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mostyn17 · Feb 20th, 2006, 04:58 AM

I was just wondering what the road noise is like with the top up? I pick mine up the end of this week and I can't wait!

I didn't test drive the convertible, that is why I was wondering.

Thanks!

ThomB · Feb 20th, 2006, 12:24 PM

It's not too bad. I can hear cars and trucks in my blind spot, so that's a plus. The top is pretty tight so the noise is pretty minimal (for a rag top). With the sunroof section open, the noise is much greater.

MINI-Morgan · Feb 20th, 2006, 01:08 PM

Takes a bit of getting useto but you soon will.

HarryHBMCC · Feb 20th, 2006, 02:00 PM

I find it is a bit noisy with the top up from the rear where there are no windows, just fabric between you and the rest of the world. There is some tire noise from the rear there. It isn't terrible but in many respects it seems most quiet with the top down which is how I normally motor, no matter what the temperature. Having just the sunroof open is the noisiest of all though.

Harry

ThomB · Feb 21st, 2006, 12:35 PM

Driving to work this morning I was thinking about this thread. I decided to listen for road noise and to my suprise: I couldn't hear any over the radio!!!

The problem is solved. Just when my uncle (the mechanic) used to tell me... If you hear that squeeking noise coming off your brakes you have 2 choices. Pay to have it fixed or turn the radio up so you don't hear it.

k m s · Feb 21st, 2006, 01:52 PM

I don't really notice it, it's certainly not excessive anyway

mxyzptlk · Feb 21st, 2006, 04:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HarryHBMCC

I find it is a bit noisy with the top up from the rear where there are no windows, just fabric between you and the rest of the world. There is some tire noise from the rear there. It isn't terrible but in many respects it seems most quiet with the top down which is how I normally motor, no matter what the temperature. Having just the sunroof open is the noisiest of all though.

Harry

I agree with everything he said, and I'd add that the engine sounds are more clear with the top up. It can be drowned out slightly by wind with the top down (or completely with the sunroof open.. worst mode EVER)

But when I wanna feel like a race driver, i leave the top up and the music down so that all i hear is glorious engine noise

(not that often i swear!!)

HarryHBMCC · Feb 21st, 2006, 07:05 PM

Anyone putting loud intakes or exhausts on their convertibles? OK? Too much? JCW Cooper sound kit or JCW S kit? I know Rakey has the Works. Is it too much after a while or a joy every time?

Harry

Feb 20th, 2006, 04:58 AM	#1
mostyn17 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 50 Offline	Road noise? I was just wondering what the road noise is like with the top up? I pick mine up the end of this week and I can't wait! I didn't test drive the convertible, that is why I was wondering. Thanks!

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ThomB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Painesville, Ohio US Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 196 Offline	It's not too bad. I can hear cars and trucks in my blind spot, so that's a plus. The top is pretty tight so the noise is pretty minimal (for a rag top). With the sunroof section open, the noise is much greater. Thom Thom * 2005 Hot Orange Cabrio * Pictures Here

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HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I find it is a bit noisy with the top up from the rear where there are no windows, just fabric between you and the rest of the world. There is some tire noise from the rear there. It isn't terrible but in many respects it seems most quiet with the top down which is how I normally motor, no matter what the temperature. Having just the sunroof open is the noisiest of all though. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Feb 21st, 2006, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
ThomB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Painesville, Ohio US Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Driving to work this morning I was thinking about this thread. I decided to listen for road noise and to my suprise: I couldn't hear any over the radio!!! The problem is solved. Just when my uncle (the mechanic) used to tell me... If you hear that squeeking noise coming off your brakes you have 2 choices. Pay to have it fixed or turn the radio up so you don't hear it. Thom Thom * 2005 Hot Orange Cabrio * Pictures Here

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Feb 21st, 2006, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
k m s Premier League Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the Tilton Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 1,117 Offline	I don't really notice it, it's certainly not excessive anyway

Feb 21st, 2006, 04:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
mxyzptlk kltpzyxm Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 08:31 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by HarryHBMCC I find it is a bit noisy with the top up from the rear where there are no windows, just fabric between you and the rest of the world. There is some tire noise from the rear there. It isn't terrible but in many respects it seems most quiet with the top down which is how I normally motor, no matter what the temperature. Having just the sunroof open is the noisiest of all though. Harry I agree with everything he said, and I'd add that the engine sounds are more clear with the top up. It can be drowned out slightly by wind with the top down (or completely with the sunroof open.. worst mode EVER) But when I wanna feel like a race driver, i leave the top up and the music down so that all i hear is glorious engine noise (not that often i swear!!)

Feb 21st, 2006, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Anyone putting loud intakes or exhausts on their convertibles? OK? Too much? JCW Cooper sound kit or JCW S kit? I know Rakey has the Works. Is it too much after a while or a joy every time? Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

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