new xc90 first impression - Page 14

Zoo21 · Oct 21st, 2016, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Dectcs

Could I ask how you have measured the noise level?

Insight software with a CEL 633A Environmental sound level meter with 13 octave bands.

Volvo UK seem to have woken up today.

Dectcs · Oct 22nd, 2016, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Zoo21

Insight software with a CEL 633A Environmental sound level meter with 13 octave bands.

Volvo UK seem to have woken up today.

As a comparison are you able to use the CEL 633A in another car under the same test conditions?

The more scientific data based argument we can put to Volvo UK the better if we as consumers are to get a remedy to our noise issues.

Zoo21 · Oct 24th, 2016, 07:52

Yes, the meter can be used on any vehicle or in any space, confined or open.

Not sure if you are aware, but by a member request, I moved my postings onto another thread called excessive road noise. I outline what I've done and how I compared vehicles on there.
I cannot reply to PM's until I hit 30 posts.
Regards

Zoo21 · Oct 24th, 2016, 07:55

...and by the way....(as I register another post)...

my impressions of my XC90 are very high. The initial road noise has been satisfactorily addressed for now. I believe new enhancements are forthcoming from Volvo.

In two weeks, I've done a thousand miles and I'm delighted with the vehicle.

nu11eaf · Oct 24th, 2016, 10:30

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Originally Posted by Zoo21

...and by the way....(as I register another post)...

my impressions of my XC90 are very high. The initial road noise has been satisfactorily addressed for now. I believe new enhancements are forthcoming from Volvo.

In two weeks, I've done a thousand miles and I'm delighted with the vehicle.

Do you have an inscription with 20" wheels and Continental tyres and air suspention. I have and its horrid, you were sending yours back for a refund a short while ago, what have volvo done to make you so happy with your car now, its a big change of heart in such a short time.

mrlossyman · Oct 24th, 2016, 10:41

Just to add:

We also have a Audi Q5 in our household (S Line) on 20" wheels. I was driving the M25 junction 10 - 8 which has that hideous concrete surface and the Audi was droning just like the XC90. I'll check the tyres but I'm pretty sure the Audi has Conti's too. This droning was loud....

BillyJay · Oct 24th, 2016, 12:02

I picked my T6 up two weeks ago (NW England) and it has Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres. The noise level doesn't seem too bad but I've nothing to compare it with.

neon · Oct 24th, 2016, 13:03

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Originally Posted by mrlossyman

Just to add:

We also have a Audi Q5 in our household (S Line) on 20" wheels. I was driving the M25 junction 10 - 8 which has that hideous concrete surface and the Audi was droning just like the XC90. I'll check the tyres but I'm pretty sure the Audi has Conti's too. This droning was loud....

There are a few sections on our motorways with concrete surfaces that are well known for being noisy in any car. I have tried to steer clear of using these as a comparison as it distracts from the issue of road noise on standard road surfaces.

nu11eaf · Oct 24th, 2016, 14:34

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Originally Posted by neon

There are a few sections on our motorways with concrete surfaces that are well known for being noisy in any car. I have tried to steer clear of using these as a comparison as it distracts from the issue of road noise on standard road surfaces.

Yes agree, because people keep mentioning this bit of road Volvo believe the noise issue is only on this stretch of road, "Volvo it is an issue on most uk roads" the car is atrocious.

nu11eaf · Nov 16th, 2016, 22:38

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Originally Posted by nu11eaf

Yes agree, because people keep mentioning this bit of road Volvo believe the noise issue is only on this stretch of road, "Volvo it is an issue on most uk roads" the car is atrocious.

Volvo are at last responded to this road noise issue and are going to retro fit quieter tyres to my car, I hope this resolves this and I enjoy driving my car at last. And anyone else who are not happy with there's.
I have also fitted strips of rubber in the gaps either side of the rear door window blinds to stop noise from that area, I cant understand why they did not extend the plastic rod in the top of the blinds to fill this gap when blinds are down. (Permanently in my case)

Oct 24th, 2016, 10:41	#136
mrlossyman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 09:08 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London	Just to add: We also have a Audi Q5 in our household (S Line) on 20" wheels. I was driving the M25 junction 10 - 8 which has that hideous concrete surface and the Audi was droning just like the XC90. I'll check the tyres but I'm pretty sure the Audi has Conti's too. This droning was loud.... __________________ XC90 2017 D5 RDesign (Sept) Bursting Blue, Bowers, Xenium, BLIS + CTA, Winter HUD, Family Pack, Aux Heater, Carbon, Full Leather, Rubber Mats, 3 pin 240v

Oct 24th, 2016, 07:52	#133
Zoo21 Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2018 10:53 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London	Yes, the meter can be used on any vehicle or in any space, confined or open. Not sure if you are aware, but by a member request, I moved my postings onto another thread called excessive road noise. I outline what I've done and how I compared vehicles on there. I cannot reply to PM's until I hit 30 posts. Regards

Oct 24th, 2016, 07:55	#134
Zoo21 Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2018 10:53 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London	...and by the way....(as I register another post)... my impressions of my XC90 are very high. The initial road noise has been satisfactorily addressed for now. I believe new enhancements are forthcoming from Volvo. In two weeks, I've done a thousand miles and I'm delighted with the vehicle.

Oct 24th, 2016, 12:02	#137
BillyJay Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2022 14:31 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Warrington	I picked my T6 up two weeks ago (NW England) and it has Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres. The noise level doesn't seem too bad but I've nothing to compare it with.

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