Dynamat in the trunk

Chuck33079 · 07-06-2015, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cranzy

You are right. I'm not sure if I can post links here but is this the foam you are talking about? Ensolite IUO Peel and Stick --- 1 yard (13.875 sq ft) - RAAMaudio Inc.
I wonder if I can buy it locally instead of waiting to be delivered?

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That's the stuff.

moore.speed · 07-07-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you put a layer of closed cell foam over the dynamat you'll get a much better result. Google "ensolite". It's cheap, light and self-adhesive.

Chuck, I think you just sold me on a kit from RAAMaudio. I'm thinking about purchasing the "Package 1" kit today that includes 37.5 sq. ft. of their BXT II sheets and 41 sq. ft. of their Ensolite.

Chuck33079 · 07-07-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by moore.speed

Chuck, I think you just sold me on a kit from RAAMaudio. I'm thinking about purchasing the "Package 1" kit today that includes 37.5 sq. ft. of their BXT II sheets and 41 sq. ft. of their Ensolite.

That's what I used. It's not a bad deal at all.

moore.speed · 07-07-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's what I used. It's not a bad deal at all.

Any recommendations other than the product itself? Install tips, things you'd try differently? Notice a good improvement?

Chuck33079 · 07-07-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by moore.speed

Any recommendations other than the product itself? Install tips, things you'd try differently? Notice a good improvement?

It was a pretty good improvement. I just did the hatch and back side of the wheel wells. I've got a lot more to do in the future. It's fairly unpleasant to install since you're leaning over for hours, but it's not hard. Be careful with the deadener. The metal backing for it is SHARP. Wear gloves or it will cut up your fingers pretty bad.

mishuko · 07-08-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Honestly, why put the plastics back in to pull them out again? You'll be much happier in the long run if you drop $50 on some foam before you button everything up. It does much so more than the dynamat.

My back would not have given me the option to do this project twice. Leaning over the hatch for hours gets really old.

you need to be a tiny little asian like myself so you can sit in the hatch comfortably

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Originally Posted by Z Ninja

What about this product? Sound Dampening, Vibration Damping, Thermal Insulation for automotive applications - HUSHMAT.

i used hushmat, it's great. i'd also suggest using gloves if you were using it as the aluminum top can get sharp and i found myself with a lot of cuts on my hands the next day.

it's pretty easy to install and easy to cut with a good pair of sheers or a sharp razor.

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Originally Posted by moore.speed

Any recommendations other than the product itself? Install tips, things you'd try differently? Notice a good improvement?

aside from what most people said i also suggest getting a roller to help press the product to the panel/surfaces. i improvised and got a bedframe wheel.

i'd also keep a pair of sheers/fresh razor handy so you can make cuts/adjustments as you are installing.

wear thin gloves if possible i found myself getting a bunch of mini cuts from the sharp edges of the hushmat

i have done my doors and rear hatch and i have noticed the biggest improvement in the form of no 'ding-ing' when going over gravel or dirt and less 'raining' sound when driving on wet surfaces. the actual road noise is mildly quieter but i wouldn't say it's super quiet like a lexus. that said i was able to hear my exhaust and engine (stock at the time) a lot more clearly.

cranzy · 07-08-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by moore.speed

Any recommendations other than the product itself? Install tips, things you'd try differently? Notice a good improvement?

Use some gloves or something. I cut my goddamm fingers 7 times( wish I was kidding lol). Use a small roller to press on the dynamat. You can also use a tennis ball for the weird curves. Start with the bigger pieces/areas first so the left over material can be used for patching. Don't be afraid to get in the trunk, I'm almost 6'"3 190 pounds and it was fine. Oh, dunt forget to pull the e break hehe

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cranzy · 07-07-2015, 12:10 AM

Here is the update.

I still have 1 more day worth of work till I finish it completely. I have a question though. Do you guy think I should put dynamat on the middle divider(across the 2 fenders) ? Oh, car sounds quieter even now, I test drove it

JARblue · 07-07-2015, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

My back would not have given me the option to do this project twice. Leaning over the hatch for hours gets really old.

That's why I just decided to climb into the hatch. Also it was a good avatar photo op

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Originally Posted by cranzy

I still have 1 more day worth of work till I finish it completely. I have a question though. Do you guy think I should put dynamat on the middle divider(across the 2 fenders) ? Oh, car sounds quieter even now, I test drove it

I put material on the middle divider.

Wow ... you still have a whole day left? I think I did my entire hatch in about 6 hours minus an hour or two for breaks. I was working from 12" squares though, so I did very little cutting until I was filling in the last areas.

cranzy · 07-07-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

That's why I just decided to climb into the hatch. Also it was a good avatar photo op

I put material on the middle divider.

Wow ... you still have a whole day left? I think I did my entire hatch in about 6 hours minus an hour or two for breaks. I was working from 12" squares though, so I did very little cutting until I was filling in the last areas.

By a day I mean 2 hours. I've worked total of 4-5 total. I think I'll need a couple of more to finish it.

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Z Ninja · 07-07-2015, 12:13 AM

What about this product? Sound Dampening, Vibration Damping, Thermal Insulation for automotive applications - HUSHMAT.

Kazzan11236 · 07-07-2015, 08:23 AM

Looks good man, now that extra umph in the back will help u hit the corners on the drift better...

moore.speed · 07-07-2015, 08:56 AM

Keep the updates coming! I almost did this last week and will eventually get to it.

MagmaRed370z · 07-07-2015, 09:58 AM

That's awesome. Keep the updates coming.

moore.speed · 07-07-2015, 10:12 AM

Thanks, Chuck. I'll start with the hatch too and move to the doors next in the near future, as well.

Sorry for misrouting the thread, OP. I'll shut up and tune in for updates.

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07-07-2015, 08:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
moore.speed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 181 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 11	Keep the updates coming! I almost did this last week and will eventually get to it. __________________ "Let me tell you something. Anyone who owns a car like this (370Z) has something wrong with them in the head." My Grandpa who has owned 4 Z's in his day.

07-07-2015, 10:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
moore.speed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 181 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 11	Thanks, Chuck. I'll start with the hatch too and move to the doors next in the near future, as well. Sorry for misrouting the thread, OP. I'll shut up and tune in for updates. __________________ "Let me tell you something. Anyone who owns a car like this (370Z) has something wrong with them in the head." My Grandpa who has owned 4 Z's in his day.

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