[BMW DIY Guy]

Ok yall, if you haven't seen my other SoundSkins series, I have started a new set for my G87 M2. I am a big fan of Soundskins and their products and have done all many cars in this setup. The short version is road noise sucks, with other cars, tire hiss, weather and more.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series, and also will have a comparison video once done, showing the differences this makes. In my E53 X5, full stage 3 was a -10 decibel change (that's 50% noise reduction) and my F87 was -9db. Road hiss was way down, stereo much much clearer and cleaner, and no real loss of exhaust tone.

I couldn't wait to get started on my G87 with this, and it's making a difference already.

[J-RO]

Does not look easy to me.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Does not look easy to me.

It's surprisingly simple. 8)

[BroDoze]

Any work on dynamat or similar to deaden the car? (I didn’t watch the video yet)
I did this work professionally for many years. It’s a two-part deal. Deadening the metal, then applying the sound absorbing foam. Both go together. And there’s is never enough stock tar used. But, things can get heavy quick. Worth it to me.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Any work on dynamat or similar to deaden the car? (I didn’t watch the video yet)
I did this work professionally for many years. It’s a two-part deal. Deadening the metal, then applying the sound absorbing foam. Both go together. And there’s is never enough stock tar used. But, things can get heavy quick. Worth it to me.

I haven't worked with dynamite, though I hear it's a similar product. I am really impressed with their products, and has made a huge difference

[AdiSinghV12]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

It's surprisingly simple. 8)

Nice vid, I have somewhat did sound deadening on all my cars but on couple of em the trims started making noise or was never too perfectly fit (refer factory perfect). Could you shed some light in this case? And what other area do you think can be done for even lesser road noise?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by AdiSinghV12

Nice vid, I have somewhat did sound deadening on all my cars but on couple of em the trims started making noise or was never too perfectly fit (refer factory perfect). Could you shed some light in this case? And what other area do you think can be done for even lesser road noise?

Stage 2 video is out this week, doors are just a start.

[Carefree]

Or you can turn up the radio.

[JABCAT]

My M2 is surprisingly quiet. I drive 3.5-4 hours one way with the cruise set at 84 mph. No issues with road noise. Now my Z06 with full sound deadening is still ~85 decibels. Long trips in the Z can be very tiring due to the noise. The M2 is wonderful.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

My M2 is surprisingly quiet. I drive 3.5-4 hours one way with the cruise set at 84 mph. No issues with road noise. Now my Z06 with full sound deadening is still ~85 decibels. Long trips in the Z can be very tiring due to the noise. The M2 is wonderful.

M2 is lows of low 70s to highs of 80 in typical freeway from my measurements. Average is about 75

[Ravenseal]

Nice job, but I'm not sure how I feel about making the car quieter than it already is. Lol. Tire noise is my biggest complaint and I haven't seen a solution for that.

[BroDoze]

Tire noise can be helped by applying Dynamat or similar + the foam to the inside rear wheel wells and footwell areas. But be prepared for a lot of work and taking a lot of stuff apart.
I do this to every car I own and it’s awesome. Not sure if I’ll need to do it to the M2 as I don’t own one yet. My guess is I probably will.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

Nice job, but I'm not sure how I feel about making the car quieter than it already is. Lol. Tire noise is my biggest complaint and I haven't seen a solution for that.

Stage 2 video is out later today and addresses this very thing 8)

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Tire noise can be helped by applying Dynamat or similar + the foam to the inside rear wheel wells and footwell areas. But be prepared for a lot of work and taking a lot of stuff apart.
I do this to every car I own and it’s awesome. Not sure if I’ll need to do it to the M2 as I don’t own one yet. My guess is I probably will.

It's not that bad, and walk through the entire cabin bowl, out later today

[OneTwo3]

How much does the full kit weigh?

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by OneTwo3

How much does the full kit weigh?

Its a negligible amount at maybe 1-2 pounds per door. You notice it slightly at first when closing, then after a day or two you never will again.

[BroDoze]

SO worth the weight hit.

G87 is LOUD.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

SO worth the weight hit.

G87 is LOUD.

Not saying you, but people in general on the subject of weight.

So I literally dont understand the concern about weight. The full Soundskins setup probably adds 40lbs or so total weight. I have had folks on the stage 2 thread complain oh man, man I would never do that, adds so much weight, and on and on.

Genuine reaction: Sorry, what?

If this was a stripped, no interior, no AC or stereo, door cards and carpet gone bare metal RACE car.. then yeah, worry about the 40lbs.

I always want to ask.. so you never allow passengers? You never fill the gas tank because of the weight of 6 gallons of gas more? You never put anything anything in the trunk, heaven forbid going to the grocery store. Let me guess.. you dumped your significant other to cut weight in your car?!?!

Sigh.

Fine.. turn your tune up literally 1lb of boost and more than compensate for the added weight and more.

You could cut 500lbs off your car and no one would notice, all in a street car driving in non-compete environments.

I literally dont get folks worried about this. The full Soundskins Stage 3 on the X5 added about 50lbs total spread through the whole car and was a dramatic improvement. Its better in the M2 as well.

Rant off, NOT pointed at any specific person, but unless you are actually competing, for real prizes, in your car I dont understand this worry.

[BroDoze]

Totally agree ^^

These aren’t 2,800lb 4 bangers. And even if they were, I’d still give ‘em the treatment.

[kenkamm]

I mean... if someone was that concerned about the 40-50 pounds, there's always the Antigravity lithium battery that dumps 40lb off the car almost as easily as snapping your fingers.

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

G87 is LOUD.

I'm interested in what vehicles you're comparing it to? I checked the noise level this morning, cruise control set at 84 mph, Dinan non-resonated x-pipe with MAD axle-back exhaust, valves open to the max factory setting, Continental Xtreme Contact DSW 06 tires inflated to 32 psi cold. Decible app was reading between 61 - 68 consistently when I checked it at various points during the 3-hour drive. That's pretty quiet, imo, & stock exhaust with valves closed should be even quieter.