Odd sound

[Tin.tin]

Hello chaps

When I bought my FF it had a non-res gravity cat back which was pretty loud & raspy (loved it). Consequently I think a lot of odd sounds got away underneath the rasp machine.

Have now got a resonated Janspeed which is much quieter.

Sounds great for the most part however have noticed an unusual bit of resonance/vibration from the front of the car when I get up to 3-4k rpm.

Easy to ignore for the occasional spirited drives as it I don’t typically hold revs that high. Not so much on the motorway.

Took a 500 mile round trip have noticed this sound kicks in around the same rpm but only around 75-80mph on or off throttle. Goes away above 80mph.

Very hard to put in to words will try get a video. In the meantime if anyone has an idea advice where to look first that’d be massively appreciated.

It’s a sound a I can only describe as a bit whiney, a bit hummy, a bit too revvy. Super intrusive on the motorway.

Could be down to design but have no idea as it’s my first Clio wondering if an acoustic valve plays a big enough part in keeps things tight ? dunno.


Cheers

 

[Tin.tin]

Managed to get a video, have a look surely not normal?

 

[mumpy]

Is it just exhaust drone maybe?

 

[Brigsy]

Hard to tell from vid but just sounds like exhaust drone. Check new exhaust is not rubbing on anything

 

[Tin.tin]

Is it just exhaust drone maybe?

Hopefully. It’s not the worst thing tbf

 

[Tin.tin]

Hard to tell from vid but just sounds like exhaust drone. Check new exhaust is not rubbing on anything

Yeah more I listen it does sound droney. Will try move it around a abit. Not looking forward to rolling around on floor tho haha

 

[Tin.tin]

Still investigating this noise if anyone has some idea. (See video above)

Have checked around the exhaust to make sure it’s not rubbing anywhere.

Very close to putting the whole thing in the bin lol

Never had bearings go so I don’t what that would sound like. Can anyone say if it sounds like described/video above?

Cheers

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Listening to that video I would say it's the exhaust, maybe made worse by worn mounts somewhere.

 

[Tin.tin]

Listening to that video I would say it's the exhaust, maybe made worse by worn mounts somewhere.

Back & mid exhaust mounts new. Replaced top engine mount but haven’t checked condition of mount under the battery since buying the car. Will check that out.

How would you go about checking if it’s the exhaust, removing and refitting maybe ?

Cheers

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Back & mid exhaust mounts new. Replaced top engine mount but haven’t checked condition of mount under the battery since buying the car. Will check that out.

How would you go about checking if it’s the exhaust, removing and refitting maybe ?

Cheers

Maybe check the condition of the resonated section.

 

[Tin.tin]

Maybe check the condition of the resonated section.

Sound 100% coming from the front, you still reckon it could be res? Read something to that effect completely baffled

 

[mumpy]

That's just how the car sounds mate, not sure what you are expecting honestly