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I don't think this is a good test at all. If you want to block noise just use closed cell foam, you won't be able to hear *sugar*.
However with road noise comes vibration, which is reduced by adding weight /mass to the thing that is vibrating.
I would love to try these different techniques, but my door panels rattle so bad that I feat if I apply stuff and the problem is with the panels or clips themselves tesla will void warranty Right now I swear I can hear every clip in the passenger door rattling going over ruff terrain. There is also creaking noises every time I'm on and off the accelerator. I think I just have a ton of body flex and door panel flex
I have been in 4 times for rattles and I need to book my 5th appointment but they want a recording of the noise. Guess I need to find a sound recorder or some way to mount a phone / gopro so I can make a decent video.
You may be right. Some of the reading i've done on noise reduction seems to indicate that in general a combination of material such as mass loaded vinyl and foam provides the best solution. However, the threads I have read about Model 3 in particular on installation of mass loaded vinyl didn't seem to report much of an improvement, so I'm reluctant to go down that path. Bummer about your rattles and squeaks. My car is solid with none of that. I really don't think there is body flex causing your issue or else everyone would have the same issue. The chassis on the model 3 is extremely strong and rigid.