Sound proofing removal?

[Guest]

I notice when accessing the engine there is a lot of foam and rubber pieces that just kind of sit in place over the engine cover. Is that sound proofing or is it needed for temperature insulation? I ask because if its soundproofing I'm probably going to remove it. Has anyone de-soundproofed their Boxster before?

[mcmike27]

I believe the correct answer is BOTH.....without that thick layer of padding and even with the top of the engine bay closed it's LOUD and it get's HOT. I have driven the car in both configurations with and without and with and without the engine cover on. BOTH were not very pleasant. it was only for a short time to do some 'listenting' I was glad when then the whole thing was put back together. Unless it's for weight reduction for racing I'd leave it.

[Guest]

I'm doing it for sound. The main thing that sold me on wanting a Boxster for years was its looks and the sound. I hate driving with the top up solely because of the sound proofed engine noise is alot weaker til you get to 4 or 5000 rpm. For this reason I have the top down 99% of the time. Even in 100+ weather like its been here the past month. So would it be a bad idea temp wise to remove it?

Edited July 29, 2011 by blues3531

[truegearhead]

I was thinking about doing the same thing. I'm hesitant though because I don't know what the heat would do to the rear window. Let us know how it goes

[Guest]

I never thought about that. I'll probably be trying this out next week sometime on my vacation.