We effectively noise-proofed our 1976 bus to near-Honda Accord standards.
You could talk in conversational tones to folks in the back at highway
speeds. Story is here: http://www.bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex

We have since sold the van, and anticipate doing it all again to our 1982.

Warmly,

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
Corporate Communications Counselors
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
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-----Original Message-----
From:   Robin Davies [SMTP:rodavies@FACSTAFF.WISC.EDU]
Sent:   Tuesday, January 25, 2000 2:29 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: Interior noise, how much is normal

I've got pretty beefy tires on my Syncro and it is too loud.... We
joke about getting an intercom so that we can talk to the kids in the
back seat. Our stereo -a decent aftermarket unit by Sony is a waste
of space on the Highway as we really can't hear it for crap. Yes I
could insulate and tie everything down, but we just grin and YELL
REALLY LOUD TO THE KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT.

Peace  R.
87 Syncro Vanagon Westfalia(Leslie)
94 Corrado SLC(Jade)
95 Passat GLX(Wolfie)For Sale!