic, as many iPhones have apps etc.
Any other fast cars for under 6-7K people would recommend that aren't too noisy?
xRIEx said:
I have an 06 WRX PPP which includes a Prodrive exhaust but it isn't particularly offensive. I don't know what the dB is, but at motorway speeds it does seem a bit noisy, a speakerphone call isn't easy until you drop to about 50mph (depends on road surface too, of course).
Thanks! An easy way of telling is pretty much; if you need to raise your voice to have a conversation then it's too loud! Although raise it quite a bit I guess.drewklonky said:
Yep the road noise is an issue at times . If your worried about road noise i would get a car which has more sounds proofing .
Is yours with a standard exhaust though?As I understand an aftermarket exhaust being loud, but I'd have thought with the standard exhaust and being a saloon car, that it'd be quiet cruising. Guess the best way would be to test drive one.
Hrimfaxi said:
Same here! You're not alone! Too many loud gigs gave me my permanent alarm clock and as such, I have to be extra careful.
I have an Impreza with a Hayward & Scott cat back, with a Cobra resonated center section. It's perfectly fine for my ears, isn't that loud on motorways - but I could see how it could get tiring on frequent, longer journeys say.
But can still have normal conversations with people in the car without raising your voice.
It's the same here, went to a loud gig and boom, ringing in my ears and no sleep! I have an Impreza with a Hayward & Scott cat back, with a Cobra resonated center section. It's perfectly fine for my ears, isn't that loud on motorways - but I could see how it could get tiring on frequent, longer journeys say.
But can still have normal conversations with people in the car without raising your voice.
That's exactly what I wanted to hear though, cheers! I guess with a standard exhaust it won't be loud at all!
Jazzy Jefferson said:
So a uk turbo 2000 with prodrive extras including removal of two out of three cats:
70-75mph cruising came in at around 82-85dB
Full throttle acceleration was around 95-98dB although its not consistant, the readings jump around a lot in this situation.
If you're cruising at say 90mph then it tends to sit around 87-90dB.
The highest i saw was around 100-102dB, full throttle acceleration and window open a bit :-D they sound great. Perhaps a pointless test though :-D
Whilst these readings are more accurate then a phone app, it was hardly a scientific test. But hopefully offers some insight. I reckon a newage spec d will cause you no problems.
Thanks for the feedback! That's not actually too bad at all. If I get the new job and get a subaru, it will only be short journeys anyway, maybe 20 mins run into town at most then the odd long trip to the airport etc which I could use ear plugs for:70-75mph cruising came in at around 82-85dB
Full throttle acceleration was around 95-98dB although its not consistant, the readings jump around a lot in this situation.
If you're cruising at say 90mph then it tends to sit around 87-90dB.
The highest i saw was around 100-102dB, full throttle acceleration and window open a bit :-D they sound great. Perhaps a pointless test though :-D
Whilst these readings are more accurate then a phone app, it was hardly a scientific test. But hopefully offers some insight. I reckon a newage spec d will cause you no problems.
Edited by Jazzy Jefferson on Saturday 14th March 13:52
Thanks for getting the readings 82-85 won't damage your ears!
texaxile said:
Hi,
If you're near Ipswich drop me an email and you can see what mine is like on the local A roads at 70 odd. It's an 07 WRX, bog standard. One thing I've noticed is that the soundproofing isn't particularly brilliant , I do get a bit of road noise from the Falken FK453's I'm running and they seem a tad louder to the previous Toyo's that I put on the other year , however saying that in standard form it's not much different to the Mazda we own.
I've read that those decibel apps aren't that accurate tbh.
That wold be great, cheers! I'll probably drop you an email soon as I need to find out if I get a new job first! If you're near Ipswich drop me an email and you can see what mine is like on the local A roads at 70 odd. It's an 07 WRX, bog standard. One thing I've noticed is that the soundproofing isn't particularly brilliant , I do get a bit of road noise from the Falken FK453's I'm running and they seem a tad louder to the previous Toyo's that I put on the other year , however saying that in standard form it's not much different to the Mazda we own.
I've read that those decibel apps aren't that accurate tbh.
texaxile said:
Hi,
If you're near Ipswich drop me an email and you can see what mine is like on the local A roads at 70 odd. It's an 07 WRX, bog standard. One thing I've noticed is that the soundproofing isn't particularly brilliant , I do get a bit of road noise from the Falken FK453's I'm running and they seem a tad louder to the previous Toyo's that I put on the other year , however saying that in standard form it's not much different to the Mazda we own.
I've read that those decibel apps aren't that accurate tbh.
That wold be great, cheers! I'll probably drop you an email soon as I need to find out if I get a new job first! If you're near Ipswich drop me an email and you can see what mine is like on the local A roads at 70 odd. It's an 07 WRX, bog standard. One thing I've noticed is that the soundproofing isn't particularly brilliant , I do get a bit of road noise from the Falken FK453's I'm running and they seem a tad louder to the previous Toyo's that I put on the other year , however saying that in standard form it's not much different to the Mazda we own.
I've read that those decibel apps aren't that accurate tbh.
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