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Advice Please...Sound Shield Option & MPG

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by XLR8, Nov 22, 2005.

  1. XLR8

    XLR8 New Member

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    I have two questions for all you veteran PC posters/Prius owners out there please...

    1) Does the "Sound Shield" package (port option) affect the MPG? (extra weight)

    How?


    I understand that this is a "spray/fill in foam" type material along with a "tar" like undercoating/spray that they do. (correct me and/or add more info on this please)

    2) Do you recommend it? Your thoughts please.

    Thanks guys,

    Aaron
     
    #1 XLR8, Nov 22, 2005
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    At best, it's useless; at worst, the installers will mess up your car. Save your money.
     
    #2 richard schumacher, Nov 23, 2005
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    I agree with Richard S. it's just junk they put on to try to get more money out of you. I wouldn't take it even if it were free.
     
    #3 tumbleweed, Nov 23, 2005
  4. XLR8

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    Really? Wow, you two (tumbleweed and Richard S.) are the first ones I've heard say anything negative about it. And I'm glad to get more opinions too.

    This surprises me as I have spoken with two other Prius owners who say it does make a difference. (reducing road noise that is, still don't know about what its affect might be on MPG)

    Richard S....do you have it?

    Thanks guys.
     
    #4 XLR8, Nov 23, 2005
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    Assuming the extra weight is less than 50lb, it will not make difference of 1mpg. Case in point,

    vehicle weight mpg
    Nissan
    Armada 5623 13/18
    Infiniti
    QX56 5661 13/18

    The QX has more features and options, plus more sound-proof material, thicker glasses, etc. That explains the extra 40lb weight. The EPA data shows no difference at all.
     
    #5 ceric, Nov 23, 2005
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