Sound deadning
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Navarre, Florida
Do a search for Frost King. From what I have seen over time, it consistently gets high ratings and you can get it on the cheap at Home Depot or Lowes. Also search Mike Mercury for install instructions.
Good Luck.
Chris
Good Luck.
Chris
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,937
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From: Waldorf MD
Try putting house fiberglass insulation in plastic garbage bags and stuffing in the rear 3 wells.
Cheap, easy, light and you won't believe the difference ! The wells pick up tire/road and exhaust noise and amplify it.
Cheap, easy, light and you won't believe the difference ! The wells pick up tire/road and exhaust noise and amplify it.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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This is a situation where BEST and CHEAPEST are at each end of one line.
You choose something along the line and as illustrated more toward BEST is less toward CHEAPEST and more toward CHEAPEST is less toward BEST.
There are other considerations and compromises such as weight, etc..
You choose something along the line and as illustrated more toward BEST is less toward CHEAPEST and more toward CHEAPEST is less toward BEST.
There are other considerations and compromises such as weight, etc..
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
SecondSkinAudio.com
the Best products at a reasonable price. They're stuff is a big hit in the Audio section. They're acoustic foam makes a world of difference especially if you have loud exhaust.
the Best products at a reasonable price. They're stuff is a big hit in the Audio section. They're acoustic foam makes a world of difference especially if you have loud exhaust.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: The Corner of Moncks
St. Jude Donor '07
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,937
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From: Waldorf MD
Not originally, but I replaced the fiberglass with acoustical foam cone insulation. When I did this, I placed some insulation on the back of my fabric hatchback "cover".
The foam was like $45.
Here is my original thread, it is rather long:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...dproofing.html
The foam was like $45.
Here is my original thread, it is rather long:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...dproofing.html
Last edited by Oldvetter; Aug 5, 2009 at 09:37 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Conejo Valley CA
Very true. The OP did say "the cheapest" and Second Skin Audio isn't the cheapest but definitely worth its cost.
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I just bought my Pre-Cut kit from MADVETT
http://cca.madvettemotorsports.com/s...t_detail&p=105
The cost is really inexspensive and it is pre-cut, PATCHES did a nice write-up on it and was really pleased. mine is on the way
Thanks,Matt
http://cca.madvettemotorsports.com/s...t_detail&p=105
The cost is really inexspensive and it is pre-cut, PATCHES did a nice write-up on it and was really pleased. mine is on the way
Thanks,Matt
