Sports Car Too Loud?

[Sean]

I have a sports car and it's somewhat loud (around 70 dB but very low frequency humming sound).
It used to be super loud but I put resonator in the muffle so it has become lot quieter. It's still around 70-75 dB.

Do you guys think it's too loud? I avoid ALL loud places but I am really into cars and I can't imagine giving up this car.

Again not too loud but it has very low humming noise like Lamborghini.

 

[Tinker Bell]

No, that should not be too loud. That is a safe volume, it's not as if it's 90 decibels.

In case anyone is curious, I found a chart of car models with average interior decibels at various speeds.

http://www.auto-decibel-db.com/

 

[Bill Bauer]

I have a sports car and it's somewhat loud (around 70 dB but very low frequency humming sound).
It used to be super loud but I put resonator in the muffle so it has become lot quieter. It's still around 70-75 dB.

Do you guys think it's too loud? I avoid ALL loud places but I am really into cars and I can't imagine giving up this car.

Again not too loud but it has very low humming noise like Lamborghini.

If you get spikes/full ear sensation after driving this car, then listen to your body - it is too loud. Otherwise, enjoy driving this car.

 

[Jake007]

Dear God I hope not, I want a muscle car!

 

[TuneOut]

I have a sports car and it's somewhat loud (around 70 dB but very low frequency humming sound).
It used to be super loud but I put resonator in the muffle so it has become lot quieter. It's still around 70-75 dB.

Do you guys think it's too loud? I avoid ALL loud places but I am really into cars and I can't imagine giving up this car.

Again not too loud but it has very low humming noise like Lamborghini.

I feel that prolonged exposure at those levels could be harmful. But it really depends on the individual.

 

[Telis]

Is that at highway type speeds? For me, it's more road noise than engine noise that bothers me. Or I guess it could be cabin pressure that is the issue, not sure. My ears after 30 min high speeds become extremely full/blocked up.

 

[Sean]

Tells ..it's highway/freeway noise level .
It's a sports car and had loud exhaust . Honestly it doesn't bother me at all ,but when I have spike I think I am more sensitive to noise ,and then it bothers me . I am so glad I put resonator since it made it some what quite .
You probably don't rememebr ,but when I wanted to buy that car I had posted on this website almost exactly three years ago . Some douchebag was rude to me but you stood up for me .
I was wondering how you are doing . I know back then you were really struggling along with mike1987. There was one more guy iwholovemusic who was suffering from years but had found " magic trick " which really helped him .
I was away from this board because my T has been very mild .

 

[Sean]

If you get spikes/full ear sensation after driving this car, then listen to your body - it is too loud. Otherwise, enjoy driving this car.

@Bill Bauer , I don't get spike or full ears and I don't think it's super loud .
I have asked people who don't have T and they told me it's not loud at all . Not sure if we are predispose to more damage if we have tinnitus .Some one said we are not -then why do we get Spike after noise exposure ?
My ENT had told me once Tinnitus just get irritated and there is no damage . Not sure if that's true .

 

[Bill Bauer]

Not sure if we are predispose to more damage if we have tinnitus .

I am convinced that I (like many other sufferers) am now more vulnerable. Our ears have been compromised.

If the sound of your car is not causing you to have a spike, then my guess is that there is no reason to worry about it. It is probably not a good idea to go on a long road trip, though. During the next 6 months (as your body heals) you might still want to try to minimize the time you spend in that car, and the rate at which you accelerate the car.

 

[Sean]

I am convinced that I (like many other sufferers) am now more vulnerable. Our ears have been compromised.

If the sound of your car is not causing you to have a spike, then my guess is that there is no reason to worry about it. It is probably not a good idea to go on a long road trip, though. During the next 6 months (as your body heals) you might still want to try to minimize the time you spend in that car, and the rate at which you accelerate the car.

I am also with you . I also believe our ears are compromised and we need to take great care for our ears .
Even though it's a sports like I driver it so slow and accelerate very slowly so it makes less noise .

 

[fishbone]

I have a sports car and it's somewhat loud (around 70 dB but very low frequency humming sound).
It used to be super loud but I put resonator in the muffle so it has become lot quieter. It's still around 70-75 dB.

Do you guys think it's too loud? I avoid ALL loud places but I am really into cars and I can't imagine giving up this car.

Again not too loud but it has very low humming noise like Lamborghini.

Dear God I hope not, I want a muscle car!

I drive a 392 hemi dodge challenger, its a LOUD car, but i love it and enjoy it...

 

[Jake007]

I drive a 392 hemi dodge challenger, its a LOUD car, but i love it and enjoy it...

Thats awesome fishbone, what year is it? Is it a 4spd?

 

[fishbone]

Thats awesome fishbone, what year is it? Is it a 4spd?

its a 2016 scat pack shaker with 500hp and its automatic, but it has manual mode options via paddle shifters. It is a loud car and there are times when my tinnitus is demon level and i cannot tolerate that car.

I have had mustangs before and dodge challengers are the TRUE American muscle cars...

The db level on this car is also somewhat high, i don't recommend for people with tinnitus to get this car. My ears feel like a spike 24 7 and i handle things like this car. When my spikes are beyond my management, then I spend a day or 2 doing white noise and it calms everything down again.

 

[Jake007]

its a 2016 scat pack shaker with 500hp and its automatic, but it has manual mode options via paddle shifters. It is a loud car and there are times when my tinnitus is demon level and i cannot tolerate that car.

I have had mustangs before and dodge challengers are the TRUE American muscle cars...

The db level on this car is also somewhat high, i don't recommend for people with tinnitus to get this car. My ears feel like a spike 24 7 and i handle things like this car. When my spikes are beyond my management, then I spend a day or 2 doing white noise and it calms everything down again.

I've had 5 mustangs, drag raced two of them at the track. One with slicks, man is that fun with slicks. And I had a camaro, raced that at the track to. I wanted to restore a 67-69 camaro or firebird something like that but I don't know if my ears can handle all the noise.

 

[fishbone]

I've had 5 mustangs, drag raced two of them at the track. One with slicks, man is that fun with slicks. And I had a camaro, raced that at the track to. I wanted to restore a 67-69 camaro or firebird something like that but I don't know if my ears can handle all the noise.

Yes, they are very loud. My ears for sure, don't like the noise but the experience of driving such a beast and the LOOK dodge challengers have are beyond amazing. I still have to pinch myself, to see if all of this is real. That's how much I love that car. Also, all dodge challenger owners, admire other dodge challengers and their owner. They have this weird, rugged pride and that's a cool thing...

 

[Tinker Bell]

Yes, they are very loud. My ears for sure, don't like the noise but the experience of driving such a beast and the LOOK dodge challengers have are beyond amazing. I still have to pinch myself, to see if all of this is real. That's how much I love that car. Also, all dodge challenger owners, admire other dodge challengers and their owner. They have this weird, rugged pride and that's a cool thing...

Just had to chime in: even possible future owners admire you. Sitting at a stoplight the other day, my son pointed out a car and declared it was the coolest car he'd ever seen and he'd like to have one. Yup, it was a Dodge Challenger. Apparently it even trumped the mustang his grandpa owns!