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Old Dec 20, 2024 | 09:38 PM
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just been browsing around and thinking of an insulation kit, looked a few. Crazy cowboy, Vettenuts,
cpl others. any opinion on a good one are welcome.. or another brand..
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Old Dec 20, 2024 | 09:58 PM
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It's a tedious job but well worth the results. You don't really need a kit, just a few boxes of Dynamat/Siless and a boatload of mylar tape.


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this one ?

Siless 80 mil (2mm) 36 sqft (3.4 sqm) Car Sound Deadening mat - Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener - Noise Insulation and Vibration Siless 80 mil (2mm) 36 sqft (3.4 sqm) Car Sound Deadening mat - Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener - Noise Insulation and Vibration

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Siless Sound Deadening Foam 157mil 36 sqft - Sound Deadener Mat - Car Sound Dampening material - Sound dampener - Sound deadening mat sound Insulation

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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 12:40 PM
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I did the crazy cowboy kit, a combination of foil faced foam and stinger deadening mats for large flat areas. On first engine start after completion I thought my motor was suddenly hurt until I put the window down. Very pleased with the results. Been 5 years now, and still happy with my investment.
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 05:33 PM
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I did the Vettenuts kit a few years back. Did an ok job, made a difference.

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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 07:02 PM
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Heard good reviews of both the Crazy Cowboy and VetteNuts kits.
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I have the kit installed in my C5 the other day, and it does cut down on the road noise considerably
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 10:34 PM
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The DEI tunnel and tunnel plate kits (along with two stacked factory c6 plates) did a great job of reducing heat transfer into the cabin, even after ceramic coating the LT headers and X-pipe, The VetteNuts kit made a big improvement in reducing cabin noise and helps reduce the heat transfer even more. Both highly recommended!






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looks like a great idea..

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I am not saying the cabin with the windows up is as quiet as an XLR, but it was a huge improvement in noise deduction as well as heat transfer. I do know it's quieter than my brother-in-laws deadstock '13 Grand Sport. It was well worth the cost, time and effort to install these kits. Even my wife was fairly amazed by the change and that is saying something. She is not a car person in the least (but she still has to look good in the car) and more importantly we can carry on a conversation in the car. Even the factory stereo sounds better, well - how about at least you can hear it now
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