lpe fan

I have a C5 with a 427 twin turbo and you'd mthink you were in an F16. When I bought my C6 lingenfelter commemorative I had them do the entire cabin with dynamat. It's the same dribeline and tires (michelin pilot sports) and you'd swear you were in a mercedes. That's how much the dynamat is worth in my book. In my discussions with Lingenfelter the C6's have a bladder in the rear wheel areas to dampen the noise as an improvement over the C5. I didn't drive the C6 prior to their work so I don't know first hand. Dave

tlacroix

I really wish I hadn't made that noise remark because the difference is very, very small. Tires, exhaust, road surface and other things can make huge differences and that's what interests me.

I just finished reading a GM Engineering document on magnetic suspensions, their history and how they have evolved. It was more than I ever wanted to know or could truly understand, however, it pointed out that a vehicle would be quieter because of variable rates of suspension acceleration and deceleration, hence, road and tire noise reaching the chassis and body. At least that was my take. But certainly not the thrust of my argument.

I was also referring to not only the Z-51, (Which I would have bought but for building constraints - I changed my mind later) but also the Z06, which is much louder in the cabin (sound deadening material removed, different materials used in chassis and body and a very different transaxle). Anyway, I think, all things being equal the basic suspension or F-55, for all the reason cited, would be a bit quieter. If the Z-51 comes with different tires than the F-55, its still louder until you change them!

But PLEASE no flame wars!!! Most of the discussion was relative to huge differences in cabin noise and I've never driven a stock C5 or C6 Corvette that I considered excessively noisy. All Corvettes are wonderful cars and relative bargains. What particular flavor you prefer is up to you but they're all great cars!

Big Jimm

I'd say the cabin noise IS fairly high .. certainly compared to my caddy. That's why I don't think the Magnaflow 14335's add any additional noise problem.

Big Jimm
So. Fla.

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Marina Blue

How can anyone complain about cabin noise in the C6? I just returned from a 4,000 mile trip to Florida and the 12 hours of Sebring and never enjoyed the trip like I did this time. Played two CD's in the first 150 miles and then decided to just enjoy the car. This is the first long trip I didn't have to load up on coffee to stay awake. I am sure the luggage helped dampen the noise but there seemed to be no noticeable difference than when I only have a Lloyd's mat in the back.

busysignal

I have a F55,MN6 ragtop and have to say the car is very quiet. For exhaust,
I had a set of Borlas on and they were too loud, switched to Corsa Sports and they are just perfect. I also own a 2003 Caddy STS for comparison.

TRAIL BOSS

Same here

xcutter

Tommy D

We make two trips to Plam Coast Florida a year with our C6 .......... the car is just amazing. It is a pleasure to drive!

BT ZR1

z51 vert , more quiet than my 01 sl500 roadster.

MADMAX1

AGREE LEX ROCK ON

BudgetPlan1

That's why it took you 12 hours; The rest of us on the freeway beg you to...put the phone down and drive.