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Soft top sound reduction

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I modified my soft top to reduce the wind and road noise using a few ideas posted here. I bought 2 harbor freight moving blankets and laid them on top of my Gearshade Bimini top. I doubled over the edges by the doors. I took some 1/2” pipe foam and put it around the 3 windows in the rear. I had to cut notches out for the clips and feed the foam in after 2 of 3 clips were secure.

Before 78-75 decibels at 75 mph
After 75-73 decibels at 75 mph.

Wind noise seems to be reduced more than road noise. The tractor trailer passing is still loud. I can tell a difference at all mph. All in I think k I spent $12 and 20 minutes installing.
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4avor8ntfair

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I modified my soft top to reduce the wind and road noise using a few ideas posted here. I bought 2 harbor freight moving blankets and laid them on top of my Gearshade Bimini top. I doubled over the edges by the doors. I took some 1/2” pipe foam and put it around the 3 windows in the rear. I had to cut notches out for the clips and feed the foam in after 2 of 3 clips were secure.

Before 78-75 decibels at 75 mph
After 75-73 decibels at 75 mph.

Wind noise seems to be reduced more than road noise. The tractor trailer passing is still loud. I can tell a difference at all mph. All in I think k I spent $12 and 20 minutes installing.
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Rubicon79

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I added a cheap blanket from Amazon on top of the Bimini top and it did help.

I’m not sure where you saying the foam went though. Any pics?
 

TantoIndian

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Definitely trying this out. Thank you for the tip. We just came back from an 8 hour trip and it was def an experience. I've never had a soft/canvas top,so I didnt know what to expect. The wind noise kind of gets kinda old after 8 hours of driving lol 🤣
 
 


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