RocketDawg

Does the Frost King work as well as the Dynamat? It's much cheaper.

I've also heard of using a roofing product, the thick water and ice dam protection that is used around the edges of a roof. Anybody tried this stuff?

JACKAL0PE

I'd get hold of Evil-Twin on this question. He has some data to provide you. I'd also check out the WEIGHT of that roofing product you're talking about. We're talking HEAVY stuff.

Stock Man

Good questions!

plaster

PewterC5 did this not too long ago with some other brand and seemed to like it. I'd post the link but not sure how. Do a search for his posts - '9709T19 sound dampening' was the title.

wicked 98z

anyone know the website to the guy that was selling the insulating <sp> kit ?

Bill Curlee

I used the Frost King Foil insulation from Home Depot and had really good success. The Frost King is light, easy to install and or remove if needed and WORKS!

Dynamat is heavy and expensive BUT it is better at controling panel vibrations like you get from a Kick A$$ Stereo /Amp and thumping speakers!

The only thing I added extra to the project was some foil covered bubble wrap on the sides of the tunnel and on the top of the tunnel. That helps keep the EXTREAM heat form the tunnel out of the passengers area! It works VERY well!
The areas where the seats come close to the tunnel, I cut the bubble wrap out to prevent the seats from being too tight against the carpet.

When I was done the wife took the car for a ride and commented on how much better it was. A lot less tire and road noise!

Evil Twin is the PRO on this subject and has done "SIGNIFICANT" research on this topic!! If you have ANY doubts, get a hold of him for EXPERT advice.
He had another trick up his sleave that I need to try which involves blocking off the area in front of the rear tires off with a foam barrier! You remove the wheel well and you will see what is involved. My next winter project!

If you have a Vert of FRC another sound reducing device is the Compartment Divider. I got mine from ZIP Products and LOVE IT! Easily installed and easily removed and makes a world of difference!

BC

sgp99

I did the Frost King insulation this Spring in my '99 coupe. Tested the car before insulation with a db meter and then again when it was completed. Well, I did not need a meter to tell me that there was a significant difference in the level of road noise and resonance from my GHL exhaust. The meter showed about a 10 db drop in noise level after insulation. I considered the Dynomat but the cost and weight just didn't judstify it over Frost King. You can give it a try...only about $45.00 to do the entire back of a coupe. If you are not pleased, you're only out 45 bucks...not $200+ with Dynomat.

BT-01-vette

I have nothing to compare it to but the Frost King worked out well for me Not expensive and gets the job done. I plan to do the doors next

Mike Mercury

think of the FK product as sound proofing "light". Or "entry level" soundproofing. It's inexpensive and light weight. You can do better than the Frost King... but your pay more and add more weight. You need to determine your needs and goals - and go on from there.

There is a link on my FK web page taking you to some research done by another forum member EvilTwin. He's also had good results with another lightweight and inexpensive product; plus he figured out where the tire noise roar was coming from; and shows how to alleviate that nuisance.

http://mikemercury.home.att.net/sound.htm

C5naples

I did the frost King on a C3 a few years ago . It made a big difference. I could tell as soon as I closed the doors. Much quieter driving.

MyVetteDream

There's no comparison. DM is more dense ... period. FK is a joke. I'm not flaming FK. I'm sure it's great for what it was designed for (Wrapping around ducts). I DM'd my whole car and I used some FK as well. FK may provide some thermal protection, but as for sound deadening, my vote is DM ... hands down. Here are some pix ... hope this helps. BTW, if you're referring to Dynamat Extreme, there are improvements from the original DM (No need to heat before you apply. Makes it EZ to work with.No tar-like smell when applied in hot areas) Dave Q. Just my .02 http://imageevent.com/myvettedream/d...ie82.buffalo_s

Mike Mercury

are you calling everyone here that actually used the product and responded with good remarks "jokes" ???

MyVetteDream

And let the fun begin .... No Mike. I meant IMHO, a comparison is/would be a joke. And IMHO, it is ... I used both and I'm voicing my opinion. Let's stick to the question at hand, not try to instigate whether my response was an "attack". Sleep easy tonight ... it wasn't. RD wanted to know

sgp99

I think the joke is on the person who spends a few hundred dollars for a product that gives you the same result as the $15 one!

MyVetteDream

Put whatever you want on your car. I've used both. I got a better result Dynamat.

Some guy was trying to tell me I should use 87 octane 'cause he was getting the same HP vs. 91. He was saving money too.

Grumpy

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/member.php?u=54978

DirtyRed

I've tried to do the FK mod and had terrible problem just unrolling the stuff. The foam sticks to the foil on the wrong side (maybe I got a bad batch?). I think I prob would have done better with a regular bed blanket and some reynolds wrap.

aggie03

Holy crap, your Vette is nice MyVetteDream. If I don't want to Dynomat the whole car, what would you recommend to get rid of the exhaust rumble on the inside. Should I just do the trunck area?

MyVetteDream

Thanks aggie! Sound insulating carries one issue I found. When you insulate an area, the vibrations will travel and become more obvious in the uninsulated spots, hence, I did the whole car. I chased a couple of spots, but it now sounds unlike any Vette I've been in. FYI, I think a lot of the exhaust resonance comes from the back window as well. I did the very back area (Triple coat) and the sound is almost completely gone ...except from the window area. But It's not gonna be perfect. You may get rid of the exhaust sound, but then hear it more from your wheel wells later. Hope this helps.

Mike Mercury

I had that happen on one roll. My suspicions were it was an old roll. Exchanged it for one of the rolls with the newer outer plastic wrapper design and it was fine.

yep; you'll end up doing the entire interior.