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Old 08-27-2008, 09:48 AM   #24 (permalink)
mavinwy
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If you are happy with all of the other aspects of the stratus other than the noise level, you would be much cheaper going to a good car audio installation shop and having them put sound deadening in. (or you can do it yourself). There is a type that comes as rolled sheets and can be put under the carpeting and behind the door panels, and the change is significant.

One other one that makes a big difference on our intrepid and neon noise level (cab forward like the stratus) is the type of tire. When we put the winter tires on, the cab volume goes up a LOT. The touring tires we run in the summer are extrememy quiet. So if you have all season tires on the car, you might consider a change to a touring tire.

Jim
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