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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Thanks Guys, I read about insulating the three storage compartments in the rear of my C5. All I did ( so far ) was to put beach towels in each ,and did it make a difference. QUIET, Wow! and so easy!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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i gotta try that!
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amazing isn't it. I have some fiberglass insulation wrapped up in a garbage in mine.
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I have it in mine. Tones down my big mouths.
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i gotta try that!
hope the s/o doesn't miss the towels.
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I'm guessing that you are running Run-Flats. Otherwise you wouldn't need the towels.

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I'm guessing that you are running Run-Flats. Otherwise you wouldn't need the towels.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Whooooo someone does not like runflat. Or maybe the 18 wheeler next to you is a little noisy. I just don't get it, if you don't like runflats then don't use them- some of us do like them.
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Cheap way to make it quiet.
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Works on the girlfriend too!
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If I had three towels.....

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