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#1 ·
The XE is generally a quiet car but there is always room for improvement.

Bizarrely the seats do not seal against the bulk head leaving a gap resulting in cabin noise. I added a foam sealing strip around the boot aperture which made a small but noticeable difference.

On my XE there were several large unused cut outs in the parcel shelf presumably for extra speakers with little insulation applied in the factory.

I lined the underside with Silent Coat sound deadening sheets.

My XE is now noticeably quieter.

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#8 ·
couple of questions Capese21 what thickness did you go for with the silent coat and where did you get it from, googling finds a big variations on thickness and price, and what did you use for foam sealing strip
I have been very successful on getting rid of most those annoying rattles, except for one I am still working on, but have found I am making car more noticeable on the road noise, so will be taking this route as well.
Thanks
 
#9 ·
2mm 30 sheet A4 pack £40 from Sound Deadening Shop. Neoprene foam sealing strip 20mm wide 10mm thick. Cisonline11 listing on ebay.

The strip needs to be all the way around the aperture, top sides & along the bottom. The difference on my XE is very noticable & well worth the effort. I might do the doors next. :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEOPRENE-SPONGE-FOAM-SELF-ADHESIVE-STRIP-5MTR-3MM-6MM-10MM-THICK/121388027214?hash=item1c434a4d4e:m:mW_2xK-DKFiHeHoZ-98b68g

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silent-Coat-2mm-30-Sheets-Pack-Car-Van-Deadening-Sound-Proofing-Damping-Mat/151262792131?epid=24009665152&hash=item2337f709c3
 
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#11 ·
Interesting about the rear seat aperture. I had never thought of that as a potential noise transmitter. I had a Vauxhall Chevette in the 80's ( horrible car) and used sound deadening pads, designed for washing machines, under the bonnet. That made a massive difference to that.
 
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myquest said:
I just take my hearing aids out.
Nice one - simple but effective 😁
 
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