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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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They have a 3 peice kit for the C6 to deal with road noise but not for the C5.

Is it because it would not be very effective in the C5?
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Don't see why an insulation mat wouldn't be effective on a C5. Lots of owners have installed insulation mats in their cars to reduce heat from the drivetrain and also to reduce engine noise. Dynamat makes a good product for the C5.
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The C5 is so inherently quiet,it just doesn't need sound insulation....



I'm kidding--Plenty of vendors sell sound/heat kits for the C5 ,but I think they're more like 5 piece kits
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Originally Posted by Carcass
The C5 is so inherently quiet,it just doesn't need sound insulation....



I'm kidding--Plenty of vendors sell sound/heat kits for the C5 ,but I think they're more like 5 piece kits

I guess i should break the question more into why its a popular choice for the C6 because it works well but not made for the C5.

Is the C6 louder behind the seats and in the cargo area than the C5? Or does the C5 need more than just those areas covered to make a difference.

I agree about the C5 being quiet. I barely have to yell at my wife to get her attention but its nice to have a reason not to listen to her.
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