I drove from mid west Illinois to near Murfreesboro TN to have Marc@Vettenuts.net install the interior insulation kit into my 2003 C5.

I arrived at the shop at 0830am. Joe got right to work. Stripping the interior. Seats, carpet, console; door panels, all out. The kit, all precisely cut the day before, and all labeled, began to fill my car. Each piece neatly fits together; like an intricate jigsaw puzzle; seamed with special tape. All forming a sound/heat resistant barrier against the outside elements. And, the process went smoothly, telling that they have 'the procedure' down efficiently. All my interior parts laid neatly and orderly aside, then re installed carefully later. I was happy to see how carefully they handled the parts, that all went back together just right.

I believe, that I got all I was promised here, and more. I really think this is a very good value here. Will last as long as your car, and the results immediately enjoyable, and easy to determine a worthwhile investment. Thanks Marc.

Results;

After I left the shop, to head home, the first thing I noticed was that the radio was 'too' loud. The volume where I always had the radio set, was too loud. At speed; the road noise, and the noise from the tires; is reduced a lot. A whole lot! It's quite surprising, in a very pleasant way. You hear the music from your stereo, so much better, the highs and the lows. I really love good music, good radio, good conversation; and all are now enhanced to a large degree. You notice a sense of 'absence of road noise', from my car. I did notice hearing other cars and trucks, as I passed or as they went by. This surprising, until I realized the quiet of my car, allows the sound of the others to be heard through the glass window; as they pass. A contradiction of sorts; but a pleasant one never the less. Several times, I turned my radio or Cd off; just to listen; to the absence of sound clutter. What you hear is just a great sports car on it's way down the road. Not lot's of tire noise, road noise, and background sound.

The fullest enjoyment of the heat reduction will be more fully noticed in the heat of next July/August, I'm sure. But you definitely feel the effects even now. The console and foot wells are much cooler now. When you see them install the kit, and seam all the insulation pieces together, you can easily imagine, how so much heat will be easily deflected to atmosphere; rather than absorbed up into the cockpit, or cab.
But; for a cool November 1100 mile drive (550 miles each way), a fun trip made even more satisfying in the quiet ride home; with the good feeling that my money was well spent. I got what I was promised, what I wanted, and it was an all around good adventure in my C5; as winter sets in here in Illinois.

I suppose you can install this your self, if you are comfortable with removing all the interior, seats, the wiring connections, door panels, console; and re installing them after. All the parts of the insulation kit seemed well labelled. But; I also think the $325 for the install, was well worth it; to me. Again, a good value for my dollars. I was in and out of the shop; in less than 4 hours. I can't imagine how many hours this would have taken me, if I'd tried it at home. I got both layers of insulation, also worthwhile, I think.

I think anyone planning on keeping his/her car; this is a lot of bang for the buck; and a good investment, that will return pleasure for as long as you own your car. Marc@Vettenuts.net (and Joe) have a very good product here, worth a look.

 

Great testimonial......

 

Don thanks for the write up and review. Joe and i enjoyed working on your beautiful 03 Vette and installing our Premium Insulation Kit. More info here: Premium Insulation Kit

Here are a few pictures of the install.

 

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