Insulation kit is done
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Insulation kit is done
I finally finished the pre cut insulation kit last week. I tried to be as objective as possible, I didn't want to kid myself just because of all the effort required to install all those little @#$%^%*&^ pieces! I am extremely happy with the results. I have an 04 vert, and as someone else said, now I notice some other noises, wind leaks, etc. now that the insulation is in. I did the heated seats at the same time and am very happy with both. The insulation kit is FAR from perfect though. I can't believe how much time I spent filling in so many places. The kit is a definite plus, but be warned. Maybe I got carried away filling in, but I don't think so. With all that work stripping the interior, I wasn't going to be sloppy about missing any spots. What a pain in the ***, but worth it.
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Originally Posted by steve8
I have an 04 vert, and as someone else said, now I notice some other noises, wind leaks, etc. now that the insulation is in.
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Congrats. The drive should be much nicer now that the car is quieter. 
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I also did the full interior using the pre-cut kit. Yes it is a TON of work especially around the trunk area. To be honost I think I heard more sound reduction from doing my hardtop trunk partition than the entire pre-cut kit. Dont get me wrong its a great kit just dont expect the vette to be as quiet as your grandmas new Cadillac DTS.
I notice most of my interior noise is still coming from the damn tires. And im not even running runflats anymore.
I notice most of my interior noise is still coming from the damn tires. And im not even running runflats anymore.
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I did my own sound insulation using the famous frost king method, but also combining it with b-quiet products.
I was very pleased with the results, but also noticed that there are some other noises that must have been masked before by road noise, etc.
Either way, the car is much quieter and more pleasing to drive.
I was very pleased with the results, but also noticed that there are some other noises that must have been masked before by road noise, etc.
Either way, the car is much quieter and more pleasing to drive.
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Just ordered my kit from Exoricvette, where did you get your kit from?
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I guess I'm a bit suprised in all of the posts I've read have been highly complimentary of the kit. Was it a matter of not enough material or just how you personally elected to place it? No offense intended....not suggesting you didn't know what you were doing.
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Originally Posted by steve8
I finally finished the pre cut insulation kit last week. I tried to be as objective as possible, I didn't want to kid myself just because of all the effort required to install all those little @#$%^%*&^ pieces! I am extremely happy with the results. I have an 04 vert, and as someone else said, now I notice some other noises, wind leaks, etc. now that the insulation is in. I did the heated seats at the same time and am very happy with both. The insulation kit is FAR from perfect though. I can't believe how much time I spent filling in so many places. The kit is a definite plus, but be warned. Maybe I got carried away filling in, but I don't think so. With all that work stripping the interior, I wasn't going to be sloppy about missing any spots. What a pain in the ***, but worth it.
But he said it was a huge pain in the butt. I have yet to drive it so I dont know how well it works. But I definately feel that for the money, their should be a little extra sent with the kit PLUS I should have Instruction "Sent" with the shipment. They had to try and hunt down pictures and instructions on the internet. (Kinda Lame IMHO)
If I had it to do over again, I would have bought the "Frost King" stuff from Home Depot, and saved 150 bucks. Cause thats almost EXACTLY what it looks like.
Sorry, Just being honest...
I would say that this IS NOT for the **** person who wants it right.. If you are, buy a few rolls of Frost King and do it yourself. That is the ONLY sure fire way to fill in all the spots.
FWIW, I got mine from a local CF Vendor out of the F/S section.
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Sorry you had so much trouble with the kit. I got mine from Dan(Crazy Cowboy), a forum vendor. All pieces cut, all fit, and he ships the pieces rolled up in extra insulation, so I had enough to do the inside of the rear wheel wells with plenty left over. 
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
I guess I'm a bit suprised in all of the posts I've read have been highly complimentary of the kit. Was it a matter of not enough material or just how you personally elected to place it? No offense intended....not suggesting you didn't know what you were doing.
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Steve8,
Having done the kit, would it be easier to simply buy the bulk rolls of FrostKing and cut to fit? That product is self sticking. I assume you could lap some pieces without creating too much bulk.
I believe Crazy Cowboy's material is 3/16" vs Frostking's 1/8". Any opinion from anyone on that?
Having done the kit, would it be easier to simply buy the bulk rolls of FrostKing and cut to fit? That product is self sticking. I assume you could lap some pieces without creating too much bulk.
I believe Crazy Cowboy's material is 3/16" vs Frostking's 1/8". Any opinion from anyone on that?
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Originally Posted by lukeee
Steve8,
Having done the kit, would it be easier to simply buy the bulk rolls of FrostKing and cut to fit? That product is self sticking. I assume you could lap some pieces without creating too much bulk.
I believe Crazy Cowboy's material is 3/16" vs Frostking's 1/8". Any opinion from anyone on that?
Having done the kit, would it be easier to simply buy the bulk rolls of FrostKing and cut to fit? That product is self sticking. I assume you could lap some pieces without creating too much bulk.
I believe Crazy Cowboy's material is 3/16" vs Frostking's 1/8". Any opinion from anyone on that?