I remember when I took apart a 2CV back in 2003-ish, it had some tarry-looking goopy sections of stuff which I believe was an attempt at noise reduction, probably didn't work, and made a mess of my hands at the time!! :P Kind of funny having your car on show but still doing work to it, but then, work never stop with a 2CV, all part of the fun of them... :D
I've tried to low down the noise many times and with many ways over the years in my Dyane 6... There's really nothing very effective for that... I use it everyday doing between 25 to 30.000 kms a year and I believe that has even affected to my hearing... I've thought about trying something more serious about its noise (even I don't know what) or forgetting about using it as a daily driver due to its noise for such long times evey day.
Well yes, you could even not being really "legal" here but I'd like to find a more comfortable solution and my other cars can't be daily drivers hahaha I tried insulating the hood and between the engine compartment and interior with quite a quite thick kind of matress and thick rubber, but... It goes on with its terrible noise... I've thought of making a metallic "wall" (insulating the wall as well with rubber, etc...) just behind the engine, over the gearbox and kind of insulate the engine in the front of the engine compartment... See what happens
I commented weeks ago on your drive to beach video that sound deadening makes a 2CV a super car, the bulkhead needs the most treatment. Use ribbed rubber floor mats, most original style mats seem to be only for LHD
Yes. Quite effective on later 2CVs. Problem is, it can hold moisture against the floors and hasten their demise through rot, so getting the balance right with restoration is tricky.
That material is different than what I've seen here in the States. I've mainly seen a kind of chrome-type stuff that's maybe thicker? Jay Leno uses it a lot, can't recall the name. I suppose when you put all the floor mats and carpeting on it that will help as well? Or maybe that one doesn't have any... Here in Los Angeles it rarely rains at all (save this year that was somewhat wet) so usually its not a problem! The rubbers all perish with time from the sun however, which can be a problem when it does rain!
Jay uses Dynamat, which we can get here too. I didn't want anything too chunky though. I'll beef up bulkhead soundproofing a bit more. The rubber mats are in! No carpet in a 2CV, not from the factory at least. And yes, it really does rain here in Wales. All of the time! Currently enjoying a dry spell though. Off out in the 2CV this morning.
I've just done a side-by-side comparison of 2 cars, one with early rear hinged front doors and one with the later front hinges ( knee bashers) and the poor fit of later doors is clear to see, contributes to nasty wind noise. A simple paracord loop can act as a safety chain on early doors.
It definitely sounds less boomy after the sound deadening was added. If you carpeted it the noise would really drop. The bare metal won’t resonate anymore either
I remember when I took apart a 2CV back in 2003-ish, it had some tarry-looking goopy sections of stuff which I believe was an attempt at noise reduction, probably didn't work, and made a mess of my hands at the time!! :P
Kind of funny having your car on show but still doing work to it, but then, work never stop with a 2CV, all part of the fun of them... :D
Have you seen the tube videos from 'Hudsoninbury' ( no relation)?, his carpet fitted 2CV seems to be very nice.
I've also got a cold and have noticed that my car seems noisier and less refined when I'm feeling run down.
You did cut te noise leves into half! cause every 3dB increase doubles the sound level for your logarithmic ear :-)
Nothing beats the sound of one of these at full pelt on the motorway!
I've been told fireseal foam is an effective soundproofer, I keep meaning to get some.
Would love to have attended, hopefully next year. Excellent instructative (is that a word?) and enjoyable video.
Good to see you and Elly again!
More Elly adventures to come! We'll in be France in a week's time...
Nice!
no lack of videos when you are binge watching
In a way the 2CV is a targa since you can fold the roof back. It did make a difference when you put more sound deadening on her.
Maybe some under bonnet (hood) sound deadening blanket. Fire proof and non-shiny.
I thought the sound-deadening made a big difference. You were able to speak in a normal voice and still be heard quite clearly.
Wearing headphones, the after sounds slightly less boomy
Yes, not as clear as when I was there, but having tested the clip with headphones, I agree.
I've tried to low down the noise many times and with many ways over the years in my Dyane 6... There's really nothing very effective for that... I use it everyday doing between 25 to 30.000 kms a year and I believe that has even affected to my hearing... I've thought about trying something more serious about its noise (even I don't know what) or forgetting about using it as a daily driver due to its noise for such long times evey day.
Ear plugs seem the best solution.
@@HubNut That's right hahaha But they're forbidden while driving here.
I drove across Europe with them last summer. They still allow some noise, so you can hear sirens etc.
Well yes, you could even not being really "legal" here but I'd like to find a more comfortable solution and my other cars can't be daily drivers hahaha I tried insulating the hood and between the engine compartment and interior with quite a quite thick kind of matress and thick rubber, but... It goes on with its terrible noise... I've thought of making a metallic "wall" (insulating the wall as well with rubber, etc...) just behind the engine, over the gearbox and kind of insulate the engine in the front of the engine compartment... See what happens
I ended up in head phones when I would drive Glasgow to Gatwick. For University in my 2cv.
Just seen this may take my saab there as I need to do some maintenance and I don't have a garage
You could double up the layer criss-cross style. or rubber floor matts Or Boom box ( my kids hate my Renn and Stimpy song up loud)
I commented weeks ago on your drive to beach video that sound deadening makes a 2CV a super car, the bulkhead needs the most treatment. Use ribbed rubber floor mats, most original style mats seem to be only for LHD
Just can't find a shed on wheels for sale anymore
What a difference! It was quieter before! :-D
Did they come with any sound deadening from the factory?
Yes. Quite effective on later 2CVs. Problem is, it can hold moisture against the floors and hasten their demise through rot, so getting the balance right with restoration is tricky.
That material is different than what I've seen here in the States. I've mainly seen a kind of chrome-type stuff that's maybe thicker? Jay Leno uses it a lot, can't recall the name. I suppose when you put all the floor mats and carpeting on it that will help as well? Or maybe that one doesn't have any... Here in Los Angeles it rarely rains at all (save this year that was somewhat wet) so usually its not a problem! The rubbers all perish with time from the sun however, which can be a problem when it does rain!
Jay uses Dynamat, which we can get here too. I didn't want anything too chunky though. I'll beef up bulkhead soundproofing a bit more. The rubber mats are in! No carpet in a 2CV, not from the factory at least. And yes, it really does rain here in Wales. All of the time! Currently enjoying a dry spell though. Off out in the 2CV this morning.
OEM sound deadening seemed to be cardboard, a horrible material.
I've just done a side-by-side comparison of 2 cars, one with early rear hinged front doors and one with the later front hinges ( knee bashers) and the poor fit of later doors is clear to see, contributes to nasty wind noise. A simple paracord loop can act as a safety chain on early doors.
I found old carpet worked great in plastic pig
It definitely sounds less boomy after the sound deadening was added. If you carpeted it the noise would really drop. The bare metal won’t resonate anymore either
Yes, carpet is the next plan. Or roofing felt. Something like that.
Pickup truck bedliner does a good job
-3dB is half the noise, so it was worthwhile.
I'd be worried about moisture getting trapped under that plastic. :(
It bonds direct to the panel. Better than using soft, spongy sound deadening that holds moisture against the panels.
You lucky guy and you've got the shed on Wheels next to you
When I get a 2CV I think I'm just going to wear a motorcycle helmet for noise reduction.
At least there's plenty of headroom!
WTF you are my doppleganger