Adding more sound insulation/deading to Fiesta S

[Launcelot]

Hi guys,

It's my first post on the forums, but I've been lurking for some time now anyways, and I think its time for me to commit to a bigger project than what I've done before on my car.

I want a really quiet ride, and as you may know, the Fiesta S has less insulation than the higher trims. I need some help from you all to suggest some products from your own experience for me to use on this project. I'm on a budget, and new to this aspect of modding.

I'm going to do only the cabin, and I have no aftermarket audio equipment either. If I do it, I'll hope to detail me ripping out my interior and installing that stuff in either this thread or another as well!

EDIT: D'Oh, I meant "deadening" on thread title!

[iamz]

I think the only thing you're missing is the sound deadening blanket under the hood. I'd just try that first.

[justafiesta]

My car is extremely quiet. Didn't really notice a difference between the s sedan I purchased and the loaded hatchback I test drove.

If you want to put more sound deadening in. I recommend a product called fatmat. It's available on amazon and eBay for $120-140 for a 100sqft roll.

I used it on my 10 Nissan cube a couple years ago. Was awesome. (installed in on every metal surface in the cube and made it extremely quiet).

[justafiesta]

Uploaded with ImageShack.us This is the underside of the hood. Do the models above the S include a fire/sound deadening mat?

Also do they have a cover on the top of the motor? mine doesn't have a beauty cover or anything on top of the motor (I know some cars have em and some dont, my cube did and my fiance's rouge doesn't).

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[Norm201]

I don't about now and today's cars, but many years ago I added insulation to the underside of the hood of a car to help deaden the sound. It raised the operating temp of the engine to the point of near over heating. As soon as I removed it the temp went back to normal.

[Lonestar]

The S lacks the hood blanket, easily installed. There are no other diff's btw'n the cars in terms of sound deadening.

I find the Fiesta to be a smooth, quiet ride, I'm not sure that you can improve much on this.

[Launcelot]

I do admit, the Fiesta was much quieter than the Fit when I test drove both, but I was more thinking to bridge the gap between the relative quietness of the Fiesta with the the tomb-like silence of a Lexus. Would this possible then?

[jcr557]

I actually take those off for less weight

[appleinfl]

I believe this is what you need.
2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan Parts - Tousley Ford Parts Depot

[FordFan]

Just curious- what noise do you find objectionable? Simply- the three (primary) noise sources in a vehicle are powertrain, road, and wind. Different treatments would reduce different noises.