In a message dated 12/30/2009 10:13:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
britishcars@shaw.ca writes:
Hi Michael,
Michael's comment...."the hardtop definitely cuts down on noise in general
and increases
comfort" caught my attention.
I've been thinking about a hardtop for quite some time but am nervous that
it will INCREASE the interior noise. While you get increased wind noise
with the top down, I think that the mechanical noise of the car is quiter
with the top down than with the soft-top up. So, I assumed that with a
hardtop, the interior noise would also be louder.
Am in incorrect? Is the car quieter with a hardtop? In particular from
a mechanical and exhaust point of view.
Paul
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Paul--
I can only give you my personal experience with both my 100 and my wife's
3000: With the hardtop on noise of all kinds--mechanical, wind, exhaust,
etc.--is definitely reduced and the discomfort caused by wind buffeting and
long hours in the sun is also a memory. It is not only quieter but more
comfortable with the hardtop mounted.
And don't forget that the hardtops' mountings are semi-permanent (or less)
and easily removed/remounted--ten minutes each way max with two people
assuming good planning. Probably no more time than erecting a soft top from
beginning to end though it does require a storage area for the hardtop and a
second person, though the top on my 100 is so light that I really can do
it by myself being careful in placement, etc.
As you may guess I like hardtops. If you don't--and many are in that
department--then the discussion becomes moot.
Best--Michael
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