finally got my exhaust and cold air intake installed

[stew7962]

I told her play the stereo louder and you won't notice the exhaust. Of course I just got that look.

[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

I prefer the louder exhaust. It tends to drown out the noise coming from the wife. Win/Win.

LOL.....I take it that the wife doesn't READ this forum?

[smart fortimo]

LOL at you boys and your noise problems... and your loud exhausts

[stew7962]

She looks occasionally, she'll probably see it and then she'll hit me. Normal stuff.

[pmolink]

I am working with one of our supporting vendors to bring to market a sound attenuation solution for the Smart Car.




It is a sound attenuation barrier that covers the rear cargo area and the engine firewall behind the seats. It is held to the car’s carpeting by Velcro fasteners.

Here are the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) noise reduction specs measured in a Smart with a Remus exhaust and a Smart Performance cold air intake:



Inside the gray vinyl covering of the sound barrier is the secret to it's sound-deadening performance: it's a half-inch thick loaded vinyl mass “floating” barrier, a composite product that has been engineered to block and reflect high energy, low frequency road noise, and airborne sound, across a wide frequency range. This state-of-the-art material is manufactured by Cascade Audio Engineering.



Little Tex here likes it because it protects his bottom from the engine heat. Mom likes it because it protects the carpet from Tex's slobber and fur.





Here is a picture of the production version being sold by Smart Madness:

[DavidV]

You've got PM!

-- DavidV

[stew7962]

Also sent PM

[NukleoN]

Great idea.

[smart fortimo]

Nice idea... Would a black cover option be in the mix?

[tigerwong58]

Ha Ha, I had the Breathless first, it was too loud for me, then came the DTH and it sounds like I have an exhaust leak where the bend connects with springs, next I am going to try the Solo Twin Tip.