Audi RS Q8 - noise reduction

Audi RS Q8 sound deadening. Beautiful design, luxurious interior, maximum equipment with Bang & Olufsen sound system, 23-inch wheels, ceramic brakes, V8 engine, power equal to 600 horsepower and acceleration from zero to 100 in 3.8 seconds. This fully loaded beast has just about everything such a car should have, including an aggressive, sporty look. The RS Q8 certainly arouses many controversies, whether it is the purpose of such an SUV or its price. And we suspect that another one may have been created in our workshop. Why soundproof a car like this? This will probably be the most frequent question on our social networks. We've had an Audi Q8 in the workshop once before, and in terms of factory sound insulation, they're the same cars. And right off the bat, it should be noted that the Q8 is very well soundproofed from the factory, probably the best of any car we've ever had here. The body is equipped with factory anti-vibration protection as well as strong noise insulation on the floor and undercarriage, which is part of the upholstery. Nevertheless, such insulation can only do a fraction of what our soundproofing can do, and we are therefore able to reduce ambient road noise even more significantly. If you are interested in the weight of the additional soundproofing, it is about 90 Kg. Is that much for a 600 horsepower engine? Let everyone answer for themselves. The owners of such cars are usually not circuit racers who deal with every gram of weight. On the contrary, they simply want the best - top design, which is often combined with the highest possible configuration, a powerful engine and the highest level of comfort. And that is why it is already becoming a common reality that not only such luxury cars come to us directly from the production line, which is also the case with this car. Of course, the warranty on the car remains in full force after our intervention. The assignment was simple, i.e. maximum noise reduction without any compromises. We chose premium materials from the workshop of the Russian manufacturer SGM, with which we soundproofed all essential areas of the car except for the roof. We couldn't soundproof it because of the large panoramic roof that was equipped with this car. Specifically, we focused on the front, rear and fifth doors, the floor, the luggage compartment including the rear wheel arches, the bonnet, the torpedo and the front wheel arches. The SGM materials also have a thermal insulation function, and the car will also be protected against heat loss. At the same time, four of our technicians are working on the soundproofing, and they can complete the installation within 1 working day. The result of such an installation is a reduction of noise in the interior of the car, especially from the tires and the road, but also aerodynamic and ambient road noise. According to the owner's assessment, the change is most noticeable especially at higher speeds above 100 km/h, when nothing prevents you from fully enjoying the brutal sound of the engine or the sound system from Bang & Olufsen.