C5 Interior Square Feet
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C5 Interior Square Feet
Sorry if I missed it but I'm trying to find out how many square feet of insulation material is needed for a C5 base coupe. As a matter of fact, if anyone wants to chime in on which sound/heat deadening material they like, feel free as I haven't made up my mind yet. Also, pre-cut kit or rolls/sheet? Thanks
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I just got done doing my black 99. Used about 80 sq ft of B-Quiet Ultimate deadner and 2 full sheets of L-Comp sheets (sound absorbing material). If I was to do it all over again, I would use Vettenuts pre-cut insulation kit. Vettenuts kit costs less too.
https://www.vettenuts.net/index.php?l=product_list&c=66
https://www.vettenuts.net/index.php?l=product_list&c=66
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I used the Vettnuts pre-fit kit in my 2003 C5. It's a great improvement in interior heat/sound reduction. Music and conversation inside is much improved. Interior heat (reduction) from around the tunnel is much improved!
A couple years later, I pulled the rear wheels off, and removed the rear wheel well covers. Then, I insulated the inner side of those, entirely. You have to be careful not to go too thick in a couple of areas, or they won't go back in, and the screw holes line up neatly. So....I used double layers where I could, and only one layer where there was just no more room (for more thickness).
I can tell you, it's a wonderful 'complement' to all the work you've (already) done on insulation of your interior. Blocking more road & tire noise significantly! It took me a full afternoon, because I had to 'cut & fit' a few areas a bit, to get the screw holes to line up right, when I re-installed the wheel well covers. But, so glad I did it.
I also lined the tunnel underneath with the insulated tunnel protectors you can buy.
So, it's like a package, each part complementing the others. And it will never wear out, or need to be done again, so pretty good value for your money and time/effort.
Don
A couple years later, I pulled the rear wheels off, and removed the rear wheel well covers. Then, I insulated the inner side of those, entirely. You have to be careful not to go too thick in a couple of areas, or they won't go back in, and the screw holes line up neatly. So....I used double layers where I could, and only one layer where there was just no more room (for more thickness).
I can tell you, it's a wonderful 'complement' to all the work you've (already) done on insulation of your interior. Blocking more road & tire noise significantly! It took me a full afternoon, because I had to 'cut & fit' a few areas a bit, to get the screw holes to line up right, when I re-installed the wheel well covers. But, so glad I did it.
I also lined the tunnel underneath with the insulated tunnel protectors you can buy.
So, it's like a package, each part complementing the others. And it will never wear out, or need to be done again, so pretty good value for your money and time/effort.
Don