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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 01:46 AM
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Well I must say this project turned out much bigger than I initially anticipated.
I was intalling new carpet so I decided to go ahead and put in some Dynamat.
I ended up putting it EVERYWHERE in the vette that I could get to, and about 15 solid hours of installing I finished.


There's other insulation covering some areas, but there's Dynamat under all of it

While I was at it, I decided to install my rear 6x9's in the two larger storage compartment doors in the back

I had to put in a spacer so the cone would clear the battery

I'll post more pics as I progress
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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looking good
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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You're doing the sound insulation exactly like I did mine--It's quiet and solid as a Lexus now. Put that felt insulation everywhere--that's what deadens the interior sounds.
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i couldnt wait to get to the interior becuase it was the easiest part on the car.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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i'm not claiming it's technically difficult...just time consuming
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Wow, looking good. That is a lot of time to spend at once working on the vette. But I have been known to do similiar but not quite as long doing vette projects. Just seems like time slips away when you are having fun.
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Just curious if you used any type of sound deadening material in the doors. I know that dynomax makes some spray in stuff that supposed to be pretty good, but I am just squeemish about spraying stuff into/onto the door.
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Originally Posted by mlub
i'm not claiming it's technically difficult...just time consuming
yeah true.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bldavis11
Just curious if you used any type of sound deadening material in the doors. I know that dynomax makes some spray in stuff that supposed to be pretty good, but I am just squeemish about spraying stuff into/onto the door.
I havent done the doors yet... I have some Dynamat left over so I'll probably use that and maybe the spray...I'd just be careful with it
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Ok. MAYBE I went a little overboard... after talking to a forum member late last night who recommended I throw down some Reflectix for heat in the front, so after a trip to Lowe's, 15 bucks and 15 minutes...


and here's the back completed with the carpet and speakers installed
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tell me how the lowes stuff works
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Looks really good!!

Where do you get the Dynamat?









www.bigdogvettes.com
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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Looks good so far, keep us informed
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great job.....looks real good
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i bet your going to love the difference
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Here's a cheaper alternative to Dynamatt. www.b-quiet.com
Check out the Ultimate.

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Originally Posted by matchframe
Where do you get the Dynamat?
the first package I got at Fry's electronics, the other at a car audio store

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tell me how the lowes stuff works
I drove from San Angelo, TX to Austin yesterday evening which is about a 3.5 hour drive. The difference is remarkable! I kept looking down at my spedometer thinking I was only going about 40, but nope 70. Once I was going 80 in 3rd and didn't notice for quite a while. The quality of the music is much better now also and I didnt have to turn it way up on the highway. I also drove barefoot so I could feel any heat coming through, NOTHING. I definitely recommend the Reflectix: cheap, quick install, effective. The only problem is now I'll probably be getting speeding tickets not realizing how fast I'm going! I had to get longer seat bolts because I have so many layers of insulation .
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Looks great...and you've done a nice job!
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looks great and probably sounds better!
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i dynomatted my whole inside of the car..... i just need to plug the fresh air vents then i'll be good..... nice work....

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