Re: I just took a unique perspective picture from *inside* of the left rear compartment where the fuses are.
It stands to reason that the most noise that enters our Volt is via tire noise. The hatchback layout and thus opening in the back lends to rear tire noise. I have the accessory that goes between the rear two seats and I think that helps with some noise. I've tested other things based on threads here but did not think they made much difference at all.
There is no doubt they have done extensive work in controlling the sound ... no doubt with recording mics in different locations. Taking apart the back area peaking around you can see sound deadening material *everywhere*.
Anyway this thread was really not to rehash those. I just wanted to show the unique perspective pictures from *inside* of the left rear compartment where the fuses are. See pictures below. You cannot put your head in that area but I could put my camera in there.


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It stands to reason that the most noise that enters our Volt is via tire noise. The hatchback layout and thus opening in the back lends to rear tire noise. I have the accessory that goes between the rear two seats and I think that helps with some noise. I've tested other things based on threads here but did not think they made much difference at all.
There is no doubt they have done extensive work in controlling the sound ... no doubt with recording mics in different locations. Taking apart the back area peaking around you can see sound deadening material *everywhere*.
Anyway this thread was really not to rehash those. I just wanted to show the unique perspective pictures from *inside* of the left rear compartment where the fuses are. See pictures below. You cannot put your head in that area but I could put my camera in there.


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