C5 convertible trunk partition experience
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C5 convertible trunk partition experience
Has anyone got this trunk partition installed on a convertible?
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...9puqis3gu5seo1
I have a borla system and would really like to lower the drone noise while driving top up on the highway but dont wanna spend 130 dollars if it dont do much difference. Looks pretty good though.
Input appreciated
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...9puqis3gu5seo1
I have a borla system and would really like to lower the drone noise while driving top up on the highway but dont wanna spend 130 dollars if it dont do much difference. Looks pretty good though.
Input appreciated
Team Owner
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From: cookeville tennessee
Has anyone got this trunk partition installed on a convertible?
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...9puqis3gu5seo1
I have a borla system and would really like to lower the drone noise while driving top up on the highway but dont wanna spend 130 dollars if it dont do much difference. Looks pretty good though.
Input appreciated
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...9puqis3gu5seo1
I have a borla system and would really like to lower the drone noise while driving top up on the highway but dont wanna spend 130 dollars if it dont do much difference. Looks pretty good though.
Input appreciated
Burning Brakes
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From: Springfield IL.
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Has anyone got this trunk partition installed on a convertible?
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...9puqis3gu5seo1
I have a borla system and would really like to lower the drone noise while driving top up on the highway but dont wanna spend 130 dollars if it dont do much difference. Looks pretty good though.
Input appreciated
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...9puqis3gu5seo1
I have a borla system and would really like to lower the drone noise while driving top up on the highway but dont wanna spend 130 dollars if it dont do much difference. Looks pretty good though.
Input appreciated
Heel & Toe
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How and where did u get the material...how much did it run you
Instructor
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From: Lindstrom MN
St. Jude Donor '15, '17
I put one in to quiet down the noise from the tires and to protect the top from the golf clubs and luggage. It works pretty well for that. For the drone issue, I replaced the Magna Flows my car came with for a Corsa.
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
My 2000 convertible has Corsa exhaust. I didn't notice a lot of drone but there was a resonance comong from the trunk area, especially with the top up. I bought the foam partition piece from Zip Corvette. It is carpeted on the trunk side and edges but not on the interior side. Works quite well.
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Maybe it's me but I've got Corsa Extremes on my 02 convertible and there's no drone at any speed..I've got a foam partition that I glued to a 3/8" board and covered with black material...but before the partition there wasn't any drone...partition helps some in general road noise but mainly for heat and air....although neither needed assistance to me
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From: Pinckney MI
I picked up something similar, but it was foam core, not MDF and had the C5 logo on it. Sorry, I can't recall where I got it. One of the prominent vendors on this site though.
I think it's helped cabin noise quite a bit, but I rarely drive with the top up..
I think it's helped cabin noise quite a bit, but I rarely drive with the top up..
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From: Londonderry NH
Melting Slicks
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From: SW Nuh Hampsha
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You'll notice from their ad that you have to remove their partition in order to access the center storage bin. If this isn't a common occurrence for you then it will help marginally for sound reduction. The one I have is made from a hard plastic, covered on both sides with carpet, but it slants inward (under the stowed top) about two-thirds the way down, so I can still remove the center storage lid without removing the partition. I bought it from a forum member used, but it was made by the Crazy Cowboy (supporting vendor) and sold thru Exotic Vette. 
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
You'll notice from their ad that you have to remove their partition in order to access the center storage bin. If this isn't a common occurrence for you then it will help marginally for sound reduction. The one I have is made from a hard plastic, covered on both sides with carpet, but it slants inward (under the stowed top) about two-thirds the way down, so I can still remove the center storage lid without removing the partition. I bought it from a forum member used, but it was made by the Crazy Cowboy (supporting vendor) and sold thru Exotic Vette.
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I have this 1 piece plastic carpet covered partition from ExoticVette
It made a real difference on cabin noise from the back.
It clears my old school Rockfords and doesn't interfere with the middle bin or folding the top down.
It made a real difference on cabin noise from the back.
It clears my old school Rockfords and doesn't interfere with the middle bin or folding the top down.
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I have 4 of them ready to ship
60.00 each shipped
We use 2" foam however and not MDF
Thicker and easier to install as they do not weigh as much
Just call me if interested
60.00 each shipped
We use 2" foam however and not MDF
Thicker and easier to install as they do not weigh as much
Just call me if interested
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Question on C5 convertible trunk partition
I live here on the surface of the sun, aka Houston in the summer. Most of the posts here on partitions are in relation to exhaust noise. I have another angle. I'm thinking a partition would help the a/c to be more effective. Can I also assume these partitions don't cut off the rear speakers ? Lastly, are there any cutout templates out there for a C5 convertible partition ? Thanks for your input.