usmcav8or

Was wondering how much louder the cabin noise is over the base or S? I've searched threads and read all the journalist reviews of the T, but would be interested to hear owner comments on how the noise level suits a daily driver. Is it the kind of noise that is great when you are out for a Sunday drive, but then wish it wasn't so loud on a road trip? Is it 10% louder than a base or 60%? I drove a T on a very short test drive, loved the car and it seemed a tad louder to me over the base, but I would love to get input from folks with significant time behind the wheel. I'm ordering a 911 for a daily driver and it's between a CT or CS, the only item that gives me pause on the T is signing up for a "loud" cabin on long highway trips.

russdc

Its not loud in my opinion. Can be driven daily.

Jordan Pryce

The only thing I notice is when rear wheel wells pick up stones. That I can hear. Exhaust and engine sound is not bad at all. Less than my 997 GTS for sure. Turn off PSE and cruise all day.

Scorponok

If you're pushing the car, it is loud, there is no doubt about it. It screams both inside and outside the cabin. And yes, you will hear all the rocks chipping off the tires into the wheel-wells.

If you're just cruising into work, etc, it's not that bad. It has two personalities in that sense.

StormRune

Given that the rock sounds on my 991.2 S are a lot louder that on my prior 991.1 4S, I'm thinking that part may just be due to the differences in the 991.1/2 models. But I haven't driven a T to say for sure. There are some threads about the increased rock noises on the 911.2 models and measures people have taken to address that.

I'd bet that the increased engine/mechanical sounds are the most prominent effect of the T's reduced sound insulation, along with a little more wind noise from the thinner glass. I'm sure the glass would have to make some difference. My recently-purchased F150 has heavier "SoundShield" glass that my prior F150 didn't and the difference is quite notable.

tgavem

It could also be the tires. The newer stickier tires will pick up more rocks so you will hear them. Option is to go to higher wear rated tires that are harder and you should get less rock pick up.

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PJ Cayenne

The pebble noise is just one of those things you have to hear to believe on the 911. I keep trying to convince myself it's not doing anything to the car...but I cringe every time.

Scorponok

To be honest, I love it. Doesn't bother me at all. Older cars were much the same way and sort added to their "character".

Wing Commander

Wing Commander

usmcav8or

Thanks wing cmdr, that is very helpful as I too plan on ordering "normal" glass and having back seats, so my setup would be identical to yours. I have pretty significant hearing loss and suffer from constant tinnitus, so while I love hearing the engine during spirited driving, I've learned that having a car drone loudly over prolonged periods on the freeway is pretty aggravating for me. If it's only 10ish percent louder than a normal carrera, I'd be fine with it.

Wing Commander

fueledbymetal

It's all relative to what you're used to. My T with the lightweight glass, a roof rack & bike is way quieter on the freeway than my S2000 (top up or down). But f you're coming from something like a luxury SUV or car, any 911 will be significantly louder.

In this case you should be fine - just be sure you're OK with the noise levels of a "normal Carrera" first though!

Puf n Stuf

Agreed.

In the cabin, my daily 991.1 GTS is noisier than my T when in attack mode.
About equal in sedate driving.

In the GTS the noise is all intake & exhaust. In the T one hears additional mechanical sounds.