Just got my 2.0 HB FL....ready to zoom zoom!!!!

congrat !!! your chasis no??

there's a FL in malaysia market?

Hi,

For the benefit of members here, let me give share the details of what I have done and spent to try to cut the tyre/ road noise:-

Money Spent:-

1) Application of "QuietDrive" on all 4 wheel arches (grey thick paint stuff that deadens noise- apparently adopted from the US Navy stealthboat technology) - RM1,000ish
2) Boot Treatment (Same QuietDrive but in the form of sticker on the whole boot, boot lid as well as under the back seat) - RM1.2Kish
3) Autofoaming the chassis " Comfort Package", Autofoam the 2 A pillars and Dash Treatment (i.e. some cloth damping stuff put into the Dash) - RM1,000ish

Effects of the Above:-

1) Quietdrive on wheel arches - No difference IMHO
2) Boot Treatment - No difference IMHO
3) Autofoaming the chassis - Better ride over uneven roads, bumps. The Dash Treatment and A Pillars autofoam did reduce some road noise. (ard 10-15% IMHO)

Btw, all the treatments (in the order above) was recommended by the Autofoam boss. He said he will call me when the "Roar Buster" material is in stock (dont know will charge me or not) as I think he also realizes just minor improvement only when I went back to remove the foam and he drove the car.

Sigh  I was really hoping that KL Auto can at least reduce the tire/ road noise at least 40-50% . Looks like only left some hope on the Roar Buster and changing tyres maybe a year down the road. I travel long distance on the NSE frequently thats why I was willing to spend the $$$ to reduce the noise.

mine 0030 we r same batch !! what colour?

I took White.

FYI, Black is no longer available for this FL but they are bringing in the Blue. Can refer to Mazda UK website, i was just told when i collect the car, if happened that i know earlier i would have picked that color. Last time asked the SA and he said no idea, now available pulak

I read some pretty good review over the F1A2, the only downside I was told by a tyre shop owner is the tyre side wall not really lasting, is that true? Best to ask u since u tried that tyres on ur M3.

I'm looking forward to change tyres once get my ride soon

Lol, silverstone was famous as economic brand tyre, but have you try before? How is the feel? silence? comfort? nice grip? i doubt you never try b4...plus every tyre brand have many range, good year F1A2 is a performance tyre which suit our M3, are you compare the price at the same category? or you just compare btw a low range tyre and a high range tyre? As i know the cost of F1A2 is RM439 from the dealer, and i bough at RM470 which i feel is ok coz they just charge RM20 for all alignment and balancing...Moreover, i have tried silverstone at my previous Kelisa and u know what? it was suck in term of silence and grip...So may stick to your so called cheap tyres which may danger your life but i will stick to a expensive but good tyre which can ensure my safety...

P/s: i travelled 400++km per week, sure i have experience a lot of condition when my tyre was on the road. Have you?

And this is some reviews about tyres, read it...Try to differentiate it...then only evaluate how worth is it...

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Silverstone/M3-Synergy.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Silverstone/M5-Synergy.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Goodyear...symmetric-2.htm

U are still using original 17' rims?
How about 18' rims for 2.0cc?

Just got my 2.0 HB FL....ready to zoom zoom!!!!

I have used Michelin for years and now using Goodyear F1A2.
got for F1A2, either 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 , u wont regret it.

I never worried about the sidewall issues coz i always do the followings:

1.  always ensure the air pressure is maintained at optimum (32/33/34 psi), if possible, use N2 and only top up once in 1.5 or 2 months. A stronger pressure will help to withstand the risk of tyres burst due to potholes and encourage a proper thread wear.

2. Slow down if the road condition is bad and being slow it give u enough time to avoid potholes, also good for the drive shaft and arms.

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Added on July 26, 2012, 7:26 pm

bro Goodyear F1 A2 at 470 very good price. 
i can only get such price in Klang.

hi all,

Newbie from Sarawak. Bought m3 2.0 artic white last month and i know FL is coming but kenot tahan already! haha... so far still very happy with the car! like it so much...
here is the photo of my car. both white =.=



Admin can add me to the list? and also i add FB group but havent got accepted till now My FB name is Maxi Taylor

yea using stock rims.  so far i dont think have any problems.

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Added on July 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
congra bro.. finally your zoom zoom is here.  show some pics for FL model?

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Added on July 26, 2012, 9:04 pm
at seremban i can get 460 per donut on A2 

Bro thanks for the detailed info. Look like have to reconsider the fender treatment after
reading your posting.
I share the same objective with u, hopefully we can reduce the tyres noise from M3.
I will update later once i tried mine.

May i know what tyres are u using now ?

In my own opinion, everything has got an opportunity cost. If we want comfort in ride and an increase in road noise reduction. Then we should opt for the altis or sylphy. In my case, sylphy cannot be accepted exteriorly and interiorly. Unless it's my mom's car to go for grocery shopping. XD. Then for the altis. Powerful engine no doubt and responsive gear shifting, but lacks the handling and zoom zoom, the car tends to fumble a little during fast cornering or overtaking, cause it was not made for this kinda driving.

Now comes our Mazda3, sexy, handsome, head turner and a chick magnet. Lol.. Great stability and awesome handling. Bumpy and noisy that was what we opt for. A sporty drive. Nothing is perfect. drown it with cool music, the feeling of being in the Mazda3 let's me forget all the noise in the cabin.

Cheers...

Thx bro. Something end with 011 if not mistaken, doc not with me.
Yup, currently only HB but Sedan is estimated to be here in 3 weeks time.

I have used Michelin for years and now using Goodyear F1A2.
got for F1A2, either 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 , u wont regret it.

I never worried about the sidewall issues coz i always do the followings:

1.  always ensure the air pressure is maintained at optimum (32/33/34 psi), if possible, use N2 and only top up once in 1.5 or 2 months. A stronger pressure will help to withstand the risk of tyres burst due to potholes and encourage a proper thread wear.

2. Slow down if the road condition is bad and being slow it give u enough time to avoid potholes, also good for the drive shaft and arms.

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Added on July 26, 2012, 7:26 pm

bro Goodyear F1 A2 at 470 very good price. 
i can only get such price in Klang.

In my own opinion, everything has got an opportunity cost. If we want comfort in ride and an increase in road noise reduction. Then we should opt for the altis or sylphy. In my case, sylphy cannot be accepted exteriorly and interiorly. Unless it's my mom's car to go for grocery shopping. XD. Then for the altis. Powerful engine no doubt and responsive gear shifting, but lacks the handling and zoom zoom, the car tends to fumble a little during fast cornering or overtaking, cause it was not made for this kinda driving.

Now comes our Mazda3, sexy, handsome, head turner and a chick magnet. Lol.. Great stability and awesome handling. Bumpy and noisy that was what we opt for. A sporty drive. Nothing is perfect. drown it with cool music, the feeling of being in the Mazda3 let's me forget all the noise in the cabin.

Cheers...

haha bro. this is so true regarding sylphy. i have got a uncle who drove this car and my god, the leg room is mighty spacious and the extrior and interior like you said, looks so pal... esp the rim so small!!
as for Altis, i dont really fancy it. 

wow, that means i can get my car 3 weeks later!!! hope I can get the free reverse camera as freebies too!!
bro ESP156, how much milage u get when using mechilin and goodyear? heard that mechilin milage is about 50k.