WOW!!! Big Difference
Le Mans Master
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From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
The trunk is the hard part. The passenger cabin is easy. Once you take the seats out and front cabin, you'll wish you would have done it sooner. Very easy and a great chance to clean the carpets thoroughly. 
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Race Director
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Any sound barrier in a C5 is worth the time and effort 
Glad to hear you got a good result
Glad to hear you got a good result
Racer
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From: Birmingham AL
Better said..."What do you mean I'm gonna get us buried? I know how to drive this thing...watch this"...ZOOOOOMMMMM!
Racer
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From: Katonah NY
Definitely worth it IMHO! But the front is not as important as the back, at least not for my '01 Vert.
Here's a link to my details: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1482297
Here's a link to my details: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1482297
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Nice to have less noise inside the car. Congrats on a good mod.
Racer
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From: Sterling Heights MI
Vert noise
I've been thinking about doing it in my Vert, but don't think I would get as big a bang for the buck with wind noise etc coming through the top, or with the top down. Still thinking....
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From: Mt.Washington Kentucky
I finally got motivated sound proofed the rear compartment. I took out everything like Mike said. I bought 4 rolls of Frost King. I worked at this on and off over two days. I have a bad disc and bending over into the truck area really put some pains in my back.
I only used 3 rolls. I did the area behind the seats all the way back and including the very back area around the latches.
So I took a test drive this afternoon. Yes it did make a difference. I have GY run flats with 30K on them so it was loud. I would say that it took at least 50% of the noise away. You still hear the tires hum and road/tire noise but now it is like muffled. I actually could hear the stock exhaust as I down shifted.
I feel that it was worth the 3 rolls at $16 apiece for reduction in noise I achieved. I am not sure I will get into taking the front apart and doing that section.
If you haven't done this it is worth the time and the small dollar amount.
I only used 3 rolls. I did the area behind the seats all the way back and including the very back area around the latches.
So I took a test drive this afternoon. Yes it did make a difference. I have GY run flats with 30K on them so it was loud. I would say that it took at least 50% of the noise away. You still hear the tires hum and road/tire noise but now it is like muffled. I actually could hear the stock exhaust as I down shifted.
I feel that it was worth the 3 rolls at $16 apiece for reduction in noise I achieved. I am not sure I will get into taking the front apart and doing that section.
If you haven't done this it is worth the time and the small dollar amount.
Drifting
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From: Dayton Ohio
Melting Slicks
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From: center of Kalifornia
There is some debate on dynamat and other stuff. Dynamat is quite heavy, like tar, and more expensive by far. I want something that is more absorbent, like a sound studio wall. I bought the Frost King stuff per Mikes article last night, and will install this afternoon. Just my opinion...............
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: center of Kalifornia
Did it this weekend and test drive was very positive. Not sure, maybe 50% better, need to drive more but very obvious improvement. Rear area took about 4 hours, each rear wheel area about 1.5 hrs . Will do the front later on. Well worth the time and small cost of material.
Wife even agreed, how about that !!
Wife even agreed, how about that !!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Waunakee Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '20
I finally got motivated sound proofed the rear compartment. I took out everything like Mike said. I bought 4 rolls of Frost King. I worked at this on and off over two days. I have a bad disc and bending over into the truck area really put some pains in my back.
I only used 3 rolls. I did the area behind the seats all the way back and including the very back area around the latches.
So I took a test drive this afternoon. Yes it did make a difference. I have GY run flats with 30K on them so it was loud. I would say that it took at least 50% of the noise away. You still hear the tires hum and road/tire noise but now it is like muffled. I actually could hear the stock exhaust as I down shifted.
I feel that it was worth the 3 rolls at $16 apiece for reduction in noise I achieved. I am not sure I will get into taking the front apart and doing that section.
If you haven't done this it is worth the time and the small dollar amount.
I only used 3 rolls. I did the area behind the seats all the way back and including the very back area around the latches.
So I took a test drive this afternoon. Yes it did make a difference. I have GY run flats with 30K on them so it was loud. I would say that it took at least 50% of the noise away. You still hear the tires hum and road/tire noise but now it is like muffled. I actually could hear the stock exhaust as I down shifted.
I feel that it was worth the 3 rolls at $16 apiece for reduction in noise I achieved. I am not sure I will get into taking the front apart and doing that section.
If you haven't done this it is worth the time and the small dollar amount.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Mesa Arizona
I'm going to give this FrostKing a try.
Safety Car
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From: San Antonio Texas
I finally got motivated sound proofed the rear compartment. I took out everything like Mike said. I bought 4 rolls of Frost King. I worked at this on and off over two days. I have a bad disc and bending over into the truck area really put some pains in my back.
I only used 3 rolls. I did the area behind the seats all the way back and including the very back area around the latches.
So I took a test drive this afternoon. Yes it did make a difference. I have GY run flats with 30K on them so it was loud. I would say that it took at least 50% of the noise away. You still hear the tires hum and road/tire noise but now it is like muffled. I actually could hear the stock exhaust as I down shifted.
I feel that it was worth the 3 rolls at $16 apiece for reduction in noise I achieved. I am not sure I will get into taking the front apart and doing that section.
If you haven't done this it is worth the time and the small dollar amount.
I only used 3 rolls. I did the area behind the seats all the way back and including the very back area around the latches.
So I took a test drive this afternoon. Yes it did make a difference. I have GY run flats with 30K on them so it was loud. I would say that it took at least 50% of the noise away. You still hear the tires hum and road/tire noise but now it is like muffled. I actually could hear the stock exhaust as I down shifted.
I feel that it was worth the 3 rolls at $16 apiece for reduction in noise I achieved. I am not sure I will get into taking the front apart and doing that section.
If you haven't done this it is worth the time and the small dollar amount.
Bring your extra stuff to San Antonio. I will let you do the same on mine. Hell, I might even let you wax mine. I ain't proud.
Ed
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Statesboro Ga
The Exotic kit was $225, and worked much, much better. The material isn't heavier just "puffier". I also coupled the insulation kit with a rear partition for my convertible, as well as a rear cargo mat. Why all this insulation when I had already taken off my run craps, because I put on a set of B&B bullets! Not much is gonna take that "noise" away!! But, overall, when cruising, the Exotic insulation kit and partition work well.
Dynamat would be great, but I'll be damned, or crazy, if I'm gonna go thru pulling the seats and carpet again!
It's worth it to do the insulation, but it takes time and patience. Dynamat is up around $1500 to $1600, but I've heard it works great. They did an install in Vette magazine awhile back.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Los Angeles CA
Frost King won't make as big of a difference as the kit from Exotic Vette, and the kit from Exotic Vette won't make as big of a difference as Dynamat. The difference I'm referring to here is noise reduction. There's a big difference in cost. I used 9 rolls of Frost King, and it did help a good deal. I did the complete interior, trunk, and rear wheel wells. It cost me about $150. I congratulate the guy who only used 3 rolls, but I covered and double covered a few areas. Had a problem with my storage compartments in back after doing this. Lesson learned, and I cut around the latches when I then redid the whole Vette with Exotic Vette kit.
The Exotic kit was $225, and worked much, much better. The material isn't heavier just "puffier". I also coupled the insulation kit with a rear partition for my convertible, as well as a rear cargo mat. Why all this insulation when I had already taken off my run craps, because I put on a set of B&B bullets! Not much is gonna take that "noise" away!! But, overall, when cruising, the Exotic insulation kit and partition work well.
Dynamat would be great, but I'll be damned, or crazy, if I'm gonna go thru pulling the seats and carpet again! It's worth it to do the insulation, but it takes time and patience. Dynamat is up around $1500 to $1600, but I've heard it works great. They did an install in Vette magazine awhile back.
The Exotic kit was $225, and worked much, much better. The material isn't heavier just "puffier". I also coupled the insulation kit with a rear partition for my convertible, as well as a rear cargo mat. Why all this insulation when I had already taken off my run craps, because I put on a set of B&B bullets! Not much is gonna take that "noise" away!! But, overall, when cruising, the Exotic insulation kit and partition work well.
Dynamat would be great, but I'll be damned, or crazy, if I'm gonna go thru pulling the seats and carpet again!
It's worth it to do the insulation, but it takes time and patience. Dynamat is up around $1500 to $1600, but I've heard it works great. They did an install in Vette magazine awhile back.I have B&Bs too...I think I need some dynamat insulation...