Insulating or sound deadening
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Insulating or sound deadening
I am confused how could there so much controversy over this.
Some say it works to minimum satisfaction, some say it's incredible, and some say it's made no difference at all.
The opinions are literally all over the map, and of course everyone says they did on their own car to back up their answer.
I've never done it, but it seems a simple task to prove or disprove.
I'm surprised no one has just gotten a meter driven down the road, installed a pre cut kit or whatever, and then driven down the road with a meter again.
Hell, if I sold this product I would send a couple to members free for them to record before & after to end the debate.
Some say it works to minimum satisfaction, some say it's incredible, and some say it's made no difference at all.
The opinions are literally all over the map, and of course everyone says they did on their own car to back up their answer.
I've never done it, but it seems a simple task to prove or disprove.
I'm surprised no one has just gotten a meter driven down the road, installed a pre cut kit or whatever, and then driven down the road with a meter again.
Hell, if I sold this product I would send a couple to members free for them to record before & after to end the debate.
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It would be nice to have a definitive measure of the improvement. But even if i had those numbers, it really comes down to "How much of a difference will I notice?"
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Beauty and Sound are in the Eyes/Ears of the beholder. I put 1" of foil backed insulation & 1/8" of sound block, firewall to rear including the doors, 1" foil backed insulation on a 1/4" alum tunnel plate and insulated the cntr compartment. I did mine more for climate control than noise, sitting in a +100* parking lot they call freeways in SoCal, both however were greatly improved. I did not do the rear panel because I paid a LOT to get that noise.
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I just want a reliable, proven way to get rid of the tire roar/road noise from the rear tires, which echoes around back there. As in really make a significant difference - not just make it a little less. Right now, if I turn up the audio enough to hear the quiet parts of music, my ears get blasted when it gets louder.
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I just want a reliable, proven way to get rid of the tire roar/road noise from the rear tires, which echoes around back there. As in really make a significant difference - not just make it a little less. Right now, if I turn up the audio enough to hear the quiet parts of music, my ears get blasted when it gets louder.
There are some NICE tutorial type pics on this thread check it out
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...g-project.html
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Melting Slicks
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DO the REAR wheel well insulation it makes a huge diff.......
There are some NICE tutorial type pics on this thread check it out
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...g-project.html
There are some NICE tutorial type pics on this thread check it out
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...g-project.html
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I am a bit of an audiophile and do enjoy visiting with my wife of 39 years... I know, I know... it's kinda weird but, I do.
Anyhow... I was amazed at the difference it made, as hard of hearing as I am I can now hear the radio upgrades we made and talk without having to scream at her... not that I have a problem with screaming at her... I've done my share of that in the last 39 years lol
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Racer
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From: long beach ca
I just want a reliable, proven way to get rid of the tire roar/road noise from the rear tires, which echoes around back there. As in really make a significant difference - not just make it a little less. Right now, if I turn up the audio enough to hear the quiet parts of music, my ears get blasted when it gets louder.
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That peel-and-stick product from the home improvement stores - Tite-Seal. Works absolutely great. Sticks down tight!! Does not stink on a hot day in Florida. Easy to cut. Save yourself a lot of money over Dyna-Mat and similar.
Highly recommended.
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Tips please!
From those of you have done this before. What's important for us to know about doing the rear wheel wells?
You know, like how far from the edges or bolt holes should leave bare without insulation? I've read some people had trouble getting them fit and had to do it over, but no one has said, here are some tips, here's what to avoid...
From those of you have done this before. What's important for us to know about doing the rear wheel wells?
You know, like how far from the edges or bolt holes should leave bare without insulation? I've read some people had trouble getting them fit and had to do it over, but no one has said, here are some tips, here's what to avoid...
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