| 01-07-2011, 11:27 AM | #1 |
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PSA: Convertible owners - hearing damage
Being a z4 convertible owner, I only drive my top down locally.. only once or twice with the top down on the highway, it is quite loud and annoying.. But still, drive anyway you like. Its just a warning
Story The study examined noise levels in a handful of drop tops and found that sound levels regularly exceeded the recommended work safety level of 85 decibels. Occasional spikes in noise levels due to increased speed or passing trucks pushed the sound to 90 db and above. The study recommends wearing ear plugs or a hood when traveling for extended periods with the top down. It also advises that motorists keep the top up if the journey will be long and speeds will exceed 52 miles per hour. Way to spoil all the fun of a convertible, scientists |
| 01-07-2011, 11:27 PM | #2 |
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Its been known for a while. Even driving with your windows open is fairly bad for your hearing. So is music, so is flying, so is everything. Screw it... gotta have fun somehow.
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| 01-08-2011, 12:28 AM | #3 |
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Weird, some convertibles must just suck with aerodynamics. My old SLK was quiet at highway speeds with the top down.
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