NVH Changes - Where Did The Velcro Go?

[Erik]

In reading how the 94s and 95s got Velcro and foam pieces added to the interior to reduce squeaks and rattles, I was curious if anyone had ever posted a list of where all these pieces went. Has anyone managed to make all the changes the factory did?

[secondchance]

I am not sure if factory shared this secret in detail with the consumer. For one, passenger side door panel that butts up against the dash board went from a screw in early door panels to a Velcro in 94 & 95 - not exactly an improvement.
Never dissected early and later cars side by side but I noticed some Velcros under the dash in later cars.
in my opinion, large part of reduced NVH for later cars came from softening of the springs.

[Erik]

Originally Posted by secondchance

I am not sure if factory shared this secret in detail with the consumer. For one, passenger side door panel that butts up against the dash board went from a screw in early door panels to a Velcro in 94 & 95 - not exactly an improvement.
Never dissected early and later cars side by side but I noticed some Velcros under the dash in later cars.
in my opinion, large part of reduced NVH for later cars came from softening of the springs.

Interesting. I?ve heard it said that, compared to a 90, the 94-95 rides like a luxury sedan. Never had a chance to compare them though. I guess that?s what happens when a Cadillac guy starts running Corvette.

What springs did they use on the 94 anyway?

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Erik

Interesting. I?ve heard it said that, compared to a 90, the 94-95 rides like a luxury sedan. Never had a chance to compare them though. I guess that?s what happens when a Cadillac guy starts running Corvette.

What springs did they use on the 94 anyway?

http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/Ch...ng%20Chart.pdf

[Mystic ZR-1]

You talk hard ride?
Try an 84 with Z51.
Mine rode like a buckboard!

[Erik]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

You talk hard ride?
Try an 84 with Z51.
Mine rode like a buckboard!

Yeah. I?ll pass on that. Lots of guys checked the Z51 box, who certainly shouldn?t have!

[Erik]

Originally Posted by secondchance

http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/Ch...ng%20Chart.pdf

That?s amazing. What a great chart. Yes, they softened them up a lot. With a bit more rear bar to compensate. Thanks!

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

You talk hard ride?
Try an 84 with Z51.
Mine rode like a buckboard!

Doug,

I too had a 84 Z51 4+3 car. Bought it brand new in March 1984. Not the best car I bought but got a lot of attention when new.

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by Erik

That?s amazing. What a great chart. Yes, they softened them up a lot. With a bit more rear bar to compensate. Thanks!

And stiffer shocks.

[Erik]

Originally Posted by secondchance

And stiffer shocks.

Too bad the chart doesn't show that.