soundproofing the doors

mwhit02 · 01-16-2014, 09:48 PM

Has anyone had any success in completely soundproofing the doors?

I just got done installing the Xtreme Dynamat door kit, and I'm still getting all sorts of buzzing

NissanFan · 01-16-2014, 09:59 PM

check 90ST. he did the entire car including doors and floor, i thinks.

he does things the old fashioned way.

DEpointfive0 · 01-16-2014, 10:47 PM

I'm going to do the doors next week, I've done the trunk and the floors so far. My friend did the doors, and it was pretty good. He's no longer active though

zakimak · 01-17-2014, 11:00 AM

A lot of times the buzzing is caused by loose wires and the interior panel mating with the metal door. Before button things up, wrap the wires (speakers, power door. windows, light) with those foam tape for windows and doors you find at Home Depot or Lowes. This will prevent the wires from vibrating against the hard surface causing the buzz. It also help to mat the interior door skins since it will increase mass.

FYI - The premise of sound dampening materials are designed to increase mass thus lower the oscillating frequency. This would require more energy to vibrate the increase mass thus the vibration would decrease. The side benefit is that if enough materials are used, it can seal the whole door thus naturally will make it more solid and better for the speakers to perform.

H2O_Doc · 01-17-2014, 01:16 PM

I ended up doing the doors on my latest Z (did it on the previous Z as well). I then had other rattles caused by my 2 12" subs. What helped the most was simple felt tape. Where panels met panels or metal, I put in some felt tape. Rattles and buzzes gone.

Now if the neighbors would just stop complaining, all would be well.

Mitco39 · 01-17-2014, 04:33 PM

I did my whole interior. Feel free to go through my build in my Sig

NissanFan · 01-17-2014, 04:44 PM

mitco's sig is just a link to google

Mitco39 · 01-17-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanFan

mitco's sig is just a link to google

Shhhh I get paid for everyone who clicks it. Dont ruin this for me! lol.

NissanFan · 01-17-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Shhhh I get paid for everyone who clicks it. Dont ruin this for me! lol.

BeemaaZ · 02-13-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I'm going to do the doors next week, I've done the trunk and the floors so far. My friend did the doors, and it was pretty good. He's no longer active though

How much material and what brand did you end up using for the trunk & all floors? I need to do this asap. Thanks!

Chuck33079 · 02-13-2014, 07:49 PM

I did everything from the wheelwells back so far. I'm not doing the doors until it's time to replace the speakers so I only have to pull the doors apart once. I used Raamat and Ensolite foam on top. The foam does as much, if not more than the deadener.

RAAMmat BXT II, 37.5 sq ft bulk pack. - RAAMaudio Inc.

Ensolite IUO Peel and Stick --- 1 yard (13.875 sq ft) - RAAMaudio Inc.

BeemaaZ · 02-13-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I did everything from the wheelwells back so far. I'm not doing the doors until it's time to replace the speakers so I only have to pull the doors apart once. I used Raamat and Ensolite foam on top. The foam does as much, if not more than the deadener.

RAAMmat BXT II, 37.5 sq ft bulk pack. - RAAMaudio Inc.

Ensolite IUO Peel and Stick --- 1 yard (13.875 sq ft) - RAAMaudio Inc.

This covers only the trunk area or all floors as well?

Chuck33079 · 02-13-2014, 08:13 PM

Depends on how much you get. I don't remember how much I ordered.

DEpointfive0 · 02-13-2014, 08:15 PM

I think my idea was best.

Spray a good layer of plastidip down, let it dry, THEN put the sound deadening down.
That way, if you ever want or need to take it off, it won't be 100 times harder. Fair warning, it will smell like plastidip for a few days

01-16-2014, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 13	soundproofing the doors Has anyone had any success in completely soundproofing the doors? I just got done installing the Xtreme Dynamat door kit, and I'm still getting all sorts of buzzing

01-16-2014, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
NissanFan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: OG Land Posts: 435 Drives: off topic to the max Rep Power: 30	check 90ST. he did the entire car including doors and floor, i thinks. he does things the old fashioned way. __________________ All photoshopped. Oh wait, where's all my car picts?

01-16-2014, 10:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I'm going to do the doors next week, I've done the trunk and the floors so far. My friend did the doors, and it was pretty good. He's no longer active though BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

01-17-2014, 11:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
zakimak 6/2/80 - 9/29/14 - RIP Lukas Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 450 Drives: ZR; Q45; VTR1K, GT65 Rep Power: 17	A lot of times the buzzing is caused by loose wires and the interior panel mating with the metal door. Before button things up, wrap the wires (speakers, power door. windows, light) with those foam tape for windows and doors you find at Home Depot or Lowes. This will prevent the wires from vibrating against the hard surface causing the buzz. It also help to mat the interior door skins since it will increase mass. FYI - The premise of sound dampening materials are designed to increase mass thus lower the oscillating frequency. This would require more energy to vibrate the increase mass thus the vibration would decrease. The side benefit is that if enough materials are used, it can seal the whole door thus naturally will make it more solid and better for the speakers to perform. BeemaaZ and Rockhound like this. __________________ What doesn't kill you might make you a cripple so chose wisely. Free Stuff for Premium Members - Yeah Really

01-17-2014, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I did my whole interior. Feel free to go through my build in my Sig BeemaaZ and NissanFan like this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

01-17-2014, 01:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	I ended up doing the doors on my latest Z (did it on the previous Z as well). I then had other rattles caused by my 2 12" subs. What helped the most was simple felt tape. Where panels met panels or metal, I put in some felt tape. Rattles and buzzes gone. Now if the neighbors would just stop complaining, all would be well.

01-17-2014, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
NissanFan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: OG Land Posts: 435 Drives: off topic to the max Rep Power: 30	mitco's sig is just a link to google DEpointfive0 and Mitco39 like this. __________________ All photoshopped. Oh wait, where's all my car picts?

02-13-2014, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I did everything from the wheelwells back so far. I'm not doing the doors until it's time to replace the speakers so I only have to pull the doors apart once. I used Raamat and Ensolite foam on top. The foam does as much, if not more than the deadener. RAAMmat BXT II, 37.5 sq ft bulk pack. - RAAMaudio Inc. Ensolite IUO Peel and Stick --- 1 yard (13.875 sq ft) - RAAMaudio Inc. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-13-2014, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Depends on how much you get. I don't remember how much I ordered. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-13-2014, 08:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I think my idea was best. Spray a good layer of plastidip down, let it dry, THEN put the sound deadening down. That way, if you ever want or need to take it off, it won't be 100 times harder. Fair warning, it will smell like plastidip for a few days Mitco39 likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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