Pre-Carpet Installation Advise
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Pro
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From: Palmyra NY
Pre-Carpet Installation Advise
I am about ready to install my carpets in my 75 coupe. What, if anything, should I place under the carpets for sound deadening and heat reduction? Does anyone have advise as to what product works the best, easiest to install, etc. Thanks
Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
Take a look here for cabin insulation
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/page14.htm
and take a look here for controlling cabin heat
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=241&TopicID=3
That ought to get you started.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/vettfixr/page14.htm
and take a look here for controlling cabin heat
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=241&TopicID=3
That ought to get you started.
Race Director
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by FB#1
I just replaced my carpet and used "Reflectix" - it's sold in 4' x 50' rolls at Home Depot.
If you look at my posts this month you'll see a bunch of messages about this subject and all the hlep I got with doing the job.
Racer
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From: Columbia SC
Also, decide if you will want speakers in the rear of the car. If so now is the time to run the speaker wire.
Also, decide if you want to replace that old antenna wire with a new one or replace the antenna with an electric one. now is the time to run those wires as well.
Burning Brakes
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Here's a link to learn more about Reflectix
http://www.reflectixinc.com/
For those that have used it, how much difference did it make in terms of heat reduction? Did you use it along with factory insulation? If so, which layer did you put down first?
http://www.reflectixinc.com/
For those that have used it, how much difference did it make in terms of heat reduction? Did you use it along with factory insulation? If so, which layer did you put down first?
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Winston Salem NC
SanDiegoPaul - it was because of your posts that I used it. I couldn't believe how easy it was to put in.
I haven't gotten my seats back in yet, so I can't tell anything about noise or heat reduction. I'll post about it when I do.
I haven't gotten my seats back in yet, so I can't tell anything about noise or heat reduction. I'll post about it when I do.
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