Noise Level

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by icor1031, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. Hubcap

    Hubcap Medium Load Member

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    A stock tractor in good shape is not bad at all. If you get a loud one, just by yourself some ear plugs. Once you get used to the noise inside the truck it will seem silent at home in bed.

    I had a truck tire blow up in my face back in 1989 so I have tinnitus in both ears so it is pretty loud any where I go.
     
  2. Mr Ed

    Mr Ed Road Train Member

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    What did he say?
    My 09 Freightliner is very quiet, even with the Jake.My first trucks were very loud.I don't think that they thought much about driver comfort back in the stone ages.
     
  3. CommDriver

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    Even with the newer trucks, if you're used to driving a Lexus, it will be very loud.
     
  4. Scuby

    Scuby Heavy Load Member

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    CommDriver how many drivers do you know drive a Lexus. I don't know of any.
     
  5. CommDriver

    CommDriver Road Train Member

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    I don't either. But I still think big rigs are loud, new or old.
     
  6. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    I know a couple...But I see no reason to drive a Lexus whan there's a perfectly good Corvette in the garage.:biggrin_255:
     
  7. Kittyfoot

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    Huh? What?? Dangit, y'all gotta type LOUDER!!!!
     
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