soundproofing freelanders

my td4 compared to my old bmw is a bit noisier but thats going from a petrol to a diesel and the bmw didn't have a squeaky wishbone bush

However a swift adjustment to the radio volume works wonders

You should be happy it is noisy, it means it is still working.

Dr_evil said:

I suggest gaffer taping the doors back on for a start

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Hmmm gaffer tape, should of been supplied with all early freelanders the facelift one is tones more reliable, but gaffer tape, a tow rope and the RACs number should be standard on all early freelanders!

To be quite honest though. I shouldn't be commenting about reliability, I have a series 3 and if rains not leaking in, oil is leaking out. But who cares about an odd leak or the odd squeak or grumble, we are all land rover owners, the only car in the world to have true character!!!

JOSH_TD4 said:

Hmmm gaffer tape, should of been supplied with all early freelanders the facelift one is tones more reliable, but gaffer tape, a tow rope and the RACs number should be standard on all early freelanders!

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Snigger

I walked past a facelift TD4 someone was asking 8 grand for it was on the phone to my mate at the time and just burst out laughing…..optimistic bastard

Dr_evil said:

Snigger

I walked past a facelift TD4 someone was asking 8 grand for it was on the phone to my mate at the time and just burst out laughing…..optimistic bastard

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8 GRAND ?!? You can get around a decent td5 discovery for that money, my dad paid 11 for a top spec one but that was in 2007! It was 18 months old!


Anyone reading this who owns one, YOUR FREELANDER is not worth 8 grand!

JOSH_TD4 said:

8 GRAND ?!? You can get around a decent discovery for that money, my dad paid 11 for a top spec one but that was in 2007! It was 18 months old!


Anyone reading this who owns one, YOUR FREELANDER is not worth 8 grand!

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In fairness it was only £7995



Thats what I was thinking, my disco which is excellent cost £3000, alright its not as new as that but for £8 you can get a lot more landrover for your money……thats a decent 90 or as you said a good TD5 disco!!!!

Dr_evil said:

In fairness it was only £7995



Thats what I was thinking, my disco which is excellent cost £3000, alright its not as new as that but for £8 you can get a lot more landrover for your money……thats a decent 90 or as you said a good TD5 disco!!!!

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What discovery have you got?, I'm thinking of getting one, I'm thinking about a nice 300tdi I have seen

Red ones mine

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/two-discos-hawkshead-178274.html

Its a 300tdi ES, late 1998 and only had 70k on clock when bought

Dr_evil said:

Red ones mine

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/two-discos-hawkshead-178274.html

Its a 300tdi ES, late 1998 and only had 70k on clock when bought

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She's a beauty!

haha thanks, its been well looked after I'm just lightly modding it now.

Roof lights are hopefully going on this week then I'm about done for now

pinza said:

Hey keep the tow bar a vauxhall cav hit the back of my disco and it's now scrap,For me the damage was a split tow ball cover and the tow socket cracked.

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hahaha

To make interior of Freelanders quieter:

1) Remove factory carpet and all trim (big job).
2) Silentcoat/Dynamat entire floor and inside all doors and tailgate yourself (bigger job).
3) Closed cell foam (Fire rated) on top of that.
4) Refit factory carpets on top and get all trim to fit neatly back without being prevented by the new padded floor.

This will take lots of patience and cutting and time, but will make some difference to road noise.

You could also consider fitting some under bonnet soundproofing, but has to be waterproof/fireproof and designed for an engine bay. E.g. NoiseKiller.

A Freelander diesel is noisy (compared to modern executive car) and you can't really get over the noise fully. Also factor in poor aerodynamics, wide/AT tyre roar, and like others mentioned the roof rack/external lights making wind noise.

If you can afford it, go for it, but don't count on making things massively better. It would probably, realistically only make the road sound a little hushed as other parts of the car including A pillars/Roof would still be left standard spec.

The cost would be too much to do the entire car and the trim won't fit back easily, if at all if you pad things out too much with multiple layers. Catch 22, is multiple layers is best to reduce sound.

To make interior of Freelanders quieter:

1) Remove factory carpet and all trim (big job).
2) Silentcoat/Dynamat entire floor and inside all doors and tailgate yourself (bigger job).
3) Closed cell foam (Fire rated) on top of that.
4) Refit factory carpets on top and get all trim to fit neatly back without being prevented by the new padded floor.

This will take lots of patience and cutting and time, but will make some difference to road noise.

You could also consider fitting some under bonnet soundproofing, but has to be waterproof/fireproof and designed for an engine bay. E.g. NoiseKiller.

A Freelander diesel is noisy (compared to modern executive car) and you can't really get over the noise fully. Also factor in poor aerodynamics, wide/AT tyre roar, and like others mentioned the roof rack/external lights making wind noise.

If you can afford it, go for it, but don't count on making things massively better. It would probably, realistically only make the road sound a little hushed as other parts of the car including A pillars/Roof would still be left standard spec.

The cost would be too much to do the entire car and the trim won't fit back easily, if at all if you pad things out too much with multiple layers. Catch 22, is multiple layers is best to reduce sound.

nevets1966 said:

hi mate. going by the replies you have had mine must be the only other noisy freelander 1. I have put the noise down to the winter tyres i fitted and the crappy roads around middlesbrough. i have bought some acoustic adhesive panels off e-bay they come in various sizes and are quite cheap. have not fitted them yet so dont know if they work. cheers steve

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Yes, acoustic adhesive panels stuck to the tyres will help.