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bindhasbuddy · 03-19-2012, 03:12 PM

I went to test drive the camaro 2012 LT and on the freeway I could hear the traffic loud and clear (had the windows closed). Is this normal for the driver? Replacing the windows with better ones would help? or are my ears too sensitive

*The Stig* · 03-19-2012, 03:14 PM

yep. Normal road noise unfortunately. Best bet would be to use sound deadener.

dkp2LT · 03-19-2012, 03:33 PM

Coupe? Personally I think it does well for it's class. A convertible would be a different story.

Dylan88 · 03-19-2012, 03:39 PM

When I'm on the highway I'm blasting my iPod so I don't hear any traffic lol.

xVengeancex28 · 03-19-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan88

When I'm on the highway I'm blasting my iPod so I don't hear any traffic lol.

bindhasbuddy · 03-19-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

Coupe? Personally I think it does well for it's class. A convertible would be a different story.

Yes a coupe, I will go drive it again to make sure... maybe its just me

Revo1 · 03-19-2012, 04:28 PM

It's a muscle car man. And quite possibly the most refined muscle car to date. I think the cabin is nicely isolated, for what it is.

REDXIIIDave · 03-19-2012, 06:08 PM

If you want to be completely isolated from outside noise, buy a Lexus.

1CamaroSS · 03-19-2012, 06:13 PM

Considering the type and kind of car Camaro is I have to say I was very surprised by how quiet my SS was. I have absolutely no complaints on noise level. I had a '82 Camaro that was very noisey all the time and drove me nuts...NOT my 5th Gen. though..I love it!

mikeSS · 03-19-2012, 06:33 PM

my last sports car was about 2 times more road noise. lol for a performance car the camaro is pretty good.

Obzen · 03-19-2012, 06:45 PM

I find my SS to be pretty darn quiet. Its not a luxury car with 500lbs of sound deadening but its pretty quiet.

SSBlack · 03-19-2012, 07:36 PM

JBL makes road noise eliminators. You mount the unit in the trunk and crank it up. Bam. No road noise.

hightower · 03-19-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Obzen

I find my SS to be pretty darn quiet. Its not a luxury car with 500lbs of sound deadening but its pretty quiet.

Agreed. It's my daily driver, road noise has never been an issue.

OP what was your previous car?

Stealth6 · 03-19-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

If you want to be completely isolated from outside noise, buy a Lexus.

LoL

BTW, "El Chupacabra" is pretty cool name.

03-19-2012, 03:12 PM	#1
bindhasbuddy Drives: l Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: l Posts: 15	is this normal ? I went to test drive the camaro 2012 LT and on the freeway I could hear the traffic loud and clear (had the windows closed). Is this normal for the driver? Replacing the windows with better ones would help? or are my ears too sensitive

03-19-2012, 03:14 PM	#2
The Stig I used to be Stieger.... Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 25,634 View My Garage	yep. Normal road noise unfortunately. Best bet would be to use sound deadener. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

03-19-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
Dylan88 UCF Knights Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa/Orlando Posts: 379 View My Garage	When I'm on the highway I'm blasting my iPod so I don't hear any traffic lol. __________________

03-19-2012, 04:28 PM	#7
Revo1 Camaronogamous Drives: 2010/2002 Camaro SS! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,688 View My Garage	It's a muscle car man. And quite possibly the most refined muscle car to date. I think the cabin is nicely isolated, for what it is. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-19-2012, 06:08 PM	#8
REDXIIIDave El Chupacabra Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 871	If you want to be completely isolated from outside noise, buy a Lexus. __________________ El Chupacabra

03-19-2012, 03:33 PM	#3
dkp2LT Drives: 2010 LLT/RS, '07 MKX, '10 Flex Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,987	Coupe? Personally I think it does well for it's class. A convertible would be a different story.

03-19-2012, 06:13 PM	#9
1CamaroSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 323	Considering the type and kind of car Camaro is I have to say I was very surprised by how quiet my SS was. I have absolutely no complaints on noise level. I had a '82 Camaro that was very noisey all the time and drove me nuts...NOT my 5th Gen. though..I love it! __________________ 2011 IOM 1SS, M6, Hurst Short throw, Volant CAI, Rally Strips, Gills, Custom Engine cover, tint

03-19-2012, 06:33 PM	#10
mikeSS Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,293	my last sports car was about 2 times more road noise. lol for a performance car the camaro is pretty good.

03-19-2012, 06:45 PM	#11
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,859	I find my SS to be pretty darn quiet. Its not a luxury car with 500lbs of sound deadening but its pretty quiet.

03-19-2012, 07:36 PM	#12
SSBlack Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS JFB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 807	JBL makes road noise eliminators. You mount the unit in the trunk and crank it up. Bam. No road noise.

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