How is Road Noise in STI ?
05-05-2004, 10:41 AM
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How is Road Noise in STI ?
I have an 02' WRX with aftermarket exhaust.....and it's fairly loud inside the car when your going through the gears. Even on the highway at Idle speed, you have a good amount of road noise in these WRX's. These cars are pretty light & hallow with minimal insulation. I was wondering if road noise in the STI is worse than the regular WRX since they tryed to cut a lot of weight and use thinner materials?
I know a lot of you STI owners have owned regular WRX's before.
Just curious what you guys think ?
Thanks,
Jeff -
I know a lot of you STI owners have owned regular WRX's before.
Just curious what you guys think ?
Thanks,
Jeff -
05-05-2004, 01:58 PM
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i currently have an 03 wrx and an 04 sti
the noise difference is significantly more in the sti.
however its not really a bad thing.
my stereo usually gets turned up so i really don't care about road noise.
theonly time i really notice road noise is when i drive on a poorly paved road.
my wrx seems so luxury like one i get to driving it again.
oh, and potholes can traumatize you mentally but in reality these cars are solid!
the noise difference is significantly more in the sti.
however its not really a bad thing.
my stereo usually gets turned up so i really don't care about road noise.
theonly time i really notice road noise is when i drive on a poorly paved road.
my wrx seems so luxury like one i get to driving it again.
oh, and potholes can traumatize you mentally but in reality these cars are solid!
05-05-2004, 02:24 PM
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de nada...
that is one main reason that i am not too hip on the idea of an aftermarket exhaust (other than cost)
i cant stand loud cabins, but i am used to german cars = much quieter
that is one main reason that i am not too hip on the idea of an aftermarket exhaust (other than cost)
i cant stand loud cabins, but i am used to german cars = much quieter
05-05-2004, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dub2w
that is one main reason that i am not too hip on the idea of an aftermarket exhaust (other than cost)
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