Hi guys,

Is it possible to soundproof the noise from the engine? I'm driving a 72 Super Beetle and about to have a baby. I need to reduce the engine "noise". I got standard exhaust with VROOM (???) tailpipe. Any opinion is much welcome.
Thanks

it might sound hard to believe, but the noise wont be an issue millions of babies , including many people on this forum spent their early years, including coming home from hospital --in a beetle, the constant engine drone from a car is actually better as it masks other sudden loud noises that will wake a baby, hope I have explained it well

Couldnt agree more with Kim... the noise wont bother any child... they love it.

At least my 2 did.

Since bringing our boy home from the hospital four weeks ago (time flies!) he sleeps best when sitting right in front of the engine!

Nothin' better than the purr of that motor. I love that tappety sound ticking away. It is sweet.

yep , if the kids ( 4 off them ) were a bit grumbly, we'd take them for a ride in the Kombi and they would fall asleep. ( Maybe thats why they all own kombi's now )

Hey, thanks people. I'll try to "brainwash" my wife about the "noise". I kinda agree with you all. The purr of the engine will make the baby comfy. As for vw54 looks like you're the only one with a beetle so if I may isk you, what kind of baby seat did you have? I have a bit of problem with the recent market baby seats (for a new born) available for a tight space in the beetle. :thumb
Thanks.

my partner and I have two beetles and one new baby and a baby love capsule. the only way I could get any capsule two fit was to remove the back rest portion of the rear seat but leave the bench part in. it means the bugs are now 2+ bub but it does give a lot more accessible rear storage space. I fitted the capsule mount in the middle of the bench by driilling two new mount points through the reinforced seat belt mount found under the rear bench and then using a safe and sound pull fastener to lock capsule mount down real nice and tight. our capsule has a docking station that stays in car. I then put in capsule (minus baby)and took for wild ride with sharp turns and crazy braking to see if i could get capsule to tip etc but it stayed fast so all good. it is a snug fit but baby seems comfy and enjoys engine noise etc.

i spent a great number of times hanging in the rear of one(the boot above the motor)and the motor didn't even come to mind