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How effective would it be to just lay a layer of the stuff (not stuck on) under the hatch carpet? Obviously not the greatest, but quick and dirty and worth
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How effective would it be to just lay a layer of the stuff (not stuck on) under the hatch carpet? Obviously not the greatest, but quick and dirty and worth 1-2dB?
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Not very. It's a hatch so you really need to do the whole interior to have a meaningful impact on sound.
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The car has a more solid sound now, yes, but I wouldn't call it revolutionary. As for the pebbles, I was hoping for more. There is a difference. They used to go tink plink tink plick and be really loud. Now they are more like dink donk dink donk, and aren't quite as noticeable, I think because it's not as shrill sounding. I think it's an improvement but, since it's so slight...... Quote:
4 hours? Wow, you cruized! ![]() I've got lots of pics which I will post when I get time. Here's one of me climbing around in back.... ![]() So for those of you doing this, it took me 9 full sheets at about 18 x 36 to cover most of the trunk. I used my 10th left over sheet to double up on the fenders some. Best tools are your fingers, a micro fiber cloth to help your fingers slide as you push, some good plastic handled scissors to both cut and to push the material into corners with the handle, and that roller thing they supply you with. Make sure you bring a bottle of water in with you, as well as a folded towel or something else padded to sit on. Use your knuckles to rap on the metal areas to see what's most important to do, and make sure those areas get covered. That's all I got for now. Cheers ---- Bonzo ![]()
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Its hard to say which product is better since we only use what we use and not the other options. I used an insulator for ductwork bought at Lowes called Frost King. Looks just like Dynamat and a bit thicker. Hard to say since i never used Dynamat.
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![]() Only way to really tell would be hard. Since there are several ways to do this (lets just say 5 for this discussion, but there are many more), you would need 5 of the same car, all installed by the same guy using the same amounts of material, then driven and tested over the same roads under like conditions, and probably using a sound level meter to be scientific about it. Otherwise it's all just opinions and hear say. Installers might be able to give the best options, but their experiences can be flawed. Using Dynamat in a big custom van may make a huge difference, but using Q-Quiet in a Camaro might not make as much difference. And even if the installer did do 2 Z's, it would probably be weeks or months apart, and memories aren't always clear with this. My recommendation after going through all the pain to do it would be not to skimp if you can afford it. Do some research on your own, pick a brand that seems to have a good product, and if they have different options, like thick = $, thicker = $$ & thickest = $$$. Go with the $$$ thickest of that brand and be done with it. Dynamat has the name, but there are others that are the very similar if not exactly the same, and possibly even better. I chose FatMat because it offered the same sort of product at a cheaper price. If I had to do over I would have bought the better level material though. I just got the regular FatMat, but they make 2 other better ones. My mistake. But if you are considering FatMat, don't use Amazon or the like, because it will cost more. Go direct to FatMat and shipping is free. Also, do NOT buy the trunk kit. #1 it won't be enough, and #2, it's priced higher. If you want to do the entire trunk area, buy the 50 sq ft Bulk package, it's the best deal. Cheers --- Bonzo ![]()
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Wow, I cant believe people go thru all this time and money over a little cabin noise. Personally, it doesnt bother me what-so-ever. You guys are crazy
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I spent less than $40 on the Frost King stuff thanks to rebe945, worked well.
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