P500 Still too loud!

[trigger]

So just to sort of follow up here.. I’ve only had my P500 for a week.. I definitely see now what everyone’s been saying about it being a bit of a noisy machine. Not bad in my opinion, but noticeable. Specifically, what stands out the most to me are
1) sorta clanky when shifting in AT mode at really slow speeds
2) a “whining” sound (from the rear diff?)
3) lastly, I feel/hear almost like a tiny bit of play in the differential/driveshaft when creeping around 5mph and hit bumps that cause a pulsing of the throttle with your foot.

Are these all normal things I’m experiencing with a 1 week old machine? Again these are all very minor in my opinion as this is an off-road machine, not a cushy road cruiser.

@trigger I’m very interested in getting the rubber roofing mat and installing if you say it helps


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Yeah, all of that is normal and calms down a bit with time. Some claim that the noise is too much to bear but I'm with you, doesn't bother me that much. The seat heat in the summer was something that definitely needed some attention. When I first got mine everyone was going with the foil backed carpet mat, it's inexpensive and does work, just gets all wet after power washing and doesn't dry out unless you take it out and hang it. The rubber is a bit heavier and seems to block both a little better IMO. Not having to dry it out is what really lead me in the rubber direction...and I got it for free to try out.

 

[Russ989]

The heat mainly comes from the seat belt area. Noise comes from between the seats, don't know that you'd want to use something that's sticky. IMO

I’ll have to ride more to evaluate what you are describing, I mainly make short trips with mine, a couple miles here and there, so it is possible I’m not understanding the magnitude of the heat coming from the engine. On a better note, my wife and I have decided to make a trip down to royal blue later in May so we can check it out. Still wish I could make the takeover but between trout fishing, hog hunting and working on my cabin, there’s not enough hours in the day to do everything.

 

[trigger]

I used E-Bay instead of Amazon.....the one listed on Amazon had a conflicting description in relation to the thickness.....Although I believe this is the same company ...anyway shortly after ordering on E-Bay it was sent Fed-X......much faster shipping than Amazon....I ordered a 4 by 10 piece .....figuring I can double fold in the back...... 10' RecPro EPDM Extreme Duty RV Rubber Roofing - By The Foot | eBay

I've found ebay ships quicker too. I think Amazon does it on purpose sometimes so you'll sign up for prime.

 

[Twangin]

I agree with that. I’ve primarily used eBay for online purchases for almost 15 years now and can vouch that eBay always wins out by a mile on shipping speed, unless you use Amazon Prime.


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