Anyone Drive w/ Rear Seats Down?

NIN8185 · 09-26-2017, 12:06 AM

Im looking into getting a 17 Brz MT once they hit the used market. I was wondering if anyone drives their BRZ/86 with the rear seats down? How much does this effect the road noise and exhaust noise? Is it a comfortable level? The rear seats are useless as is, I prefer a longer trunk and I prefer the look of a 2 seater (even my 06 2.5i wagon I drive with the seats Always down. Is this something anyone would recommend doing on a daily bases say if you prefered the look with the seats down?

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justinCO · 09-26-2017, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NIN8185

Im looking into getting a 17 Brz MT once they hit the used market. I was wondering if anyone drives their BRZ/86 with the rear seats down? How much does this effect the road noise and exhaust noise? Is it a comfortable level? The rear seats are useless as is, I prefer a longer trunk and I prefer the look of a 2 seater (even my 06 2.5i wagon I drive with the seats Always down. Is this something anyone would recommend doing on a daily bases say if you prefered the look with the seats down?

You will get more road/exhaust noise for sure, but it will mostly depend on your exhaust. It is going to be up to you and how much noise you can put up with.

Ernest · 10-04-2017, 07:57 PM

Only did it when I had a piece of equipment in there. It was a little louder.

frs1.0 · 10-11-2017, 03:08 PM

Its definitely louder, I only never leave the back seat down when I have to, but it depends on your exhaust. Stock it won't be much of a difference but if you have a loud exhaust you will definitely want the rear seat to save your ears.

Allch Chcar · 11-03-2017, 10:24 PM

You'll notice the difference. It can get really noisy on the highway. Eventually you'd get used to it.

Peaty · 11-12-2017, 01:48 AM

I found it louder, I have a nameless exhaust. The noise isn't as big an issue with me as the safety. I carry a few things in my trunk if there is ever an accident I don't want them flying in the cabin.

gravitylover · 12-27-2017, 09:44 PM

I've had it down for the last few days and yeah it's a bit louder but I kind of like the rumble and hearing the tire noise when cornering adds a nice touch. Unfortunately it takes a lot longer for the car to heat up and in this cold snap we're having that's not a good thing so it's going back up in the morning.

09-26-2017, 12:06 AM	#1
NIN8185 Scooby Newbie Member#: 299546 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Auburn Ma Vehicle: 2006 2.5i Impreza Wg Black	Anyone Drive w/ Rear Seats Down? Im looking into getting a 17 Brz MT once they hit the used market. I was wondering if anyone drives their BRZ/86 with the rear seats down? How much does this effect the road noise and exhaust noise? Is it a comfortable level? The rear seats are useless as is, I prefer a longer trunk and I prefer the look of a 2 seater (even my 06 2.5i wagon I drive with the seats Always down. Is this something anyone would recommend doing on a daily bases say if you prefered the look with the seats down? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-04-2017, 07:57 PM	#3
Ernest Scooby Specialist Member#: 45076 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rockland County, NY Vehicle: 2004 Stg 2 wagon AT 16 BRZ. Both silver	Only did it when I had a piece of equipment in there. It was a little louder.

10-11-2017, 03:08 PM	#4
frs1.0 Scooby Newbie Member#: 434888 Join Date: Nov 2015	Its definitely louder, I only never leave the back seat down when I have to, but it depends on your exhaust. Stock it won't be much of a difference but if you have a loud exhaust you will definitely want the rear seat to save your ears.

11-03-2017, 10:24 PM	#5
Allch Chcar Scooby Newbie Member#: 279570 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Humboldt County, CA	You'll notice the difference. It can get really noisy on the highway. Eventually you'd get used to it.

11-12-2017, 01:48 AM	#6
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2019 Impreza Sport Lithium Red	I found it louder, I have a nameless exhaust. The noise isn't as big an issue with me as the safety. I carry a few things in my trunk if there is ever an accident I don't want them flying in the cabin.

12-27-2017, 09:44 PM	#7
gravitylover Scooby Newbie Member#: 334328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mahopac NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Mid Life Crisis White	I've had it down for the last few days and yeah it's a bit louder but I kind of like the rumble and hearing the tire noise when cornering adds a nice touch. Unfortunately it takes a lot longer for the car to heat up and in this cold snap we're having that's not a good thing so it's going back up in the morning.