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#15
by
rumbling_caddy
on 12 Nov, 2010 11:18
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I have a caddy w/ a 1.6TD. Currently is has the OEM hood pad plus I dynamated the hood. I also put a rubber seal all the way around the edge of the hood. Even with 2 muffler in series my caddy is still fairly loud.
I do have one of those TDI sound shield that go under the engine but haven't installed it yet. Perhaps I can get to that this weekend on report back whether it makes a big difference or not.
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#16
by
JerryGTD
on 12 Nov, 2010 15:33
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#17
by
burn_your_money
on 12 Nov, 2010 17:56
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I have seen a few belly pans on Canadian mk2 TDs
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#18
by
blackdogvan
on 15 Nov, 2010 09:55
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I have a caddy w/ a 1.6TD. Currently is has the OEM hood pad plus I dynamated the hood. I also put a rubber seal all the way around the edge of the hood. Even with 2 muffler in series my caddy is still fairly loud.
I do have one of those TDI sound shield that go under the engine but haven't installed it yet. Perhaps I can get to that this weekend on report back whether it makes a big difference or not.
Park on some grass & get out & listen to the difference. The reflected noise is unreal.
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#19
by
Vincent Waldon
on 15 Nov, 2010 10:32
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The TDI belly pan is an acoustical thing of beauty... it looks like the wall of a miniature recording studio, with varied sizes and heights of dense acoustic foam cubes. Between that and the top foam-lined engine cover there's a huge attenuation in sound.
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#20
by
RadoTD
on 15 Nov, 2010 13:40
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The TDI belly pan is an acoustical thing of beauty... it looks like the wall of a miniature recording studio, with varied sizes and heights of dense acoustic foam cubes. Between that and the top foam-lined engine cover there's a huge attenuation in sound.
Where does it mount to? I wonder how much work it would be to put one on a mk2...
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#21
by
Vincent Waldon
on 15 Nov, 2010 13:56
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The TDI has two splash guards on the sides of the undercarriage as well... contoured to fit against the frame and then flat to provide a surface to mount the belly pan to. Dunno how well they'd fit on a non-MK4 chassis... one might be able to snag a set from a junkyard as an experiment?
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#22
by
rodpaslow
on 16 Nov, 2010 08:00
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I have a newly built 1.6td that broke in and at idle and low criuse it seems loud as you can hear the clatter (especially now a 0°C or lower). Under boost it quiets down nicely and a cruise you can't hear any clatter (about 2900 rpm) with good power. I'm just concerned abit with the sound a low cruise. Is this the way it should be? Just wondering..
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#23
by
truckoSaurus08
on 17 Nov, 2010 07:54
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Does it sound like its powered by a gang of skeleton flamenco dancers?
"Even in the luxurious S-class, the diesel was slow, smoky, and clattered as if powered by a gang of skeleton flamenco dancers. "
Automobile magazine
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#24
by
blackdogvan
on 17 Nov, 2010 11:13
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What about mufflers? I've been looking at options to replace my cherry bomb to reduce highway drone, any thoughts? Magna flow has a SS option that'll fit nicely but I don't think they are particurly interested in quiet vs performance & sound.
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#25
by
rodpaslow
on 17 Nov, 2010 11:39
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blackdogvan - I have a magnaflow ss muffler I bought from summit that is striaght through ($70). I think it's quiet unless your full on max boost gets a bit louder. I like the fact it's straight through. With 2.5 dia, I'm sure there's not much backpressure at all. (on the 96 golf with 1.6td)
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#26
by
vanbcguy
on 21 Nov, 2010 11:30
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I had a Mangaflow on my gasser, absolutely loved the sound. I've got a Grant on this one, also sounds fantastic. I've got a heck of a lot more noise coming from under the hood than I do from the tailpipe either way...
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#27
by
rabbitman
on 21 Nov, 2010 23:55
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I've got a heck of a lot more noise coming from under the hood than I do from the tailpipe either way...
Me too........I've got a thrush muffler.
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#28
by
Mark(The Miser)UK
on 22 Nov, 2010 02:46
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I've got a heck of a lot more noise coming from under the hood than I do from the tailpipe either way...
Me too........I've got a thrush muffler.
Smear 'Canesten' on it then; also good for Athelete's Foot 
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#29
by
blackdogvan
on 22 Nov, 2010 10:32
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I wonder about mufflers with f glass in them over time with soot build up...